Quick Facts
Total Posts
11
19000 to 35000
Age Limit
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Qualification
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Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun has released a walk-in interview notification, on 17-July-2026 for 11 temporary project positions.
The walk-in interviews are scheduled on 28 July 2026 and 29 July 2026 at the Board Room, FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun - 248006.
Interested candidates can read a brief details, eligibility, fellowship amount, documents required, and how to attend the walk-in interview, of the FRI Dehradun recruitment 2026.
FRI Dehradun Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun (ICFRE) |
| Notification Published On | 17 July, 2026 |
| Mode of Recruitment | Walk-in Interview (no online application) |
| Positions | Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer (RTO/RRO), Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Senior Project Fellow (SPF), Junior Project Fellow (JPF), Project Assistant (PA), Field Assistant (FA) |
| Total No. of Vacancies | 12 (across both interview days, as per current notification) |
| Scheduled Interview Dates | 28 July 2026 and 29 July 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM on the respective interview date |
| Venue | Board Room, FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun - 248006 |
| Nature of Job | Purely temporary, project-based fellowship |
| Official Notification | FRI Dehradun 2026 Recruitment Notification |
Important Dates for FRI Walk-in Interview 2026
| Sno. | Particulars | Date | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Interview Day 1: | 28 July 2026 | RTO/RRO, SPF, JPF, SRF posts |
| 2 | Scheduled Interview Day 2: | 29 July 2026 | PA and FA posts |
| 3 | Registration Window: 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM on each respective interview date | ||
FRI Dehradun Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Project / Name of PI | No of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Retired Technical Officer (RTO)/Retired Range Officer (RRO) | Study on Silvicultural Interventions for Enhancement of Regeneration of Sal (Shorea robusta) - Phase-2 PI: Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Scientist-G |
01 |
| Senior Project Fellow (SPF) | Study on Silvicultural Interventions for Enhancement of Regeneration of Sal (Shorea robusta) - Phase-2 PI: Dr. Dinesh Kumar |
01 |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | Supervision of Trees Translocation Works, Four Lane Rishikesh-Bhaiyawala Road Project PI: Mr. Mohit Husain, Scientist-C |
02 |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Impact of Post Operational Activities of Singori-Bhatwari Hydro-Electrical Project of Uttarakhand on Indigenous Floristic Diversity PI: Dr. Anup Chandra, Scientist-G |
01 |
Posts on 29 July 2026
| Post | Project / PI | No of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant (PA) | Study on Silvicultural Interventions for Regeneration of Sal - Phase-2 PI: Dr. Dinesh Kumar |
01 |
| Field Assistant (FA) | Supervision of Trees Translocation Works, Rishikesh-Bhaiyawala Road Project PI: Mr. Mohit Husain |
02 |
| Project Assistant (PA) | Impact of Post Operational Activities of Singori-Bhatwari Hydro-Electrical Project on Indigenous Floristic Diversity PI: Dr. Anup Chandra |
01 |
| Project Assistant (PA) | Detailed study cum survey on demand and supply of medicinal plants and raw materials at national level PI: Dr. Praveen Kumar Verma, Scientist-D |
02 |
FRI Dehradun Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| RTO/RRO | Retired Technical Officer or Range Officer who has worked in a forest research organization or forest department under state/central government or autonomous bodies, with at least 25 years' experience in Silviculture and forest management activities |
| Senior Project Fellow (SPF) | First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | First Class M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environment Management, plus 2 years' research experience |
| Project Assistant (PA) - Sal Regeneration project | B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany |
| Field Assistant (FA) | Intermediate (10+2) |
| Project Assistant (PA) - Singori-Bhatwari project | B.Sc. in Biology/Botany (Hons.)/Forestry/Agriculture |
| Project Assistant (PA) - Medicinal Plants project | B.Sc. in Biology/Forestry/Agriculture |
Age Criteria
- Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer: Should not be more than 65 years on the date of advertisement
- Senior Research Fellow/Senior Project Fellow: Upper age limit of 32 years as on 01.06.2026
- Junior Project Fellow: Upper age limit of 28 years as on 01.06.2026
- Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST, Women, Physically Handicapped, and OBC candidates
The notification does not specify a separate age limit for Project Assistant and Field Assistant posts.
Fellowship/ Salary Details
| Post | Fellowship Amount |
|---|---|
| RTO/RRO | Rs. 35,000/- consolidated, or Basic Pay as per LPC minus current Basic Pension, whichever is less |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA |
| Senior Project Fellow (SPF) | Rs. 28,000/- per month for two years |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | Rs. 24,000/- consolidated |
| Project Assistant (Sal project) | Rs. 19,000/- per month (year 1-2); Rs. 20,000/- per month (year 3-5) |
| Field Assistant (FA) | Rs. 20,000/- consolidated |
| Project Assistant (Singori-Bhatwari project) | Rs. 23,000/- fixed |
| Project Assistant (Medicinal Plants project) | Rs. 22,000/- fixed |
Documents Required for Walk-in Interview
Candidates must carry the following documents at the time of registration:
- Copy of updated bio-data
- Recent passport size photograph
- Self-attested copies of all educational certificates
- Self-attested copies of all relevant/experience documents
- For the RTO/ RRO post only: Last Pay Certificate (LPC) and recent Pension Slip, is additional document to the above documents
Candidates who are already employed must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current/last institute.
Selection Process
Selection will be made through a walk-in interview. There is no written exam mentioned in the notification. Candidates need to register between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM on their respective interview date and submit their documents to the office of the Group Coordinator (Research), P.O. New Forest, FRI, Dehradun, for verification and interview.
How to Attend the Walk-in Interview
- Check the post-wise eligibility criteria and select the relevant post and date (28 or 29 July 2026).
- Prepare bio-data, a recent passport-size photograph, and self-attested copies of all educational and experience certificates (plus LPC and Pension Slip for RTO/RRO applicants).
- Reach the Board Room, FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun - 248006, between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM on the applicable interview date.
- Complete registration and submit documents to the office of the Group Coordinator (Research).
- Attend the walk-in interview on the same day.
Important Instructions/ General Conditions
- Award of the fellowship is governed by the rules of Indian council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE) Dehradun, and do not guarantee subsequent employment in any institute under the Council.
- Candidate who has already completed 4 years as SRF/SPF/JRF/JPF will not be considered for the JRF/JPF/SRF/SPF posts again.
- Ph.D. period and teaching experience will not be counted as research experience.
- Candidates already employed must bring an NOC from their last/current institute.
- The Director, Forest Research Institute, reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions, or not to recruit against any notified post, without prior notice.
- The advertisement is published in both Hindi and English; in case of any discrepancy, the English version will be treated as the standard text.
- No separate interview call letter will be issued, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.