Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 05 Posts

Forest Research Institute Dehradun Last Date: 11th February, 2026
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Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 05 Posts

The Forest Research Institute (FRI) has announced a recruitment drive for 2026, inviting eligible candidates to attend a walk-in interview for various research and technical positions. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates holding M.Sc. or B.Sc. degrees in relevant subjects to join a premier research institute in India.

Overview

Company Name Post Name No of Posts Last Date Official Website
Forest Research Institute (FRI) Project Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant 05 11/02/2026 (Walk-in) https://fri.icfre.gov.in/

Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts Salary
Project Associate-I 02 Rs. 25,000/- to 31,000/- + HRA
Project Assistant 02 Rs. 20,000/- + 18% HRA
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 01 Rs. 20,000/-

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Project Associate-I (Post 1)

  • Essential: First class M.Sc. in Botany/Plant Biotechnology/Plant Physiology/Ecology/Forestry.
  • Salary: Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA (for NET/GATE qualified scholars).
  • Age Limit: Maximum 35 years.

Eligibility for Project Associate-I (Post 2)

  • Essential: First class M.Sc. in Botany OR First Class M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Seed Science & Technology.
  • Salary: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (for non-NET/GATE candidates).
  • Age Limit: Maximum 35 years.

Eligibility for Project Assistant (Post 3)

  • Essential: B.Sc. in Botany/Plant Science/Forestry/Environmental Science.
  • Salary: Rs. 20,000/- + 18% HRA.

Eligibility for Project Assistant (Post 4)

  • Essential: B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany/Environmental Science.
  • Salary: Rs. 20,000/- + 18% HRA.

Eligibility for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

  • Essential: First class M.Sc. in Forestry.
  • Desirable: Management of weeds/invasive species, Plantation management, ecology.
  • Salary: Rs. 20,000/-
  • Age Limit: Maximum 28 years.

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FAQs

Q: What is the last date to apply for FRI Recruitment 2026?
A: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 11/02/2026. Candidates must report between 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM.

Q: What is the salary for Project Associate-I at FRI?
A: The salary is Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates and Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others.

Q: Is there any application fee?
A: The provided text does not mention any application fee. Please refer to the official notification for confirmation.

Active Recruitments

Job Name Location Last Date Details
Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 05 Posts
Dehradun 11th February, 2026 View Details
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Past/Expired Recruitments

Job Details Closing Date
Information Officer, Data Entry Operator (DEO)
( 02 Posts) Posts • Kaulagarh Road, Dehradun
27th November 2025
Field Assistant and Various Posts
( 05 Posts) Posts • Kaulagarh Road, Dehradun
21st July 2025
Project Associate-I
( 01 Posts) Posts • Janpath, Dehradun
3rd March 2025
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About Forest Research Institute

“Forest Research institute (FRI), Dehradun” has its roots in the erstwhile Imperial Forest Research Institute established in 1906 to organize and lead forestry research in the country. Its history is synonymous with the evolution and development of scientific forestry not only in India but in the entire Indian subcontinent. The institute also administered training to forest officers and forest ranger in the country and after independence it was aptly named as Forest Research Institute and Colleges. In 1988, FRI and its research centers were brought under the administrative umbrella of Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE) under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India.

The institute, set in sylvan surroundings of the Doon Valley, has a campus spread over about 500 hectares. The main building completed in 1929, is an impressive edifice of the Greco Roman and Oriental architecture having a plinth area of 2.5 hectares, with the outer Himalayas forming its backdrop. It is s major tourist attraction in Dehradun.


Official Address
Forest Research Institute (ICFRE, Dehradun) P.O. New Forest, Dehradun, Uttrakhand-248006 (India)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248006
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