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

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.

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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. 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 an

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 a

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