Summary
The Forest Research Institute Dehradun (FRI Dehradun) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 91 MTS, LDC and More Vacancies. Candidates with Any Graduate, ITI, 12TH, 10TH Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 04-05-2026, and closes on 03-06-2026. The candidate shall apply online through FRI Dehradun website, fri.icfre.gov.in/.Forest Research Institute FRI Dehradun has published recruitment notification 2026 for 91 vacancies of various Group-C posts including Library Information Assistant, Technical Assistant, Stenographer Grade II, Technician, Store Keeper, Lower Division Clerk, Forest Guard, and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS).
Interested candidates can get brief details for the vacancies and can download official notification from the important link section given below in this page.
Overview Forest Research Institute Recruitment
| Organization/Department Name | Forest Research Institute (FRI) |
| Positions |
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| Post Group | Group-C |
| Total No. of Vacancies | 91* (*subject to change) |
| Pay Scale | 7th CPC Pay Level-1 to Level-6 (as per post) |
| Mode of Application | Online only (via official website) |
| Selection Process | Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) + Stage-II: Descriptive Test + Stage-III: Skill/Trade Test (for specific posts) |
Important Dates for FRI Group C Recruitment
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Submitting Application | 04-05-2026 (12:00 AM) |
| End Date for Submiting Application | 03-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age will be calculated as on | 03-06-2026 (last date of online application) |
| Tentative Date of Computer Based Examination (Stage-I) to be held | June, 2026 |
| Date of Descriptive Paper (Stage-II) | Will be notified later |
| Date of Skill/Trade Test (Stage-III) | Will be notified later |
Vacancy Details of FRI Recruitment
A total of 91 vacancies have been announced across 9 Group-C posts at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. The vacancies are distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. The vacancies of PH/Ex-Serviceman/Sports Persons will be filled up first and adjusted against respective categories.
| 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* | ||
Note:
The number of vacancies is subject to change or become zero; in the event of a post becoming zero, the application fee will be refunded.Eligibility Criteria for Selection in FRI Group C Recruitment
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions with respect to the position as on the end date of application submission i.e. (03-06-2026).
Educational Qualification
| Position | 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 -
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| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Essential: 10th standard pass from recognized Board/recognized school. Desirable: 3 years or more experience in relevant field. |
Age Criteria for FRI Group C Recruitment
The age calculation will be done as on the application submission last date i.e. 03-06-2026.
Age relaxation is admissible as follows :
| 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 |
Application Fee for FRI Group C Recruitment
| 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) |
Selection Process
The selection process for FRI Group C Recruitment 2026 comprises of 3 successive stages as mentioned below.
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 |
Descriptive Test will be of qualifying nature only and is intended to test elementary language skills required for Group-C posts. In case of failure to attain minimum qualifying marks (50% of maximum marks), the candidature will not be considered for final selection/merit.
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) |
Note: FRI will not entertain any request for change in test date/time/Centre in case of any clash in the test date/time for any two or more posts. Candidates need to decide the test they would like to take.
How to Apply for Forest Research Institute Group C Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates should apply through the link provided on the official 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
Documents to be Produced at the Time of Document Verification (Originals + Copies):
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets (from 10th onwards as applicable)
- Age proof certificate
- SC/ST Certificate in the prescribed format (as applicable for appointment to posts under Govt. of India)
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in prescribed format valid for FY 2025-26 (issued before last date of application submission)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate in prescribed format from a Competent Authority
- PwD Certificate in the prescribed format (as applicable for appointment to posts under Govt. of India)
- Ex-Serviceman discharge/service certificate and undertaking (in prescribed format)
- NOC from employer (for candidates working in Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings and Government Funded Research Agencies) - uploaded at the time of form filling
- All documents uploaded during online application must be produced at the time of document verification
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here