FRI 11 Project Scientist-III Recruitment

Qualification Required

M.Sc. Forestry

Examinaton Fees

• General : 0
• OBC : 0
• ST : 0
• SC : 0
• Payment Modes Accepted : Challan

In the FRI recruitment for the post of Project Scientist-III, the application fee details are as follows: No fee is applicable for General category candidates. No fee is applicable for OBC category candidates. No fee is applicable for ST category candidates. No fee is applicable for SC category candidates.

Selection Procedure

1. Interview

The selection procedure for the post of Project Scientist-III in FRI will include the following stages: Interview, and other required tests.

Vacancy Details

Project Scientist - III

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: Rs. 78000 /-
• Qualification: Doctoral Degree in Forestry/Botany from a recognized university + 7 years research experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 40
• Experience Required: 7

Research Associate III

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: Rs. 67000 /-
• Qualification: Doctoral Degree in GIS/Geoinformatics OR 3 years research/teaching experience after M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc. in GIS/Geoinformatics
• Minimum Age Limit: 30
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 3

Junior Project Fellow

• Vacancies: 3
• Salary: Rs. 24000 /-
• Qualification: First class M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany
• Minimum Age Limit: 23
• Maximum Age Limit: 28

Project Scientist-II (PS-II) - Project 7

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: Rs. 67000 /-
• Qualification: Ph.D. in Forestry (Forest Genetics/Tree Improvement/Forest Biotechnology) + minimum 3 years research experience in R&D of forest genetics/tree improvement/forest biotechnology
• Minimum Age Limit: 40
• Maximum Age Limit: 45
• Experience Required: 3

Project Associate

• Vacancies: 2
• Salary: Rs. 25000 /-
• Qualification: M.Sc. in Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding) OR M.Sc. in Forestry (Forest Genetics/Tree Improvement)
• Minimum Age Limit: 30
• Maximum Age Limit: 35

Project Associate

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: Rs. 25000 /-
• Qualification: M.Sc. in Botany/Biotechnology
• Minimum Age Limit: 30
• Maximum Age Limit: 35

Project Associate

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: Rs. 25000 /-
• Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry
• Minimum Age Limit: 30
• Maximum Age Limit: 35

Project Assistant

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: Rs. 20000 /-
• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Science (Zoology, Botany, Chemistry)
• Minimum Age Limit: 30
• Maximum Age Limit: 35

The vacancy details for the post of Project Scientist-III released by FRI are as follows:

A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Project Scientist - III.
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Research Associate III.
A total of 3 vacancies are available for the position of Junior Project Fellow.
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Project Scientist-II (PS-II) - Project 7.
A total of 2 vacancies are available for the position of Project Associate.
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Project Associate.
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Project Associate.
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Project Assistant.

The salary for the post of Project Scientist - III is set at Rs. 78000 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Project Scientist - III is: Doctoral Degree in Forestry/Botany from a recognized university + 7 years research experience.
The age limit for the post of Project Scientist - III is between 35 to 40 years.
The salary for the post of Research Associate III is set at Rs. 67000 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Research Associate III is: Doctoral Degree in GIS/Geoinformatics OR 3 years research/teaching experience after M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc. in GIS/Geoinformatics.
The age limit for the post of Research Associate III is between 30 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Junior Project Fellow is set at Rs. 24000 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Junior Project Fellow is: First class M.Sc. in Forestry/Botany.
The age limit for the post of Junior Project Fellow is between 23 to 28 years.
The salary for the post of Project Scientist-II (PS-II) - Project 7 is set at Rs. 67000 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Project Scientist-II (PS-II) - Project 7 is: Ph.D. in Forestry (Forest Genetics/Tree Improvement/Forest Biotechnology) + minimum 3 years research experience in R&D of forest genetics/tree improvement/forest biotechnology.
The age limit for the post of Project Scientist-II (PS-II) - Project 7 is between 40 to 45 years.
The salary for the post of Project Associate is set at Rs. 25000 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Project Associate is: M.Sc. in Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding) OR M.Sc. in Forestry (Forest Genetics/Tree Improvement).
The age limit for the post of Project Associate is between 30 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Project Associate is set at Rs. 25000 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Project Associate is: M.Sc. in Botany/Biotechnology.
The age limit for the post of Project Associate is between 30 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Project Associate is set at Rs. 25000 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Project Associate is: M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry.
The age limit for the post of Project Associate is between 30 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Project Assistant is set at Rs. 20000 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Project Assistant is: Bachelor's degree in Science (Zoology, Botany, Chemistry).
The age limit for the post of Project Assistant is between 30 to 35 years.

How to Apply

For the post of Project Scientist-III, the application process is online. Candidates can apply from the official website of FRI before the last date of online application which is 29/05/2026. The official notification PDF is also available.

Important Links

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1: What is the last date to apply for Project Scientist-III?
• A: The last date to apply is 29/05/2026.
• Q2: What is the application process?
• A: The application process is online.
• Q3: How many vacancies are available?
• A: There are 11 vacancies available.
• Q4: What is the required qualification?
• - Post Graduation
• Q5: Where can I apply?
• A: You can apply at the official website: Click Here.