Overview
Forest Research Institute Dehradun has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Scientist, Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Project Assistant (11 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply walk-in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Forest Research Institute Dehradun
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree, M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc, M.Sc in Agriculture/Botany/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biochemistry, Bachelor's degree in Science.
- Vacancies
- 11
- Advertisement No
- 5-1/RCS/2026 (Advert.)/ (May)
- Posted
- 12 May 2026
Important Dates
| Walk-in Date | 26-05-2026, 28-05-2026, 29-05-2026 |
| Notification Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date (Project Scientist-III, Research Associate-III, Junior Project Fellow) | 26 May 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date (Project Scientist-II, Project Associate) | 28 May 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date (Project Assistant) | 29 May 2026 |
| Registration Time | 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist -III | 1 |
| Research Associate -III | 1 |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | 3 |
| Project Scientist -II | 1 |
| Project Associate | 4 |
| Project Assistant (PA) | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
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Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Project Scientist -III: 1 Research Associate -III: 1 Junior Project Fellow (JPF): 3 Project Scientist -II: 1 Project Associate: 4 Project Assistant (PA): 1 Total: 11
Eligibility
• Project Scientist -III: Doctoral Degree in Forestry/ Botany from a recognized university or equivalent. Seven years' experience in research field. • Research Associate -III: Doctoral Degree in GIS/ Geoinformatics or 3 years research / teaching experience after M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc. in GIS/ Geoinformatics from a recognized university or equivalent. • Junior Project Fellow (JPF): First class M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany. • Project Scientist -II: Ph.D. in Forestry(Forest Genetics /Tree Improvement / Forest Biotechnology). Minimum three years research experience in R&D of forest genetics / tree improvement/forest biotechnology. • Project Associate: M.Sc. in Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding) OR M.Sc. In Forestry (Forest Genetics / Tree Improvement) • Project Associate: M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology. • Project Associate: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Biochemistry • Project Assistant (PA): Bachelor's degree in Science (Zoology, Botany, Chemistry).
Age Limit
• Project Scientist-III: Maximum age 45 years. • Project Scientist-II: Maximum age 40 years. • Research Associate & Project Associate: Maximum age 35 years. • Junior Project Fellow: Maximum age 28 years. • Age relaxation is applicable by 5 years for SC/ST, Women, PH, and OBC candidates.
Salary
Post Name: Salary Project Scientist -III: Rs. 78000 (Seventy Eight Thousand) only + HRA Research Associate -III: 67,000/- (Sixty Seven Thousand) Only + HRA Junior Project Fellow (JPF): Rs. 24000/- (Twenty Four Thousand only) Project Scientist -II: 67,000/- (Sixty Seven Thousand) Only (fixed) Project Associate: 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand) Only (fixed) Project Assistant (PA): 20000 (Twenty Thousand) Fixed only
Application Fee
Category: Fee All: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Walk-in Interview
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for FRI Dehradun Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 11 Project Scientist, Research Associate and More Posts?
Walk-in Date: 26-05-2026, 28-05-2026, 29-05-2026; Notification Date: 12 May 2026; Walk-in Interview Date (Project Scientist-III, Research Associate-III, Junior Project Fellow): 26 May 2026; Walk-in Interview Date (Project Scientist-II, Project Associate): 28 May 2026; Walk-in Interview Date (Project Assistant): 29 May 2026; Registration Time: 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee All: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
Project Scientist-III: 45 years, Project Scientist-II: 40 years, Research Associate & Project Associate: 35 years, Junior Project Fellow: 28 years (Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, Women, PH, OBC)
What is the selection process?
• Walk-in Interview