The Uttarakhand Forest Department, through the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Kalsi Soil Conservation Division (Kalsi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand), has officially issued recruitment notification inviting applications for 1 post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on contractual basis under a specialized watershed management and forest hydrology research project. Qualified postgraduates in Forestry, Environmental Science, Botany, Wildlife Science, or Soil Science can apply offline before 05 October 2026. Selected fellows will receive a monthly consolidated stipend of Rs. 31,000 per month with field allowances.
Kalsi Forest Division JRF 2026: Cadre Overview & Stipend Structure
The fellowship focuses on catchment area treatment, soil erosion monitoring, and biodiversity inventorying in the Yamuna basin:
| Parameter | Official Uttarakhand Forest Department Standards |
|---|---|
| Department | Uttarakhand Forest Department (DFO Kalsi Soil Conservation Division, Dehradun) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (Forest Hydrology & Soil Conservation) |
| Total Vacancies | 1 Post (Unreserved) |
| Consolidated Stipend | Rs. 31,000 per month (Fixed All-Inclusive) |
| Contract Tenure | 1 Year (Extendable based on project performance) |
| Last Date for Offline Receipt | 05 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Official Web Portal | forest.uk.gov.in |
Selection Process, Exam Pattern and Shortlisting Criteria
The selection will be finalized through document scrutiny and field interview:
- Application Scrutiny: Shortlisting based on academic marks in M.Sc, prior field research experience in Himalayan watershed terrains, and GIS/Remote Sensing software proficiency (QGIS/ArcGIS).
- Field Interview: Shortlisted eligible candidates will appear before the Selection Board headed by the Conservator of Forests / DFO at Kalsi or Dehradun.
- Physical Fitness: Candidates must possess physical stamina for arduous trekking in high-altitude Himalayan forest terrains.
Qualifying Marks, Benchmark Cutoffs and Evaluation Criteria
Candidates must satisfy official forestry research qualifications as on 05 October 2026:
- Essential Qualification: First-class Master Degree (M.Sc) in Forestry / Environmental Science / Botany / Wildlife Science / Soil Science from a recognized university with minimum 60% marks.
- Desirable Qualification: Valid UGC/CSIR-NET or GATE score, with proven experience in vegetation sampling, soil erosion measurement, and satellite imagery analysis.
- Upper Age Limit: Maximum 28 years as on 05 October 2026, relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/women candidates.
- Interview Benchmark: Minimum 50% qualifying score in the interview is required for empanelment.
Candidate Guidelines and Next Steps for Offline Submission
Eligible applicants must follow the prescribed offline submission procedure:
- Download the recruitment notice and application form from forest.uk.gov.in under the Recruitments tab.
- Fill in the bio-data format with educational marks, field research projects, and contact numbers.
- Enclose self-attested photocopies of educational degrees, marksheets, date of birth certificate, and experience proof.
- Send the application packet marked "Application for Junior Research Fellow - Kalsi Soil Conservation Division" to: Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kalsi Soil Conservation Division, Kalsi, District Dehradun - 248158, Uttarakhand.
- The application must reach the divisional office on or before 05 October 2026 (5:00 PM).
Catchment Area Treatment and Watershed Survey Mandate
The selected JRF will conduct intensive field sampling in vulnerable catchments of the Yamuna and Tons river basins. Key responsibilities include mapping landslide-prone zones using GIS, monitoring sediment runoff from check dams, documenting survival rates of native soil-binding tree species, and drafting technical watershed restoration reports for the Uttarakhand Forest Department.
Frequently Asked Questions (Notice-Grounded)
What is the last date to apply for Kalsi Forest Division JRF?
Completed physical application packets must reach the DFO office at Kalsi by 05 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
What is the monthly stipend for the JRF post?
The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive a fixed consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 31,000 per month.
How many posts are available under Notice rec-7911?
There is 1 post for Junior Research Fellow advertised under official notification on forest.uk.gov.in.
What educational qualification is required for the JRF post?
Candidates must possess a First Class M.Sc in Forestry, Environmental Science, Botany, or Soil Science with at least 60% marks.