Overview
GBPNIHE has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Junior Project Fellow (JPF) (01 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- GBPNIHE
- Qualification
- Age limit: 28 years. Essential qualification: First Class Master degree in Botany/Forestry/Remote Sensing & GIS/Ecology/Environment Science/Life Science or relevant discipline from a recognized university. Desirable qualifications: • Experience in vegetation survey/plant identification/database management with reference to the north-eastern region of India. • Experience in forest inventories/Remote Sensing and GIS with reference to Himalaya. • Preference will be given to candidates having working experience in the Himalaya. Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates. See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
- Vacancies
- 01
- Advertisement No
- NIHE/HQ-21/26-27
- Last date to apply
- 14.11.2026 (11:59 PM)
Important Dates
| Post code | HQ 26-27-2101 |
| Last date | 14.11.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Date of notice | 30.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14.11.2026, 11:59 PM |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Post: Vacancies | Pay Junior Research Fellow (JRF), with NET: 01 (JRF or JPF) | Rs 37,000/- month + HRA (as per norms) Junior Project Fellow (JPF), without NET: Same single position | Rs 24,000/- month + HRA (as per norms)
Eligibility
Age limit: 28 years. Essential qualification: First Class Master degree in Botany/Forestry/Remote Sensing & GIS/Ecology/Environment Science/Life Science or relevant discipline from a recognized university. Desirable qualifications: • Experience in vegetation survey/plant identification/database management with reference to the north-eastern region of India. • Experience in forest inventories/Remote Sensing and GIS with reference to Himalaya. • Preference will be given to candidates having working experience in the Himalaya. Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates. See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Selection Process
Applications are shortlisted first, and shortlisted candidates are informed separately about the mode, date and time of the interview. Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not automatically entitle an applicant to an interview or test. If a large number of applications is received, the Institute reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility level to restrict the number called for interview or test, in line with the number of vacancies. It may also shortlist and select candidates in any suitable position, depending on the qualification and experience required for the post.
How to Apply
• Open the GBPNIHE online recruitment portal. • Submit the application for post code HQ 26-27-2101 through the portal, which is the only way to apply. • Mention all your qualifications and experience in the relevant field over and above the minimum prescribed, supported with documents. • Complete the submission on or before 11:59 PM on the last date. Documents for a physical interview: • Original documents of educational qualifications and experience. • One set of photocopies of these documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for GBPNIHE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow Posts?
Post code: HQ 26-27-2101; Last date: 14.11.2026 (11:59 PM); Date of notice: 30.10.2026; Last date to apply online: 14.11.2026, 11:59 PM
What is the selection process?
Applications are shortlisted first, and shortlisted candidates are informed separately about the mode, date and time of the interview. Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not automatically entitle an applicant to an interview or test. If a large number of applications is received, the Institute reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility level to restrict the number called for interview or test, in line with the number of vacancies. It may also shortlist and select candidates in any suitable position, depending on the qualification and experience required for the post.