FRI Dehradun Walk-in Interview October 2026 – 26 Posts (Project Assistant, Project Scientist, Research Associate, JRF/JPF, Database Manager, Field Assistant)
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun – Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), Research & Coordination Section
Uttarakhand - Board Room, FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun – 248006, Uttarakhand
| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database Manager – Component A (National web portal for forest fire database) | — | — | —–35 | — | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow – Component B (Forest Fire Knowledge Network) | — | — | —–28 | — | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow – Component D (climate change and forest fire vulnerability) | — | — | —–28 | — | 1 |
| Junior Project Fellow – Component G (post fire restoration and rehabilitation strategy) | — | — | —–28 | — | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I – Component D (climate change and forest fire vulnerability) | — | — | —–35 | — | 1 |
| Project Scientist-III / Project Scientist-II – Component G (post fire restoration and rehabilitation strategy) | — | — | —–45 | — | 1 |
| Research Associate – Component G (post fire restoration and rehabilitation strategy) | — | — | —–35 | — | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow – Forest Protection Division (DBT project on mangrove microbiome bioformulation) | — | — | —–28 | — | 1 |
| Field Assistant – Component G (post fire restoration and rehabilitation strategy) | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Assistant – Tree Census in NCT of Delhi (Delhi Forest Department) | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| Project Assistant – Monitoring and Evaluation of DDA plantations | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Total Vacancies | 26 | ||||
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Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Important Dates 2026
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Application Fee 2026
No application fee is prescribed in the notice.
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
45 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Consolidated fellowship or salary as shown against each position in the position details table, ranging from Rs.20,000 to Rs.78,000 per month, with HRA where the notice provides for it.
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Post Details
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Database Manager – Component A (National web portal for forest fire database) | 1 | Rs.50,000 per month + HRA | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology with two or more years of experience in software development and web-based data handling or development. Desirable skill set: working experience in PHP and frameworks such as CodeIgniter and Laravel; web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX and jQuery; knowledge of database backup, recovery, security and SQL; familiarity with database design and API programming; ability to work in the XAMPP development environment; cross-browser compatibility; strong understanding of responsive web design; evidence of developed software applications in biodiversity informatics, forestry and related subjects. | — | 35 yrs |
| 2 | Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow – Component B (Forest Fire Knowledge Network) | 1 | Rs.37,000 per month + HRA as per rules for JRF (with NET/GATE); Rs.24,000 per month + HRA as per rules for JPF (without NET/GATE) | First Class M.Sc. in Computer Science / Computer Application / IT, or B.Tech in Computer Science / IT. Desirable: experience of software development or web application development (with UI/UX). Note: in case of non-availability of a NET-qualified candidate, the selection will be made for the post of JPF. | — | 28 yrs |
| 3 | Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow – Component D (climate change and forest fire vulnerability) | 1 | Rs.37,000 per month + HRA as per rules for JRF (with NET); Rs.24,000 per month + HRA as per rules for JPF (without NET) | First Class M.Sc. in Forestry / Environmental Science / Environment Management / Agroforestry / Geoinformatics with NET. Desirable: exposure to RS & GIS in the form of project, assignment, diploma or certificate; climate change studies; geo-spatial modelling; forest fire studies; evidence of scientific research as paper or dissertation. Note: in case of non-availability of a NET-qualified candidate, the selection will be made for the post of JPF. | — | 28 yrs |
| 4 | Junior Project Fellow – Component G (post fire restoration and rehabilitation strategy) | 1 | Rs.24,000 per month (consolidated) | First Class M.Sc. in Forestry / Environmental Science / Environment Management / Agroforestry. Desirable: willing to travel and stay in difficult terrains and far-off places to complete field observations and collection of samples. | — | 28 yrs |
