KFRI Project Fellow Recruitment 2026

The KSCSTE-Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) will hold a walk-in interview at 10:00 AM onward on 19 November 2026 at its office at Peechi, Thrissur. The interview is for one Project Fellow post on the research programme "Comprehensive Red List Assessment of Ecosystems in Kerala: A Strategic Framework for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development". The fellowship is Rs 32,560/- per month and the post runs up to 17 July 2028. Candidates must pay no application fee.

The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) works under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) and has its office at Peechi, Thrissur. The notice was issued by its Registrar and published on 4 November 2026. The post is for project KFRI GOK RP 914/2026, a time-bound research programme on a Red List assessment of ecosystems in Kerala.

One Project Fellow post is open. The essential qualification is First class in MSc Forestry/Environmental Science/Botany/Plant Science/GIS & RS from a recognized university. Experience in Forestry Related Studies is desirable.

Age limit: 35 years as on 01/01/2026. Age relaxation of five years applies to scheduled caste/scheduled tribe candidates and three years to other backward communities, as per government rules.

Job requirements printed in the notice:

• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive field visits for data collection in remote forest areas.
• Working knowledge of GIS tools for spatial data analysis and visualization.

Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose results have been declared (with at least a provisional certificate) are eligible. Candidates in their final semester and those awaiting results are not allowed to appear for the interview. For the full eligibility, see the official notification.

• Original certificates
• Bio data

• Mere fulfilment of minimum qualifications does not confer any right to be called for an interview. If a large number of applications are received, preference will be given under the criteria adopted by the Screening Committee.
• No TA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.
• Selected candidates are expected to join within the time frame in the offer letter, after completing pre-appointment formalities.
• Each selected candidate shall sign an undertaking to maintain confidentiality of project findings and any associated intellectual property information.
• The engagement may be terminated at any time without assigning any reason, by giving one month's notice. A person who wishes to leave may also give one month's notice or pay one month's remuneration in lieu, which can be condoned or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
• Other terms and conditions follow the guidelines issued by the funding agency / KSCSTE-KFRI for engagement of project staff, as amended from time to time.