FRI Dehradun Group C Forest Guard, LDC and More Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 91 Posts

The Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, operating under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has officially announced the FRI Group C Recruitment 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a stable and reputed Central Government job in Uttarakhand. The recruitment aims to fill 91 vacancies across nine different Group C posts through a transparent, multi-stage selection process. FRI Dehradun is one of the oldest and most respected forestry research institutions in Asia. Working here means contributing to the nation's environmental and forest conservation goals — a truly meaningful career path. The institution offers a structured work environment, government pay scales, and comprehensive service benefits. This FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026 is open to a wide range of candidates. Whether you have completed your 10th standard, 12th with Science, an ITI certificate in a relevant trade, or hold a graduation or bachelor's degree, there is a post suited to your qualification. Posts such as Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) require only a 10th pass, while Forest Guard requires a 12th pass with Science along with specific physical fitness standards. Higher-level posts like Technical Assistant and Library Information Assistant require a bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines. The selection process is completely objective and skill-based. There is no personal interview. Instead, candidates go through a Computer Based Test (CBT) as Stage I, followed by a qualifying Descriptive Test in Stage II (a short essay and letter in English and Hindi), and a Skill/Trade Test or Physical Test in Stage III for applicable posts. The final merit list is drawn entirely from CBT scores, provided the candidate clears the qualifying stages. All posts are to be filled on a regular basis, meaning selected candidates will enjoy full government employment benefits including pension, provident fund, medical allowances, and more. Pay scales follow the 7th Central Pay Commission, ranging from Level-1 (MTS) up to Level-6 (Library Information Assistant), which means the in-hand salary will be competitive for all categories. Candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen are eligible for both fee concessions and age relaxations as per Government of India norms. Female candidates and SC/ST applicants are fully exempt from paying the application fee and need to pay only the processing fee of Rs. 700. The entire application process is online through the official FRI website. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline of 03 June 2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues. Each post requires a separate application and fee submission, so candidates wishing to apply for multiple posts must complete the process individually for each. For Forest Guard applicants, there is an additional physical fitness component — men must walk 25 km in 4 hours, and women must walk 14 km in 4 hours. Height and chest measurements are also evaluated. Successful appointees will undergo forestry training during their probationary period. This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for youth across India — particularly those from Uttarakhand and neighboring states — to secure a Central Government position at a prestigious institution. With only 91 seats and lakhs of eligible candidates likely to apply, early and thorough preparation for the CBT is strongly recommended. Focus areas include general awareness, reasoning, basic arithmetic, and subject-specific topics relevant to your applied post. Do not miss the FRI Group C Recruitment 2026 Apply Online window, which is open from 04 May 2026 to 03 June 2026 at fri.icfre.gov.in. Download the official notification PDF, verify your eligibility carefully, and submit your application without delay.