Uttarakhand Forest Department Recruitment 2025

Organization Name

Uttarakhand Forest Department, Office of Conservator of Forests / Working Plan Officer, Nanda Devi National Park, Jyotirmath

Designations

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
• Working Plan Associate (WPA)

Location Details

Total Number of Positions

02 (Two) — The number of positions may be increased or decreased as per requirements.

Base Salary (Emoluments)

Employment Type and Tenure

• Type: Contractual / Temporary
• Tenure: Initially for a period of one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.

Essential Educational Qualification

As per Government of India Order No. F.No. 3-8/2023-RE dated 01 March 2024

• For Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Post Graduate (PG) Degree in Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Wildlife, Soil Science, or Environmental Sciences with NET qualification or any other national-level examination recognized by central government agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DCS, DRDO, NHRD, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.
• For Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Same qualification as prescribed for JRF, along with two years of research experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct field surveys and species identification activities.
2. Perform data collection, analysis, preparation of reports, and deliverables related to various flora and faunal species.
3. Undertake additional duties assigned by the Working Plan Officer.

Desirable Knowledge and Work Experience

• Good knowledge of computer applications including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience in forestry research, with ability to identify trees, shrubs, and herbs, and measure forest inventory parameters.
• Knowledge of GIS, GPS devices, and Geospatial Technology handling.
• Physically fit for extensive travel and trekking in mountainous and plain regions.
• Research articles published in recognized scientific journals.
• Preference will be given to candidates having prior experience in Forestry, Wildlife, or Biodiversity-related surveys and research.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Submission of Applications: 18 November 2025
• Date and Venue of Interview: To be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates.

Application Process

Candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the following documents:

1. Copy of identification certificate.
2. Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets from matriculation onwards.
3. Self-attested copies of experience and knowledge certificates, if any.
4. Any other relevant supporting documents.

Submission Methods:

• By Hand / Registered Post / Speed Post
• By Email

Selection Process

• Applications will be scrutinized by a Search and Selection Committee.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified via Email or Mobile for a personal interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The committee’s decision will be final and binding.
• Selected candidates may be required to travel extensively in forest areas as part of their duties.

Age Limit

Not specified in the notification. Age limits are expected to follow Government of India fellowship norms.

Reservation Details

No reservation details are mentioned in the official notification.

Application Fee

There is no application fee required for this recruitment.

Official Contact Information

Other Important Notes

• The fellowship tenure is initially for one year and can be extended based on satisfactory performance.
• The engagement can be terminated by giving one month’s notice without assigning any reason.
• The selected candidates will engage in biodiversity and forestry field research in the Nanda Devi National Park region.