KSCSTE KFRI Project Fellow Recruitment 2026

The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KSCSTE-KFRI) will hold a walk-in interview on 19 November 2026 (Thursday), from 10:00 AM onward, at KFRI, Peechi, Thrissur. It is for one Project Fellow post on the project "Mapping vegetation types and estimating biomass in Eravikulm National Park utilizing advanced remote sensing techniques", with a fellowship of Rs 32,560/- month.

The official notification does not specify a last date, since applications are taken at the walk-in itself, and it does not mention any other mode of application.

The post is under the time-bound research programme "Mapping vegetation types and estimating biomass in Eravikulm National Park utilizing advanced remote sensing techniques" (Project No. KFRI–GOK RP 915/2026). The notice was issued by the Registrar of KSCSTE-Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, and was published on 4 November 2026. The project duration is up to 22.09.2029.

The notice invites candidates for one Project Fellow post. The essential qualification is first class in MSc Forestry from a recognized university. Candidates also need one year of minimum experience in Research and Development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology organizations in forestry-related studies.

Desirable Qualification

• Experience in GIS and Spatial data analysis

Job Requirement

1. Demonstrated experience in Ecological studies
2. Willingness and ability to undertake extensive field visits for data collection in remote forest area
3. Proficiency in programming languages for scientific data processing
4. Working knowledge of GIS tools for spatial data analysis and visualization

Age Limit

The age limit is 36 years as on 01/01/2026. Age relaxation of five years is given to scheduled caste and scheduled tribe candidates, and three years to other backward communities, as per government rules.

Who Cannot Attend

Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualifications 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 full details, candidates should check the official notification.

• Original certificates
• Biodata

• Candidates are not required to pay any application fees.
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not give a 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.
• 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 of project staff may be terminated at any time without assigning any reason, by giving one month's notice. A person who wishes to leave may do so by giving one month's notice or payment of one month's remuneration in lieu, which can be condoned or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
• No TA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.
• Other terms and conditions follow guidelines issued by the funding agency or KSCSTE-KFRI for engagement of project staff, as amended from time to time.