Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2026

Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2026 for 52 posts of JRF, Field Assistant and More. Candidates with B.Sc, 12TH, M.Sc Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in starts from 19-02-2026, and ends on 24-02-2026. For detailed information please visit Forest Research Institute official website, https://fri.icfre.gov.in.

Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Company Name	Forest Research Institute (Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education)
Post Name	JRF, Field Assistant and More
No of Posts	52
Advt No	5-1/RCS/2026 (Advert.)
Salary	Rs. 42,000 (SPA), Rs. 24,000 (JPF), Rs. 37,000 (JRF), Rs. 22,000 (PA), Rs. 20,000 (FA) per month
Qualification	M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany/Biotechnology/Environmental Science/Agroforestry (with NET for JRF), B.Sc. in relevant subjects, or Intermediate qualification
Age Limit	28-40 years depending on post, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/Women/OBC/PwD
Notification Date	01-02-2026
Walk-in Date	19-02-2026, 20-02-2026, 23-02-2026, 24-02-2026
Apply Mode	Walk-in
Job Type	Project-based

Forest Research Institute Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should download and read the FRI Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.

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Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Senior Project Associate	5
Junior Project Fellow	15
Junior Research Fellow	3
Project Assistant	14
Field Assistant	15
Total	52

Eligibility Criteria

Senior Project Associate: First class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany/Biotechnology/Environmental Science with four years research experience or Doctoral Degree in relevant field
Junior Project Fellow: First class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany/Biotechnology/Environmental Science. Preference for candidates with experience in relevant field
Junior Research Fellow: First class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agroforestry/Botany/Biotechnology/Environmental Science with NET. Preference for candidates with experience in relevant field
Project Assistant: B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany/Biotechnology/Environmental Science. Preference for candidates with experience in relevant field
Field Assistant: Intermediate (12th pass). Preference for candidates with experience in relevant field

Age Limit

Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 years
Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow: Maximum 28 years
Age Relaxation: SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and Women candidates are eligible for 5 years age relaxation as per government norms

Salary/ Stipend

Post	Monthly Salary
Senior Project Associate	Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month
Junior Project Fellow	Rs. 24,000 (Consolidated) per month
Junior Research Fellow	Rs. 37,000 (Consolidated) per month
Project Assistant	Rs. 22,000 (Consolidated) per month
Field Assistant	Rs. 20,000 (Consolidated) per month

Important Dates

Event	Date
Walk-in Interview - Date 1	19 February 2026
Walk-in Interview - Date 2	20 February 2026
Walk-in Interview - Date 3	23 February 2026
Walk-in Interview - Date 4	24 February 2026

Selection Process

Walk-in-Interview

Walk-In Procedure

Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview for FRI Various Posts Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.

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

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Forest Research Institute JRF, Field Assistant and More Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in FRI Recruitment 2026?

Forest Research Institute is recruiting 52 professionals for various project-based positions including Senior Project Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant, and Field Assistant roles across different qualification levels.

Q2. What are the eligibility qualifications for Senior Project Associate position?

Candidates must hold a First class M.Sc. degree in Forestry, Agroforestry, Botany, Biotechnology, or Environmental Science with four years of research experience, or possess a PhD in relevant fields to be eligible for Senior Project Associate position.

Q3. What is the age limit for Junior Research Fellow and Junior Project Fellow positions?

The maximum age limit for Junior Research Fellow and Junior Project Fellow positions is 28 years. Relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and women candidates as per government guidelines.

Q4. When will the walk-in interviews be conducted for FRI recruitment 2026?

The walk-in interviews will be conducted on four dates: 19 February 2026, 20 February 2026, 23 February 2026, and 24 February 2026 at the FRI office in Dehradun, Uttar Pradesh.

Q5. What documents should candidates bring to the walk-in interview?

Candidates must bring original documents including ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate if applicable, and self-attested photocopies of all documents along with passport-size photographs for registration.

Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 52 JRF, Field Assistant and More Posts

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