POST DETAILS :
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun has released a notification for the post of FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun
FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No. 1/FRI/GC/2026 dated 04/05/2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Application Submission | 04-05-2026 (12:00 AM) |
| Closing Date for Online Application Submission | 03-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Calculated As On | 03-06-2026 (last date of online application) |
| Tentative Date of Computer Based Examination (Stage-I) | June, 2026 |
| Date of Descriptive Paper (Stage-II) | To be notified later |
| Date of Skill/Trade Test (Stage-III) | To be notified later |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | Rs. 1500/- (Rs. 800 Application Fee + Rs. 700 Processing Fee) |
| Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates | Rs. 700/- (Processing Fee only – Application Fee exempted) |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years against reserved posts only |
| OBC | 3 years against reserved posts only |
| PwD with minimum 40% disability | 10 years (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC) for the relevant category of disability |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Defence Service Personnel | Period of Service in Army/Navy/Air Force plus 3 years (8 years for disabled defence service personnel belonging to SC/ST) for Group C & erstwhile D posts; Upper age limit up to 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (minimum 3 years regular & continuous service) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees SC/ST (minimum 3 years regular & continuous service) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried (General) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
| ICFRE Permanent Employee | No age limit for Technician (Field/Lab Research), Technician (Maintenance), Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research); relaxation up to 5 years for all other posts |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library Information Assistant | Graduate from a recognized University with Bachelor’s degree in Library Science from a recognized University. |
| Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) | Bachelor’s degree in Science from a recognized University with Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Environment/Ecology/Bio-Technology/Genetics/Micro-Biology/Geology/Bio-Chemistry as one of the subjects. |
| Stenographer Grade II | (i) 12th Class certificate from a recognized Board; (ii) Minimum speed of 80 words per minute in Stenography in English/Hindi; (iii) Certificate Course in computer applications – typing speed of 5 key depression for each word. |
| Technician (Field/Lab Research) | 10+2 in Science with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent from a recognized Board. |
| Store Keeper | 12th pass from a recognized Board. |
| Technician (Maintenance) – IT / Carpenter / Pump Operator-Cum-Mechanic / Plumber / Electrician | Matriculation from a recognized Board with ITI certificate in relevant trade; or Certificate course from a Govt. recognized Institute. |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | (i) 12th class certificate from a recognized Board; (ii) Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on Computer. |
| Forest Guard | 12th Pass with Science from a Government recognized Board. Physical Standards – Men: (i) Walk: 25 Kms. in 4 hours; (ii) Height: Minimum 165 cms; (iii) Chest: 79 cm without expansion and 84 cm with expansion. Women: (i) Walk: 14 Kms. in 4 hours; (ii) Height: Minimum 150 cms; (iii) Chest: 74 cm without expansion and 79 cm with expansion. Note: Appointees will be required to successfully complete Forestry training course from a recognized Forest Guard training institution during the probation period. |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Essential: 10th standard pass from recognized Board/recognized school. Desirable: 3 years or more experience in relevant field. |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post 91
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | 7th CPC Pay Level | Total Posts* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Library Information Assistant | Level-6 | 02* |
| 2 | Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) | Level-5 | 04* |
| 3 | Stenographer Grade II | Level-4 | 02* |
| 4 | Technician (Field/Lab Research) | Level-3 | 11* |
| 5 | Store Keeper | Level-3 | 03* |
| 6 | Technician (Maintenance) – Information Technology / Carpenter / Pump Operator-Cum-Mechanic / Plumber / Electrician | Level-2 | 09* |
| 7 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level-2 | 08* (Incl. ESM-02) |
| 8 | Forest Guard | Level-2 | 07* (Incl. ESM-03) |
| 9 | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level-1 | 45* (Incl. SportsPerson-01, PH-03, ESM-04) |
| Total | 91* | ||
Selection Process :
Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technician (Field/Lab Research) | (i) Basic Science – 20; (ii) Arithmetic – 20; (iii) Mental Ability & Reasoning – 20; (iv) General Awareness – 20; (v) General English – 20 | 100 | 100 |
