The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is hiring for 25 Scientist-B positions. These are permanent jobs. The application process is online, starting from 16/06/2025 and ending on 15/07/2025. Successful candidates can be posted anywhere in India. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for these exciting government job opportunities in the forestry sector.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) |
| Post Name | Scientist-B |
| Advt No. | DSB/ICFRE-2025 |
| Job Nature | Regular |
| Vacancies | 25 |
| Salary | Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Category | ICFRE Recruitment 2025 |
Post Details
| Post Name | Posts |
|---|---|
| Hydrology (2501-SHYD) | UR-1, OBC-1, SC-1, Total-3 |
| Pathology (2502-SPTH) | UR-1, OBC-1, EWS-1, Total-3 |
| Chemistry (2503-SCHE) | OBC-1, EWS-1, SC-1, Total-3 |
| Soil Science (2504-SSSC) | UR-1, Total-1 |
| Forest Economics (2505-SECM) | UR-1, Total-1 |
| Botany (2506-SBOT) | UR-1, EWS-1, SC-1, OBC-1, ST-1, Total-5 |
| Forestry (2507-SFOR) | UR-1, EWS-1, SC-1, OBC-1, Total-4 |
| Forest Ecology & Environment Management (2508-SFE&EM) | UR-2, OBC-1, Total-3 |
| Entomology (2509-SENT) | UR-1, Total-1 |
| Genetics (2510-SGEN) | UR-1, Total-1 |
The age limit for all posts is 21 to 35 years as of the closing date of the application. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per government rules.
Exam Fee
| UR/EWS/OBC | Rs. 2,000/- |
| SC/ST/Women/PWD | Rs. 1,000/- |
Essential Qualification
- Hydrology: First Class Masters in Hydrology or relevant fields. OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with relevant specialization.
- Pathology: First Class Masters in Plant Pathology. OR First Class Masters in Botany/Forestry/Agriculture with specialization in Plant Pathology.
- Chemistry: First Class Masters in Chemistry with specialization in organic chemistry.
- Soil Science: First Class Masters in Soil Science. OR First Class Masters in Forestry/Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science.
- Forest Economics: First Class Masters in Forestry with specialization in Forest Economics.
- Botany: First Class Masters in Botany with specialization in Plant Taxonomy.
- Forestry: First Class Masters in Forestry.
- Forest Ecology & Environment Management: First Class Masters in Ecology or Environment Management. OR First Class Masters in Botany/Forestry/Life Science with relevant specialization.
- Entomology: First Class Masters in Zoology/Forestry/Entomology with specialization in Entomology.
- Genetics: First Class Masters in Genetics and Plant Breeding. OR First Class Masters in Forestry/Botany/Agriculture with relevant specialization.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: An objective type test with 100 questions on the relevant subject. The total marks are 400, and the duration is 2 hours.
- Personal Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the written test will be called for an interview, which carries 70 marks.
- Final Merit List: The final selection will be based on the total marks from the written exam and the interview.
How to Apply
- Read the instructions carefully on the official website.
- Fill out the online application form with all the required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Submit the form and take a printout for your records.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 16/06/2025 |
| Online Application End | 15/07/2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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FAQs
- What is the last date to apply?
- The last date to submit the online application is 15/07/2025.
- Can I apply for more than one post?
- Yes, you can apply for more than one post, but you must submit a separate application and fee for each post.