About the Org
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), has released a walk-in interview notification for temporary fellowship and project positions.
FRI Dehradun Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 11 Project Assistant, Field Assistant & More
Vacancy Details
- RTO/RRO: 1 post
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): 1 post
- Senior Project Fellow (SPF): 1 post
- Junior Project Fellow (JPF): 1 post
- Project Assistant (PA) – Sal Regeneration: 1 post
- Field Assistant (FA): 1 post
- Project Assistant (PA) – Singori-Bhatwari: 1 post
- Project Assistant (PA) – Medicinal Plants: 1 post
Age and Education Qualification
- RTO/RRO: Max 65 years as on advertisement date
- SRF/SPF: Max 32 years as on 01.06.2026
- JPF: Max 28 years as on 01.06.2026
- PA/FA: Not specified
- Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST, Women, PH, OBC
- RTO/RRO: Retired Technical Officer/Range Officer with 25 years experience in Silviculture and forest management
- SRF: First Class M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environment Management + 2 years research experience
- SPF: First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany
- JPF: First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany
- PA (Sal): B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany
- FA: Intermediate (10+2)
- PA (Singori-Bhatwari): B.Sc. in Biology/Botany (Hons.)/Forestry/Agriculture
- PA (Medicinal Plants): B.Sc. in Biology/Forestry/Agriculture
Salary Details
- RTO/RRO: Rs. 35,000/- consolidated or Basic Pay as per LPC minus Basic Pension (whichever less)
- SRF: Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA
- SPF: Rs. 28,000/- per month for two years
- JPF: Rs. 24,000/- consolidated
- PA (Sal): Rs. 19,000/- per month (year 1-2); Rs. 20,000/- per month (year 3-5)
- FA: Rs. 20,000/- consolidated
- PA (Singori-Bhatwari): Rs. 23,000/- fixed
- PA (Medicinal Plants): Rs. 22,000/- fixed
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned.
How to Apply
- Check post-wise eligibility and select the relevant post and interview date (28 or 29 July 2026).
- Prepare bio-data, a recent passport-size photograph, and self-attested copies of all educational and experience certificates. For RTO/RRO, also bring Last Pay Certificate (LPC) and recent Pension Slip.
- If employed, obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current/last institute.
- 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 by submitting documents to the office of the Group Coordinator (Research).
- Attend the walk-in interview on the same day.
Required: Bio-data, passport-size photo, self-attested certificates, LPC and Pension Slip (for RTO/RRO), NOC (if employed).
Important Dates
Application Start Date:
Application End Date:
Fee Payment Last Date:
Exam Date: 28-07-2026 and 29-07-2026
Admit Card:
Result Date:
Apply Online Link:
Important Links
Job Summary
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Org Name | Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun |
| Post Name | RTO/RRO, SRF, SPF, JPF, Project Assistant, Field Assistant |
| No of Vacancies | 11 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,000 – Rs. 42,000 per month |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 to M.Sc. as per post |
| Age Limit | 28 to 65 years (post-wise) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
FAQ
Is there an online application process?
No, candidates must appear for a walk-in interview with required documents.
What is the age limit for Project Assistant posts?
The notification does not specify a separate age limit for Project Assistant and Field Assistant posts.
Can I apply for multiple posts?
You can apply for a post relevant to your qualification; attend the interview on the designated date for that post.
This information is published for immediate reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.