ZSI Senior Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is filling 1 Senior Administrative Officer post at its Kolkata office. This is a Group 'A' Gazetted post to be filled by the composite method of deputation plus promotion. If you are a serving Central/State/UT Government officer with a degree and 5 years of relevant experience, you can apply. The pay is Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700). Applications must be sent within 60 days of the advertisement.

Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) Senior Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), a subordinate office under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has released a vacancy circular for 1 Senior Administrative Officer post at its headquarters in Kolkata. The post belongs to the General Central Service, Group 'A', Gazetted, Ministerial cadre. This recruitment is for serving Government officers only — it is filled by deputation plus promotion, not by open competition. The selected officer will be the overall head of the administrative affairs of the Survey.

Who Can Apply?

This post is open to officers of the Central Government, State Government or Union Territories who meet both the service and education conditions below.

Service Condition (any one)

• You must be holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department, OR
• You must have 5 years of service in Level-10 of the pay matrix (or equivalent) after regular appointment.

Educational and Experience Condition (essential)

• A Degree from a recognized University or Institution, AND
• 5 years of experience in Accounts, Administration or Establishment work in a Government office, PSU, Autonomous Body or Statutory Body.

The departmental administrative officer in Level-10 with 5 years' regular service in the grade will also be considered along with outsiders. If selected, the post will be deemed filled by promotion.

Age Limit

• Maximum age for appointment by deputation: 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications.

Salary

• You will be placed in Pay Level-11 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
• The pay range is Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
• Pay, allowances and tenure for deputation officers are governed by DoPT rules.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on:

1. Screening of Bio-data: Applications with complete bio-data (in triplicate), ACRs/APARs and required certificates are reviewed by the Selection Committee.
2. Suitability Assessment: The committee assesses your essential qualification and work experience for the post.

There is no written exam for this post — selection is by composite method (deputation plus promotion).

How to Apply

1. Fill the Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-I) in triplicate.
2. Attach the certificate from your employer (Annexure-II), ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, and integrity/vigilance clearance.
3. Route your application through proper channel via your parent department.
4. Send the complete application to: The Director, Zoological Survey of India, Prani Vigyan Bhawan, 535, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata - 700053.
5. Make sure it reaches within 60 days of the advertisement in the Employment News.

Applications received after the last date, or without ACRs/APARs and required certificates, will not be considered. Once you apply, you cannot withdraw your candidature.

Important Dates

• Application Start: 27 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: Within 60 days of the advertisement (around 26 August 2026)

• Take overall charge of the administrative affairs of the Zoological Survey of India
• Act as Head of Office for the Survey's headquarters
• Work as Appointing and Disciplinary Authority for Group 'C' posts in the Headquarters Office
• Act as Controlling Officer for travelling allowance, leave travel concession and medical reimbursement of Group 'A' officers up to Scientist 'C' and Group 'B' officers
• Manage establishment, accounts and general administration functions of the office
• Ensure compliance with Government rules and DoPT guidelines