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Icfre Hfri

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Icfre Hfri administered by ISLRTC Authority (Maharashtra).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISLRTC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹2010-11, (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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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	₹2010-11, (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

Related Active Openings under ISLRTC

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Recruitment Rules Dg Pdf	1 Openings	₹17102023 (Level-4)	2020-01-07
Advt Narip Cheruthuruthy Pdf	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-04-23
Additional Rejection List the Post of Head Constable Mast	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Additional Rejection List the Post of Laboratory Attendant	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by ISLRTC

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E NIT 13 of 02 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 14 of 02 2023 24dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 15 of 02 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER Invited by the Department of Polymer Science and Rubber	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Icfre Hfri?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹2010-11, (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.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from ISLRTC Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain islrtc.nic.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official ISLRTC recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) process by entering valid personal details, active email address, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using the generated credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, carefully entering academic qualifications, professional experience, and choosing preferred examination center locations across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, category certificates, and passport-sized photograph and signature conforming to specified pixel and size limits.

Proceed to the secure integrated payment gateway to pay the prescribed application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the admit card, which must be downloaded and printed, containing the designated exam venue, date, session timings, and mandatory candidate instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Icfre Hfri 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: Computer Based Written Examination	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Current Affairs, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Domain Specific Skill Test	Qualifying Nature, 60 Minutes	Sign Language Interpretation Skills, Technical Forestry and Environmental Science Concepts, Practical Translation and Communication Exercises
Stage 3: Document Verification	Not Applicable, Half Day	Verification of Original Academic Certificates, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Serving Employees, Identity and Address Proof Cross-matching
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit	Not Applicable, 1 Day	General Physical Fitness Standards Assessment, Visual and Auditory Acuity Tests, Final Merit Compilation based on Written Exam Scores

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the ICFRE HFRI positions under the ISLRTC Authority is structured under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, typically aligned to Pay Level 6 for Technical and Administrative cadres. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 18,762), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated for Class Y cities at 20% (Rs. 7,080), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 66,750. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 61,000, ensuring robust financial security.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is implemented with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside prescribed percentages for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in accordance with central guidelines, women candidates and applicants belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Icfre Hfri

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST candidates, though actual selection depends on the relative merit list.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT will be applied to ensure fair evaluation.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

No service bond is required, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed into permanent service.

What is the duration of the probation period for selected candidates?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely monitored before final confirmation.

Where will the primary posting location be for the selected candidates?

The primary posting will be at the headquarters of ISLRTC or ICFRE-HFRI in Shimla, with liability to serve anywhere in India as per administrative requirements.

Is there any negative marking in the Stage 1 written examination?

Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective-type computer-based screening test.