ICFRE FRI Project Scientist & Fellow Recruitment 2026

The Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, under ICFRE, is hiring for 11 project posts on a purely temporary, contract basis. The roles include Project Scientist-III & II, Research Associate-III, Project Associate, Junior Project Fellow, and Project Assistant. If you have a PhD, M.Sc, or B.Sc in Forestry, Botany, or related science subjects, you can attend the walk-in interview. The fellowship amount ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 78,000 per month. The walk-in interviews are held on 26, 28 and 29 May 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Board Room of FRI Main Building, Dehradun.

ICFRE Forest Research Institute Project Posts Recruitment 2026 - 11 Posts

The Research & Coordination Section of the Forest Research Institute (Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education), Dehradun has invited candidates for a walk-in interview under Advertisement No. 5-1/RCS/2026. These posts are tied to projects funded by the Delhi Forest Department, IFFCO, and the Uttarakhand Bamboo & Fibre Development Board. There is no online application or written exam — you simply bring your bio-data and documents and appear on the scheduled date for your post. This is a great chance for researchers in forestry, genetics, biotechnology, and bamboo technology.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Walk-in on 26 May 2026 (Tree Census in NCT of Delhi project):

• Junior Project Fellow (JPF): 3 posts
• Project Scientist-III: 1 post
• Research Associate-III: 1 post

Walk-in on 28 May 2026 (Azadirachta indica/neem genetic improvement project - IFFCO):

• Project Associate: 4 posts (2 in Agriculture/Forestry, 1 in Botany/Biotechnology, 1 in Chemistry/Biochemistry)
• Project Scientist-II: 1 post

Walk-in on 29 May 2026 (Commercial Bamboo Species project - UBFDB):

• Project Assistant: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Project Scientist-III (Rs. 78,000 + HRA)

• Doctoral degree in Forestry or Botany from a recognised university or equivalent
• 7 years of research experience

Project Scientist-II (Rs. 67,000 fixed)

• PhD in Forestry (Forest Genetics / Tree Improvement / Forest Biotechnology)
• Minimum 3 years research experience in forest genetics, tree improvement, or forest biotechnology, plus at least 2-3 research papers as first author in a NAAS-rated journal

Research Associate-III (Rs. 67,000 + HRA)

• Doctoral degree in Geoinformatics, OR 3 years research/teaching experience after M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc in Geoinformatics from a recognised university or equivalent

Project Associate (Rs. 25,000 fixed)

• M.Sc in Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding) OR M.Sc in Forestry (Forest Genetics/Tree Improvement) - for the 2 Agriculture posts
• M.Sc in Botany/Biotechnology - for the Botany post
• M.Sc in Chemistry/Biochemistry - for the Chemistry post

Junior Project Fellow (Rs. 24,000)

• First class M.Sc in Forestry or Botany

Project Assistant (Rs. 20,000 fixed)

• Bachelor's degree in Science (Zoology, Botany, or Chemistry)

For most posts, knowledge of MS Office, statistical tools, computer applications, and GIS is desirable, and you should be willing to travel and stay in difficult terrain for fieldwork.

Age Limit

• Project Scientist-III: Maximum 45 years
• Project Scientist-II: Maximum 40 years
• Research Associate & Project Associate: Maximum 35 years
• Junior Project Fellow: Maximum 28 years
• Age is calculated as on 01 June 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and OBC candidates.

Salary

• Project Scientist-III: Rs. 78,000 per month + HRA
• Project Scientist-II: Rs. 67,000 per month (fixed)
• Research Associate-III: Rs. 67,000 per month + HRA
• Project Associate: Rs. 25,000 per month (fixed)
• Junior Project Fellow: Rs. 24,000 per month
• Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000 per month (fixed)

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is done through a walk-in interview only:

1. Registration: Report between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM on your interview date in the Board Room of FRI Main Building, Dehradun.
2. Document Check: Submit your bio-data, recent passport photo, and self-attested copies of all certificates to the office of the Group Coordinator (Research).
3. Interview: The selection panel interviews you and decides the final result.

No separate call letter will be sent, and no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Check which date matches your post: 26 May (JPF, PS-III, RA-III), 28 May (Project Associate, PS-II), or 29 May (Project Assistant).
2. Prepare your bio-data with a recent passport-size photo.
3. Carry self-attested copies of all educational certificates and experience documents.
4. If you are already working somewhere, bring an NOC from your current institute.
5. Report for registration between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM in the Board Room, FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun - 248006.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview (Set 1): 26 May 2026 at 9:00 AM
• Walk-in Interview (Set 2): 28 May 2026 at 9:00 AM
• Walk-in Interview (Set 3): 29 May 2026 at 9:00 AM
• Registration Time: 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM on each interview date

• Carry out project research work on tree census, neem genetic improvement, or commercial bamboo species as assigned
• Conduct field surveys and collect plant samples in difficult and remote terrain
• Apply statistical tools, GIS, and computer applications to analyse research data
• Prepare research reports, papers, and documentation for the project
• Support tissue culture, biotechnology, or biochemical analysis work where required
• Coordinate with the Project Coordinator and Nodal Officer on project progress
• Maintain proper records of experiments, observations, and field data