| 2 | Technician (Maintenance) | (i) Relevant Field – 20; (ii) Arithmetic – 20; (iii) Mental Ability & Reasoning – 20; (iv) General Awareness – 20; (v) General English – 20 | 100 | 100 |
| 3 | Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) | (i) Relevant Subject – 40; (ii) Arithmetic – 20; (iii) General Awareness & Reasoning – 20; (iv) English & General Science – 20 | 100 | 100 |
| 4 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | (i) Quantitative Aptitude – 25; (ii) English Language – 25; (iii) General Awareness – 25; (iv) General Intelligence – 25 | 100 | 100 |
| 5 | Forest Guard | (i) Basic Science related to Forestry – 40; (ii) Arithmetic & Reasoning – 25; (iii) General Awareness – 25; (iv) English – 10 | 100 | 100 |
| 6 | Steno Grade-II | (i) English Language – 50; (ii) Comprehension – 25; (iii) General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25; (iv) General Awareness – 25 | 100 | 100 |
| 7 | Store Keeper | (i) Quantitative Aptitude – 25; (ii) General Awareness – 25; (iii) General Intelligence – 25; (iv) English Language – 25 | 100 | 100 |
| 8 | Library Information Assistant | (i) Relevant Field – 40; (ii) General Awareness & Intelligence – 20; (iii) Basic Arithmetic Skill – 20; (iv) English Language – 20 | 100 | 100 |
| 9 | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | (i) Numerical Aptitude – 25; (ii) General Awareness – 25; (iii) General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25; (iv) General English – 25 | 100 | 100 |
Stage-II: Descriptive Test (Qualifying Nature Only)
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Time Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Essay (about 300 words) and a Letter/Application – Any one must be in Hindi and the other in English | 50 (25+25) | 45 minutes | 50% of Maximum Marks |
Stage-III: Skill/Trade Test (Qualifying Nature Only – For Specific Posts)
| Post Name | Type of Test |
|---|---|
| Technician (Maintenance) | Skill/Trade Test |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Typing Test |
| Forest Guard | Physical standards verification followed by 25 km walk for Men and 14 km walk for Women in 04 hours |
| Stenographer Grade II | Stenography Test |
Skill/Trade Test will be of qualifying nature only and will be held for candidates who successfully pass the Descriptive Test. Final merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in CBT (with tie-breaking rules as applicable) for the candidates who qualify in the Descriptive and Skill/Trade Test (wherever applicable).
Tie-Breaking Rules for CBT
| 1st Tie-Break | Ranking in various sub-sections of CBT in progressive order (sub-section (i) has higher priority than sub-section (ii) and so on) |
| 2nd Tie-Break | Older candidates shall be placed at higher merit as per their Date of Birth |
CBT Tentative Schedule
| Day | Shift | Post |
|---|---|---|
| Day-1 | Shift-1 | Library Information Assistant |
| Shift-2 | Store Keeper | |
| Day-2 | Shift-1 | Technician (Field/Lab Research) |
| Shift-2 | Technician (Maintenance) | |
| Day-3 | Shift-1 | Forest Guard |
| Shift-2 | Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) | |
| Day-4 | Shift-1 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) |
| Shift-2 | Steno Grade-II | |
| Day-5 | Shift-1 | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) |
HOW TO APPLY
- Online submission of application can only be made from the link provided on the official FRI website at https://fri.icfre.gov.in.
- Candidates should read the instructions carefully before filling up the online application form.
- No other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates who desire to apply for more than one post should apply online separately for each post.
- However, FRI will not be responsible if candidates get the exam centre at long distances or on the same date/time.
- Candidates are advised to submit online applications well before the closing date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/inability or failure to login to the FRI website due to heavy load during the closing date.
- After final submission, no request with respect to change in any data submitted in the online application form will be entertained.
- In case of any corrigendum/addendum pertaining to this advertisement, the same shall be published on the Institute’s website only.
Documents / Upload Requirements:
- Recent passport size colour photograph (taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background; face clearly visible)
- Signature (signed on white paper with Black/Blue ink pen – must be of applicant only)
- Left hand thumb impression (scanned digital image)
- All relevant certificates (educational qualification, age proof, category certificate, etc.) as per instructions given during filling the online application form
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are there in FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026?
A total of 91 Group C vacancies
What are the important dates for FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026?
The online application process starts from 04 May 2026, and the last date to apply online is 03 June 2026 as per the recruitment details for FRI Group C posts.
What is the age limit for FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for FRI Dehradun Group C posts is generally 18 to 30 years
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