The ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute holds a walk-in interview on 10 November 2026 from 9.30 am onwards at the institute in Jorhat (Deovan, Sotai, Jorhat-785010, Assam). Candidates must report between 9.30 am and 10.30 am. The institute will engage 4 Junior Project Fellows (JPF) at Rs. 24,000/- + HRA as admissible per month and 4 Project Assistants (PA) at Rs. 22,000/- per month (Fixed), on a purely contractual basis under a consultancy project.
ICFRE-RFRI Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute (Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India) |
| Advertisement No. | GCR/2024/2-184/Vol.XIII |
| Walk-in Date | 10-11-2026 |
| Reporting or Registration Time | 9.30 am to 10.30 am (interview from 9.30 am onwards) |
| Venue | ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat (institute address: Deovan, Sotai, Jorhat-785010, Assam) |
| Posts | Junior Project Fellow (JPF); Project Assistant (PA) |
| Vacancies | 8 (JPF 4, PA 4) |
| Pay | JPF: Rs. 24,000/- + HRA as admissible per month; PA: Rs. 22,000/- per month (Fixed) |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates with the qualification and within the age limit for the post, as given below |
The official notification does not specify the last date to apply or the application fee.
About the Institute
The ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute is a unit of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, located at Deovan, Sotai, Jorhat in Assam. This is a government institute. The posts are for a consultancy project funded by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL).
Posts and Eligibility
Both posts are for the project "Enumeration and Economic Valuation of Standing Vegetation within the Silchar NHIDCL Project Area for Compensation against Land Acquisition". The project is described as "Initially for two months".
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | 4 | Essential: First class M. Sc. Degree in Forestry/ Botany/ Ecology/ Life Science/ Geography/ Agriculture | Rs. 24,000/- + HRA as admissible (per month) |
| Project Assistant (PA) | 4 | Essential: First class Bachelor Degree in Forestry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Geography/ Agriculture | Rs. 22,000/- per month (Fixed) |
Desirable for JPF: working experiences in forest and plant identification. No desirable qualification is printed for the Project Assistant post.
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | 28 years |
| Project Assistant (PA) | 25 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/Women | Relaxable up to 5 years |
| OBC | Relaxable up to 3 years |
For the full discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should refer to the official notification.
What to Bring
The notice asks candidates to submit the following on the day of the interview, between 9.30 am and 10.30 am:
- The duly filled application form in the prescribed format (the form is printed in the notice).
- Attested copies of all educational qualifications (HSLC onwards), experience certificates and other relevant documents.
- Age proof certificate, and caste proof certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- One passport size photograph; the form also asks for a self-attested passport size photograph to be affixed.
- A No Objection Certificate from the employer, for candidates working in Government/public sector undertakings or autonomous organizations.
- Original certificates, which are required for verification at the time of reporting.
The application form asks for the post applied for, up to two preferred project names, personal and contact details, educational qualifications, details of any contractual obligation to serve Central/State Govt./any other public sector undertaking or autonomous body, language proficiency, computer proficiency and previous work experience. It ends with a declaration that the appointment is liable for termination without notice if material information is found concealed or distorted.
What Happens on the Day
The walk-in interview starts from 9.30 am. Candidates report between 9.30 am and 10.30 am, submit the application form with copies of their documents, and show the originals for verification. The notice does not describe any other stage.
Important Instructions
- The posts are purely contractual. Recruitment is temporary and co-terminus with the project and does not guarantee subsequent employment in any Institutes under the Council.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
- Applicants should ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria.
- For details, the notice refers to https://www.icfre.gov.in/en/recruitment and https://rfri.icfre.gov.in/vacancy. Contact details printed on the letterhead: phone 0376-2305101/105, e-mail [email protected].
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form for Walk-in Interview | Prescribed form, to be submitted on the day of the interview |
| Official Notification PDF | Recruitment notice GCR/2024/2-184/Vol.XIII |
| Official Website | ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute |