Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026

Forest Research Institute (FRI) Walk-in Interview Recruitment 2026

Organization Details

• Organization Name: Forest Research Institute (FRI)
• Parent Organization: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)
• City: Dehradun
• State: Uttarakhand
• Country: India
• Postal Code: 248006
• Address: P.O. New Forest, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun

Posts / Designations

• Project Associate – I
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• Project Assistant

Employment Type

• Nature of Appointment: Temporary / Contractual
• Basis: Project Based Engagement
• Mode of Recruitment: Walk-in Interview

Important Dates

Interview Venue

Salary / Fellowship Details

Eligibility Criteria

Project Associate – I

• First Class M.Sc. in Botany / Plant Biotechnology / Plant Physiology / Ecology / Forestry
• OR First Class M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Seed Science & Technology
• Selection through CSIR-UGC NET / GATE or national-level selection process conducted by Central Government agencies

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• First Class M.Sc. in Forestry
• Desirable experience in management of weeds, invasive species, plantation management, and ecology

Project Assistant

• B.Sc. in Botany / Plant Science / Forestry / Environmental Science

Age Limit (as on 01 June 2025)

Reservation Details

• Reservation benefits are applicable as per Government of India norms
• Applicable categories include SC, ST, OBC, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (PwBD)

Application Process

1. Eligible candidates must appear for the walk-in interview in person
2. No online or offline application form is required
3. Candidates must bring bio-data, recent passport-size photograph, self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates
4. Original documents must be produced for verification at the time of interview

Application Fees

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on Walk-in Interview
• Shortlisting will depend on educational qualification, subject relevance, and interview performance
• Final decision will rest with Forest Research Institute / ICFRE

Tenure and Conditions

• Engagement will be for the project duration or until completion of the project
• Continuation is subject to availability of funds and performance
• Appointment does not guarantee permanent employment at FRI or ICFRE
• Candidates who have already completed 4 years as RA/SRF/SPF/JRF/JPF are not eligible
• Candidates currently employed must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer
• FRI reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions or cancel the recruitment without prior notice
• Advertisement is issued in both Hindi and English; in case of discrepancy, the English version will be treated as final

Helpline / Contact Information

• Office: Group Coordinator (Research)
• Organization: Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
• Contact Number: Not mentioned in the official notification
• Email ID: Not mentioned in the official notification

Official Website

Official Notification Link