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.
Forest Research Institute Various Vacancy Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Company Name | Forest Research Institute (FRI) |
| Post Name | Project Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant |
| No of Posts | 5 |
| Salary | 20,000/- to 31,000/- + HRA per month (varies by post and eligibility) |
| Qualification | M.Sc. First Class in relevant subjects / B.Sc. in relevant subjects |
| Age Limit | 28 to 35 Years (as on 01/06/2025) |
| Start Date for Apply | Not specified (Walk-in basis) |
| Last Date for Apply | Not specified (Walk-in on 11/02/2026) |
| Official Website | Not specified in notification |
Forest Research Institute Various Vacancy Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Position | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 02 |
| Project Assistant | 02 |
| Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
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
| Notification Date | 21/01/2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 11/02/2026 (Reporting 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM) |
Selection Process
- Walk-in-Interview
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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