| 5 | Project Scientist-I – Component D (climate change and forest fire vulnerability) | 1 | Rs.56,000 per month + HRA as per rules for Project Scientist-I | Doctoral degree in Forestry / Forest Management / Climate Change / Environmental Science / Environment Management / Ecology / Remote Sensing & GIS; OR M.Tech / M.E. degree in Remote Sensing & GIS from a recognised university. Desirable: publications in peer-reviewed journals with good impact factors in climate change studies, geo-spatial modelling, etc. | — | 35 yrs |
| 6 | Project Scientist-III / Project Scientist-II – Component G (post fire restoration and rehabilitation strategy) | 1 | Rs.78,000 per month + HRA as per rules for Project Scientist-III; Rs.67,000 per month + HRA as per rules for Project Scientist-II | Project Scientist-III: doctoral degree in Forestry / Environmental Science / Ecology / Environment Management / Climate Change from a recognised university with seven years' experience in restoration and rehabilitation activities. Project Scientist-II: the same doctoral degree with three years' experience in restoration and rehabilitation activities. Desirable for both: exposure to RS & GIS in the form of project, assignment, diploma or certificate; extension activities; statistical analysis; evidence of scientific research as paper or dissertation; willingness to travel and stay in difficult terrains. Note: in case no candidate is available for Project Scientist-III, candidates eligible for Project Scientist-II may be considered. | — | 45 yrs |
| 7 | Research Associate – Component G (post fire restoration and rehabilitation strategy) | 1 | Rs.58,000 per month + HRA | Doctoral degree in Forestry / Environmental Science / Ecology / Environment Management / Climate Change from a recognised university. Desirable: exposure to RS & GIS in the form of project, assignment, diploma or certificate; extension activities; statistical analysis; evidence of scientific research as paper or dissertation; willingness to travel and stay in difficult terrains and far-off places. | — | 35 yrs |
| 8 | Junior Research Fellow – Forest Protection Division (DBT project on mangrove microbiome bioformulation) | 1 | Rs.37,000 per month + 18% HRA | First class Master's degree in Agriculture / Microbiology / Life Science / Molecular Biology and Biotechnology with specialisation in Plant Pathology or Agricultural Microbiology, or an equivalent discipline, from a recognised university; AND qualified in any National Eligibility Test such as CSIR-UGC NET/LS, DBT-BET, ICAR-NET, GATE or an equivalent national-level examination, with valid dates. Desirable: experience in handling microbial cultures and microbiological equipment, and in performing molecular work such as isolation of DNA/RNA and handling PCR, sample preparation for GC- and LCMS analysis; experience in conducting pot and field experiments. | — | 28 yrs |
| 9 | Field Assistant – Component G (post fire restoration and rehabilitation strategy) | 1 | Rs.20,000 per month (consolidated) | Intermediate (10+2). Desirable: willing to travel and stay in difficult terrains and far-off places to complete field observations and collection of samples. | — | — |
| 10 | Project Assistant – Tree Census in NCT of Delhi (Delhi Forest Department) | 15 | Rs.22,000 per month (consolidated) | B.Sc. in Forestry / Botany / Environmental Science. Desirable: capable of extensive touring; knowledge of MS Office and computer application. | — | — |
| 11 | Project Assistant – Monitoring and Evaluation of DDA plantations | 2 | Rs.22,000 per month (consolidated) | B.Sc. in Forestry / Botany. Desirable: capable of extensive touring; knowledge of MS Office and computer application. | — | — |
| Total Vacancies | 26 | |||||
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Eligibility Criteria 2026
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Qualification / Education
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Job Details & Overview
The Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun – a constituent institute of the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change – will hold a walk-in interview for fellowships and project posts on a purely temporary basis, under Advertisement No. 5-1/RCS/2026 (Advert.)/ (October) dated 15.10.2026.
The notice advertised 30 positions across 14 designations, with interviews on 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 October 2026. The three designations interviewed on 26.10.2026 – Research Associate-III (Tree Census in NCT of Delhi, 1 post), Junior Project Fellow (Tree Census in NCT of Delhi, 2 posts) and Junior Project Fellow (Monitoring and Evaluation of DDA plantations, 1 post) – have already concluded. Only the 11 designations that are still open – 26 positions in all – are listed on this page.
The advertisement is published in both English and Hindi; where the two differ, the English text is the standard.
