Introduction to FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026
The Forst Research Institute published the Group C notification on 4th May, 2026. This Forest Research Institute notification 2026 announced 91 vacancies across Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The application portal is open for candidates with any graduate, ITI, 12th & 10th from May 04 to June 03, 2026. Only online applications are accepted for FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026. Candidates can find the official application portal on the FRI website.
Key Takeaways from Forest Research Institute Notification 2026
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Forest Research Institute (FRI), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), P.O. New Forest, Dehradun - 248006 (Uttarakhand) |
| Advertisement No. | 1/FRI/GC/2026 dated 04/05/2026 |
| Post Names | Library Information Assistant, Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research), Stenographer Grade II, Technician (Field/Lab Research), Store Keeper, Technician (Maintenance), Lower Division Clerk, Forest Guard, Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Post Group | Group-C |
| Total Vacancies | 91* (*subject to change) |
| Pay Scale | 7th CPC Pay Level-1 to Level-6 (as per post) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Mode | Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) + Stage-II: Descriptive Test + Stage-III: Skill/Trade Test (for specific posts) |
| Start Date for Online Applications | 04 May 2026 (12:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Applications | 03 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Tentative Date of CBT (Stage-I) | June 2026 |
| Date of Descriptive Paper (Stage-II) | To be notified later |
| Date of Skill/Trade Test (Stage-III) | To be notified later |
FRI Group C Vacancy Details 2026
| Name Of Post | 7th CPC Pay Level | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Library Information Assistant | Level-6 | 02 |
| Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) | Level-5 | 04 |
| Stenographer Grade II | Level-4 | 02 |
| Technician (Field/Lab Research) | Level-3 | 11 |
| Store Keeper | Level-3 | 03 |
| Technician (Maintenance) - Information Technology / Carpenter / Pump Operator-Cum-Mechanic / Plumber / Electrician | Level-2 | 09 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level-2 | 08 (Incl. ESM-02) |
| Forest Guard | Level-2 | 07 (Incl. ESM-03) |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level-1 | 45 (Incl. SportsPerson-01, PH-03, ESM-04) |
Educational Qualifications for FRI Group C Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library Information Assistant | Graduate from a recognized University with Bachelor's degree in Library Science from a recognized University. |
| Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) | Bachelor's degree in Science from a recognized University with Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Environment/Ecology/Bio-Technology/Genetics/Micro-Biology/Geology/Bio-Chemistry as one of the subjects. |
| Stenographer Grade II | (i) 12th Class certificate from a recognized Board; (ii) Minimum speed of 80 words per minute in Stenography in English/Hindi; (iii) Certificate Course in computer applications - typing speed of 5 key depression for each word. |
| Technician (Field/Lab Research) | 10+2 in Science with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent from a recognized Board. |
| Store Keeper | 12th pass from a recognized Board. |
| Technician (Maintenance) - IT / Carpenter / Pump Operator-Cum-Mechanic / Plumber / Electrician | Matriculation from a recognized Board with ITI certificate in relevant trade; or Certificate course from a Govt. recognized Institute. |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | (i) 12th class certificate from a recognized Board; (ii) Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on Computer. |
| Forest Guard | 12th Pass with Science from a Government recognized Board. Physical Standards - Men: (i) Walk: 25 Kms. in 4 hours; (ii) Height: Minimum 165 cms; (iii) Chest: 79 cm without expansion and 84 cm with expansion. Women: (i) Walk: 14 Kms. in 4 hours; (ii) Height: Minimum 150 cms; (iii) Chest: 74 cm without expansion and 79 cm with expansion. Note: Appointees will be required to successfully complete Forestry training course from a recognized Forest Guard training institution during the probation period. |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Essential: 10th standard pass from recognized Board/recognized school. Desirable: 3 years or more experience in relevant field. |
Age Limit for FRI Steno Vacancy & Other Posts
- SC / ST - 5 years against reserved posts only
- OBC - 3 years against researved posts only
- PwD (minimum 40% of disability) - 10 years (15 years for SC / ST & 13 years for OBC) for the relevant category of disability
- Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Defence Service Personnel - Period of service in Army/Navy/Air Force + 3 years for Group C & erstwhile D posts; Upper Age liit upto 45 years
- Central Govt. Civilian Employees - Upto 40 years of age
- Central Govt. Civilia Employees (SC/ST) - Upto 45 years of age
- Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially seperated and not married (General) - Upto 35 years
- Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judiciallycseperated and not married (SC/ST) - Upto 40 years
- ICFRE Permanent Employee - No age limit for Technician (field/lab research), Technician (maintenance), Technical Assistant (field/lab research); relaxation upto years for all other posts
How To Apply for FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates are required to carefully read the official notification of the Forest Research Institute (FRI) notification 2026 before applying to any Group C vacancies. Only online applications are acceptable for FRI Dehradun Group C vacancies 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the online application portal available at the official FRI website. Candidates who want to apply for more than one post should submit separate applications for each post. However, if the candidate gets the exam centers at a long distance or on the same date or time, FRI will not be held responsible for the same. After the final submission, no requests to change the data filled in the application form will be entertained.
