Recruitment Notification: Engagement of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on a purely temporary and contractual basis at Pithoragarh Forest Division, Uttarakhand.
Organization Details
- Organization Name: Uttarakhand Forest Department, Pithoragarh Forest Division
- Organization Name (Hindi): उत्तराखण्ड वन विभाग, पिथौरागढ़ वन प्रभाग
Designation
- English: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 01 Post
- Hindi: कनिष्ठ अनुसंधान सहकर्मी (जेआरएफ) – 01 पद
Location Details
- City: Pithoragarh
- State: Uttarakhand
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 262501
- Street Address / Venue: Divisional Forest Officer, Pithoragarh Forest Division, Pithoragarh – 262501, Uttarakhand
Salary and Employment Type
- Base Salary: ₹37,000 per month + HRA (as admissible)
- Employment Type: Purely Temporary / Contract Basis (for 1 year, project related)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 19.09.2025 (by post/email) |
| Interview Date | 20.09.2025 (tentative, subject to change) |
| Interview Venue | Divisional Forest Officer, Pithoragarh Forest Division, Pithoragarh – 262501, Uttarakhand |
Application Process
Candidates must apply in the prescribed format (Annexure-1) along with supporting documents.
- Postal Submission: Divisional Forest Officer, Pithoragarh Forest Division, Pithoragarh – 262501, Uttarakhand
- Email Submission: dfopithoragarh@rediffmail.com
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification
- Post Graduate (PG) Degree in Basic Sciences / Environmental Sciences with NET qualification OR
- Any national-level examination conducted by central government departments/agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DCS, ICMR, DRDO, IIT etc. OR
- Graduate Degree in Professional Course with NET OR
- Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course.
Desirable Qualification
- Minimum of 1 year field experience in similar projects.
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years (as on date of notification – 09.09.2025).
Reservation Details
Not specified in the notification.
Application Fees
Not mentioned (likely No Fee).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on essential and desirable qualifications, academic record, and relevant experience.
- Final selection through Personal Interview.
Contact / Helpline
- Email: dfopithoragarh@rediffmail.com
- Office Address: Divisional Forest Officer, Pithoragarh Forest Division, Pithoragarh – 262501, Uttarakhand
Other Important Information
- Interview date and venue may change depending on circumstances. Shortlisted candidates will be informed accordingly.
- Candidates must bring original documents, attested copies of certificates, Aadhaar card, four recent passport-size photographs, and experience certificates at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Official Links
- Official Notification Link: https://forest.uk.gov.in/uploads/recruitments/1757395699.pdf
- Official Website: https://forest.uk.gov.in
