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Jharkhand Forest Conservator Walk-in Recruitment 2026

Conservator of Forest, Plantation Research & Evaluation, Jharkhand

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

The Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, Jharkhand, Ranchi, will hold a walk-in interview on 21 November 2026 for 6 temporary posts — Research Associate 1, Senior Project Associate 2, Project Associate 2 and Lab Technician 1 — under a 4-year Candidate Plus Trees and seed production project. Pay Rs. 20,000–58,000 plus 18% HRA. No fee is mentioned.

Total posts
6
Last date
21 Nov 2026
Age limit
18–35 yrs
Salary
₹20,000–58,000/mo

01Important dates

Walk-in Interview
21 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–35years

As on 21 Nov 2026

Maximum age as on the date of interview (21 November 2026), not to be exceeded: Research Associate 35, Senior Project Associate 28, Project Associate 30, Lab Technician 30. Relaxation of 4 years for SC/ST/OBC/women as per approved rules. No minimum age is stated in the notice.

04How to attend the Jharkhand Forest walk-in

  1. 01Read the official notice (Advt No. R-1/2026-27) linked below and check the eligibility for your post.
  2. 02Prepare your biodata, a passport-size photograph, and original certificates with attested photocopies.
  3. 03Report for enrolment between 10:00 and 11:00 AM on 21 November 2026 at Palas Sabhagar, Block-B, Van Bhavan, Doranda, Ranchi.
  4. 04Attend the interview from 11:30 AM; a qualifying written test may be held before the interview.

Vacancy details

6 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Research AssociateM.Sc. Agriculture (Seed Science & Technology / Plant Breeding) OR M.Sc. Forestry / Botany with Seed Science & Technology experience; First Class or 60%; 3-yr bachelor's + 2-yr master's must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR/ICFRE NET or Ph.D.; max age 351
Senior Project AssociateSame M.Sc. as Research Associate; First Class or 60%; max age 282
Project AssociateB.Sc. Agriculture OR Forestry OR Botany; max age 302
Lab TechnicianB.Sc. Agriculture OR Forestry OR Botany; max age 301

Full details

Jharkhand Forest walk-in — 6 posts

The Office of the Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, Jharkhand, Ranchi, has invited candidates for a walk-in interview on 21 November 2026 for 6 purely temporary posts under a 4-year project on identification and mapping of Candidate Plus Trees and Seed Production Areas of indigenous tree species in Jharkhand, and the subsequent establishment of a seed testing lab and seed processing unit. The posts are co-terminus with the project, with an initial appointment of 1 year.

Walk-in details

Enrolment is from 10:00 to 11:00 AM only on 21 November 2026, and the interview starts at 11:30 AM, at Palas Sabhagar, Block-B, Van Bhavan, Doranda, Ranchi-834002. A qualifying written test may be held before the interview. No TA/DA is paid.

Posts and pay

Post Posts Pay per month
Research Associate 1 Rs. 58,000 + 18% HRA
Senior Project Associate (1 Seed Processing Unit + 1 Seed Testing Lab) 2 Rs. 42,000 + 18% HRA
Project Associate (1 SPU + 1 STL) 2 Rs. 25,000 + 18% HRA
Lab Technician 1 Rs. 20,000 + 18% HRA

The pay figures are printed in the notice as applicable "for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Year".

Eligibility

Research Associate: M.Sc. Agriculture (Seed Science & Technology / Plant Breeding) or M.Sc. Forestry / Botany with Seed Science & Technology experience; First Class or 60%. Candidates with a 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR/ICFRE NET or a Ph.D. Senior Project Associate: the same M.Sc., First Class or 60%. Project Associate and Lab Technician: B.Sc. Agriculture or Forestry or Botany.

Age and fee

Maximum age as on the interview date: Research Associate 35, Senior Project Associate 28, Project Associate 30, Lab Technician 30, with 4 years' relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/women as per approved rules. No minimum age is stated in the notice. No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the 3-page notice.

What to bring

Biodata, a passport-size photograph, and original certificates with attested photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets, degree and testimonials. Changes to the advertisement will only be posted on forest.jharkhand.gov.in.

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Jharkhand Forest Conservator Walk-in Recruitment 2026: FAQs

How many posts are there?

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6 posts: Research Associate 1, Senior Project Associate 2, Project Associate 2, Lab Technician 1.

When and where is the walk-in?

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21 November 2026 — enrolment 10:00 to 11:00 AM only, interview from 11:30 AM, at Palas Sabhagar, Block-B, Van Bhavan, Doranda, Ranchi-834002.

What is the pay?

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Research Associate Rs. 58,000 + 18% HRA; Senior Project Associate Rs. 42,000 + 18% HRA; Project Associate Rs. 25,000 + 18% HRA; Lab Technician Rs. 20,000 + 18% HRA per month.

What is the eligibility?

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Research Associate: M.Sc. Agriculture (Seed Science & Technology / Plant Breeding) or M.Sc. Forestry / Botany with Seed Science & Technology experience, First Class or 60%. Senior Project Associate: the same M.Sc. Project Associate and Lab Technician: B.Sc. Agriculture or Forestry or Botany.

What is the age limit, and is there a fee?

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Maximum age as on 21 November 2026: Research Associate 35, Senior Project Associate 28, Project Associate 30, Lab Technician 30, with 4 years' relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/women. No minimum age is stated in the notice. No application fee is mentioned in the notice.

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