ITI Technician (Maintenance) and Other Jobs in Forest Research Institute

The Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) has released the official notification for Group-C Recruitment 2026. A total of 91 vacancies have been announced for various posts including Technician, LDC, Forest Guard, MTS, Store Keeper, Stenographer, Library Information Assistant, and Technical Assistant.

Interested candidates can apply online from 04 May 2026 to 03 June 2026 through the official website.

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 Organization Details

• Organization: Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun
• Council: Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
• Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• Advertisement No.: 1/FRI/GC/2026
• Total Posts: 91
• Job Location: Uttarakhand
• Application Mode: Online

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 Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start	04 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	03 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
CBT Exam (Stage-I)	June 2026
Descriptive Test	To Be Notified
Skill/Trade Test	To Be Notified

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 Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Level
Library Information Assistant	02	Level-6
Technical Assistant (Field/Lab)	04	Level-5
Stenographer Grade-II	02	Level-4
Technician (Field/Lab)	11	Level-3
Technician (Maintenance)	09	Level-2
Store Keeper	03	Level-3
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	08	Level-2
Forest Guard	07	Level-2
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)	45	Level-1
Total	91

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 Educational Qualification

 Library Information Assistant

• Graduate + Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science

 Technical Assistant

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Environment/Ecology/Biotech/Genetics/Microbiology/Geology/Biochemistry)

 Stenographer Grade-II

• 12th Pass
• 80 WPM Stenography
• Computer Certificate

 Technician (Field/Lab)

• 10+2 Science with 60% Marks

 Technician (Maintenance)

• Matric + ITI in relevant trade

 Store Keeper

• 12th Pass

 LDC

• 12th Pass
• Typing Speed: 35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi

 Forest Guard

• 12th with Science
• Physical Standards Required

 MTS

• 10th Pass

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 Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 Years
• Maximum: 27 or 30 Years (Post-wise)
• Age Relaxation: As per Government Rules

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 Selection Process

The selection will be conducted in three stages:

 Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Objective Type
• Negative Marking (1/3 or 1/4 as per post)
• Duration: 2–3 Hours

 Stage-II: Descriptive Test

• Short Essay (300 words)
• Letter/Application
• Qualifying in Nature (50% required)

 Stage-III: Skill/Trade Test (Qualifying)

• Typing Test (LDC)
• Stenography Test
• Physical Test (Forest Guard – 25 km for men, 14 km for women)
• Trade Test (Technician Maintenance)

Final Merit List will be based on CBT Marks Only.

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 Application Fee

(Refer official notification – Refundable if post becomes zero.)

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 How to Apply for FRI Group C Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit Official Website
2. Click on Group-C Recruitment 2026
3. Register & Fill Online Form
4. Upload Required Documents
5. Pay Application Fee
6. Submit & Take Printout

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FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How many vacancies are released in FRI Recruitment 2026?

FRI has released a total of 91 Group-C vacancies.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply online is 03 June 2026.

Q3. What is the selection process?

Selection includes CBT, Descriptive Test, and Skill/Trade Test.

Q4. Is there negative marking in CBT?

Yes, 1/3 or 1/4 negative marking depending on post.

Q5. What is the age limit?

Minimum 18 years and maximum 27–30 years depending on post.