The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) – Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI), Jabalpur (MP) has officially released the ICFRE TFRI Group C Recruitment 2025 Notification. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling 14 Group C vacancies across three key positions: Technical Assistant (Field/Lab), Forest Guard, and Driver (Ordinary Grade).
Aspiring candidates from across India who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online from 14th July to 10th August 2025 through the MPOnline portal: https://mponline.gov.in. The selection process includes a written test, followed by a physical or skill test depending on the post.
🔍 ICFRE TFRI Group C Notification 2025 – Overview
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Organization: Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI), under ICFRE
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Posts: Technical Assistant, Forest Guard, Driver
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Total Vacancies: 14
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Category: Central Government Jobs
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Application Mode: Online
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Job Location: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
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Official Website: https://tfri.icfre.gov.in
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Apply Online at: https://mponline.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Release | 20th July 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 14th July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10th August 2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Written Exam (Tentative) | 1st Week of September 2025 |
| Skill/Trade Test | To be announced |
📌 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | No. of Vacancies | Category-wise Split |
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| Technical Assistant (Field/Lab) | 10 | UR-1, EWS-1, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-4 |
| Forest Guard | 03 | UR-2, OBC-1 |
| Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 01 | UR-1 |
| Total | 14 | - |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 01-07-2025):
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Technical Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in Science (Botany/Zoology/Agriculture/Forestry/Biotech/Chemistry/Environment Science/Statistics).
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Forest Guard: 12th pass with Science stream; must complete Forest Training during probation.
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Driver (Ordinary Grade): Matriculation with valid LMV/HMV license and 3 years of driving experience.
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025):
| Post | Age Limit |
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| Technical Assistant | 21 to 30 years |
| Forest Guard & Driver | 18 to 27 years |
Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (NCL): 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years (Gen), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
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Ex-Servicemen: Service years + 3
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Govt Employees/Women: Up to 45 years (based on category)
📝 Selection Process
The recruitment process will vary by post:
- Written Exam (CBT) – Mandatory for all posts
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Only for Forest Guards
- Physical Standard Test (PST) – Only for Forest Guards
- Skill Test – For Drivers
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
📘 Exam Pattern 2025
Technical Assistant (Field/Lab)
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 100
- Marks: 100
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Language: Hindi & English
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
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| General Awareness & Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English & General Science | 20 | 20 |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 20 |
| Subject Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
Forest Guard
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Total Questions: 100
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Marks: 100
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Duration: 120 minutes
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Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
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| General Awareness & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Arithmetic & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| English | 10 | 10 |
| Science (Intermediate Level) | 30 | 30 |
Physical Standards:
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Height (M): 165 cm (Male), 150 cm (Female)
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Chest (M): 79-84 cm; (F): 74-79 cm
PET Requirements:
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Male: 25 km walk in 4 hours
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Female: 14 km walk in 4 hours
Driver (Ordinary Grade)
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Total Questions: 100
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Duration: 120 minutes
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Negative Marking: Yes (1/3 per wrong answer)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
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| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning & Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
Skill Test:
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Driving Test
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Knowledge of Traffic Rules & Motor Mechanism
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Exam Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
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| General/OBC (Tech. Assistant) | ₹350 + GST | ₹700 | ₹1050 + GST |
| General/OBC (Forest Guard/Driver) | ₹150 + GST | ₹700 | ₹850 + GST |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ExSM | Exempted | ₹700 + GST | ₹700 + GST |
Mode of Payment: Online via MPOnline portal
💻 How to Apply Online?
Follow the steps below to complete the online application:
- Visit https://mponline.gov.in
- Go to “Feature Services” > “IForms portal”
- Click on “TFRI Group-C Recruitment-2025 - ExamID: 221”
- Register with a valid mobile number and email or login
- Fill in accurate personal and academic details
- Upload a recent passport photo and signature
- Pay the fee based on your category
- Submit the form and download/print a copy for future use
💼 Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Salary Range |
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| Technical Assistant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Forest Guard & Driver | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Additional Benefits:
HRA, DA, TA, and other allowances as per Central Govt norms.
📎 Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- TFRI Official Website: https://tfri.icfre.gov.in
- More Job Link : Click Here
- Telegram Channel : Click Here
