ICFRE Recruitment 2025: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE) has released a notification on 11.06.2025 at icfre.gov.in for 25 posts of Scientist-B. Eligible candidates can apply online by 15.07.2025 for roles across All India.
First Class M.Sc. in Botany (specialization in Plant Taxonomy) from a recognized university. Desirable: Ph.D.
Forestry
First Class M.Sc. in Forestry from a recognized university. Desirable: Ph.D.
Hydrology
First Class M.Sc. in Water Resources & Environment Management/Hydrology/Soil & Water Conservation or First Class B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (specialization in Water Resources/Hydrology/Soil & Water Conservation) from a recognized university. Desirable: M.Tech./Ph.D.
Pathology
First Class M.Sc. in Plant Pathology or Botany/Forestry/Agriculture/Microbiology (specialization in Plant/Forest Pathology) from a recognized university. Desirable: Ph.D.
Chemistry
First Class M.Sc. in Chemistry (specialization in Organic Chemistry) from a recognized university. Desirable: Ph.D.
Forest Ecology & Environment Management
First Class M.Sc. in Ecology/Ecology & Environment/Environment Management or Botany/Forestry/Life Science (specialization in Forest Ecology/Environment Management) from a recognized university. Desirable: Ph.D.
Entomology
First Class M.Sc. in Zoology/Forestry (specialization in Entomology/Forest Entomology) or Entomology/Agricultural Entomology from a recognized university. Desirable: Ph.D.
Genetics
First Class M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding/Plant Genetics or Forestry/Botany/Agriculture (specialization in Genetics/Forest-Genetics/Tree-improvement) from a recognized university. Desirable: Ph.D.
Soil Science
First Class M.Sc. in Soil Science or Forestry/Agriculture (specialization in Soil Science) from a recognized university. Desirable: Ph.D.
Forest Economics
First Class M.Sc. in Forestry (specialization in Forest Economics) from a recognized university. Desirable: Ph.D.
Note: Candidates must upload scanned copies of certificates (e.g., M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech certificate, ID proof, caste certificate if applicable, GPA conversion certificate if applicable, NOC for government employees, ICFRE service certificate if applicable). If the qualifying degree uses a GPA system, a certified conversion to percentage is required. Verify specific discipline requirements on recruitment.icfre.gov.in.
ICFRE Recruitment 2025 – Age Limit Details
Scientist-B
21 – 35 Years (as on 15.07.2025)
Age Relaxation: 5 years for ICFRE employees (post-probation), 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), as per Government of India norms. Verify details on recruitment.icfre.gov.in.
ICFRE Recruitment 2025 – Salary Details
Scientist-B
Rs.56,100 – Rs.1,77,500/- Per Month (Level 10, 7th CPC) plus allowances
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking
ICFRE Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
Written Test (100 objective questions, 400 marks, 2 hours, bilingual English/Hindi, 4 marks per correct answer, 1 mark deducted per wrong answer; Minimum Qualifying Marks: General/EWS: 50%, OBC: 45%, SC/ST: 40%)
Personal Interview (70 marks, 5% of marks for desirable qualification like Ph.D.)
Ensure a valid email ID and mobile number remain active for updates.
Register on the ICFRE online portal, filling in accurate details (name, post applied, discipline, DOB, address, qualifications).
Upload scanned copies of documents (passport-size photo ≤100 KB in jpeg/png, signature ≤100 KB in jpeg/png, certificates like M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech, ID proof, caste certificate if applicable, GPA conversion certificate if applicable, NOC for government employees, ICFRE service certificate if applicable; 1–5 MB in pdf).
Pay the application fee online (UR/EWS/OBC: Rs.2,000/-; SC/ST/PWD/Women: Rs.1,000/-) via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
Cross-verify all details, as changes may not be allowed post-submission.
Submit separate applications and fees for multiple posts/disciplines.
Submit the application form online by 15.07.2025.
Save or print the application number for future reference.
Verify eligibility (e.g., specific M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech disciplines, Ph.D. desirability) on recruitment.icfre.gov.in.
Important Dates
Start Date to Apply Online: 16.06.2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 15.07.2025
About Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, conducts forestry research, technology transfer, and education to promote ecological security, sustainable resource management, and address issues like climate change and biodiversity conservation.
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