Chatra North Forest Division Recruitment 2026: 3 SRF & JRF Posts – Walk-In Interview on 20 November 2026

The Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Chatra North Forest Division, Jharkhand, has invited applications for three purely temporary, contractual research posts — 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 2 Junior Research Fellows (JRF) — in the Research/Study Team preparing the Working Plan of the division under the National Working Plan Code (NWPC), 2023. Candidates must hold a CSIR UGC NET/GATE qualification and a postgraduate degree. The walk-in interview is scheduled for 20 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at Van Bhavan, Chatra.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The notice prints no category-wise break-up of these posts. The number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) — 1 Post

• Must be CSIR UGC NET/GATE qualified.
• Postgraduate degree with First Class or 60% marks (or equivalent overall grade point average) in Forestry, Ecology, Statistics, Wildlife Biology, or allied disciplines.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of research experience in a relevant discipline, or the candidate must be pursuing a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — 2 Posts

• Must be CSIR UGC NET/GATE qualified.
• Postgraduate degree with First Class or 60% marks (or equivalent overall grade point average) in Forestry, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Sociology, Statistics, Watershed Management, Economics, or allied disciplines.
• Experience: No prior experience requirement is specified for this post.

The notice mentions no desirable qualifications. For discipline-specific eligibility, candidates should consult the Chatra North Forest Division SRF JRF Official Notification PDF (Notice No. 01).

Job Responsibilities

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

• Overall coordination and supervision of field teams and research activities in accordance with NWPC, 2023.
• Preparation of study designs, sampling frameworks, and data-collection protocols.
• Analysis and interpretation of field data; preparation of thematic reports under the guidance of the DFO/Working Plan Officer.
• Compilation and maintenance of Division-level datasets, compartment histories, growing-stock data, and GIS layers.
• Any other work assigned by the DFO (WPO) from time to time.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Conduct field surveys and collect data in the approved format under NWPC, 2023.
• Undertake local community/stakeholder interaction for socio-economic and NTFP assessments.
• Undertake soil sampling, botanical and zoological enumeration, and biodiversity documentation.
• Compile, enter, and validate field data; assist the SRF in report preparation and map creation.
• Any other work assigned by the DFO (WPO)/SRF from time to time.

The Research Fellows are monitored and supervised by the Working Plan Officer-cum-DFO and submit a fortnightly progress report to the Divisional Forest Officer.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Stage 1 — Application Submission: Candidates must submit the application in the prescribed pro forma (Annexure-A) along with CV, scanned certificates, and photograph by e-mail or post, reaching the office by 10:00 AM on 20 November 2026.
• Stage 2 — Walk-In Interview: Eligible candidates will appear in person on 20 November 2026 at 11:00 AM with all original documents and self-attested copies.
• Stage 3 — Document Verification: Original certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates will be produced at the time of interview for verification.
• Final Selection: The Divisional Forest Officer's decision on selection and engagement is final. Possessing the prescribed qualification gives no inherent right to selection.
• Engagement Order: The selected candidate executes the prescribed undertaking, after which the engagement order is issued.
• TA/DA: No TA/DA is admissible for attending the Walk-In Interview.
• Cancellation Clause: The notice may be cancelled, postponed, or modified at any stage without reason.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Duly filled application form in the prescribed pro forma (Annexure-A) with passport-size photograph.
• Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates and consolidated mark sheets.
• Experience certificates on official letterhead (minimum 2 years for SRF).
• Original certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates to be produced at the time of interview.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with e-mail ID and mobile number.
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Valid photo identity document (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).

Additional Instructions:

• The remuneration is consolidated and all-inclusive. No HRA, accommodation, food, medical expenses, or any other allowance is admissible.
• Field travel specifically authorised in writing by the Divisional Forest Officer is reimbursed under applicable departmental norms.
• Data, maps, reports, and other outputs remain the exclusive property of the Jharkhand Forest Department.
• The engagement may be terminated on one week's prior notice if timelines are not met; a selected candidate leaving must give at least 15 days' prior written notice.
• Disputes fall under the courts at Chatra, Jharkhand.

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