Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026

Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Uttarakhand has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant, Field Assistant & Other. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Forest Research Institute (FRI) Walk-in-Interview 2026 – Fellowship Recruitment Notification

The Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, under the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), has released an official advertisement (No. 5-1/RCS/2026) for conducting Walk-in-Interviews for various fellowship positions on a purely temporary basis. These positions are offered under different research projects funded by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department (UPFD) and the Punjab Forest Department (PFD).

Organization Details

Organization Name	Forest Research Institute (FRI)
Governing Body	Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)
Section	Research & Coordination Section
Advertisement Number	5-1/RCS/2026 (Advert.)
Advertisement Date	February 2026
Street Address	P.O. New Forest
City	Dehradun
State	Uttarakhand
Country	India
Postal Code	248006
Interview Venue	Board Room, FRI Main Building, Forest Research Institute, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun – 248006

Employment Type & Tenure

All positions are offered purely on a temporary basis under specific research projects.

Initial Tenure: 12 Months
Tenure may continue up to project completion or subject to availability of funds.
Tenure may be extended as per ICFRE rules.

Post-wise Vacancy & Salary Details

Designation	No. of Posts	Base Salary (Per Month)	Funding Agency
Senior Project Associate (SPA)	05	Rs. 42,000/- + HRA	Uttar Pradesh Forest Department (UPFD)
Junior Project Fellow (JPF)	15	Rs. 24,000/- (Consolidated)	UPFD
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	03	Rs. 37,000/- (Consolidated)	Punjab Forest Department (PFD)
Project Assistant (UPFD Project)	10	Rs. 22,000/- (Consolidated)	UPFD
Project Assistant (Punjab Project)	04	Rs. 22,000/- (Consolidated)	PFD
Field Assistant (FA)	15	Rs. 20,000/- (Consolidated)	UPFD

Important Dates

Walk-in Interviews will be conducted on different dates for different posts.

19 February 2026 – Senior Project Associate
20 February 2026 – Junior Project Fellow
23 February 2026 – Project Assistant
24 February 2026 – Field Assistant
Registration Time: 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Interview Start Time: From 09:00 AM onwards

Eligibility Criteria

Senior Project Associate

First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany/Biotechnology/Environmental Science from a recognized university
OR Doctoral Degree in relevant discipline
OR Four years research experience in relevant field
Desirable: Knowledge of MS Office, statistical tools, computer applications, RS & GIS

Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow

First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany/Biotechnology/Environmental Science
NET qualification required for JRF
Desirable: Experience in relevant field

Project Assistant

B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany/Biotechnology/Environmental Science
Desirable: Computer application knowledge and field experience

Field Assistant

Intermediate (12th Pass)
Preference to candidates with experience in relevant field

Age Limit

Senior Project Associate – Maximum 40 Years
Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow – Maximum 28 Years
Age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/Women/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates

Application Process

Attend Walk-in Interview at the specified venue.
Bring Bio-data along with recent passport size photograph.
Carry self-attested copies of all educational certificates and relevant documents.
Submit documents to the office of Group Coordinator (Research), FRI, Dehradun.
No separate interview letter will be issued.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process

Walk-in Interview
Document Verification
Selection based on interview performance and eligibility

Application Fees

No application fee is mentioned in the notification. No fee is required for attending the walk-in interview.

General Conditions & Important Instructions

Fellowship is governed by ICFRE rules.
The fellowship does not guarantee permanent employment in FRI or ICFRE.
Ph.D. period and teaching experience will not be considered as research experience.
Candidates already working must bring NOC from their current employer.
Director, FRI reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or not to recruit any post without assigning reason.
In case of discrepancy between Hindi and English versions, the English version will be treated as the final standard text.