ICFRE-TFRI Recruitment 2026 — 10 Posts, Walk-in 29 Sep

ICFRE Tropical Forest Research Institute (ICFRE-TFRI) has released ICFRE-TFRI Recruitment 2026 for 10 contractual posts — 1 Senior Project Fellow (SPF), 1 Project Assistant (PA), 4 Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Junior Project Fellow (JPF), and 4 Field Assistant (FA), for a research project focused on mangroves and marine ecology in coastal areas of Maharashtra. Candidates up to 32 years of age, holding a 1st class M.Sc./B.Sc. in Forestry, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Marine Biology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, or related disciplines, can attend a walk-in interview on 29 September 2026. Selected candidates will support forestry and marine ecology research, involving extensive field surveys and long stays in coastal Maharashtra for mangrove and marine ecosystem data collection. The selection process is a Walk-in Interview followed by Document Verification — there is no written examination, though JRF candidates must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET/UGC-NET/GATE/ACAR-NET by DST/DBT. Stipend for ICFRE-TFRI Recruitment 2026 ranges from ₹20,000 per month (Field Assistant, + HRA) to ₹37,000 per month (JRF, + HRA), with no application fee for any category. Candidates for ICFRE-TFRI Recruitment 2026 must report to the walk-in venue at ICFRE-TFRI, Jabalpur, on 29 September 2026, between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for registration, carrying all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF at tfri.icfre.gov.in before attending, since eligibility, qualifying examinations and stipend differ meaningfully across the 4 post categories.

SPF: 1st class M.Sc. (Forestry/Agriculture/Biotechnology) + 2 yrs research experience. PA: 1st class B.Sc. (Forestry/Agriculture/Life Sciences). JRF/JPF: 1st class M.Sc. (Marine Biology/Botany/Forestry/Life Sciences), JRF also requires CSIR-UGC NET/UGC-NET/GATE/ACAR-NET. FA: 1st class B.Sc. (Botany/Zoology/Environmental Science/Agriculture/Forestry).

Maximum 32 years; relaxation up to 5 yrs (SC/ST/Women/Divyangjan/OBC)

Senior Project Fellow, SPF (1 post) — 1st class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agriculture/Biotechnology, with 2 years' research experience in Plant Forestry/Biotechnology; desirable: data collection/analysis/report writing experience, computer proficiency (MS Word, PPT, Excel); stipend ₹28,000/month fixed (no HRA) Project Assistant, PA (1 post) — 1st class B.Sc. in Forestry/Agriculture/Life Sciences; desirable: plant nursery/laboratory research experience, computer knowledge (MS Office); stipend ₹22,000/month fixed (no HRA) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Junior Project Fellow (JPF) (4 posts) — 1st class M.Sc. in Marine Biology/Marine Sciences/Botany/Forestry/Plant Sciences/Life Sciences/Agriculture or related disciplines; for JRF, must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (including LS)/UGC-NET/GATE/ACAR-NET by DST/DBT; desirable: mangrove/marine ecology knowledge, extensive field survey experience in coastal Maharashtra; JRF stipend ₹37,000/month + HRA, JPF stipend ₹24,000/month + HRA Field Assistant, FA (4 posts) — 1st class B.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/Environmental Science/Agriculture/Forestry; desirable: mangrove/marine ecology knowledge, extensive field survey experience in coastal Maharashtra; stipend ₹20,000/month + HRA Age Limit — Maximum 32 years for all posts; relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST, Women, Divyangjan and OBC candidates No application fee for any category Job Type — Contractual, project-based engagement at ICFRE-TFRI Selection Process — Walk-in Interview followed by Document Verification; no written examination ICFRE-TFRI is one of the regional research institutes under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, and this project's focus on mangrove and marine ecology reflects a growing area of forestry research addressing coastal ecosystem conservation

Senior Project Fellow (SPF): ₹28,000/month (fixed, no HRA) Project Assistant (PA): ₹22,000/month (fixed, no HRA) Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/month + HRA Junior Project Fellow (JPF): ₹24,000/month + HRA Field Assistant (FA): ₹20,000/month + HRA

1. Read the official ICFRE-TFRI notification carefully before attending the walk-in interview.
2. Confirm you meet the qualification and experience norms for your chosen post.
3. Report to ICFRE-TFRI, Jabalpur, on 29 September 2026, between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for registration.
4. Carry all original documents along with one full set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates (if required).
5. JRF candidates should carry proof of having qualified CSIR-UGC NET/UGC-NET/GATE/ACAR-NET.
6. Bring the duly filled application form if required, as specified in the notification.
7. Carry extra passport-size photographs for submission during registration.
8. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities before the interview.