📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: KSCSTE-Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi
- Advt No: KSCSTE-KFRI/Admn-HRC/GOI RP 901/2025
- Total Posts: 2
- Post Name: Project Associate
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Project-based, up to May 2028)
- Application/Interview Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Interview Date: 24 November 2026
- Reporting Time: 10:00 AM onward
- Venue: KSCSTE-Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Kerala
- Application Fee: Nil (No fee)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate | 2 | 36 Years (Relaxation as per rule) | Rs. 31,000 + 10% HRA OR Rs. 25,000 + HRA |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Essential Qualification: First Class Master Degree in Social Work (MSW).
- Condition: Candidates must have qualified and obtained the result (at least Provisional Certificate). Final semester candidates are not eligible.
- Pay Scale Division:
- Rs. 31,000 + 10% HRA: Candidates selected through CSIR-UGC NET (including Assistant Professorship), GATE, or Central Government national-level examination selection processes.
- Rs. 25,000 + HRA: All other eligible candidates.
- Desirable: Experience in working with indigenous people on community-based natural resource management or NTFP-based social/community enterprise.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Candidates must attend the Walk-in Interview on 24 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
- Initial screening will be based on verification of essential qualifications and eligibility criteria.
- If a large number of candidates appear, a Screening Committee may apply specific criteria for shortlisting.
- TA/DA: No TA (Travel Allowance) will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation Certificate / Birth Certificate for Date of Birth proof.
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for MSW.
- Experience Certificates (if claiming desirable qualification).
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
- Candidates must sign a confidentiality undertaking upon selection.
- Engagement is project-specific (up to May 2028) and can be terminated with one month's notice.
Important Links
- Download KFRI Project Associate Official Notification PDF
- Visit KFRI Official Website - Noticeboard Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for KFRI Project Associate Recruitment 2026?
- There is no online application or last date for postal submission. Candidates must appear directly for the Walk-in Interview on 24 November 2026.
- What is the walk-in venue and reporting time?
- The venue is KSCSTE-Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Kerala. Candidates should report from 10:00 AM onward on 24 November 2026.
- Is there any application fee for the KFRI Project Associate post?
- No. Candidates are not required to pay any application fees.
- Is this a permanent government job?
- No. This is a contractual engagement for a time-bound research project (duration up to May 2028). It does not offer lifetime pension or permanent government job security.
- What is the salary structure for Project Associate?
- Selected candidates receive Rs. 31,000 + 10% HRA if qualified via NET/GATE/Central Govt selection, otherwise Rs. 25,000 + HRA.