ICFRE-TFRI Junior Project Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview, Eligibility, Salary

Tropical Forest Research Institute Jabalpur Last Date: 11th March, 2026
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ICFRE-TFRI Junior Project Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

The ICFRE-Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI), Jabalpur, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 1 Junior Project Fellow (JPF) on a contract basis. This is a direct walk-in interview opportunity for candidates possessing a postgraduate degree in science. The selected candidate will receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 20,000/- per month without HRA. Interested and eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview on 11 March 2026 at the TFRI office with all necessary documents.

Key Highlights Table

Organization Name Post Name Total Vacancies Application Start Date Last Date Official Website
ICFRE-Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI) Junior Project Fellow 1 Walk-in on 11-03-2026 11 March 2026 tfrienglish.icfre.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name Pay Scale/Salary Age Limit
Junior Project Fellow (JPF) Rs. 20,000/- fixed (without HRA) Maximum 28 years

Reservation: The notification does not specify category-wise vacancy distribution. Candidates are advised to check the official PDF for any updates.

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

  • Essential: 1st class M.Sc. in Forestry, Botany, Agriculture, Chemistry, Life Science, Biochemistry, or Environmental Science.
  • Desirable: Knowledge in editing MS Word, Excel, PPT and writing skills; Good knowledge of computer application, software and data analysis; Possessing research publications including books, book chapters and articles.

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: 28 years.
  • Age Relaxation: Relaxable up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, Women, Divyangjan, and OBC.
  • Age as on: 01 January 2026.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Candidates must bring all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies.
  • No physical standards are specified for this post.

Selection Process

This recruitment is based on Direct Recruitment via a Walk-in Interview. There is no written examination.

Walk-In Procedure

  1. Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview.
  2. Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification.
  3. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies: ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable).
  4. Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
  5. Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview.
  6. Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
  7. Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required.

Application Fee

Category Fee
General/OBC Nil
SC/ST Nil

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Visit the official website: tfrienglish.icfre.gov.in.
  2. Download and read the official notification PDF carefully.
  3. Prepare all required documents (educational certificates, ID proof, category certificate, etc.).
  4. Attend the walk-in interview on 11 March 2026 at the TFRI office, Jabalpur.
  5. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.

Important Dates

  • Walk-in Interview: 11 March 2026
  • Age Limit as on: 01 January 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 11 March 2026

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About Tropical Forest Research Institute

The Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur is one of the nine regional institutes under the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education. The Institute came into existence in April 1988, although its origin goes back to 1973 when a Regional Centre of FRI, Dehradun was established at Jabalpur to provide research support to the problems of forest management in central India. The institute has not only steadily advanced in terms of infrastructure but also specialized as a major nucleus for research on forestry and ecology-related problems of tropical forests of the central region comprising the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. The institute is headed by Director and has a staff strength of 113 including 22 scientists and 38 officers.

The campus of the Institute is situated 10 km southeast of Jabalpur on NH -12A. The campus is spread over an area of 109 ha amidst picturesque surroundings. The area enjoys a semi-arid type of climate with mean annual precipitation of 1358 mm. The campus of the Institute is fully developed with facilities like an office cum laboratory building, library and information building, biotechnology lab, residential complex, bank, post-office, dispensary, shopping complex, central school, community hall, canteen, motor vehicle workshop, scholars' transit hostel, scientists' hostel, sports ground and rest house. The institute has its satellite centre situated in Madhya Pradesh, the heartland of India, Forest Research Centre for Skill Development established at Chhindwara. The centre is located on the Chhindwara-Panchmari state highway, 8 km from Chhindwara town at Poama village. Chhindwara is well connected by road, to Nagpur (125 km), Jabalpur (215 km) and Bhopal (280km). In addition, it has rail linkage also. A functional airstrip along with a helipad is also located at Chhindwara.


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Tropical Forest Research Institute P.O. R.F.R.C., Mandla Road Jabalpur - 482021 (MP) INDIA
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh - 482021
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