FRI Dehradun Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 11 Project Scientist, Research Associate and More Posts

Forest Research Institute Dehradun

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Recruitment Year: 2026

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About this Drive

Forest Research Institute Dehradun (FRI Dehradun) Project Scientist, Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Project Assistant Notification 2026 has been released on 12 May 2026 on the official website fri.res.in. A total of 11 vacancies have been announced through the FRI Dehradun Recruitment 2026. Candidates Max: 45 years who have Doctoral Degree, M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc, M.Sc in Agriculture/Botany/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biochemistry, Bachelor's degree in Science are eligible to apply for these Project Scientist, Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Project Assistant vacancies. The walk-in process for FRI Dehradun Recruitment 2026 has started on 26 May 2026 and will end until 29 May 2026.

Eligibility

Doctoral Degree, M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc, M.Sc in Agriculture/Botany/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biochemistry, Bachelor's degree in Science.. 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

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Project Scientist -III

1 vacancies Doctoral Degree, M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc, M.Sc in Agriculture/Botany/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biochemistry, Bachelor's degree in Science.. Project Scientist -III:Doctoral Degree in Forestry/ Botany from a recognized university or equivalent

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Research Associate -III

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Junior Project Fellow (JPF)

3 vacancies Doctoral Degree, M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc, M.Sc in Agriculture/Botany/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biochemistry, Bachelor's degree in Science.. Project Scientist -III:Doctoral Degree in Forestry/ Botany from a recognized university or equivalent

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Project Scientist -II

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Project Associate

4 vacancies Doctoral Degree, M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc, M.Sc in Agriculture/Botany/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biochemistry, Bachelor's degree in Science.. Project Scientist -III:Doctoral Degree in Forestry/ Botany from a recognized university or equivalent

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Project Assistant (PA)

Important Dates

Notification Date12 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 Time09:00 AM to 10:15 AM

How to Apply

Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 78000, Rs. 67000, Rs. 24000, Rs. 25000, Rs. 20000

Qualification

Doctoral Degree, M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc, M.Sc in Agriculture/Botany/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biochemistry, Bachelor's degree in Science.

Age Text

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)

Eligibility Items

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).

Maximum Age

Junior Project Fellow: Maximum age 28 years.

Salary Details

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

Eligibility Text

For Project Scientist -III, a Doctoral Degree in Forestry/ Botany from a recognized university or equivalent is required, along with seven years of experience in a research field.