Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) has officially released the FRI Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification for various posts including LDC, Forest Guard, Technician, Stenographer Grade-II, Store Keeper, MTS, Library Information Assistant and Technical Assistant.
A total of 91 vacancies have been announced. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of FRI.
Candidates are advised to carefully read all eligibility conditions, educational qualification, exam pattern, selection process, salary details, age limit, PET requirements and application procedure before applying online.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun |
| Conducting Body | ICFRE |
| Recruitment Name | FRI Group-C Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 1/FRI/GC/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 91 Posts |
| Job Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | frirecruitment.icfre.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 04 May 2026 (12:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Stage-I CBT Examination | June 2026 |
| Descriptive Test (Stage-II) | To be notified later |
| Skill/Trade Test | To be notified later |
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Information Assistant | Level-6 | 2 | 18-27 Years |
| Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) | Level-5 | 4 | 18-30 Years |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Level-4 | 2 | 18-27 Years |
| Technician (Field/Lab Research) | Level-3 | 11 | 18-27 Years |
| Store Keeper | Level-3 | 3 | 18-27 Years |
| Technician (Maintenance) | Level-2 | 9 | 18-27 Years |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level-2 | 8 | 18-27 Years |
| Forest Guard | Level-2 | 7 | 18-27 Years |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level-1 | 45 | 18-27 Years |
| Total | – | 91 | – |
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library Information Assistant | Bachelor Degree in Library Science with one year experience |
| Technical Assistant | Bachelor Degree in Science with Botany/Zoology/Agriculture/Forestry/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Environmental Science |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 12th Pass with Stenography speed of 80 wpm and typing speed of 40 wpm |
| Technician (Field/Lab Research) | 12th Science with 60% marks in relevant subject |
| Store Keeper | 12th Pass from recognized board |
| Technician (Maintenance) | ITI Certificate in relevant trade |
| LDC | 12th Pass with typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi |
| Forest Guard | 12th Pass with Physical Standards |
| MTS | 10th Pass from recognized board |
Age relaxation details are mentioned in the official notification.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | ₹700 |
💲 Fee includes processing charges. Application fee is non-refundable.
The selection process for FRI Group C Recruitment 2026 includes:
| Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test | 100 | 100 | 2 to 3 Hours |
Subjects Included:
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer.
Descriptive Test will be conducted for selected posts carrying 300 words Essay/Letter/Application writing.
Minimum qualifying marks are 50%.
| Post | Skill Test |
|---|---|
| Technician (Maintenance) | Skill/Trade Test |
| LDC | Typing Test |
| Forest Guard | Physical Standards + 25 Km Walk (Male) / 14 Km Walk (Female) |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Stenography Test |
| Criteria | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Walking Test | 25 Km in 4 Hours | 14 Km in 4 Hours |
| Height | 165 cm | 150 cm |
| Chest | 79-84 cm | Not Applicable |
Selected candidates will get salary as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level along with allowances.
| Post Level | Approx Salary |
|---|---|
| Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Level-3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Additional Benefits:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Official Website | fri.icfre.gov.in |
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Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun has released a total of 91 Group C vacancies for posts including LDC, MTS, Forest Guard, Technician, Store Keeper, Technical Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II.
The last date to submit the online application form for FRI Group C Recruitment 2026 is 03 June 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Candidates having qualifications like 10th Pass, 12th Pass, ITI, Graduation and Science Degree are eligible depending on the post applied for under FRI Group C Recruitment 2026.
The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Descriptive Test, Skill or Trade Test, Physical Test for Forest Guard posts, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Male candidates must complete 25 kilometer walking within 4 hours while female candidates need to complete 14 kilometer walking within 4 hours for the Forest Guard physical test.
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