Interview dates and venue
- 27.10.2026 – Database Manager; JRF/JPF (Component B); JRF/JPF (Component D); Junior Project Fellow (Component G)
- 28.10.2026 – Project Scientist-I; Project Scientist-III / Project Scientist-II; Research Associate
- 29.10.2026 – Junior Research Fellow (Forest Protection Division); Field Assistant
- 30.10.2026 – Project Assistant (Tree Census in NCT of Delhi, 15 posts); Project Assistant (DDA plantations, 2 posts)
- Reporting for registration – 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM on the interview date, at the Board Room of the FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun – 248006
- Interview begins at 09:00 AM. No separate call letter will be issued and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
How to attend
Interested and eligible candidates must bring, for submission to the office of the Group Coordinator (Research), P.O. New Forest, FRI, Dehradun:
- a copy of the bio-data,
- a recent passport-size photograph,
- self-attested copies of all educational certificates and relevant documents, and
- all original documents for verification.
Reporting for registration is between 09:00 AM and 10:15 AM on the interview date, in the Board Room of FRI, Dehradun.
Age limit
Upper age limit as on 01.06.2026 – Database Manager, Project Scientist-I and Research Associate-III: 35 years; Project Scientist-II: 40 years; Project Scientist-III: 45 years; Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow: 28 years. The upper age limit is relaxable up to five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST, Women, Physically Handicapped and OBC. No age limit is stated in the notice for the Project Assistant and Field Assistant posts.
Tenure and general conditions
- Tenure – initially for the duration shown against each project, or up to project completion, or subject to availability of funds, whichever is earlier, and extendable as per ICFRE rules.
- Award of the fellowship is governed by the rules of the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education, Dehradun, and does not guarantee subsequent employment in any institute under the Council.
- A candidate who has already completed four years as SRF/SPF/JRF/JPF will not be considered for the post of JRF/JPF/SRF/SPF.
- The Ph.D. period and teaching experience will not be counted as research experience.
- Candidates already working elsewhere must bring a No Objection Certificate from that institute.
- The Director, Forest Research Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions, or not to recruit against any post notified, at his discretion without any notice.
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Important Links
View Official Details
https://fri.icfre.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Walk-in-Interview_Advertisment-26-272829-and-30-October-2026.pdf
Download Notification
https://fri.icfre.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Walk-in-Interview_Advertisment-26-272829-and-30-October-2026.pdf
Official Website
https://fri.icfre.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Walk-in-Interview_Advertisment-26-272829-and-30-October-2026.pdf
How to Apply for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun – Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), Research & Coordination Section's FRI Dehradun Walk-in Interview October 2026 – 26 Posts (Project Assistant, Project Scientist, Research Associate, JRF/JPF, Database Manager, Field Assistant) before applying.
- Apply for this Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun – Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), Research & Coordination Section recruitment offline, following the submission process given in the official notification (such as by registered post or in-person submission at the office address mentioned in the notice).
- Prepare the documents asked for in the notification and keep their photocopies or scans ready.
- Pay the application fee of No application fee is prescribed in the notice. using the method stated in the official notification, such as a demand draft.
- As directed in the notification, submit or send your application to the office address given in it on or before 30 Oct 2026.
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun – Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), Research & Coordination Section recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun – Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), Research & Coordination Section notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 30 Oct 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is FRI Dehradun Walk-in Interview October 2026 – 26 Posts (Project Assistant, Project Scientist, Research Associate, JRF/JPF, Database Manager, Field Assistant)?
FRI Dehradun Walk-in Interview October 2026 – 26 Posts (Project Assistant, Project Scientist, Research Associate, JRF/JPF, Database Manager, Field Assistant) is a government recruitment notification published by Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026?
Applications for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026 open on 15 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026 is 30 October 2026.
What is the application fee for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026?
No application fee is prescribed in the notice.
What is the age limit for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026 is 45 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the qualification required for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026?
B.Sc. / M.Sc. / M.Tech / Ph.D. in forestry, botany, environmental science, ecology, agroforestry, geoinformatics, computer science or a related discipline, depending on the position; position-wise requirements are listed in the position details table.
How to apply for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026?
Apply for Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun Recruitment 2026 offline, using the submission method and address given in the official notification above (such as registered post or in-person submission). Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.