Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 05 JRF, Project Associate and Project Assistant Posts

Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2026 for 05 posts of JRF, Project Associate and Project Assistant. Candidates with B.Sc, M.Sc Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in on 11-02-2026. For detailed information please visit Forest Research Institute official website, fri.icfre.gov.in.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Project Associate-I (Post 1): Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Botany/Plant Biotechnology/ Plant Physiology/ Ecology/ Forestry.
• Project Associate-I (Post 2): Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Botany or First Class M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Seed Science & Technology.
• Project Assistant (Post 3): Essential Qualification : B.Sc. in Botany/Plant Science/Forestry/ Environmental Science.
• Project Assistant (Post 4): Essential Qualification : B.Sc. in Forestry/ Botany/ Environmental Science.
• Junior Research Fellow (Post 5): Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Forestry. Desirable Qualification : Management of weeds/ invasive species, Plantation management, ecology.

Salary / Stipend

• Project Associate-I: 31,000/- + 18% HRA (NET/GATE qualified scholars); 25,000/- + HRA (others)
• Project Assistant: 20,000/- + 18% HRA
• Junior Research Fellow: 20,000/-

Age Limit 

• Maximum Age for Project Associate-I: 35 years
• Maximum Age for Junior Research Fellow: 28 years
• Age relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST, OBC, Women, Physically Handicapped

Important Dates

Selection Process

General Information / Instructions

• Fellowship governed by ICFRE rules; no guarantee of subsequent employment.
• Candidates who completed 4 years as RA/SRF/SPF/JRF/JPF not considered for JRF/JPF.
• Ph.D. period and teaching experience not counted as research experience.
• If already working, bring NOC from last institute.
• Director reserves right to increase/decrease/cancel posts without notice.
• In case of discrepancy, English version of advertisement is standard.
• Tenure: Initially for project duration or completion/funds availability (whichever earlier); extendable per ICFRE rules.
• No TA/DA for interview; no separate call letter issued.
• Bring bio-data, photo, self-attested certificates/documents for registration.

How to Apply

• Report for registration on 11/02/2026 between 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM in the Board Room, FRI Main Building, Dehradun.
• Bring copy of bio-data, recent passport size photograph, self-attested copies of all educational certificates and relevant documents.
• Attend Walk-in-Interview at 09:00 AM on 11/02/2026 in Board Room, FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248006.
• No separate letter issued; no TA/DA paid.

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