- Temporary project-based fellowship and field positions under ICFRE-FRI Dehradun for 2026 recruitment drive.
- Positions include Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer, Senior Research Fellow, Senior Project Fellow, Junior Project Fellow, Project Assistant, and Field Assistant roles.
- Work involves forestry research, silvicultural interventions, biodiversity studies, and field supervision projects.
- Fellowship amounts range from Rs. 19,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month based on the post.
- Walk-in interviews scheduled for 28th and 29th July 2026 at FRI Dehradun.
FRI
đ 12th Pass (Intermediate)
đ B.Sc.
đ Master's Degree
đ M.Sc.
đ Forestry Degree
Various Project & Field Assistant Positions under ICFRE-FRI Dehradun
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun (under Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education - ICFRE)
Total Vacancies
12
Job Location
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun (under Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education - ICFRE) (FRI) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), B.Sc. (bsc), Master's Degree (masters-degree), M.Sc. (msc), Forestry Degree (forestry-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 12 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš19,000 - âš42,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 65 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer: Minimum 25 years of experience in Silviculture and forest management activities. - Senior Research Fellow: 2 years of research experience required. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee applicable as this is a walk-in interview process. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer: Minimum 25 years of experience in Silviculture and forest management activities.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): First Class M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environment Management with 2 years of research experience.
- Senior Project Fellow (SPF): First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany.
- Junior Project Fellow (JPF): First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany.
- Project Assistant (Sal Regeneration project): B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany.
- Field Assistant (FA): Intermediate (10+2) pass.
- Project Assistant (Singori-Bhatwari project): B.Sc. in Biology/Botany (Hons.)/Forestry/Agriculture.
- Project Assistant (Medicinal Plants project): B.Sc. in Biology/Forestry/Agriculture.
- Age limit: RTO/RRO max 65 years, SRF/SPF max 32 years as of 01.06.2026, JPF max 28 years as of 01.06.2026. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, Women, Physically Handicapped, and OBC candidates.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): First Class M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environment Management with 2 years of research experience.
- Senior Project Fellow (SPF): First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany.
- Junior Project Fellow (JPF): First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany.
- Project Assistant (Sal Regeneration project): B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany.
- Field Assistant (FA): Intermediate (10+2) pass.
- Project Assistant (Singori-Bhatwari project): B.Sc. in Biology/Botany (Hons.)/Forestry/Agriculture.
- Project Assistant (Medicinal Plants project): B.Sc. in Biology/Forestry/Agriculture.
- Age limit: RTO/RRO max 65 years, SRF/SPF max 32 years as of 01.06.2026, JPF max 28 years as of 01.06.2026. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, Women, Physically Handicapped, and OBC candidates.
âī¸ Selection Process
- Selection will be based solely on walk-in interviews conducted on 28th and 29th July 2026.
- No written examination or online application process is involved.
- Candidates must register between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM on their respective interview date.
- Document verification and interview will be conducted on the same day.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and interview performance.
- No written examination or online application process is involved.
- Candidates must register between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM on their respective interview date.
- Document verification and interview will be conducted on the same day.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and interview performance.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (with age relaxation for reserved categories)
đ Required Documents
- Updated bio-data copy.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Self-attested copies of all educational certificates.
- Self-attested copies of all relevant/experience documents.
- For RTO/RRO post: Last Pay Certificate (LPC) and recent Pension Slip.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current/last employer (if employed).
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Self-attested copies of all educational certificates.
- Self-attested copies of all relevant/experience documents.
- For RTO/RRO post: Last Pay Certificate (LPC) and recent Pension Slip.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current/last employer (if employed).
đŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee applicable as this is a walk-in interview process.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the FRI Dehradun walk-in interview 2026 about?
It is a walk-in interview conducted by the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, to fill temporary fellowship and project positions, including Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer, Senior Research Fellow, Senior Project Fellow, Junior Project Fellow, Project Assistant, and Field Assistant posts, on 28 and 29 July 2026.
Q.
What are the FRI walk-in interview dates for 2026?
The interviews are scheduled on 28 July 2026 and 29 July 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Board Room, FRI Main Building, Dehradun.
Q.
What documents should I carry for the FRI walk-in interview?
Candidates must bring a bio-data copy, a recent passport-size photograph, and self-attested copies of all educational certificates and relevant documents. Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer candidates must additionally carry their Last Pay Certificate (LPC) and recent Pension Slip.
Q.
Is there any application fee for this FRI recruitment?
The notification does not mention any application fee, as this is a walk-in interview and not an online application process.
Q.
What is the age limit for FRI Dehradun fellowship posts?
The upper age limit is 65 years for Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer, 32 years for Senior Research Fellow/Senior Project Fellow, and 28 years for Junior Project Fellow, as on 01.06.2026. Age relaxation of up to 5 years is available for SC/ST, Women, Physically Handicapped, and OBC candidates.