ICFRE is recruiting candidates for two temporary project positions under the NMHS-funded project “Carbon Budget and Eco-hydrological Dynamics of Selected Himalayan High-altitude Grasslands and Their Carrying Capacity.” The project will run for three years (2025–2028). Positions are based at FRI Campus, Dehradun, and involve both field and technical work. The walk-in interview will be held on 23 June 2025 at 11:00 AM.
Overview
Organization: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education, Dehradun
Location: Division of Forestry Statistics, FRI Campus, Dehradun
Posted On: 4 June 2025
Job Type: Contractual (Project-based)
Pay Type: Consolidated Fellowship
Pay Rate: RA-I: ₹58,000 + hostel or 20% HRA; FA: ₹20,000
Contact Name: Head, Division of Forestry Statistics
Official Website: https://icfre.gov.in
Open Positions
- Total: 2
- Research Associate-I (RA-I): 1 (RS & GIS focus)
- Field Assistant (FA): 1 (Field support)
- Note: Project-based, may terminate early.
Key Responsibilities
RA-I
- Review on carrying capacity of Himalayan grasslands
- Extract climatic, edaphic, ecological data
- Conduct RS & GIS-based modeling and data analysis
- Collect and analyze field data
FA
- Assist in scientific and technical project activities
- Support fieldwork and basic RS & GIS-related operations
Minimum Qualifications
RA-I
- Ph.D. or 3 years research experience after Master’s in Ecological Science / Forestry / Agricultural Economics / Geography / Environmental Science / Geoinformatics
- OR M.Tech. in RS & GIS with 3 years’ experience
- Essential: Knowledge of RS & GIS
- Desirable: RS & GIS project experience and publication/dissertation evidence
FA
- Bachelor’s degree in Science / Agricultural Science / Geography / Agroforestry
- Desirable: RS & GIS knowledge
Age Limits
- RA-I: Maximum 35 years
- FA: Maximum 25 years
- Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women candidates
Application Procedure
- Download prescribed format from official website or from this link
- Appear in person at the walk-in interview on 23 June 2025, 11:00 AM
- Bring:
- Duly filled application form
- One-page CV
- Self-attested copies of High School, Intermediate, UG and PG certificates
- RS & GIS experience proof (mandatory for RA-I)
- Recent passport-size photo
- All original certificates for verification
Interview Details
Date: 23 June 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Division of Forestry Statistics, FRI Campus, Dehradun
Compensation
- RA-I: ₹58,000 per month + hostel accommodation or 20% HRA
- FA: ₹20,000 per month consolidated
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About ICFRE
The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, is headquartered at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun. It spearheads forestry and environmental research across India, fostering sustainable development and policy innovation.
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