About This Job

Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Chatra North Forest Division, Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand has announced a walk-in interview for 3 vacancies under Chatra North Forest Division SRF & JRF Walk-in 2026 (Notice No. 01, dated 07 Nov 2026). Candidates with SRF — CSIR UGC NET/GATE qualified; Postgraduate degree with First Class or 60% marks (or equivalent overall grade point average) in Forestry/Ecology/Statistics/Wildlife Biology or allied disciplines; minimum 2 years' research experience, or candidate pursuing Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. JRF — CSIR UGC NET/GATE qualified; Postgraduate degree with First Class or 60% marks in Forestry/Ecology/Botany/Environmental Science/Sociology/Statistics/Watershed Management/Economics or an allied discipline. No experience requirement for JRF. can apply. The pay scale is SRF Rs. 35,000 per month consolidated; JRF Rs. 30,000 per month consolidated. Remuneration is all-inclusive; no TA/DA, HRA, accommodation, food, medical expenses or any other allowance. Field travel specifically authorised in writing by the DFO is reimbursed under applicable departmental norms. and the application fee is Not in notification (the official notification does not specify the application fee). Interested candidates can attend the walk-in interview before 20 Nov 2026 through the official website.

The Chatra North Forest Division is engaging 1 SRF and 2 JRFs on a purely temporary, contractual basis for the Research/Study Team preparing the division's Working Plan under the National Working Plan Code (NWPC), 2023. Work covers field enumeration, biodiversity assessment, NTFP inventory, forest carbon stock assessment, socio-economic and soil surveys, and wildlife habitat studies in interior forest areas. Engagement is co-terminus with the project with no right to regularisation.

Chatra North Forest Division SRF & JRF Walk-in 2026 - Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Salary / Pay Scale

🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Walk-in interview on 20 Nov 2026 at 11:00 AM (enrolment 10:00–11:00 AM). Possessing the prescribed qualification gives no right to selection; the DFO's decision is final.

Each stage is qualifying — you must clear one stage to reach the next. Final merit is prepared as per the rules in the official notification.

How to Apply

1. 1) Prepare the application in the pro forma given as Annexure-A in the notice, with a passport-size photograph. 2) Prepare CV, scanned copies of educational and experience certificates, email ID and mobile number. 3) Email them to dfo-chatranorth@gov.in or dfochatranorth@gmail.com, clearly indicating the post applied for; or send by post to the DFO office address above. 4) Application must reach by 10:00 AM on 20 Nov
2. 5) Eligible candidates may also appear in person for the walk-in interview with all requisite original documents and self-attested copies. Queries: Mr. Sunil Kumar 9097740294, Mr. Manish Kumar 7003187099, or 8987790214/9097740294; office telephone 06541-296022.

Important Links

📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exact marks distribution, number of questions, negative marking and detailed syllabus are given in the official notification PDF — download it from Important Links above.

📄Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph — as per the size and format specified in the notification
• Scanned signature — clear signature on white paper, scanned as specified
• Educational certificates & mark sheets (SRF — CSIR UGC NET/GATE qualified; Postgraduate degree with First Class or 60% marks (or equivalent overall grade point average) in Forestry/Ecology/Statistics/Wildlife Biology or allied disciplines; minimum 2 years' research experience, or candidate pursuing Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. JRF — CSIR UGC NET/GATE qualified; Postgraduate degree with First Class or 60% marks in Forestry/Ecology/Botany/Environmental Science/Sociology/Statistics/Watershed Management/Economics or an allied discipline. No experience requirement for JRF.) — proof of your qualification
• Valid photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — only if you are claiming age or fee relaxation
• Domicile / residence certificate — if the notification requires it
• Experience certificate — only if the post requires prior experience
• Disability certificate (PwD) — only if applicable

Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed size and format before starting the online application. Mismatched or missing documents lead to rejection.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🏆How to Check Result

1. Visit the official website: https://forest.jharkhand.gov.in/ (link in Important Links above).
2. Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
3. Find the result link for Chatra North Forest Division SRF & JRF Walk-in 2026.
4. Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth.
5. Download and save the scorecard / merit list PDF for future reference.

Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Chatra North Forest Division, Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand publishes results only on its official website. Beware of fake result websites asking for money.