The minimum educational qualification required for this position is Graduate / Post Graduate / Ph.D. (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
The age limit is as per the official notification calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). Candidates domiciled in Madhya Pradesh may be given preference in certain categories. Out-of-state candidates can still apply — see the notification for state-domicile requirements specific to this recruitment.
At a glance
OrganizationICFRE Tropical Forest Research Institute (ICFRE-TFRI), Jabalpur
CategoryLatest Jobs
Post / examICFRE-TFRI Recruitment 2026: 8 JRF, Project Assistant & More Posts
Total posts8
QualificationGraduate / Post Graduate / Ph.D.+
LocationMadhya Pradesh
Pay scale₹20,000 – ₹58,000/- per month (fixed, without HRA)
Apply modeOnline
Walk-in Interview Date19 Jun 2026
Key highlights
ICFRE Tropical Forest Research Institute (ICFRE-TFRI), Jabalpur has released the latest jobs update for ICFRE-TFRI Recruitment 2026: 8 JRF, Project Assistant & More Posts.
8 total vacancies are on offer.
Walk-in Interview Date: 19 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
ICFRE Tropical Forest Research Institute (ICFRE-TFRI), Jabalpur has officially announced the recruitment for ICFRE-TFRI Recruitment 2026: 8 JRF, Project Assistant & More Posts. A total of 8 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the Graduate / Post Graduate / Ph.D. eligibility can apply through the official portal before 19 Jun 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the ₹20,000 – ₹58,000/- per month (fixed, without HRA) pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
ICFRE Tropical Forest Research Institute (ICFRE-TFRI), Jabalpur is among India's premier academic and research institutions. Roles here come with access to a high-quality research environment, structured technical training, exposure to senior faculty mentorship, and credentials valued across the academic and industrial sector after the tenure ends.
The starting pay scale for this post is ₹20,000 – ₹58,000/- per month (fixed, without HRA). Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Vacancy details
8
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
₹20,000 – ₹58,000/- per month (fixed, without HRA) — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Vacancy breakdown (category-wise)
Research Associate-11
Junior Research Fellow1
Junior Project Fellow4
Project Assistant2
Documents required
All original educational certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, Post Graduation / Ph.D.)
Valid government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
Research/work experience certificates (for Research Associate-1)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/Divyangjan) if claiming age relaxation
One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents
Duly filled application form (if prescribed in the notification)
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Walk-in Interview Date for this application is 19 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
1Download and read the official notification PDF from the ICFRE-TFRI website to confirm your eligibility for the specific post.
2Prepare all original documents — educational certificates, ID proof, experience certificates, category certificate — along with self-attested photocopies.
3Carry recent passport-size photographs and a duly filled application form if the notification requires one.
4Report to the ICFRE-TFRI campus, Jabalpur, on 19 June 2026 at the reporting time specified in the notification.
5Complete on-site registration and attend the walk-in interview before the panel.
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 1 stages: Walk-in Interview (single-stage selection). Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Walk-in Interview (single-stage selection)
Preparation tips
1Revise your M.Sc. or Ph.D. level coursework in your subject area — Forestry, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, or Life Sciences as applicable.
2Be ready to discuss your research projects, publications, or fieldwork experience, especially for the Research Associate-1 post requiring 3 years of research exposure.
3Organise all documents in a neat folder the night before — incomplete documentation at the registration desk could disqualify you on the spot.
4Arrive at the venue well ahead of the listed reporting time to avoid missing your interview slot due to registration queues.
5Cross-check the specific qualification for each post — JRF, JPF, and Project Assistant have different stream requirements, so target the one matching your exact degree.
The walk-in interview is scheduled for 19 June 2026 at the ICFRE-TFRI campus in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Registration also takes place on the same day.
A total of 8 contractual posts have been announced — 1 Research Associate-1, 1 Junior Research Fellow, 4 Junior Project Fellows, and 2 Project Assistants.
The maximum age limit is 35 years, reckoned as on 01 June 2026. SC/ST, Women, Divyangjan, and OBC candidates are eligible for a relaxation of up to 5 years.
Candidates must hold a first-class M.Sc. degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Botany, Biochemistry, or Chemistry to apply for the JRF position.
The Research Associate-1 receives a fixed monthly stipend of ₹58,000/- without HRA. Junior Project Fellows get ₹24,000/-, Project Assistants ₹22,000/-, and Junior Research Fellows ₹20,000/-.
No application fee has been prescribed for this walk-in recruitment drive.
Selection is through a single-stage Walk-in Interview only. There is no written test; candidates are assessed directly by the interview panel on the walk-in date.
The official notification PDF is available on the ICFRE-TFRI official website at tfri.icfre.gov.in or the parent ICFRE portal at icfre.gov.in.
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