The Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Hazaribagh West Forest Division, Hazaribagh, part of the Jharkhand Forest Department, is hiring for three temporary contractual posts of Senior Research Fellow and Junior Research Fellow. The fellows will join the Research and Study Team working on the preparation of the Working Plan of Hazaribagh West Forest Division under the National Working Plan Code, 2023, involving field surveys and assessments across Hazaribagh and parts of Chatra district.
Hazaribagh West Forest Division SRF and JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
20 Oct
2 days left
Apply Mode
Both
Contract
Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 24 Oct 2026, 11:00 A.M.
Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Hazaribagh West Forest Division, Van Bhawan, Di…
- Notification16 Oct
- Walk-in24 Oct
Hazaribagh West Forest Division SRF and JRF Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Hazaribagh West Forest Division, Hazaribagh
- Post Name
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Purely temporary and contractual, project-specific and coterminous with the preparation of the Working Plan.
- Notice Period
- A selected candidate intending to discontinue must give at least 15 days prior written notice; the Divisional Forest Officer may terminate the engagement by giving one week's prior notice.
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
1
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
2
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 2 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate degree in Forestry, Ecology, Statistics, Wildlife Biology or an allied discipline, with a minimum of two years research experience or a candidate pursuing Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
- Experience
- Minimum two years research experience or a candidate pursuing Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Overall coordination and supervision of field teams and research activities as per NWPC 2023; preparation of study designs, sampling frameworks and data-collection protocols; analysis and interpretation of field data and preparation of thematic reports under the guidance of DFO/Working Plan Officer; compilation and maintenance of division-level datasets including compartment histories, growing-stock data and GIS layers; maintenance of records, registers and data repositories.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)2 posts
- Qualification
- Postgraduate degree in Forestry, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Sociology, Statistics, Watershed Management, Economics or an allied discipline.
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct field surveys and collect data in approved NWPC 2023 formats; undertake community and stakeholder interaction for socio-economic and NTFP assessments; undertake soil sampling, botanical and zoological enumeration and biodiversity documentation; compile, enter and validate field data; assist the SRF in preparation of reports, maps and other project outputs.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Held at the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Hazaribagh West Forest Division on 24.10.2026 at 11:00 A.M.; candidates must bring the filled application form, original certificates and mark-sheets for verification along with one set of self-attested photocopies and a valid photo identity document.
Salary Structure
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Pay: Rs. 35,000 per month consolidated, all-inclusive
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Pay: Rs. 30,000 per month consolidated, all-inclusive
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Rs. 35,000 per month consolidated, all-inclusive |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Rs. 30,000 per month consolidated, all-inclusive |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A) from the official notification.
- 2Fill in the application form with personal, educational and experience details and clearly indicate the post applied for.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational qualification and experience certificates.
- 4Send the scanned application and documents by email to [email protected], or by post, or submit them directly at the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Hazaribagh West Forest Division, Van Bhawan, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand 825301.
- 5Appear for the walk-in interview at the same office with the duly filled application form, original certificates, mark-sheets and experience certificates, one set of self-attested photocopies, a recent passport-size photograph and a valid photo identity document.
Reporting Venue
Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Hazaribagh West Forest Division, Van Bhawan, District- Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, Pin Code- 825301
Reporting time: 11:00 A.M.
Candidates must report at the DFO office on 24 October 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with the duly filled application form in the prescribed proforma, original certificates, mark-sheets and experience certificates for verification, one set of self-attested photocopies, a recent passport-size photograph and a valid photo identity document. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the walk-in interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Duly filled application form in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A)
•Self-attested copies of educational qualification and experience certificates
•Original certificates and mark-sheets for verification
•One set of self-attested photocopies
•Recent passport-size photograph
•Valid photo identity document
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, coterminous with the project, and does not confer any right to regular appointment or continuation in service.
- Remuneration is consolidated and all-inclusive; no TA/DA, HRA, accommodation, food, medical expenses or other allowances are admissible, though field travel specifically authorized in writing by the Divisional Forest Officer is reimbursed as per departmental norms.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the walk-in interview.
- A candidate may apply for both SRF and JRF, but a candidate selected for engagement shall be selected for only one post.
- The selected candidate must execute the prescribed undertaking at the time of engagement, after which the engagement order is issued.
- All data, maps, reports and other outputs generated remain the exclusive property of the Jharkhand Forest Department and cannot be published or shared without prior written permission of the Divisional Forest Officer.
Scope of Work
- Socio-economic survey and assessment
- Soil survey and assessment
- Biodiversity assessment
- Assessment of Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP)
- Assessment of forest carbon stock and carbon sequestration
- Assessment of Bamboo/Rattan
- Soil Erosion Vulnerability Assessment
- Assessment of eco-system services
- Assessment of impact of Forest Fires and Vulnerability
- Assessment of Human-Wild Animal Conflicts
- Any other work as per NWPC-2023
Project Period
Socio-economic survey and assessment
Timeline: 4 months from commencement of activity
Soil survey and assessment
Timeline: 2 months from commencement of activity
Biodiversity assessment
Timeline: 4 months from commencement of activity
Assessment of Non-Timber Forest Produce
Timeline: 4 months from commencement of activity
Assessment of Forest Carbon Stock and Carbon Sequestration
Timeline: 2 months from commencement of activity
Assessment of Bamboo/Rattan
Timeline: 2 months from commencement of activity
Soil Erosion Vulnerability Assessment
Timeline: 1 month from commencement of activity
Assessment of eco system services
Timeline: 2 months from commencement of activity
Assessment of impact of Forest Fires and Vulnerability
Timeline: 1 month from commencement of activity
Assessment of Human-Wild Animal Conflicts
Timeline: 1 month from commencement of activity
Stakeholder consultation meetings
Timeline: 4 months from commencement of activity
Any other work as per NWPC-2023
Timeline: 4 months from commencement of activity
| Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Socio-economic survey and assessment | 4 months from commencement of activity |
| Soil survey and assessment | 2 months from commencement of activity |
| Biodiversity assessment | 4 months from commencement of activity |
| Assessment of Non-Timber Forest Produce | 4 months from commencement of activity |
| Assessment of Forest Carbon Stock and Carbon Sequestration | 2 months from commencement of activity |
| Assessment of Bamboo/Rattan | 2 months from commencement of activity |
| Soil Erosion Vulnerability Assessment | 1 month from commencement of activity |
| Assessment of eco system services | 2 months from commencement of activity |
| Assessment of impact of Forest Fires and Vulnerability | 1 month from commencement of activity |
| Assessment of Human-Wild Animal Conflicts | 1 month from commencement of activity |
| Stakeholder consultation meetings | 4 months from commencement of activity |
| Any other work as per NWPC-2023 | 4 months from commencement of activity |
Area of Operation
The administrative jurisdiction of Hazaribagh West Forest Division extends over the district of Hazaribagh and partially in the district of Chatra. Data collection, field surveys, research and study activities shall be undertaken throughout this jurisdiction and, where required, within the prescribed peripheral area adjoining the forest boundary for assessment of Trees Outside Forests (TOF) as per NWPC 2023.
Monitoring and Supervision
The Research Fellows shall be regularly monitored and supervised by the Working Plan Officer-cum-DFO, Hazaribagh West Forest Division, Hazaribagh. The SRF and JRFs shall submit a fortnightly progress report to the Divisional Forest Officer.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 8083182424
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for both the SRF and JRF posts?
Yes. A candidate may apply for either or both posts, but a candidate selected for engagement will be engaged for only one post.
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