ICFRE-Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI), Jabalpur has released the Group-C Recruitment 2025 notification for a total of 14 vacancies across Technical Assistant, Forest Guard, and Driver (Ordinary Grade) posts, inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens from 14 July 2025 to 10 August 2025. Candidates must fulfill specific educational requirements—Bachelor’s degree in Science for Technical Assistant, 12th pass with Science for Forest Guard, and 10th pass plus a valid driving license and experience for Driver. Selection is through a competitive written exam with negative marking, followed by skill or physical tests as per the post, and appointment will be made at pay levels according to the 7th CPC.

ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025
Important Dates

Notification Release Date	20 July 2025
Application Start Date	14 July 2025
Last Date For Registration	10 August 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment	10 August 2025
Admit Card Release Date	To be announced
Exam Date (Written)	1st Week of September 2025 (Tentative)

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS (TA)	₹350 Exam Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee + GST
General / OBC / EWS (FG/Driver)	₹150 Exam Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee + GST
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women	₹700 Processing Fee + GST (No Exam Fee)
Payment Mode	Online

Age Limit Details

Minimum Age	18 years (FG/Driver), 21 years (Technical Assistant)
Maximum Age	27 years (FG/Driver), 30 years (Technical Assistant)
Age Relaxation	SC/ST: 5 yrs OBC-NCL: 3 yrs PwBD: 10 yrs

ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Advt. No.	TFRI/JBP/DR-025
Total Posts	14
Post Name	Technical Assistant (Field/Lab), Forest Guard, Driver (Ordinary Grade)

ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

Technical Assistant	Bachelor’s degree in Science: Botany, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Statistics from recognized university
Forest Guard	12th pass with Science (recognized board); Must complete forestry training during probation
Driver (Ordinary Grade)	10th pass (Matriculation); Valid driving license (motor cars); 3+ years car driving experience; basic knowledge of motor mechanism

Category Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Technical Assistant	Forest Guard	Driver (Ord. Grade)
Unreserved (UR)	01	02	01
EWS	01	—	—
OBC (Non-Creamy)	04	01	—
SC	02	—	—
ST	02	—	—
Total	10	03	01

State Wise Vacancy Details

State Wise

All posts are based at TFRI Jabalpur (MP) and Skill Development Centre, Chhindwara – posting anywhere in ICFRE Institutes across India possible

Important Documents Required

Identity Proof	PAN Card/Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport
Educational Certificates	Degree, Mark sheets (as per post), 10th/12th certificates
Caste/Category Certificate	For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates (as per central govt. format)
PwBD Certificate	If applicable
Experience Certificate (Driver)	Proof of experience in driving for Drivers post
Photograph & Signature	Recent passport size photo and digital signature
NOC (Government employees)	No Objection Certificate if serving in government

ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview

Subject	Topics Covered
General Awareness & Reasoning	Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Analogies, Series, Classification, Logic, etc.
General English	Grammar, Vocabulary, Spot the Error, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Improvement, Comprehension
General Science	Questions from basic Science (up to 10+2 level)
Arithmetic	Number systems, Simplifications, Ratio, Percentage, Profit-Loss, Time & Work, etc.
Relevant Subject (TA)	Botan​y, Zoology, Forestry, Agriculture, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Statistics
Physical/Skill Tests	As per post: Physical Standard Test (Forest Guard), Driving Skill (Driver)

Exam Pattern

Criteria	Technical Assistant	Forest Guard	Driver
Written Exam	100 Questions, 100 Marks, 180 min	100 Questions, 100 Marks, 120 min	100 Qs, 100 Marks, 120 min
Question Type	Multiple Choice Objectives (MCQ)	MCQ	MCQ
Language	English & Hindi	English & Hindi	English & Hindi
Negative Marking	1/3 mark for each wrong answer	1/3 mark for each wrong answer	1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Skill Test / PET	—	Physical/Medical Standard Test	Driving Test & Motor Knowledge
Qualifying Marks	50% (UR), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM)	No minimum	No minimum

Selection Process

1. Written Exam	For all posts (CBT, MCQ pattern)
2. PET/Skill/Trade Test	PET & Medical (Forest Guard), Driving Test (Driver Only)
3. Document Verification	All supporting docs/credentials checked
4. Medical Exam	Medical requirements, as per post
5. Final Merit List	Based on exam & skill test performance, reservation rules

ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025
Salary Details

Post Name	Pay Level/Scale (7th CPC)	Monthly Salary (Approx)
Technical Assistant	Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)	₹29,200/- plus allowances
Forest Guard	Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)	₹19,900/- plus allowances
Driver (Ord. Grade)	Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)	₹19,900/- plus allowances

How to Apply

1	Visit MPOnline portal: https://mponline.gov.in
2	Click on relevant recruitment notification for ICFRE TFRI Group-C 2025
3	Register with your basic details
4	Fill the application form with correct personal, educational, and category details
5	Upload scanned photo, signature, and all required documents
6	Pay application and processing fee online as per category
7	Review all filled details & submit application form
8	Download and print a copy of application for future reference
9	Regularly check website for updates and admit card download

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