ICFRE-Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding is recruiting for 16 regular posts. The recruitment is for various positions including Multi Tasking Staff, Lower Division Clerk, Technician, and Technical Assistant. The recruitment notice was released on 05/11/2024. The job location is Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The online application process begins on 08/11/2024 and ends on 30/11/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization ICFRE-Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding
Post Name Multi Tasking Staff, Lower Division Clerk, Technician, Technical Assistant
Advt No. ICFRE-IFGTB/01/2024
Nature of Job Regular
Mode of Exam Offline
Vacancies 16
Salary Level-1 to Level-5
Job Location Coimbatore
Category UR, EWS, SC, ST

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) UR-5, SC-2, ST-1 (8)
2 Lower Division Clerk (LDC) UR-1 (1)
3 Technician (TE) (Field/Lab) UR-1, EWS-2 (3)
4 Technical Assistant (TA) (Field/Lab) UR-1, EWS-2, SC-1 (4)

Age Eligibility

The age limit for Multi Tasking Staff is 18 to 27 years as on 30/11/2024. For Lower Division Clerk, it is 18 to 27 years. For Technician, it is 18 to 30 years and for Technical Assistant, it is 21 to 30 years, all calculated as of 30/11/2024.

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
PwBD (UR) 10 years
PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years
Ex-Servicemen As per rules
Others As per rules

Exam Fee

S. No. Category Fee (in Rupees)
1. MTS Rs. 500
2. LDC Rs. 1000
3. Technician Rs. 1000
4. Technical Assistant Rs. 1500

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
  • 10th Pass
  • Desirable: 3 years of experience in relevant trade
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
  • 12th pass
  • Typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on Manual Typewriter OR 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on Computer.
Technician (TE) (Field/Lab)
  • 10+2 in Science with 60% aggregate marks.
Technical Assistant (TA) (Field/Lab)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science (relevant specialization) from a recognized University.

Selection Process

Post Step Details
MTS Written Exam
  • Duration: 90 min
  • Subjects: General English, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude & General Awareness
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer
Skill Test/Typing Test -
LDC Written Exam
  • Duration: 60 min
  • Subjects: English Language, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude & General Awareness
  • Negative Marking: 0.5 for each wrong answer
Skill Test/Typing Test
  • Typing Test
  • 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on Manual Typewriter OR 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on Computer.
Technician Written Exam
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Type: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on 12th standard syllabus
  • Qualifying Cutoff: 50% for General/UR/EWS, 45% for General/UR/EWS (PWD - locomotor disability of lower limbs), 40% for SC, 40% for SC (PWD - locomotor disability of lower limbs)
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 for each incorrect answer
Technical Assistant Written Exam
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Type: 100 MCQs based on graduation-level syllabus
  • Qualifying Cutoff: 50% for General/UR/EWS, 45% for General/UR/EWS (PWD - locomotor disability of lower limbs), 40% for SC, 40% for SC (PWD - locomotor disability of lower limbs)
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 for each incorrect answer
Post Experience
MTS 3 Years Experience Desired (Not Mandatory)
Post Syllabus
All Posts
  • The detailed syllabus is given in the notification (Please Refer the Official Notification).
  • Indicative syllabus: Refer the General Instructions section.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website: Click Here
  2. Click on Recruitment Notices, then locate and click on Advertisement No.ICFRE-IFGTB/01/2024.
  3. Click on “Apply Online”.
  4. Fill out the online application form with all required details.
  5. Pay the application fee. Submit and save for later refrence

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date 08/11/2024
Online Registration Last Date 30/11/2024, 22:00 Hrs
Written Exam (Tentative) January, 2025/ First fortnight of February, 2025
Skill/Type Test & Shortlisting Result (Tentative) Second fortnight of February, 2025
Document Verification Second fortnight of February, 2025
Final Result (Tentative) March 2025

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Official Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are the posts available in ICFRE Recruitment 2024?
    The ICFRE is hiring for MTS, LDC, Technicians (Field/Lab) & Technical Assisant (Field/Lab).
  2. What is the last date for submission of online application?
    The last date of submission online applications is 30/11/2024.
  3. What is the job location for ICFRE Recruitment 2024?
    Job Location for selected candiates in this recuritment is in Coimbatore (TN)
  4. What is the selection procedure for the Technician positions?
    The Selection Procedure involve written examination ( objective type based) for this post.