Overview संक्षिप्त विवरण
The ICFRE Scientist B Recruitment 2025 notification has been officially released by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) to fill 25 Scientist B vacancies across various disciplines including Botany, Forestry, Hydrology, Pathology, Chemistry, and more.
Eligible candidates holding a first-class Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant subject can apply online from 16 June to 15 July 2025 through the official portal recruitment.icfre.gov.in.
The selection process involves a competitive written examination followed by a personality interview, with final appointments offered at Level 10 pay scale (₹56,100–₹1,77,500).
1️⃣Important Dates
🔹Online Application Window: 16 June 2025 – 15 July 2025
🔹Notification Release Date: 11 June 2025
2️⃣Vacancy & Disciplines
A total of 25 vacancies are available in these specializations:
🔹Hydrology – 3
🔹Pathology – 3
🔹Chemistry – 3
🔹Soil Science – 1
🔹Forest Economics – 1
🔹Botany – 5
🔹Forestry – 4
🔹Forest Ecology & Environment Management – 3
🔹Entomology – 1
🔹Genetics – 1
3️⃣Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 21–35 years as of 15 July 2025, with age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC, PwD, and ICFRE employees per GoI rules .
Educational Qualification: A first-class Master’s degree (M.Sc/M.Tech) or BE/B.Tech (relevant discipline) is mandatory. Specific disciplines have detailed subject requirements; many also list Ph.D. as desirable .
4️⃣Pay Scale
Scientist B: Level 10 (7th CPC): ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 + allowances
5️⃣Application Fees
– UR/OBC/EWS: ₹2,000 (₹1,000 exam + ₹1,000 processing)
– SC/ST/Women/PwD: ₹1,000 (processing fee only)
6️⃣Selection Process
Written Examination
– 100 objective questions (2 hrs, bilingual), 400 marks
– +4 for correct, –1 for wrong answers
– Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (Gen/EWS), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST)
– Personality Interview
— 70 marks (includes 5% weightage for desirable qualifications);
— Conducted for top 5 per vacancy based on written merit
– Final Merit List: Combined written + interview marks. In case of tie, priority is given to higher written score, then older age
7️⃣Job Locations
Selected candidates will be assigned to various ICFRE institutes and centers across India
8️⃣Application Fees
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | ₹250 |
| NCC Special Entry | NIL |
| Meteorology Branch | NIL |
💡 Payment via online mode only.
9️⃣How to Apply
Steps:
🔹Visit the official recruitment portal: recruitment.icfre.gov.in
🔹Register and complete the online form (16 June – 15 July 2025).
🔹Upload documents: photo, signature, educational/professional certificates, caste/EWS certificate if applicable, NOC for government employees, etc.
🔹Pay fee online via credit/debit card or net banking.
🔹Review final details and submit. Print the acknowledgement for future reference. For multiple posts, candidates must apply and pay separately
🔟Important Links
Conclusion
This recruitment drive is a remarkable opportunity for forestry and environmental science professionals to engage in impactful research through a premier national organization. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for precise eligibility details and ensure timely application.
If you’d like a detailed breakdown of post-wise qualifications, mock test resources, or updates on exam/admit card schedules, feel free to ask!
Total No. of Vacancies
- Number of Posts
- 25
- Recruiter
- Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE
Application Dates
- Starting Date to Apply
- 16 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply
- 15 July 2025
Salary
- Salary
- ₹56,100–1,77,500 (Level 10)
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
- First class M.Sc/M.Tech or BE/B.Tech
Age Limit
- Age Limit
- 21–35 years (as on 15 July 2025)
Application Fees
- Fees by Category
- ₹2,000 (Gen/OBC/EWS); ₹1,000 (SC/ST/Women/PwD)