ICFRE-HFRI Recruitment 2025 Join Forest Guard (FG) Post - Apply Now

ICFRE-HFRI Recruitment 2025: Join Forest Guard (FG) Post – Apply Now

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ICFRE-HFRI, Shimla invites applications for Forest Guard (FG) under the EWS category. This position is temporary but likely to become permanent. It involves physical duties related to forest conservation and research activities in the Himalayan region. Candidates will be selected based on a written examination followed by a physical fitness test.

Overview

Organization: Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education – Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI), Shimla
Location: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Posted On: 6 June 2025
Job Type: Temporary (Likely to be permanent)
Pay Type: Government Pay (As per norms)
Advt. No.: HFRI/2025/1
Contact Name: Head of Office
Contact Website: https://icfre.gov.in/ or https://hfri.icfre.org/
Contact Phone: Not specified

Open Positions

  • Total: 1 (EWS)
  • Forest Guard (FG): 1 (EWS)
  • Note: Vacancies may change.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in forestry research and conservation work
  • Patrol and protect designated forest areas
  • Support staff in fieldwork, survey, and data collection
  • Undertake physical outdoor tasks under all weather conditions

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: 12th pass with Science from a recognized board
  • Age: Not specified
    • Relaxation: 5 years for ICFRE/government employees

Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept.)

  • Candidates must qualify both the written test (100 marks) and the physical test
  • Only candidates from the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category can apply for this vacancy

Required Certifications

  • Valid EWS certificate from a competent authority
  • Educational qualification documents (10+2 with Science)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Demand Draft of application fee

Application Procedure

  • Mode: Offline
  • Download Application: http://hfri.icfre.org or http://www.icfre.org
  • Application Fee: ₹1,000 via Demand Draft (payable to Director, HFRI, Shimla)
  • Postal Address:
    Head of Office
    ICFRE-HFRI, Conifer Campus, Panthaghati, Shimla-171013

Compensation

  • Pay as per Central Government norms (exact level not disclosed)
  • NPS (New Pension Scheme) will apply

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 6 June 2025
  • Application Deadline:
    • General: 6 July 2025
    • Remote Areas: 20 July 2025 (J&K, Lahaul-Spiti, Andaman, NE states, etc.)
  • Exam Date: To be announced
  • Physical Test: Post written test (qualifying only)

About ICFRE-HFRI

The ICFRE-Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI), under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, focuses on forestry research in the Himalayan region. Based in Shimla, HFRI works to conserve forests and promote sustainable practices.

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ICFRE-HFRI Recruitment 2025 Join Forest Guard (FG) Post - Apply Now
ICFRE-HFRI Recruitment 2025 Join Forest Guard (FG) Post – Apply Now