The Jharkhand Forest Department has announced a walk-in interview for 1 Senior Research Associate post on 21 November 2026 in Ranchi.
Important Dates
Age Limit
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Senior Research Associate |
| Department | Office of the Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, Jharkhand |
| Total Vacancy | 1 |
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|
| Senior Research Associate | 1 |
Job Details
| Employment Type | Contract Basis |
| Salary / Pay | Rs. 42,000/- + 18% HRA per month |
| Job Location | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Experience | Desirable: 4 year work experience in research and development in their respective fields. |
Eligibility / Qualification
First Class M.Sc in Forestry/ Botany/ Agriculture/ Statistics/ Remote Sensing and GIS/ Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Biotechnology with 1st division or 60% marks. Candidates with 3-year Bachelor's and 2-year Master's must have UGC/ CSIR/ ICAL/ ICFRE NET or equivalent/ Ph.d.
Mode Of Selection
- Walk-in Interview
- Qualifying written test (if conducted)
Project Details
The post is purely contractual and co-terminus with the Scientific Forestry Management Unit (SFMU) project, which has a total duration of 4 years. The initial appointment is for one year or up to the project period.
Selection Process
Selection will be carried out through a walk-in interview. A qualifying written test may be conducted before the interview.
Walk-in Interview Schedule
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Walk-in Date | 21.11.2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Interview Time | 11:30 AM |
| Venue | Office of Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, Block -B, Van Bhavan, Doranda, Ranchi-834002 Jharkhand (Palas Sabhagar) |
How to Apply
- Report at the venue on 21 November 2026 between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for enrollment.
- Bring biodata, passport size photograph, original certificates, and attested photocopies of all documents.
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Important Points to Know Before Applying for Senior Research Associate
- The post is co-terminus with the SFMU project and has no provision for regularization.
- Candidates must be medically fit to work in different forest areas of Jharkhand.
- The office reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview.
- Any updates or changes to the advertisement will be published only on the official website.
- Candidates arriving after the enrollment time (11:00 AM) may not be entertained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any age relaxation?
Yes, a relaxation of 4 years is provided to SC/ST/OBC/women candidates as per approved rules.
Will I get travel allowance for the interview?
No, no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Disclaimer: Information is collected from official notifications. Please verify details on the official website before applying.