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Icfre Hfri

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Icfre Hfri administered by KVS Authority (Gujarat).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KVS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-07 Posting Jurisdiction: Gujarat

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Official Domain: steelplant.kvs.ac.in | Jurisdiction: Gujarat

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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?

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 2026-08-07. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KVS Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official recruitment portal designated by the KVS Authority for ICFRE HFRI, navigate to the new registration tab, and input basic personal details to generate a unique login profile and password.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) module by uploading scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs and exact signature specifications, ensuring compliance with prescribed pixel dimensions and file size limits.

Log into the applicant dashboard using generated credentials, fill out the comprehensive application form with academic qualifications, category claims, and work experience, while carefully verifying all inputted data before final submission.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the requisite examination fee through secure digital channels such as Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit cards, and download the transaction receipt for future reconciliation.

Upon successful verification of applications, access the portal link to download and print the official admit card containing examination center details, timings, and mandatory COVID or general instructions for test day.

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 Test (CBT)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General English and Hindi Comprehension, General Knowledge and Current Affairs of National Importance, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, Computer Literacy and Basic IT Applications
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	150 Marks, 150 Minutes	Forestry, Ecology, and Environmental Science fundamentals, Administrative procedures, CCS Conduct Rules, and FRSR guidelines, Subject-specific technical knowledge pertaining to research institutes, Data analysis, scientific record maintenance, and laboratory protocols
Stage 3: Skill Test / Typing Test / Document Verification	Qualifying Nature, 60 Minutes	Typing speed evaluation in English or Hindi for ministerial posts, Practical computer application assessment using spreadsheet and word processing, Original documents scrutiny verifying academic credentials and category certificates, Comprehensive medical fitness examination by a designated civil surgeon board
Stage 4: Final Merit List Formulation	Based on CBT and Domain Scores	Normalization of scores across multiple shifts using standard statistical formulas, Application of horizontal and vertical reservation matrices per DoPT guidelines, Resolution of tie-cases using date of birth and alphabetical name criteria, Issuance of formal provisional appointment offers and station allotment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for ICFRE HFRI under KVS Authority guidelines adheres strictly to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, typically spanning Level 2 to Level 6 depending on the specific cadre post. For a standard entry-level administrative or technical position at Level 4, the initial basic pay begins at Rs 25,500. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53 percent amounting to Rs 13,515, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) ranging from 9 to 27 percent based on X, Y, or Z city classifications (averaging Rs 4,590 for Y cities), the emoluments expand significantly. Transport Allowance (TA) with applicable DA adds roughly Rs 3,600. The resulting Gross Monthly Salary is approximately Rs 47,205. After mandatory statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10 percent on basic plus DA (Rs 3,901) and Professional Tax or CGHS, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 41,500 and Rs 43,000 per month, prior to the anticipated restructuring under the upcoming 8th CPC frameworks.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies for ICFRE HFRI recruitments through KVS Authority strictly adheres to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums. Vertical reservations include 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD, extendable to 13/15 years for OBC/SC/ST PwBD). Female candidates belonging to all notified categories, along with SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are exempted from the payment of application fees as per extant government policy directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Icfre Hfri

What is the criteria for determining the final cutoff marks in the CBT?

The cutoff marks are determined based on the total number of vacancies, overall candidate performance, difficulty level of the examination, and category-wise participation. Minimum qualifying marks may be mandated for unreserved and reserved categories as per administrative discretion.

Is score normalization applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard normalization formulas prescribed by the government are utilized to adjust for any variations in difficulty levels across multiple shifts, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation platform for all participating candidates.

Is there a mandatory service bond requirement upon final appointment?

Selected candidates may be required to execute a service bond committing to serve the organization for a specified probation or minimum tenure period, failing which a designated training cost reimbursement penalty applies, as outlined in the detailed notification.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly appointed personnel?

Newly recruited personnel are typically placed on a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining. Confirmation of service is subject to satisfactory performance, successful completion of departmental training, and clearance of vigilance verifications.

Where can candidates find the exhaustive syllabus and reference books?

The comprehensive syllabus outlining core topics, sub-topics, and marking schemes is published directly within the official recruitment advertisement hosted on the authorized web portal. Candidates should restrict their preparation to the notified syllabus domains.

What are the designated posting locations after successful selection?

Selected candidates are primarily posted at the Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) headquarters or its designated field research stations located across Himachal Pradesh and other Himalayan regions, subject to administrative transfer policies.