Uttarakhand Forest Department Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Computer Operator, Senior Research Fellow and More Posts

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The notification invites applications for a total of 2 vacancies on a purely contractual basis. The number of vacancies for each position may vary as per the department's requirements.

Candidates must ensure they meet the essential and desirable educational qualifications, computer proficiency, experience, and age criteria before submitting their application. Candidates must be of Indian nationality.

The engagement is purely temporary and contractual. The initial tenure will be for 11 months from the date of joining, which can be extended or renewed depending on candidate performance and approval as per rules. The engagement carries no claim on permanency or regular employment under the Government of Uttarakhand. Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA Junior Project Fellow (JPF): Rs. 24,000 per month + HRA Computer Operator: Rs. 18,000 per month (consolidated) House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be applicable to Pay Matrix-1 as per the HRA rules of the State Government. Only Casual Leave will be applicable as per State Government rules. Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will be deducted as per prevailing Income Tax rules.

Personnel may be deputed to various forest divisions of Bhagirathi Circle (Narendra Nagar Forest Division, Tehri Forest Division, Uttarkashi Forest Division, Tehri Dam-I Forest Division, Tehri Dam-II Forest Division, and Soil Conservation Forest Division) to provide technical assistance to respective DFOs, SDOs, and field staff. Key duties include: Field visits of proposed ANR, CAT Plans, Eco Restoration Works, and GIM Research Work plots from time to time. Preparation of site-specific plans for all sites as prescribed in the annual plan for the next Silvicultural year. Preparation of maps and other required data for site-specific plans. Conducting surveys such as Rapid Mapping Exercise, rootstock calculation, and carbon stock calculation for prescribed plots. Providing technical and scientific assistance in tree marking according to working plan rules and guidelines. Establishing sample

The selection process consists of document scrutiny followed by a personal interview: Screening: Applications will be scrutinized by a Screening Committee based on essential qualifications, age, completeness of documents, relevant field experience, and academic record. Candidates with more relevant experience and expertise will receive priority. The candidate's experience certificates should clearly specify whether they possess the experience, knowledge, skills, technology, or software platform requested in the essential or desirable experience requirements. Shortlisting: If a large number of applications are received, candidates will be shortlisted to a reasonable limit based on academic performance, qualifications, and experience benchmarks. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually via their registered email ID and mobile number to appear for the person

Candidates must bring original documents of essential and desirable qualifications, 4 copies of recent passport-size photographs, Aadhaar card, and original experience certificates at the time of the interview. Candidates already employed in any Government organization must bring a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) from their employer. Selected candidates must submit a medical certificate of fitness from a Competent Medical Officer at the time of joining. Candidates will not be allowed to accept or hold any other assignment during the period of engagement with the forest department. While leaving the job, appointees must hand over charge and obtain an NOC from the competent authority. Claims must be settled within three months of leaving the assignment; no claim will be entertained after three months. Candidates will be required to submit an undertaking stating that they will not approach