Uttarakhand Forest Department Recruitment 2025

Uttarakhand Forest Department has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). 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!

Last Date: Wed Aug 20 2025

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Uttarakhand Forest Department Recruitment 2025 – Junior Research Fellow (Contractual)

The Uttarakhand Forest Department invites applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on a purely temporary and contractual basis. The engagement will be for forestry-related activities at Govind Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Purola.

Organization Details

Organization Name (English): Uttarakhand Forest Department
Organization Name (Hindi): उत्तराखंड वन विभाग

Designation Details

Designation (English): Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Designation (Hindi): जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो (जेआरएफ)
Number of Posts: 1

Job Location

City: Purola
District: Uttarkashi
State: Uttarakhand
Country: India
Street Address: Office of the Dy. Director, Govind Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Purola, Uttarakhand

Salary and Allowances

Base Salary: ₹37,000/- per month
HRA: As per rules of the state government
TDS: Deducted as per prevailing Income Tax rules
TA/DA: Not applicable

Employment Type

The position is purely temporary and contractual in nature. There is no claim of permanency or right to regular employment. The engagement may be terminated at any time without notice or assigned reason by the competent authority.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply	20 August 2025
Interview Date	22 August 2025 (11:00 AM onwards)
Age Cut-off Date	31 July 2025

Application Process

Download and fill the application form in the prescribed format (Annexure-I).
Send the application by Registered Post or Email to gwlspurola@gmail.com before 20 August 2025.
Enclose self-attested photocopies of:
- Certificates from matriculation onwards
- Recent passport size photographs (4 copies)
- Experience certificates
- Aadhaar card
- Demand draft (if required)
- Signature and referees' names
Carry all original documents at the time of interview.
Candidates already working with a Government organization must provide a "No Objection Certificate".

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification	Desirable Qualification
M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany with NET qualification or other national-level exams conducted by DST, IISc, IISER, ICMR, GATE, etc.	Minimum one year of relevant field experience.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 35 years as on 31 July 2025

Reservation Details

No reservation details provided. Single post likely to be open category.

Application Fees

Application Fee: Nil

Selection Process

The selection will be through Walk-in Interview and based on:

Essential and desirable qualifications
Relevant work experience
Personal interview
Completeness and accuracy of the application
Consistency in academic performance

Final decision will be taken by the Selection Committee. No TA/DA will be provided for interview.

Job Responsibilities

Preparation of site-specific plan for Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) areas.
Field visits, map preparation, surveys, and carbon stock calculation.
Provide technical assistance in tree marking, site identification, and field implementation.
Monitoring of ANR interventions and record keeping.
Assist in training frontline staff and preparing annual monitoring reports.
Any other forestry-related duties assigned by the Deputy Director.

Leave & Other Terms

Only Casual Leave applicable as per state government rules.
Engagement is strictly temporary and can be terminated with one month notice.
Candidate must submit medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.
Must obtain NOC before leaving the job.
Candidate must declare not to approach court for service-related claims.

Contact Information

Email: gwlspurola@gmail.com
Interview Venue: Office of the Dy. Director, Govind Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Purola, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Official Notification

Download Official Notification (PDF)

Official Website

Visit forest.uk.gov.in