| Recruiting Authority: | ICFRE Institute of Forest Productivity (IFP), Ranchi, Jharkhand. |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post : | Research Associate-I (RA-I), Project Associate-I (PA-I) and Field Assistant (FA). |
| Advertiesment No. : | ICFRE-IFP-VIII – RCS – 480 /2019-20(Part-VI)/ |
| About Recruiting Agency: | The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, engaged in forestry research, education, and sustainable forest management. |
| About Recruitment: | The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Institute of Forest Productivity (IFP), Ranchi, has announced a walk-in interview for temporary project-based positions of Research Associate-I (RA-I), Project Associate-I (PA-I), and Field Assistant (FA). The recruitment offers a total of 4 vacancies. |
ICFRE – Institute of Forest Productivity (IFP), Ranchi, Jharkhand
IFP Ranchi Walk-in Interview 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Walk-in Interview: 27 October 2026 • Reporting Time: 09:30 AM • Admit Card: Before Exam • Result: Notify Soon | •UR / OBC / EWS: ₹0/- • ST / SC / PH: ₹0/- The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the online payment gateway within the prescribed fee payment deadline. |
| Age Limit (As on 01-06-2026) | |
| Post Name | Category | Age Limit & DOB |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) | All Categories | Maximum 35 Years (DOB: 01 June 1991 or later) |
| Project Associate-I (PA-I) | All Categories | Maximum 35 Years (DOB: 01 June 1991 or later) |
| Field Assistant (FA) | All Categories | Maximum 28 Years (DOB: 01 June 1998 or later) |
| RA-I / PA-I / FA | SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Women | 5 Years of Age Relaxation |
| Total Vacant Posts—04 |
| Post Wise Vacancy Details |
| Name of the Post | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) | 01 |
| Project Associate-I (PA-I) | 01 |
| Field Assistant (FA) | 02 |
| Total | 04 |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) | • Essential: Ph.D. OR three years of research experience after 1st Class M.Sc. in Ecological Science, Forestry, Botany, Environmental Science, Environment and Development, Remote Sensing & GIS, Geoinformatics or Geomatics. Knowledge of RS & GIS is required. Desirable: Evidence of scientific research through a quality paper/dissertation on atmospheric or plant interactions. Expertise in RS & GIS is preferable. |
| Field Assistant (FA) | • Essential: 1st Class 10+2 in Science. Desirable: Knowledge of RS & GIS or vegetation survey. |
| Project Associate-I (PA-I) | • Essential: 1st Class M.Sc. in Agriculture (Biotechnology/Microbiology specialization), Microbiology, Forestry, or GIS and Remote Sensing. Desirable: Research experience in the relevant field and at least one research paper published in a peer-reviewed journal. |
| Field Assistant (FA) | • Essential: 1st Division 10+2 in Science. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | 1.10th Marksheet (Upload) 2.12th Marksheet (Upload) 3. Educational Qualification Certificates 4. Aadhar Card/Pan Card/Other Id 5. Photo & Sign & Live Photo (Upload) 6. Email id & Mob no (otp) |
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| Special Comment | |
| Photo | • Photograph should be Live, passport-style colour image with a clear view of the face. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable |
| Signature | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. • Size of file should be between 30kb – 49kb |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) | |
| Post Name | Pay Scale / Emoluments |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) | ₹58,000 + HRA (As Admissible) per month |
| Field Assistant (FA) | ₹20,000 per month (Fixed) |
| Project Associate-I (PA-I) | ₹25,000 + HRA (As Admissible) per month |
| Field Assistant (FA) | ₹20,000 per month (Fixed) |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| 1. Create a login from the link given below. 2. Fill in the details asked in the form with the help of details given by the FYF Team. 3. Upload Photo & Signature. 4. Please preview the form carefully before submitting. 5. Submit the form if all details are correct and pay the fee. 6. Take a printout of the form. |
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