ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026: Junior Project Fellow & Project Assistant Walk-in, Eligibility, Salary & Documents
Good news for science, geography and agriculture graduates in the North-East. ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat has invited candidates for 8 contractual posts: 4 Junior Project Fellow (JPF) and 4 Project Assistant (PA). The work is on a consultancy project funded by NHIDCL. Pay is Rs 24,000 + HRA for JPF and Rs 22,000 fixed for PA, every month. If you are an M.Sc. or Bachelor’s pass-out looking for first project experience near home, this is worth a look.
There is no online form here. This is a walk-in interview on 10 November 2026, and you must report between 9.30 am and 10.30 am. Read this article fully and keep your papers ready, because one missing document at the desk can end your chance. Thanks for trusting GovtJobsAlert.in for your job updates.
Key Highlights of ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026
ICFRE-RFRI is an institute of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India. It sits at Deovan, Sotai, Jorhat in Assam. These posts are for one consultancy project only: counting and valuing the standing trees and plants in the Silchar NHIDCL project area, so that compensation can be worked out against land acquisition. Do not expect a regular government post. This is short project work, and the notice says so clearly.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat |
| Advertisement Number | GCR/2024/2-184/Vol.XIII |
| Posts | Junior Project Fellow (JPF), Project Assistant (PA) |
| Total Vacancies | 8 |
| Project | Enumeration and Economic Valuation of Standing Vegetation within the Silchar NHIDCL Project Area for Compensation against Land Acquisition |
| Funding Agency | National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) |
| Duration | Initially for two months |
| Mode | Offline walk-in interview |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | 4 |
| Project Assistant (PA) | 4 |
| Total | 8 |
The notification gives no category-wise split of these seats, so we have not shown one. Both posts have equal seats, so choose the one that matches your degree rather than the one that looks easier. Applying for a post whose degree you do not hold will only waste your travel.
What is the Eligibility for ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow | First class M.Sc. in Forestry, Botany, Ecology, Life Science, Geography or Agriculture |
| Project Assistant | First class Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Botany, Zoology, Geography or Agriculture |
For JPF, working experience in forest and plant identification is desirable, not compulsory. For PA, the notification names no experience. Note that Zoology is allowed for PA but not for JPF. A first class Post Graduate M.Sc. in a listed subject fits JPF; a first class graduate in a listed subject can try PA. The notice also says applicants should ensure they satisfy the eligibility criteria before coming.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age (as on 01.07.2026) |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow | 28 years |
| Project Assistant | 25 years |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Women | Up to 5 years |
| OBC | Up to 3 years |
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The notification states no minimum age. Count your age on 1 July 2026, not on the interview day. The form has a line for your age on that date in years, months and days, so work it out before you reach the venue, and carry your age proof. Women candidates get the same 5-year relaxation as SC and ST candidates.
What is the Salary for ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat JPF and PA Posts?
| Post | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow | Rs 24,000 + HRA as admissible |
| Project Assistant | Rs 22,000 (fixed) |
The notification does not give the HRA amount for JPF, only “as admissible”, so we cannot promise a final in-hand figure. The PA amount is fixed, which means no HRA is mentioned for that post. Remember that the engagement is initially for two months, so treat this as short project work and plan accordingly. The project area is Silchar, so think about stay and travel cost before you decide; no TA/DA is paid for the interview. Even so, the work gives you field experience in vegetation enumeration, which helps in later forestry and ecology applications.
What is the Selection Process for ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | 10 November 2026, from 9.30 am onwards |
| Document verification | Original certificates are checked at the time of reporting |
The notification names no other stage and gives no marks or weightage. It does not mention any written test either way, so read the official page once more before you travel. Come with your preparation on forest vegetation, plant identification and your own subjects, since the project is about counting and valuing standing trees and plants.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Contractual job | The posts are purely contractual and co-terminus with the project |
| No guarantee | The engagement does not guarantee later employment in any institute under the Council |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification |
| False information | If you conceal or distort material information, your appointment is liable for termination without notice at any time during the project |
| NOC | Government, PSU or autonomous body employees must get a No Objection Certificate from the employer and produce it at the interview |
| TA/DA | No travel or daily allowance is paid for attending the interview |
| Reporting window | You must report between 9.30 am and 10.30 am, and the form is accepted only on the interview day |
How to Apply for ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview?
This is an offline process. There is nothing to submit online and no postal address, so the form goes in person on the day.
- Open the official notification page (link in Important Links below) and read the notice once fully.
- Print the prescribed “Application Form for Walk-in-Interview” given with the notification PDF, and fill it neatly.
- Stick one self-attested passport size photograph on the form; the notice also asks you to bring one passport size photograph.
- Add attested copies of all educational certificates, mark sheets from HSLC onwards, experience certificates, age proof and caste proof (for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- Reach ICFRE-RFRI, Deovan, Sotai, Jorhat-785010 (Assam) on 10 November 2026 between 9.30 am and 10.30 am.
- Submit the form with the copies, and show your original certificates for verification.
The form also asks about languages, computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, web browsing, DTP) and any contractual obligation to a Government body. Fill these honestly, because wrong details can end your appointment later. Keep a spare set of photocopies, a pen and a folder, since you will be handing over papers at the desk and must still carry your originals for checking. If you are already working in a Government office, PSU or autonomous body, ask for your NOC early. Employers can take days to issue one, and the interview date will not move for you.
What are the Important Dates for ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice signed (e-sign) | 2 November 2026 |
| Age cut-off date | 1 July 2026 |
| Reporting time | 9.30 am to 10.30 am |
| Walk-in interview | 10 November 2026 |
Is There Any Application Fee for ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Important Links for ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Official Notification Page for ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2026 – 8 Posts: Junior Project Fellow & Project Assistant (NHIDCL Consultancy Project), Walk-in 10 November
- Visit ICFRE Official Recruitment Page
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you have the right degree and fit the age limit, this walk-in is a good chance to gain project experience at a respected forestry institute. Reach early on 10 November 2026, carry every document in an organised file, and good luck. For more openings in the region, see our Assam government jobs page, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for fresh updates.