The Forest Research Institute (FRI), an autonomous institute under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has officially issued a recruitment notification, Advt. No. 1/FRI/GC/2026. The recruitment drive invites online applications for various Group ‘D’ positions, including Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Technician, Technical Assistant, Forest Guard, Store Keeper, Stenographer Grade-II, and Library Information Assistant.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal before the closing deadline.
Below are the complete details regarding this recruitment drive, including post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, pay scale, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions.
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Forest Research Institute (FRI), ICFRE, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Advertisement Number: 1/FRI/GC/2026
- Post Names: Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Forest Guard, Technician, Technical Assistant, Store Keeper, Stenographer Grade-II, Library Information Assistant, LDC
- Total Vacancies: Various Posts
- Application Mode: Online Only
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Structure
The Various vacancies and their corresponding 7th CPC pay levels are distributed as follows:
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 45 Posts | Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900/- per month)
- Technician (Field / Lab Research): 11 Posts | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month)
- Technician (Maintenance): 09 Posts | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month)
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 08 Posts | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month)
- Forest Guard: 07 Posts | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month)
- Technical Assistant (Field / Lab Research): 04 Posts | Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300/- per month)
- Store Keeper: 03 Posts | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month)
- Stenographer Grade-II: 02 Posts | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- per month)
- Library Information Assistant: 02 Posts | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- per month)
Educational Qualification Requirements
Candidates must meet the following academic requirements according to the chosen post:
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized Board.
- Forest Guard: Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) with science from a recognized Board.
- Technician (Field / Lab Research): 10+2 with science stream having minimum 60% marks in aggregate OR 10th Pass with ITI certificate in relevant trade.
- Technician (Maintenance): 10th Pass with ITI certificate / 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering trades (Electrician, Plumber, IT, Instrumentation, Welder, etc.).
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 12th Pass from a recognized board with a minimum typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on computer.
- Store Keeper: Passed 12th Class (10+2) from a recognized Board.
- Stenographer Grade-II: 12th Pass with Shorthand speed of 80 WPM in English/Hindi and typing proficiency.
- Technical Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc.) in Forestry / Botany / Chemistry / Zoology or relevant discipline from a recognized University.
- Library Information Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science from a recognized University.
Age Limit Criteria (As on 03.06.2026)
- MTS, Forest Guard, LDC, Store Keeper, Steno Grade-II: 18 to 27 Years
- Technical Assistant, Technician, Library Information Assistant: 18 to 30 Years
- Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 Years (up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD)
- Ex-Servicemen / Departmental Candidates: As per Government of India rules
Physical Standards for Forest Guard
- Male Candidates: Height: 163 cm (min) | Chest: 81 cm unexpanded / 86 cm expanded | Walking Test: 25 km in 4 hours.
- Female Candidates: Height: 150 cm (min) | Weight: 45 kg (min) | Walking Test: 14 km in 4 hours.
Selection Process
The evaluation procedure includes:
- Stage 1 (CBT / Written Examination): Objective test covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, General Awareness, and Domain/Technical Subjects (depending on the post).
- Stage 2 (Descriptive / Skill / Trade / Physical Test): Typing test for LDC, Shorthand test for Stenographer, Trade test for Technicians, and Physical Endurance test for Forest Guard.
- Stage 3 (Document Verification & Medical Fitness): Verification of original educational mark sheets, certificates, and medical fitness checks.
The Forest Research Institute (FRI) – Group D Post Recruitment
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can complete their online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official website.
- Go to the Recruitment section and click on Apply Online for Group D Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 1/FRI/GC/2026).
- Complete new user registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Log in with your registration credentials and fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and post preferences.
- Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, 10th/12th/Degree certificates, and caste proof (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Review your filled application form, submit it before the deadline, and take a printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links:
- Official Notification: Download the notification.
- For Apply Link: APPLY ONLINE
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