ICFRE FRI Junior Project Fellow & Project Assistant 2026

The Forest Research Institute (FRI), under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), is hiring 4 candidates for a tree transplantation research project in the Delhi Region — 2 Junior Project Fellows and 2 Project Assistants. If you have a Master's degree or a B.Sc. in Forestry, Botany, or Environmental Science, you can attend the walk-in interview directly — no online application is needed. The walk-in interview is on 10 September 2026 at 9:00 AM. Salary ranges from Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 24,000 per month on a consolidated basis, and no application fee is charged.

ICFRE Forest Research Institute (FRI) Walk-in Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), through its Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, is hiring project staff for the study titled "Scientific Evaluation of Transplantation Success of Tree Species Transplanted under the Tree Transplantation Policy, 2020 in the Delhi Region." The project is led by Dr. Abhishek Singh, Scientist-B, and funded by the Delhi Forest Department (DFD). Both posts are purely temporary, for a duration of 12 months, and selection is through a walk-in interview — there is no written exam. Candidates who enjoy field work and extensive touring will find this role a good fit. This notice was published as Advertisement No. 5-1/RCS/2026 (Advert.)/(August), dated 18 August 2026, and issued by the Group Coordinator (Research), Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, in both Hindi and English.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Project Fellow (Rs. 24,000/month):

• Qualification: You need a Master's Degree with First Class in Forestry, Agroforestry, Botany, or Environmental Science.
• Desirable: You should be capable of extensive touring, and have knowledge of MS Office and computer applications.
• Preference is given to candidates with experience in the relevant field.

For Project Assistant (Rs. 22,000/month):

• Qualification: You need a B.Sc. degree in Forestry, Botany, or Environmental Science.
• Desirable: You should be capable of extensive touring, and have knowledge of MS Office and computer applications.
• Preference is given to candidates with experience in the relevant field.

If you have already completed 4 years as an SRF/SPF/JRF/JPF, you are not eligible to apply for this post. If you are currently employed elsewhere, you must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current employer. Your Ph.D. period and any teaching experience will not be counted as research experience for this post.

Age Limit

• For the Junior Project Fellow post, the upper age limit is 28 years as on 01 June 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Candidates from SC/ST, OBC, Women, and Persons with Disabilities get a relaxation of up to 5 years.
• The notification does not specify a separate age limit for the Project Assistant post.

Salary

• The Junior Project Fellow will get a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 24,000 per month.
• The Project Assistant will get a consolidated amount of Rs. 22,000 per month.
• The fellowship/engagement is governed by ICFRE rules and does not guarantee subsequent employment in any institute under the Council.

Tenure and Duration

Both positions are initially engaged for 12 months, or until the project is completed, or until funds are available — whichever is earlier. Your tenure may be extended depending on the project's requirements, as per ICFRE rules. This duration applies separately to each of the two posts under this notice.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is through a walk-in interview only, with no written test at any stage:

1. Interview: Eligible candidates will be interviewed on 10 September 2026 starting 9:00 AM in the Board Room of the FRI Main Building.

General Conditions

• The Director, Forest Research Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions, or to decide not to fill any notified post, at their discretion and without prior notice.
• This advertisement is issued in both Hindi and English. In case of any difference between the two versions, the English text will be treated as the standard.
• Award of the fellowship does not guarantee any subsequent employment in any institute under ICFRE, Dehradun.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your original certificates, mark sheets, and bio-data proving you meet the qualification for the post you are applying for, along with documents supporting any relevant field experience.
2. Report to the Board Room, FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun-248006 on 10 September 2026.
3. Complete registration between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM — no separate call letter will be issued.
4. Attend the walk-in interview after registration closes.
5. If already employed, carry a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current institute.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview / Registration: 10 September 2026, 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

• Conduct field surveys to evaluate the transplantation success of tree species in the Delhi Region
• Collect and record field data on transplanted trees and their survival status
• Assist the Principal Investigator in day-to-day project execution and data analysis
• Travel extensively across the Delhi Region for site visits and monitoring
• Prepare progress reports and scientific documentation for the project
• Maintain project records using MS Office and computer applications
• Coordinate with the Forest Research Institute team on project deliverables
• Support field-based scientific evaluation tasks as assigned by the PI