About This Job

Office of the Conservator of Forest, Plantation Research & Evaluation, Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi has announced a walk-in interview for 6 vacancies under Research Associate, Senior Project Associate, Project Associate & Lab Technician (Walk-in) — Conservator of Forest, Plantation Research & Evaluation, Ranchi Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts (R-1/2026-27). Candidates with Research Associate — M.Sc. in Agriculture (Seed Science & Technology / Plant Breeding), OR M.Sc. in Forestry / Botany with experience in Seed Science & Technology; First Class or 60% marks or equivalent grade; candidates with a 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's must also hold NET (UGC, CSIR, ICAR or ICFRE) or a Ph.D. in the above subjects. Senior Project Associate — same M.Sc. subjects as Research Associate (NET/Ph.D. condition not stated for this post). Project Associate — B.Sc. in Agriculture, OR B.Sc. in Forestry, OR B.Sc. in Botany. Lab Technician — B.Sc. in Agriculture, OR B.Sc. in Forestry, OR B.Sc. in Botany. Desirable: RA — 4 years' R&D experience in seed testing labs or seed processing units, willingness to work in forests with forest communities, report and article drafting; SPA — 2 years in the same field, understanding of forestry application and data compilation; PA — seed collection, field data recording, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Lab Technician — laboratory analysis of samples and data, data recording, computer knowledge. can apply. The pay scale is Research Associate Rs 58,000 + 18% HRA per month; Senior Project Associate Rs 42,000 + 18% HRA; Project Associate Rs 25,000 + 18% HRA; Lab Technician Rs 20,000 + 18% HRA. Note: each pay entry is printed as "for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Year" — no first-year amount is stated in the notice. Initial appointment for one year or up to the project period. Project period 4 years; purely temporary, co-terminus with the project. Candidates must be medically fit to work in different forest areas of Jharkhand. and the application fee is Not in notification (no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview). Interested candidates can attend the walk-in interview before 21 Nov 2026 through the official website.

The Conservator of Forest, Plantation Research & Evaluation, Ranchi is engaging 6 project staff for a 4-year project — "Identifications and mapping of Candidate Plus Trees and Seed Production Areas of indigenous tree species in Jharkhand" — and setting up a seed testing lab and seed processing unit. Walk-in interview on 21 Nov 2026 at Van Bhawan, Doranda, Ranchi. Posts are purely temporary and end with the project.

Research Associate, Senior Project Associate, Project Associate & Lab Technician (Walk-in) — Conservator of Forest, Plantation Research & Evaluation, Ranchi Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts - Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Salary / Pay Scale

🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. A qualifying written test may be conducted before the interview (not certain; no pattern/syllabus/marks/duration given) → walk-in interview before the selection committee on 21 Nov
2. The Conservator may cancel or postpone the interview; changes are uploaded only on the official website.

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) Check eligibility for the post. (2) Prepare biodata and a passport-size photograph. (3) Collect original certificates and attested photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets, degree and testimonials. (4) Reach Van Bhawan, Doranda, Ranchi (Palas Sabhagar) for enrolment between 10:00 and 11:00 AM on 21 Nov 2026 (candidates arriving after enrolment time may not ordinarily be entertained). (5) Appear before the selection committee; interview from 11:30 AM. Timing note: the notice's first page says 10:00 AM while the terms say the interview starts at 11:30 AM and enrolment is 10:00–11:00 AM — reach by 10:00 AM and never later than 11:00 AM.

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📝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 (Research Associate — M.Sc. in Agriculture (Seed Science & Technology / Plant Breeding), OR M.Sc. in Forestry / Botany with experience in Seed Science & Technology; First Class or 60% marks or equivalent grade; candidates with a 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's must also hold NET (UGC, CSIR, ICAR or ICFRE) or a Ph.D. in the above subjects. Senior Project Associate — same M.Sc. subjects as Research Associate (NET/Ph.D. condition not stated for this post). Project Associate — B.Sc. in Agriculture, OR B.Sc. in Forestry, OR B.Sc. in Botany. Lab Technician — B.Sc. in Agriculture, OR B.Sc. in Forestry, OR B.Sc. in Botany. Desirable: RA — 4 years' R&D experience in seed testing labs or seed processing units, willingness to work in forests with forest communities, report and article drafting; SPA — 2 years in the same field, understanding of forestry application and data compilation; PA — seed collection, field data recording, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Lab Technician — laboratory analysis of samples and data, data recording, computer knowledge.) — 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 Research Associate, Senior Project Associate, Project Associate & Lab Technician (Walk-in) — Conservator of Forest, Plantation Research & Evaluation, Ranchi Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts.
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 Conservator of Forest, Plantation Research & Evaluation, Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi publishes results only on its official website. Beware of fake result websites asking for money.