The G B Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, an autonomous research institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has announced recruitment for the post of Junior Project Fellow at its Sikkim Regional Centre in Gangtok. There is a single vacancy, offered under the MoEF&CC NATCOM project on preparing the Biennial Transparency Report covering climate change impacts, risks, vulnerabilities, adaptation and loss and damage in the Indian Himalayan ecosystem. The engagement is purely project-based and temporary, involving biodiversity and forest data analysis, vulnerability assessment, statistical modelling and technical reporting work.
GBPIHED Junior Project Fellow Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026NIHE/SRC-05/26-27
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
23 Oct
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Last date 23 Oct 2026 · 5 days left
- Notification08 Oct
- Applications Opentill 23 Oct
About GBPIHED Junior Project Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- G B Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
- Advertisement No.
- NIHE/SRC-05/26-27
- Post Name
- Junior Project Fellow
- Job Location
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited only from Indian citizens)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 24,000/- + HRA per month
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Project Fellow
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Project Fellow (SRC 26-27-0501)
Essential: First class Master Degree in Botany/ Environmental Science/ Forestry/ Statistics/Climate Science. Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in biodiversity & forest assessment, and climate change impact study; Knowledge of Statistics, and data handling, climate change modelling; Good report writing, data synthesization, communication, and presentation skills.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow (SRC 26-27-0501) | Essential: First class Master Degree in Botany/ Environmental Science/ Forestry/ Statistics/Climate Science. Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in biodiversity & forest assessment, and climate change impact study; Knowledge of Statistics, and data handling, climate change modelling; Good report writing, data synthesization, communication, and presentation skills. |
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years
Selection Process
- 1Short-listing
Applications are short-listed based on the advertised qualifications and experience; fulfilling the minimum requirements does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for the interview or test.
- 2Interview / Test
Short-listed candidates will be informed separately about the mode of interview, date and time.
Salary Structure
Rs. 24,000/- + HRA per month
How to Apply
- 1Visit the online recruitment portal of GBPIHED.
- 2Check that you meet the qualifications required for advertisement number NIHE/SRC-05/26-27.
- 3Fill in the online application form and submit it through the portal before the last date.
- 4Keep a printout or copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- 5If called for a physical interview, carry original educational and experience documents along with one set of photocopies.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
•Experience certificate (mandatory if claiming experience)
•One set of photocopies of all required documents
Important Details
- Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates.
- Experience will not be considered without an official experience certificate.
- The selected candidate is expected to join immediately and is liable to be posted anywhere in India.
- No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.
- The engagement is purely temporary in nature and the Institute reserves the right to disengage the manpower at any time without assigning reasons.
Nature of Work
- Biodiversity, forest, climate and hazard data analysis
- Biodiversity and forest vulnerability assessment and Statistical Modelling
- Compilation/review of adaptation policies and actions; documentation of ecosystem- and community-based adaptation
- Documentation of loss & damage and good practices; field surveys, data compilation and technical reporting
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from states other than Sikkim apply for this post?
Yes. Applications are invited from Indian citizens and the notice sets no domicile or residence restriction.
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