Jharkhand Forest Dept Recruitment 2026: 1 Senior Research Associate – Walk-In Interview on 21 Nov @ forest.jharkhand.gov.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Senior Research Associate – Essential Qualification

• First Class M.Sc in any of the following disciplines:ForestryBotanyAgricultureStatisticsRemote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems (GIS)Wildlife ScienceZoologyBiotechnology
• Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade point average in aggregate.
• Candidates with a 3-year Bachelor's + 2-year Master's degree must hold UGC / CSIR / ICAL / ICFRE NET qualification or equivalent, or a Ph.D in any of the above disciplines.

Desirable Qualification & Experience

• Experience and willingness to work in forest areas with forest communities.
• Good understanding of the respective subject and its application in the forestry sector.
• Good knowledge of drafting research articles, formal letters, computer operation and applications.
• 4 years of work experience in research and development in the relevant field.
• Proficiency in computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Candidate should be medically fit to work in different forest areas of Jharkhand.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Step 1 — Enrollment: Candidates must report at Palas Sabhagar, Block-B, Van Bhavan, Doranda, Ranchi-834002 and enrol between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on 21 November 2026. Candidates arriving after 11:00 AM may not ordinarily be entertained.
• Step 2 — Written Qualifying Test (if applicable): A qualifying written test may be conducted before the interview if the number of eligible candidates exceeds the available seats.
• Step 3 — Document Verification: Original certificates, attested photocopies, biodata and passport photograph will be verified on the day of the walk-in.
• Step 4 — Interview: The interview before the selection committee will begin at 11:30 AM on 21 November 2026.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the walk-in interview.
• The Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview at any time.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Detailed Biodata / Curriculum Vitae
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Original educational certificates, mark sheets and degree certificates
• Attested photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets, degree certificates and testimonials
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate (if claiming age relaxation under SC / ST / OBC / Women)
• Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Important: Any change or update to the advertisement will be published only on the official website https://forest.jharkhand.gov.in/. Candidates must check the website for the latest updates.

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3. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?

• No. The official notification does not specify any application fee for the Senior Research Associate walk-in interview.

5. What is the salary structure for the Senior Research Associate post?

• The monthly remuneration is Rs. 42,000/- plus 18% HRA (Rs. 7,560), totalling approximately Rs. 49,560 per month for the 3rd, 4th and 5th year of the project. No TA/DA is provided.

6. What educational qualification is required?

• First Class M.Sc (60% or equivalent) in Forestry, Botany, Agriculture, Statistics, Remote Sensing & GIS, Wildlife Science, Zoology or Biotechnology. Candidates with 3+2 year degrees must also hold UGC/CSIR/ICAL/ICFRE NET qualification or a Ph.D in the relevant discipline.