Application Fee for FRI Group C Vacancies 2026
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates - Rs. 1500 (Rs. 800 application fee + Rs. 700 processing fee)
- Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates - Rs. 700 (Processing fee only, application fee exempted)
Selection Process for FRI Steno Vacancy & Other Posts
- 1Stage 1 - Computer-Based Test (CBT) The CBT will consist of 100 questions for 100 marks. The CBT marks will be considered in shortlisting and preparation for the merit list.
- 2Stage 2 - Descriptive Test Short Essay (300 words) - 25 marks and a Letter/ Application - 25 marks; One in Hindi and the other in English.
- 3Stage 3 - Skill/Trade Test (for specific posts only) 1) Technician (Maintenance) - Skill/Trade Test 2) Lower Division Clerk (LDC) - Typing Test 3) Forest Guard - Physical standards verification followed by a 25km walk for men and a 14km walk for women in 4 hours. 4) Stenographer Grade II - Stenography Test
CBT Pattern
1) Technician (Field/Lab Research): i) Basic Science - 20, ii) Arithmetic - 20, iii) Mental Ability & Reasoning - 20, iv) General Awareness - 20 & v) General English - 20. - 100 questions for 100 marks. 2) Technician (Maintenance): i) Relevant Field- 20, ii) Arithmetic- 20, iii) Mental Ability & Reasoning - 20, iv) General Awareness - 20 & v) General English- 20 - 100 questions for 100 marks. 3) Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research): i) Relevant Subject - 40, ii) Arithmetic - 20, iii) General Awareness & Reasoning - 20, iv) English & General Science - 20 - 100 questions for 100 marks. 4) Lower Division Clerk (LDC): i) Quantitative Aptitude - 25, ii) English Language - 25, iii) General Awareness - 25 & iv) General Intelligence - 25 - 100 questions for 100 marks. 5) Forest Guard: i) Basic Science related to Forestry - 40, ii) Arithmetic & Reasoning - 25, iii) General Awareness - 25, iv) English - 10 - 100 questions for 100 marks. 6) Steno Grade II: i) English Language - 50, ii) Comprehension - 25, iii) General Intelligence & Reasoning - 25, iv) General Awareness - 25 - 100 marks for 100 questions. 7) Store Keeper: i) Quantitative Aptitude - 25, ii) General Awareness - 25, iii) General Intelligence - 25, iv) English - 25 - 100 questions for 100 marks. 8) Library Information Assistant: i) Relevant Field - 40, ii) General Awareness - 20, iii) Basic Arithmetic Skill - 20, iv) English - 20 - 100 questions for 100 marks 9) Multi Tasking Staff: i) Numerical Aptitude - 25, ii) General Awareness - 25, iii) General Intelligence & Reasoning - 25, iv) English -25 - 100 questions for 100 marks.
Tie-Breaking Rules for CBT
- 1st Tie-Break - Ranking in various sub-sections of CBT in progressive order (sub-section (i) has higher priority than sub-section (ii) and so on).
- 2nd Tie-Break - Older candidates shall be placed at higher merit as per their date of birth
CBT Tentative Schedule
- Day 1 - Shift 1 - Library Information Assistant
- Day 1 - Shift 2 - Store Keeper
- Day 2 - Shift 1 - Technician (Field/Lab Research)
- Day 2 - Shift 2 - Technician (Maintenance)
- Day 3 - Shift 1 - Forest Guard
- Day 3 - Shift 2 - Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research)
- Day 4 - Shift 1 - Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Day 4 - Shift 2 - Steno Grade II
- Day 5 - Shift 1 - Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
Documents Required for Application of FRI Group C Vacancies
- Recent passport-size color photograph
- Signature on white paper with black or blue ink
- Left hand thumb impression
- All relevant certificates including educational qualification, age proof, category certificate, etc.
Documents for DV (Document Verification) Stage
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Age Proof Certificate
- SC/ST certificate in the prescribed format
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate in the prescribed format
- EWS Income & Asset certificate from a prescribed format from a Competent Authority
- PwD Certificate
- Ex-Serviceman discharge/service certificate and undertaking
- NOC from an employer for candidates working in Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings and Government funded Research Agencies
- All documents uploaded at the time of application must be produced at the Document Verification

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