Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for FRI Dehradun Recruitment 2026 has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
FRI Dehradun Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun (under ICFRE) |
| Notification Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Mode of Recruitment | Walk-in Interview (no online application) |
| Posts | Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer (RTO/RRO), Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Senior Project Fellow (SPF), Junior Project Fellow (JPF), Project Assistant (PA), Field Assistant (FA) |
| Total Vacancies | 12 (across both interview days, as per current notification) |
| Interview Dates | 28 July 2026 and 29 July 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM on the respective interview date |
| Venue | Board Room, FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun – 248006 |
| Nature of Job | Purely temporary, project-based fellowship |
| Official Notification | Refer to the FRI/ ICFRE official notice board or website for the original PDF |
Important Dates for FRI Walk-in Interview 2026
- Notification Date: 17 July 2026
- Interview Day 1: 28 July 2026 (RTO/RRO, SPF, JPF, SRF posts)
- Interview Day 2: 29 July 2026 (PA and FA posts)
- Registration Window: 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM on each respective interview date
No separate call letter or interview intimation letter will be issued to candidates. Eligible and interested candidates must report directly on the notified dates and times.
FRI Dehradun Vacancy Details 2026
Posts on 28 July 2026
| Post | Project / PI | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Retired Technical Officer/Retired Range Officer (RTO/RRO) | Study on Silvicultural Interventions for Enhancement of Regeneration of Sal (Shorea robusta) – Phase-2; PI: Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Scientist-G | 01 |
| Senior Project Fellow (SPF) | Same project as above; PI: Dr. Dinesh Kumar | 01 |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | Supervision of Trees Translocation Works, Four Lane Rishikesh-Bhaiyawala Road Project; PI: Mr. Mohit Husain, Scientist-C | 02 |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Impact of Post Operational Activities of Singori-Bhatwari Hydro-Electrical Project of Uttarakhand on Indigenous Floristic Diversity; PI: Dr. Anup Chandra, Scientist-G | 01 |
Posts on 29 July 2026
| Post | Project / PI | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant (PA) | Study on Silvicultural Interventions for Regeneration of Sal – Phase-2; PI: Dr. Dinesh Kumar | 01 |
| Field Assistant (FA) | Supervision of Trees Translocation Works, Rishikesh-Bhaiyawala Road Project; PI: Mr. Mohit Husain | 02 |
| Project Assistant (PA) | Impact of Post Operational Activities of Singori-Bhatwari Hydro-Electrical Project on Indigenous Floristic Diversity; PI: Dr. Anup Chandra | 01 |
| Project Assistant (PA) | Detailed study cum survey on demand and supply of medicinal plants and raw materials at national level; PI: Dr. Praveen Kumar Verma, Scientist-D | 02 |
FRI Dehradun Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification Post-wise
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| RTO/RRO | Retired Technical Officer or Range Officer who has worked in a forest research organization or forest department under state/central government or autonomous bodies, with at least 25 years’ experience in Silviculture and forest management activities |
| Senior Project Fellow (SPF) | First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | First Class M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environment Management, plus 2 years’ research experience |
| Project Assistant (PA) – Sal Regeneration project | B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany |
| Field Assistant (FA) | Intermediate (10+2) |
| Project Assistant (PA) – Singori-Bhatwari project | B.Sc. in Biology/Botany (Hons.)/Forestry/Agriculture |
| Project Assistant (PA) – Medicinal Plants project | B.Sc. in Biology/Forestry/Agriculture |
FRI Dehradun Age Limit 2026
- Senior Research Fellow/Senior Project Fellow: Upper age limit of 32 years as on 01.06.2026
- Junior Project Fellow: Upper age limit of 28 years as on 01.06.2026
- Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST, Women, Physically Handicapped, and OBC candidates
The notification does not specify a separate age limit for Project Assistant and Field Assistant posts.
FRI Dehradun Fellowship/ Salary Details
| Post | Fellowship Amount |
|---|---|
| RTO/RRO | Rs. 35,000/- consolidated, or Basic Pay as per LPC minus current Basic Pension, whichever is less |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA |
| Senior Project Fellow (SPF) | Rs. 28,000/- per month for two years |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | Rs. 24,000/- consolidated |
| Project Assistant (Sal project) | Rs. 19,000/- per month (year 1-2); Rs. 20,000/- per month (year 3-5) |
| Field Assistant (FA) | Rs. 20,000/- consolidated |
| Project Assistant (Singori-Bhatwari project) | Rs. 23,000/- fixed |
| Project Assistant (Medicinal Plants project) | Rs. 22,000/- fixed |
Documents Required for FRI Walk-in Interview
Candidates must carry the following documents at the time of registration:
- Copy of updated bio-data
- Recent passport size photograph
- Self-attested copies of all educational certificates
- Self-attested copies of all relevant/experience documents
- For the RTO/ RRO post only: Last Pay Certificate (LPC) and recent Pension Slip, in addition to the above documents
Candidates who are already employed must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current/last institute.
Selection Process
Selection will be made through a walk-in interview. There is no written exam mentioned in the notification. Candidates need to register between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM on their respective interview date and submit their documents to the office of the Group Coordinator (Research), P.O. New Forest, FRI, Dehradun, for verification and interview.
How to Apply / Attend the FRI Walk-in Interview 2026
- Check the post-wise eligibility criteria and select the relevant post and date (28 or 29 July 2026).
- Prepare bio-data, a recent passport-size photograph, and self-attested copies of all educational and experience certificates (plus LPC and Pension Slip for RTO/RRO applicants).
- 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 and submit documents to the office of the Group Coordinator (Research).
- Attend the walk-in interview on the same day.
There is no online application process for this recruitment; candidates must appear in person with the required documents.
Important Instructions/ General Conditions
- The fellowship is governed by the rules of ICFRE and does not guarantee subsequent employment in any institute under the Council.
- A candidate who has already completed 4 years as SRF/SPF/JRF/JPF will not be considered for the JRF/JPF/SRF/SPF posts again.
- Ph.D. period and teaching experience will not be counted as research experience.
- Candidates already employed must bring an NOC from their last/current institute.
- The Director, Forest Research Institute, reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions, or not to recruit against any notified post, without prior notice.
- No separate interview call letter will be issued, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
FRI Dehradun Project Assistant, Field Assistant and More Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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- Sarkari Result: Click Here
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