Attend Walk-in Interview at Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun for Junior Project Fellow, Project Associate, and Field Assistant Posts on 18th & 21st July 2025. Check eligibility, salary & interview details here.

Organization Name:

Forest Research Institute (FRI)
(Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education)

Address:

P.O. New Forest, Dehradun – 248006, Uttarakhand, India

About the Organization:

Forest Research Institute (FRI), established under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), is one of India’s oldest and premier forestry research institutions. Situated in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, it leads national-level research in forest conservation, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and eco-restoration. FRI offers research-driven solutions in forest management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable utilization of forest resources. It also supports capacity-building through training, education, and fellowship opportunities, contributing significantly to India’s ecological and environmental efforts.

Job Details:

1. Project Associate – 01 Post

• Division: Genetics & Tree Improvement

• Project: Spatial Niche Modelling and Genetic Diversity Analysis of Desmodium gangeticum

• Qualification: First Class M.Tech or M.Sc. in Remote Sensing/GIS/Forestry

• Fellowship: ₹25,000/- (Fixed)

• Interview Date: 18 July 2025

2. Junior Project Fellow (JPF) – 02 Posts

• Division: Forest Ecology & Climate Change

• Project: Annual Inspection of Grossly Polluting Industries – 2025

• Qualification: First Class M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry or M.Tech in Environmental/Civil/Chemical Engineering

• Desirable: Willingness to stay in field for 15 days/month

• Fellowship: ₹24,000/- (Fixed)

• Interview Date: 18 July 2025

3. Field Assistant – 02 Posts

• Division: Silviculture & Forest Management

• Project: Field Survey for Tree Translocation at Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala Road (NHAI funded)

• Qualification: Intermediate (12th pass)

• Fellowship: ₹17,000/- (Fixed)

• Interview Date: 21 July 2025

Vacancy Summary:

• Total Posts: 05

• Positions: Project Associate (01), Junior Project Fellow (02), Field Assistant (02)

• Nature: Temporary and project-based

Qualification (Detailed):

• Project Associate: PG Degree in Remote Sensing/GIS/Forestry with First Class

• JPF: M.Sc./M.Tech in Environment/Chemistry/Biotechnology with specialization

• Field Assistant: Intermediate (12th pass)

• Desirable: Field experience for JPF; Tech/software proficiency for Project Associate

Age Limit:

• Project Associate: Max 35 years

• Junior Project Fellow: Max 28 years

• Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PH

Important Dates :

Interested and eligible candidates must appear for the walk-in interview on the respective dates. Bring:

• Filled-in bio-data

• Passport-size photograph

• Self-attested copies of all educational qualifications and documents

• Valid ID proof
  No separate call letter will be issued and no TA/DA will be provided.

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