F. No. 5-1/2025-CZA
Central Zoo Authority Policy Assistant Recruitment 2026
Applications are invited for one full-time Policy Assistant position on an outsourced contract basis at the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
Total Vacancy
1 Post
Monthly Remuneration
₹60,000
Last Date
10 August 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Organisation | Central Zoo Authority |
| Administrative Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India |
| Circular Number | F. No. 5-1/2025-CZA |
| Circular Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Post Name | Policy Assistant |
| Number of Positions | 01 |
| Category-wise Reservation | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Employment Type | Full-time outsourced contract basis through a private agency |
| Application Mode | Email or hard-copy submission |
| Place of Work | Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi |
Employment clarification: The selected candidate will be hired through an outsourcing service provider. This is not a direct permanent Central Government appointment.
Vacancy and Remuneration
| Post | Positions | Appointment | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Assistant | 01 | Outsourced contract | ₹60,000 |
| Total | 01 | Full-time engagement | ₹60,000 per month |
Educational Qualification
Essential Qualification
- Master’s degree in Zoology or Wildlife Science.
- The qualification must be from a recognised university or institute.
Desirable Qualification
- Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
No specific minimum number of years of experience is separately prescribed for the Policy Assistant position in the official eligibility table.
Major Responsibilities
- Data compilation relating to zoos, training programmes and workshops.
- Assisting with the framing and processing of zoo rules.
- Supporting Management Information System and Management Effectiveness Evaluation work.
- Handling day-to-day liaison work between CZA, the Ministry and the office of the Chairperson, CZA.
- Assisting in policy and administrative matters.
- Handling matters connected with the vision plan.
- Taking up additional assignments whenever required.
Age Limit and Contract Period
| Maximum Age | Not exceeding 56 years |
| Age Calculation Date | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Category-based Relaxation | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Initial Contract Period | One year |
| Maximum Engagement | Extendable up to three years based on satisfactory performance. |
| Nature of Work | Full-time |
| Regularisation | No right to regular appointment is stated in the official notification. |
Application Fee and Selection Process
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
| Initial Screening | Applications will be scrutinised based on qualification and relevant information submitted by candidates. |
| Selection Stage | Interview for shortlisted candidates |
| Interview Mode | Virtual mode |
| Interview Date and Time | Will be communicated separately to shortlisted applicants. |
| Written Examination | Not specified in the official notification. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Submission Starts | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Email or Hard-Copy Application | 10 August 2026 |
| Closing Time | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Virtual Interview | Will be intimated to shortlisted candidates. |
How to Apply
- Download and read the Central Zoo Authority Policy Assistant recruitment circular carefully.
- Print and complete the prescribed Annexure-I application form attached to the official notification.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph and enter complete qualification, employment, publication and contact details.
- Attach copies of the relevant educational, experience, research and identity documents.
- Email the completed application and supporting documents to cza@nic.in or submit the hard copy to the Member Secretary, Central Zoo Authority.
- Ensure that the completed application reaches CZA on or before 10 August 2026.
Documents to Submit
- Completed Annexure-I application form.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of date of birth.
- Master’s degree certificate and mark sheets.
- Ph.D. certificate, when applicable.
- Employment and experience certificates, when applicable.
- Research-publication details and supporting documents.
- Details of seminars, workshops and conferences attended.
- Category or disability certificate, when applicable.
- Names and contact details of two references.
- Other documents supporting the information entered in the application.
Rejection warning: CZA may reject an application containing incomplete information or insufficient supporting details.
Application Email and Address
Application Email: cza@nic.in
The Member Secretary
Central Zoo Authority,
B-1 Wing, 6th Floor,
Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan,
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi – 110003
Telephone: 011-24367851 / 011-24367852
Application Modes: Email or hard copy
Last Date: 10 August 2026
Important Official Links
Final note: Candidates may submit the prescribed application through email or hard copy. Only shortlisted applicants will be called for the virtual interview.
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