ICFRE AFRI JPF Recruitment 2026 is a fresh research opening published by the Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur. The recruitment is for one Junior Project Fellow (JPF) under the JICA-SFD Rajasthan–ICFRE-AFRI collaborative project “Development of Suitable Strategy to Stabilize Drifting Sand Dune of Indian Thar Desert”. The walk-in interview will be held on 7 October 2026 from 10:00 AM at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur.
Post: Junior Project Fellow (JPF)
Vacancy: 1
Pay: ₹24,000 + HRA/month
Project: Thar Desert Sand Dune Stabilisation
Walk-in: 7 October 2026, 10:00 AM
ICFRE AFRI JPF Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | ICFRE-Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) |
|---|---|
| Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Post | Junior Project Fellow |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Project | Development of Suitable Strategy to Stabilize Drifting Sand Dune of Indian Thar Desert |
| Project Collaboration | JICA-SFD Rajasthan–ICFRE-AFRI |
| Pay | ₹24,000 + admissible HRA |
| Interview | 7 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a First Class Master’s degree in Forestry, Botany, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Geography, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & GIS or an allied discipline from a recognised university or institute.
Desirable Skills and Experience
AFRI prefers experience in arid-zone field surveys, vegetation or ecological studies, sand-dune ecology/restoration, plant identification, GPS-based field mapping, GIS and Remote Sensing, NDVI/spatial-data analysis, statistical analysis, data compilation and report preparation. Working knowledge of QGIS/ArcGIS, Google Earth and MS Office is desirable.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of the walk-in interview. Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and other eligible categories will apply according to Government of India/ICFRE rules.
Salary and Tenure
The Junior Project Fellow will receive ₹24,000 per month plus HRA as admissible under the rules. This is a purely temporary engagement for one month or until completion of the preparatory phase/project requirement, whichever is earlier.
Nature of Work
The selected JPF will conduct reconnaissance and field surveys, collect baseline information on vegetation, soil, land degradation and dune characteristics, geo-reference field and sampling locations using GPS, prepare GIS/Remote Sensing maps, analyse satellite imagery and NDVI/spatial datasets, perform statistical analysis and prepare reports, presentations and thematic maps.
Walk-In Interview Details
| Date | 7 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM |
| Venue | ICFRE-Arid Forest Research Institute, New Pali Road, Jodhpur – 342005, Rajasthan |
| Mode | Offline only |
Documents to Carry
Candidates should bring the duly completed prescribed application form, biodata/CV, one recent passport-size photograph, original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies covering date of birth, educational qualifications, category certificate if applicable, experience certificates, Aadhaar/valid Government photo ID and other relevant supporting documents.
Selection Process
Physical document verification will be completed before the interview. Only candidates found eligible after verification will be allowed to appear before the Selection Committee. AFRI states that no online interview will be entertained and no TA/DA will be paid.
Official Links
ICFRE-AFRI Official Recruitment Page
Official Terms, Eligibility & Application Form PDF
Official Walk-In Advertisement PDF
Why This Recruitment Is Worth Tracking
AFRI’s recruitment page was updated on 25 September 2026, making this one of the freshest official research opportunities available today. The vacancy also targets a narrow combination of forestry, ecology, geography, GIS and remote-sensing skills, creating a useful long-tail search topic around Thar Desert sand-dune restoration research.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available?
There is one Junior Project Fellow vacancy.
What is the salary?
The JPF receives ₹24,000 per month plus admissible HRA.
What qualification is required?
A First Class Master’s degree in one of the listed forestry, environmental, ecology, geography, geoinformatics, Remote Sensing/GIS or allied disciplines.
When is the walk-in interview?
The walk-in interview is on 7 October 2026 from 10:00 AM.
Where is the interview?
ICFRE-Arid Forest Research Institute, New Pali Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Read the official AFRI terms and application form before travelling for the walk-in interview.
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