ICFRE-TFRI Recruitment 2026

Walk-in Date : 19/06/2026.

Eligibility Requirements :

Research Associate-1 :
Candidates must have ;
Either a Ph.D. OR a First Class Master’s degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or Botany, AND
At least 3 years of research work in areas such as Tree Improvement, Biotechnology, Forestry, Forest Genetics, or Resource Conservation.

Junior Project Fellow (Forestry/Agriculture/Botany/Environment/Biotechnology) :
Candidates must have ;
A First Class M.Sc. in Forestry, Agriculture, Botany, Environment Science, or Biotechnology.

Project Assistant (Forestry/Agriculture/Biological Science) :
Candidates must have ;
A First Class B.Sc. in Forestry, Agriculture, or Biological Science.

Junior Research Fellow :
Candidates must have ;
A First Class M.Sc. in Forestry, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Botany, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.

Junior Project Fellow (Marine/Environmental/Ecology) :
Candidates must have ;
A First Class M.Sc. in Natural Sciences, Marine Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Marine Biology, or Marine Sciences.

Junior Project Fellow (Plant/Forest Biotechnology/Genetics) :
Candidates must have ;
A First Class M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology, Forest Biotechnology, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Plant Science, or Life Sciences.

Project Assistant (Botany/Life Sciences/Forestry) :
Candidates must have ;
A First Class B.Sc. in Botany, Life Sciences, or Forestry.

Age Restrictions :
The upper age limit for all posts is 35 years.
Age Relaxation Benefits ;
The upper age limit can be increased by up to 5 years for candidates who belong to ;
Scheduled Castes (SC).
Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Women.
Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities).
OBC candidates.
Age is considered as on 01 June 2026.

Pay and Stipend :
Research Associate-1 : Rs. 58,000/-.
Junior Project Fellow : Rs. 24,000/-.
Project Assistant Rs. : 22,000/-.
Junior Research Fellow : Rs. 20,000/-.

How Candidates Will Be Selected :
Selection for all advertised posts will be done solely through a Walk-in Interview. No separate written test or online application process is mentioned in this recruitment.

Step-by-Step Guide for the Walk-in Interview :
Candidates planning to attend the ICFRE-TFRI Walk-in Interview (2026) should follow these instructions:
Study the official recruitment notice.
Carefully read the full notification to understand eligibility requirements, post details, and venue instructions.
Arrive at the venue on time.
Reach the interview location as per the reporting time specified in the notification.
Carry original documents and copies.
Bring ;
All original certificates and proofs, and
One set of self-attested photocopies of ;
Identity proof.
Educational qualifications.
Experience certificates (if applicable).
Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/Women/Divyangjan, if applicable).
Take the filled application form (if required).
If the notification asks for a completed application form, carry it ready and signed.
Confirm your eligibility in advance.
Ensure you meet the educational and experience criteria for the specific post you are targeting before attending.
Come early to complete formalities.
Reach the venue well before the reporting time to handle registration smoothly.
Carry additional photographs.
Keep extra passport-size photos with you in case they are needed for submission during the interview.