Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for Scientist B posts. There are 25 vacancies open for the mentioned position.
As mentioned in the official notification of ICFRE, the age limit for the Scientist B posts is 21 to 35 years, with relaxation as per rules. Candidates selected for the Scientist B positions will receive a salary in Pay Level 10 ranging from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month. The selection of applicants will be based on written examination and interview as per the organization’s recruitment rules.
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official website of ICFRE at icfre.gov.in. The online application process starts on 16-06-2025 and will remain open until 15-07-2025. Applicants who are not exempted have to pay an application fee of Rs. 1,500. Required qualifications, discipline-wise vacancies, age limit and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —
Important Dates:
The registration process for ICFRE Scientist B posts will begin from 16-06-2025. The last date for submitting online applications is 15-07-2025.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 25 vacancies.
Post Name: Scientist B in Hydrology
No. of Posts: 3
Post Name: Scientist B in Pathology
No. of Posts: 3
Post Name: Scientist B in Chemistry
No. of Posts: 3
Post Name: Scientist B in Soil Science
No. of Posts: 1
Post Name: Scientist B in Forest Economics
No. of Posts: 1
Post Name: Scientist B in Botany
No. of Posts: 5
Post Name: Scientist B in Forestry
No. of Posts: 4
Post Name: Scientist B in Forestry & Environment Management
No. of Posts: 3
Post Name: Scientist B in Entomology
No. of Posts: 1
Post Name: Scientist B in Genetics
No. of Posts: 1
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must have a postgraduate degree such as M.Sc., M.Tech., or equivalent in the relevant discipline.
Age Limit:
Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the ICFRE official portal at icfre.gov.in.
The application fee for the recruitment process is structured according to categories. UR, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay Rs. 1,500. SC, ST, and women candidates need to pay Rs. 1,000.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of a written examination followed by an interview. Further details will be available in the official notification.
Candidates who wish to apply for the Scientist B posts must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of ICFRE contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF