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Recruitment Opportunity at ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat

The ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, located in the picturesque region of Jorhat, Assam, is offering an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals to join our team. Our research institute operates as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India. As we embark on our mission to foster sustainable environmental practices, we are inviting applications from qualified and motivated candidates.

Position Available

Position: Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

Number of Vacancies: 07

Reservations:

• Unreserved: 05
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 01
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 01

Compensation

Successful candidates will be placed in Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a salary range of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200/-. This position also comes with usual allowances as per Government of India norms.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 27 years
• Age relaxation of up to 5 years for departmental candidates.
• Age will be determined as of the closing date for receipt of applications.

1. Educational Qualification

• A 12th class certificate from a recognized Board.
• A typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi on a manual typewriter or typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer.

Selection Process

The selection process will involve a written examination consisting of an objective type question paper with 100 questions up to the level of 10+2. The syllabus will cover General English, Numerical Aptitude, Mental Ability & Reasoning, and General Awareness.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of ₹500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) should be deposited in the office Savings Bank Account No. 393102010059274 (IFS Code: UBIN0539317) with Union Bank of India, Jorhat Branch, in favor of Director, ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat. However, ST and women candidates are exempt from payment of fees.

Important Instructions

• Meeting the minimum qualification and experience requirements does not guarantee selection.
• All applications received within the due date in response to this advertisement will be considered for shortlisting by a screening committee. Only candidates recommended by the screening committee will be called for the written examination.
• The examination will be conducted in Jorhat.
• Travel allowances or daily allowances will not be admissible to candidates appearing for the written examination.
• The last date for receipt of applications is 29th September 2023.
• The Director, ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or decide not to fill any or all the advertised posts without assigning any reason.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet all the requirements and are willing to serve anywhere in India may apply to the Director, ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Sotai Deovan, Jorhat-785010, Assam, along with self-attested copies of the following documents:

i) Certificate of Proof of Age.
ii) Certificates/Mark Sheets of educational qualification.
iii) Certificate issued by the competent authority in support of the claim belonging to Persons with Disability, as applicable. In case the certificate is in the local vernacular language, its English translation should be submitted.
iv) Certificate in support of age relaxation, fee concession, as applicable.
v) OBC and ST candidates applying against reserved vacancies must mandatorily submit a Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority.

The envelope containing the application should be clearly marked as “Application for the post of (with post code).”

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Invalid Applications

Applications may be rejected due to the following reasons:
i) Incomplete or illegible and not submitted on the prescribed format.
ii) Unsigned/Undated without a photograph.
iii) Under Aged/Over Aged candidates.
iv) Not possessing the requisite educational qualification at the time of submitting the application.
v) Educational qualification not recognized.
vi) Application received after the due date.
vii) Application without prescribed fees and proof of payment of fees.
viii) Non-submission of a valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates).
ix) Any other irregularity like mutilated or damaged application/document, etc.
x) Certified true copies of testimonials not enclosed, etc.

Working with Us

Selected candidates will primarily work at ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam, including its centers at Aizawl and Agartala. However, they may also be required to serve anywhere in India under the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education, Dehradun, and its Institutes. Candidates already employed in the service of Government/Autonomous organizations may send their applications through the proper channel. They are required to submit a “No Objection Certificate” along with an application from the previous employer. This requirement also applies to employees of ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat.

Final Note

The Director, ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat, has the final say in all matters related to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, the mode of selection, the conduct of written examinations, and the decision not to fill up all or any posts. The Director, ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat, reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time due to any administrative exigency.

Important

ICFRE-RFRI will not be responsible for loss or delay in postal service. Candidates are requested to visit the official websites www.icfre.org and www.rfri.icfre.org under the Recruitment section for details of the advertisement and to download the Application Form.

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