The Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Chatra North Forest Division, Jharkhand has invited applications for 3 purely temporary, contractual research posts – 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 2 Junior Research Fellows (JRF) – in the Research/Study Team preparing the Working Plan of the division. The SRF gets Rs. 35,000 per month and the JRF Rs. 30,000 per month. Candidates need CSIR UGC NET/GATE and a postgraduate degree. Applications must reach the office by email or post by 10:00 AM on 20 November 2026, and the walk-in interview is the same day at 11:00 AM at Van Bhavan, Chatra.
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Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Total Posts | Pay (per month) |
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| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | CSIR UGC NET/GATE qualified; PG with First Class / 60% in Forestry, Ecology, Statistics, Wildlife Biology or allied discipline; 2 years research experience or pursuing Ph.D. | 1 | Rs. 35,000 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | CSIR UGC NET/GATE qualified; PG with First Class / 60% in Forestry, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Sociology, Statistics, Watershed Management, Economics or allied discipline | 2 | Rs. 30,000 |
The research team will prepare the Working Plan of the division under the National Working Plan Code (NWPC), 2023. The work includes field surveys, socio-economic and soil surveys, biodiversity assessment, NTFP inventory, forest carbon stock assessment, bamboo/rattan, soil erosion and watershed assessment, forest fire impact, and wildlife habitat and human-wildlife conflict studies. The work is in the interior forest areas of the division.
The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, coterminous with the project. The pay is consolidated and all-inclusive – no TA/DA, HRA, accommodation, food or medical allowance is admissible. Only field travel specifically authorised in writing by the Divisional Forest Officer is reimbursed under departmental norms. No TA/DA is paid for attending the walk-in interview. The number of posts may increase or decrease.
How to Apply:
- Prepare the application in the pro forma given as Annexure-A in the notice, with a passport-size photograph.
- Keep your CV, scanned copies of educational and experience certificates, email ID and mobile number ready.
- Email the application to dfo-chatranorth@gov.in or dfochatranorth@gmail.com, clearly indicating the post applied for.
- Alternatively, send the application by post to the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Chatra North Forest Division, Van Bhavan, Chatra (Jharkhand) 825401.
- The application must reach by 10:00 AM on 20 November 2026 – no application is entertained after that.
- For the walk-in interview, reach Van Bhavan, Chatra on 20 November 2026 at 11:00 AM with original documents and self-attested copies.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Notice No. 01 dated 07.11.2026 – Departmental Orders |
| Official Website | forest.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Application Form | Annexure-A – see official website |
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in Chatra North Forest Division Recruitment 2026?
There are 3 tentative posts – 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 2 Junior Research Fellows (JRF). The notice says the number of posts is subject to change.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach the office by 10:00 AM on 20 November 2026. No application is entertained after the stipulated date and time.
What is the qualification for SRF and JRF?
Both posts need CSIR UGC NET/GATE and a postgraduate degree with First Class or 60% marks in the listed disciplines or allied ones. The SRF also needs two years of research experience, or must be pursuing a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
What is the salary of SRF and JRF?
The SRF gets a consolidated Rs. 35,000 per month and the JRF Rs. 30,000 per month. The pay is all-inclusive, with no TA/DA, HRA or other allowance.
When and where is the walk-in interview?
The walk-in interview is on 20 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Chatra North Forest Division, Van Bhavan, Chatra (Jharkhand) 825401.
