Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education

Recruitment of Technical Assistant, Forest Guard and Driver

In Reference to Advertisement No. TFRI/JBP/DR/2025
Application Starts from: 14/07/2025 (12:00 AM)
Walk In Interview Date: 10/08/2025 (11:59 PM)

Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education

ICFRE–Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur (M.P.) is inviting online application from the interested eligible candidates for the posts of Technical Assistant – 10 posts, Forest Guard – 03 posts and Driver – 01 post on direct recruitment basis. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/Divyangjan/Ex-servicemen candidates is as per Govt. of India orders issued from time to time. No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates applying against the unreserved posts. All Candidates are required to pay non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 700/- (Rs. Seven hundred only) + GST and exam fees (Payable category wise) through online mode only. Women/SC/ST/Divyangjan and Ex-servicemen are exempted from the exam fee. No other mode of payment of application fee is acceptable except online payment.

VACANCY ASSAM

Online Applications are invited from the Indian Nationals for the following posts:

ICFRE-TFRI, Jabalpur Post wise vacancy details:–

Sl. No: 1
Name of the Post: Technical Assistant Category II(Field/Lab.)
Level as per Pay Matrix of 7th CPC: (Level-5)
Number & Break up of Posts: 10 (01 post is reserved for Ex-servicemen)
UR – 01, EWS – 01, SC – 02, ST – 02, OBC – 04
Age limit: 21-30 Years
Educational and other qualifications: Bachelor degree in Science with Botany/ Zoology/ Agriculture/ Forestry/ Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Environmental Science/ Statistics (as one of the subject) from a recognized University.

Sl. No: 2
Name of the Post: Forest Guard
Level as per Pay Matrix of 7th CPC: (Level-2)
Number & Break up of Posts: 03
UR – 02, OBC – 01
Age Limit: 18-27 Years
Educational and other qualifications:

• 12th standard pass with Science from a Government recognized Board.
• The appointee will be required to complete Forestry training course successfully from a recognized Forest Guard training institution during the probation period.
• Physical Proficiency Test and Medical standard are given below in Exam pattern.

Sl. No: 3
Name of the Post: Driver (Ordinary Grade)
Level as per Pay Matrix of 7th CPC: (Level-2)
Number & Break up of Posts: 01
UR – 01
Age Limit: 18-27 Years
Educational and other qualifications:
Essential:
(i) Matriculation from recognized board.
(ii) Possession of a valid driving license for motor cars.
(iii) Experience of driving a motor car for three years or more.
Desirable: Knowledge of motor mechanism (the candidate should be able to remove minor defects in vehicles).

*Note: In the absence of Degree/Diploma certificate, provisional certificate along with mark sheets pertaining to all the academic years will be accepted.

Application Process:

Candidates are required to read all GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS before filling up the online application form. The Candidates are required to apply online. The relevant link for online application will be made available from 00:00:01 AM on 14/07/2025 at the MPOnline website i.e. https://www.mponline.gov.in / https://iforms.mponline.gov.in. Final date for Online submission of application will be 10/08/2025 till 23:59:59 PM. No other means/mode of application shall be accepted.

Application fee:

Sl. No.: 1
Post applied for (Pay scale as per 7th CPC): Driver Level-2
Exam Fee: Rs. 150/-
Processing Fee: Rs. 700/- (Per candidate per exam)
Total Fee: Rs. 700 + GST + Rs. 150

Sl. No.: 2
Post applied for (Pay scale as per 7th CPC): Forest Guard Level-2
Exam Fee: Rs. 150/-
Processing Fee: Rs. 700/- (Per candidate per exam)
Total Fee: Rs. 700 + GST + Rs. 150

Sl. No.: 3
Post applied for (Pay scale as per 7th CPC): Technical Assistant Level-5
Exam Fee: Rs. 350/-
Processing Fee: Rs. 700/- (Per candidate per exam)
Total Fee: Rs. 700 + GST + Rs. 350

Selection procedure:

(i) The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of merit of written examination subject to minimum qualifying marks. The decision of the Institute on short-listing will be final and the Institute will not entertain any correspondence in this regard. Physical standard test, Trade test for the relevant posts will be qualifying and with minimum 50% marks (wherever marking). In case candidate failed to qualify the relevant test though he/she in merit of written examination will not be selected for the post.

(ii) The candidates shortlisted for skill/proficiency test/selection will have to produce original as well as self attested photocopies of their certificates related to age proof, caste, educational qualifications, Divyangjan and Ex-servicemen certificates etc, at the time of test/prior to appointment for verification. In case the certificate is in a local vernacular language, (except Hindi) its English translation duly attested by a Notary/Gazetted Officer should also be produced. All eligibility certificates must be issued by the competent authorities before the closing date of application.

(iii) Rules for Tie-Breaker:
In cases where more than one candidate secures the equal aggregates marks in the written examination, tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another till the tie is resolved:
(i) Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher in the merit list.
(ii) Name of the candidates as per alphabetical order placed higher in the merit list.
(iii) Higher % of marks in the essential qualification for the applied post placed higher in the merit list.

(iv) Waiting List of Candidates:
A category-wise panel of waitlisted candidates shall be prepared for various posts (category-wise). In the event that any post remains vacant — due to non-acceptance of the offer, resignation after joining, or any other unforeseen reason — candidates from the waiting list may be considered for appointment, as per merit and availability.

Application Process:

Separate application should be submitted along with prescribed application fee and processing fee for each post, if a candidate wishes to apply for more than one post.

Applicants can apply through online form available from 14/07/2025 at 00:00:01 AM at the MPOnline portal https://www.mponline.gov.in / https://iforms.mponline.gov.in. All Notices/Announcement will appear on Portal Link of ICFRE-TFRI https://tfri.icfre.org or https://tfri.icfre.gov.in. Last date for submission of application is 10/08/2025.

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