Gumla Forest Division JRF & SRF Recruitment 2026 under NWPC-2023
Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Gumla Forest Division, Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand has invited applications for engagement of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under the National Working Plan Code (NWPC)-2023. The appointments will be made purely on a contractual/temporary basis for implementation of the Working Plan of Gumla Forest Division.
A total of 03 vacancies have been notified, comprising 02 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 01 Senior Research Fellow (SRF). The selected candidates will be engaged initially for a period of 12 months, which may be extended depending upon availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Interested and eligible candidates should send their application, biodata and self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, Email ID and Mobile Number through Email on or before 15 August 2026 (05:30 PM). Eligible candidates will have to appear for the Walk-in Interview on 20 August 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Gumla Forest Division.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization |
Forest Department, Gumla Forest Division, Government of Jharkhand |
| Scheme |
National Working Plan Code (NWPC)-2023 |
| Post Name |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
| Total Vacancies |
03 Posts |
| Application Mode |
Email |
| Nature of Appointment |
Contractual / Temporary |
| Contract Period |
12 Months (Extendable based on performance and availability of funds) |
| Job Location |
Gumla Forest Division, Jharkhand |
| Selection Process |
Walk-in Interview |
Vacancy Details
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 02 Posts
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – 01 Post
Work Profile
- Socio-economic surveys in forest areas.
- Soil and biodiversity assessment.
- Minor Forest Produce (NTFP/MFP) assessment.
- Forest carbon stock and carbon sequestration studies.
- Bamboo and cane resource assessment.
- Soil erosion susceptibility mapping.
- Water resource management and environmental impact assessment.
- Other research activities assigned under NWPC-2023.
Salary
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) : ₹30,000/- per month
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF) : ₹35,000/- per month
General Instructions
- Applications must be submitted through Email before the prescribed last date.
- Candidates must carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Walk-in Interview.
- The engagement is purely contractual and temporary.
- The competent authority reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.