The walk-in interview for one post of Senior Research Associate will be held on 21 November 2026, with enrollment from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and the interview starting at 11:30 AM. The venue is the Office of Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, Block -B, Van Bhavan, Doranda, Ranchi-834002 Jharkhand (Palas Sabhagar). The office, under the Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand, is filling the post on a purely temporary basis, co-terminus with the Scientific Forestry Management Unit (SFMU) project, at Rs. 42,000/- + 18% HRA per month (Advertisement No. R-2/2026-27).
Jharkhand Forest Department Senior Research Associate Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Date | 21.11.2026 |
| Reporting or Registration Time | Enrollment 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM only; interview starting at 11:30 AM |
| Venue | Office of Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, Block -B, Van Bhavan, Doranda, Ranchi-834002 Jharkhand (Palas Sabhagar) |
| Posts | Senior Research Associate (table title: Senior Research Fellow (Senior Project Associate)) |
| Vacancies | 01 (One post) |
| Pay | Rs. 42,000/- + 18% HRA P/M |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates with the essential educational qualification, not above 35 years as on 21.11.2026 (relaxation as stated below) |
| Advertisement No. | R-2/2026-27 |
| Official Website | https://forest.jharkhand.gov.in/ |
The official notification does not specify an application fee.
About Jharkhand Forest Department
The Office of the Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, Jharkhand, Ranchi is a Government of Jharkhand office under the Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, located at Van Bhawan, Doranda, Ranchi. This post is for the Scientific Forestry Management Unit (SFMU) of the Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, Jharkhand, Ranchi, a project with a period of 4 years. The notice is signed by P. Rajendra Naidu, IFS, Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, and the office e-mail printed on the letterhead is [email protected].
Posts and Eligibility
There is one temporary position under the SFMU project. The notice calls it Senior Research Associate in its text and "Senior Research Fellow (Senior Project Associate)" in the post table; it is the same single post.
Essential Qualification
- First Class M.Sc in Forestry/ Botany/ Agriculture/ Statistics/ Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)/ Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Biotechnology.
- 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average.
- Those with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree must have UGC/ CSIR/ ICAL/ ICFRE NET qualification or equivalent/ Ph.d in any of the above disciplines.
Desirable Qualification
- Experience and willingness to work in forest with the forest communities.
- A good understanding of their respective subjects and its application in forestry sector.
- Good knowledge in drafting research articles, formal letters, computer operation/ application.
- 4 year work experience in research and development in their respective fields.
Proficiency in computer application, especially MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point), may be an added benefit to the candidate. The candidate should be medically fit to work in different forest areas of the State of Jharkhand. Candidates should check the official notification for the full discipline-wise eligibility for this post.
Age Limit
Age, as on the date of interview, i.e. 21.11.2026, should not exceed 35 years. A further relaxation of 4 years in age will be given to SC/ST/OBC/women candidates as per approved rules.
Pay and Terms of Appointment
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Associate | Rs. 42,000/- + 18% HRA P/M (for 3rd, 4th & 5th Year) |
- The post is purely contractual and co-terminus with the project, with no provision for regularisation.
- The initial appointment will be for one year or up to the project period (as the case may be).
- The project period is printed as 4 years.
- The contract may be terminated even before the completion of the project, and no appeal will be entertained.
What to Bring
- Biodata
- Passport size photograph
- Original certificates
- Attested photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets, degree and testimonials
What Happens on the Day
- Reach Palas Sabhagar, Block -B, Van Bhavan, Doranda, Ranchi-834002, and enrol between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Candidates arriving after this time may not ordinarily be entertained.
- A qualifying test (written) may be conducted before the interview.
- The interview before the selection committee starts at 11:30 AM.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Important Instructions
- The Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview.
- Any change in the advertisement will be uploaded only on the website https://forest.jharkhand.gov.in/, so candidates must keep checking it for updates.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF – Advertisement No. R-2/2026-27 | Walk-in notice for the Senior Research Associate post |
| Jharkhand Forest Department Official Website | Updates and changes to the advertisement |
