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Icfre Hfri Jpf

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Icfre Hfri Jpf administered by IMU Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IMU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar Pradesh

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Icfre Hfri Jpf?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official ICFRE-HFRI recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, and generate a unique candidate login ID and password.

Log in to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, NET/GATE scores, and research experience relevant to the specific forestry project.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, postgraduate degree, category certificate, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed JPEG format.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, print the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the written test or interview admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Icfre Hfri Jpf is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Screening of Applications & Written Test	100 Marks / 2 Hours	General Knowledge, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Research Methodology, and Basic Statistics.
Stage 2: Personal Interview & Domain Specialization	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Himalayan Ecology, Silviculture, Forest Pathology, Entomology, Biodiversity Conservation, and Project-specific technical questions.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Fitness	Qualifying / 1 Day	Verification of original academic credentials, category certificates, NET/GATE certificates, and basic physical fitness assessment.
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Project Allocation	Cumulative / N/A	Compilation of scores from the written test/interview, academic weightage, and final allocation to specific HFRI research projects.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Junior Project Fellow (JPF) position at ICFRE-HFRI is aligned with DST guidelines, often equated to a Level 6 equivalent for structured pay analysis. The entry basic pay is Rs. 35,400. With Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Shimla at 10% (Rs. 3,540), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 1,800 plus DA on TA, the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 59,502. After standard statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic+DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 53,500. This comprehensive package is designed to attract top-tier scientific talent to the Himalayan region, ensuring that research fellows receive competitive compensation aligned with the latest Central Pay Commission recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) OM guidelines. It provides age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation, while a 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Women candidates are exempted from application fee payments in accordance with central government welfare directives. These statutory provisions ensure equitable representation and access for all marginalized and underrepresented categories across the selection process.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Icfre Hfri Jpf

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the selection process?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the interview/written test for the General/EWS categories, and 45% for SC/ST/OBC categories to be considered for the merit list.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

If the written screening exam is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is utilized to ensure parity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for the JPF role?

There is no formal financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign an undertaking to serve for the specific project duration or a minimum of one year.

What is the probation or evaluation period for the Junior Project Fellow?

The initial appointment is on a temporary basis for one year, subject to a performance review at the end of six months for extension.

What is the primary focus of the syllabus for the technical interview?

The syllabus focuses heavily on Himalayan forest resources, biodiversity, climate change impacts, soil science, and practical laboratory/field research methodologies.

Where will the selected Junior Project Fellows be posted?

The primary posting is at the HFRI headquarters in Shimla, with extensive field research and data collection duties across Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.