ASBB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Project Associate, Consultant and More Posts

Residents of Assam have until 5 PM on 5 November 2026 to send a hard copy application for 7 project staff positions at the Assam State Biodiversity Board. The contractual positions last 3 months and pay a fixed Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 70,000 a month, depending on the post. Three positions are for Consultant- Biodiversity Expert, three for Project Associate (Wildlife) and one for Support Staff-Field Help. The team will support a biodiversity assessment of 74 wetlands under the Assam SWIFT Project.

ASBB Project Staff Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About ASBB

The Assam State Biodiversity Board was established on 29 September 2010 by the Government of Assam, and its office is at Aranya Bhawan, Panjabari, Guwahati. Its principal aim is to promote biodiversity conservation in the state, the sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of the benefits from biological resources and associated traditional knowledge. The notice says 2549 Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) have been constituted in the state.

ASBB Project Staff Vacancy Details 2026

ASBB Project Staff Eligibility 2026

Only residents of Assam can apply. The application format asks for age as on 1 October 2026.

The Consultant age limit is relaxable upto 5 years for Retired University Professors.

Consultant- Biodiversity Expert

Mandatory: M.Sc. in Zoology or Wildlife Sciences with minimum 10 years of experience. Proficiency in English, Hindi and Assamese (oral and written) is mandatory.

Desirable:

• At least 10 years of experience in the Biodiversity sector, with proven publications and records
• Knowledge of identification of flora and fauna
• Experience in planning and carrying out surveys and data collection with little or no supervision
• Experience in conducting PRA meetings, trainings and awareness activities
• Experience in photo and video documentation, and in designing and laying out reports, publications, communication, awareness and training material
• Willingness to travel to different districts of Assam to collect biodiversity data and associated TK
• Experience of working with local communities of Assam
• Computer skills including Data entry, Media and Outreach, MS-Excel, Access and related software applications

Project Associate (Wildlife)

Mandatory: M.Sc. in Zoology or Wildlife Sciences or allied subjects with minimum 2 years of experience. Proficiency in English, Hindi and Assamese (oral and written) is mandatory.

Desirable:

• At least 2 years of experience in the Biodiversity sector
• Experience in carrying out surveys and data collection with little or no supervision
• The same skills in flora and fauna identification, PRA meetings and training, documentation, travel, community work and computers as listed for the Consultant

Support Staff-Field Help

Mandatory: Class XII Pass with minimum 5 years' experience in externally aided Projects.

Desirable:

• At least 5 years of experience working in externally aided projects
• Experience in handling office works and Dak distribution
• Willingness to travel to different districts of Assam to assist in biodiversity data collection
• Ability to understand English, Hindi and Assamese

Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Work Under the SWIFT Project

The staff will assist the ongoing biodiversity assessment of selected wetlands, which forms part of the Assam Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation (SWIFT) Project. SWIFT aims to promote sustainable management of Assam's wetland (beel) ecosystems and fisheries development by engaging local communities and enhancing their economic and livelihood conditions.

The Project Team will cover 74 selected beels and their surrounding areas under the guidance and supervision of ASBB, in close cooperation with the respective BMCs. The work includes:

• Baseline assessment of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, flora, mammals and other fauna
• Recording species names, abundance or occurrence, habitat association, conservation significance and IUCN Red List status
• Identifying breeding, nesting, feeding, roosting and other sensitive habitats, including fish spawning grounds and nursery areas
• Assessing potential impacts of proposed SWIFT activities on biodiversity and wildlife
• Recommending conservation measures for the construction phase and sustainable management for the operation phase
• Field visits and interaction with local stakeholders, field officials and knowledgeable local persons
• Spatial documentation of important features through GIS, maps or other geospatial formats where technically feasible

Annexure-I of the notice lists each beel with its cluster, coordinates and area. The 23 districts are Bajali, Barpeta, Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Charaideo, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kamrup, Karimganj, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sivasagar, Sonitpur and Tinsukia.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Applications are shortlisted, and only shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview. No TA/DA is paid for attending it. ASBB reserves the right to make any change in the advertisement and the selection procedure.

Service Conditions

• Nature of engagement: contractual
• Duration: 3 months for each position
• Work location: Guwahati, with occasional travelling within Assam
• Incorrect information found at a later stage makes the candidate liable to disqualification or termination from the contract

How to Apply for ASBB Project Staff Recruitment 2026

1. Use the prescribed application format on page 9 of the official notification (PDF), and write the name of the position you are applying for at the top.
2. Fill in your personal details, addresses, mobile number, email address, educational qualifications and work experience.
3. Add any courses or training programs attended, publications and languages known.
4. Write the mandatory statement of suitability, within 500 words, describing how your qualifications and experience suit the position.
5. Paste your passport size photo, then sign and date the declaration.
6. Attach all supporting documents and send the hard copy to the office of the Assam State Biodiversity Board, Aranya Bhawan, 2nd Floor, Panjabari, Guwahati-781037.

Documents to send:

• Self-attested copy of Aadhar/Pan Card
• Attested copies of educational qualification certificates
• Attested copies of experience

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