ICFRE‑TFRI Jabalpur 2025 – Comprehensive Candidate Guide

The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) – Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI), Jabalpur, has announced a recruitment drive for various Group C posts. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the forestry and research sector. The recruitment includes positions such as Technical Assistant, Forest Guard, and Driver. Interested candidates can apply online through the official MPOnline portal.

Important Dates

• Start Date for Online Applications: 14th July 2025
• Last Date for Online Applications: 10th August 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
• Tentative Date for Computer-Based Exam (Stage-I): 1st Week of September 2025
• Skill/Trade Test (Stage-II): To be notified later

Application Fee

The operation figure varies grounded on the post and order:

Post	Exam Fee (₹)	Processing Fee (₹)	Total Fee (₹)
Technical Assistant	350	700 + GST	700 + GST + 350
Forest Guard	150	700 + GST	700 + GST + 150
Driver	150	700 + GST	700 + GST + 150

Exemptions: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from the exam fee.

Vacancy Details

ICFRE-TFRI Jabalpur has released vacancies for the following posts:

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Category-wise Breakdown
Technical Assistant	10	UR-1, EWS-1, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-4
Forest Guard	03	UR-2, OBC-1
Driver	01	UR-1

Eligibility Criteria

1. Technical Assistant

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Science(Botany/ Zoology/ Agriculture/ Forestry/ Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Environmental Science/ Statistics) from a honored university.
• Age Limit: 21-30 years (relaxation applicable as per govt norms).

2. Forest Guard

• Educational Qualification: 12th pass with Science from a recognized board.
• Additional Requirement: Must complete a Forestry Training Course during probation.
• Physical Standards:
  • Manly Campaigners: Height – 165 cm, casket – 79- 84 cm, Walking – 25 km in 4 hours.
  • Womanish Campaigners: Height – 150 cm, casket – 74- 79 cm, Walking – 14 km in 4 hours.
• Age Limit: 18-27 years.

3. Driver

• Educational Qualification: 10th pass with a valid driving license and 3 years of driving experience.
• Desirable: Knowledge of motor mechanism.
• Age Limit: 18-27 years.

Pay Scale

Named campaigners will be paid as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:

• Technical Assistant: Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
• Forest Guard: Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
• Driver: Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)

Selection Process

The selection will be based on:

1. Written Examination (Computer-Based Test) – Objective type (100 MCQs).
2. Skill/Trade Test (for Driver & Forest Guard) – Qualifying in nature.
3. Named Campaigners will be paid – As per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for wrong answers.

How to Apply

1. Visit the MPOnline Portal.
2. Fill out the online application form.
3. Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates).
4. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
5. Submit the form before the last date (10th August 2025).

Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying.
• No offline applications will be accepted.
• Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
• For updates, check the official website.

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