ICFRE-Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI), Jabalpur has released the Group-C Recruitment 2025 notification for a total of 14 vacancies across Technical Assistant, Forest Guard, and Driver (Ordinary Grade) posts, inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens from 14 July 2025 to 10 August 2025. Candidates must fulfill specific educational requirements—Bachelor’s degree in Science for Technical Assistant, 12th pass with Science for Forest Guard, and 10th pass plus a valid driving license and experience for Driver. Selection is through a competitive written exam with negative marking, followed by skill or physical tests as per the post, and appointment will be made at pay levels according to the 7th CPC. ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025Important Dates Notification Release Date 20 July 2025 Application Start Date 14 July 2025 Last Date For Registration 10 August 2025 (till 11:59 PM) Last Date For Fee Payment 10 August 2025 Admit Card Release Date To be announced Exam Date (Written) 1st Week of September 2025 (Tentative) Application Fee General / OBC / EWS (TA) ₹350 Exam Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee + GST General / OBC / EWS (FG/Driver) ₹150 Exam Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee + GST SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women ₹700 Processing Fee + GST (No Exam Fee) Payment Mode Online Age Limit Details Minimum Age 18 years (FG/Driver), 21 years (Technical Assistant) Maximum Age 27 years (FG/Driver), 30 years (Technical Assistant) Age Relaxation SC/ST: 5 yrsOBC-NCL: 3 yrsPwBD: 10 yrs ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025Vacancy Details Advt. No. TFRI/JBP/DR-025 Total Posts 14 Post Name Technical Assistant (Field/Lab), Forest Guard, Driver (Ordinary Grade) ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025Eligibility Details Technical Assistant Bachelor’s degree in Science: Botany, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Statistics from recognized university Forest Guard 12th pass with Science (recognized board); Must complete forestry training during probation Driver (Ordinary Grade) 10th pass (Matriculation); Valid driving license (motor cars); 3+ years car driving experience; basic knowledge of motor mechanism Category Wise Vacancy Details Category Technical Assistant Forest Guard Driver (Ord. Grade) Unreserved (UR) 01 02 01 EWS 01 — — OBC (Non-Creamy) 04 01 — SC 02 — — ST 02 — — Total 10 03 01 State Wise Vacancy Details State Wise All posts are based at TFRI Jabalpur (MP) and Skill Development Centre, Chhindwara – posting anywhere in ICFRE Institutes across India possible Important Documents Required Identity Proof PAN Card/Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport Educational Certificates Degree, Mark sheets (as per post), 10th/12th certificates Caste/Category Certificate For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates (as per central govt. format) PwBD Certificate If applicable Experience Certificate (Driver) Proof of experience in driving for Drivers post Photograph & Signature Recent passport size photo and digital signature NOC (Government employees) No Objection Certificate if serving in government ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025Syllabus Overview Subject Topics Covered General Awareness & Reasoning Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Analogies, Series, Classification, Logic, etc. General English Grammar, Vocabulary, Spot the Error, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Improvement, Comprehension General Science Questions from basic Science (up to 10+2 level) Arithmetic Number systems, Simplifications, Ratio, Percentage, Profit-Loss, Time & Work, etc. Relevant Subject (TA) Botan​y, Zoology, Forestry, Agriculture, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Statistics Physical/Skill Tests As per post: Physical Standard Test (Forest Guard), Driving Skill (Driver) Exam Pattern Criteria Technical Assistant Forest Guard Driver Written Exam 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 180 min 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 120 min 100 Qs, 100 Marks, 120 min Question Type Multiple Choice Objectives (MCQ) MCQ MCQ Language English & Hindi English & Hindi English & Hindi Negative Marking 1/3 mark for each wrong answer 1/3 mark for each wrong answer 1/3 mark for each wrong answer Skill Test / PET — Physical/Medical Standard Test Driving Test & Motor Knowledge Qualifying Marks 50% (UR), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) No minimum No minimum Selection Process 1. Written Exam For all posts (CBT, MCQ pattern) 2. PET/Skill/Trade Test PET & Medical (Forest Guard), Driving Test (Driver Only) 3. Document Verification All supporting docs/credentials checked 4. Medical Exam Medical requirements, as per post 5. Final Merit List Based on exam & skill test performance, reservation rules ICFRE TFRI Recruitment 2025Salary Details Post Name Pay Level/Scale (7th CPC) Monthly Salary (Approx) Technical Assistant Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) ₹29,200/- plus allowances Forest Guard Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) ₹19,900/- plus allowances Driver (Ord. Grade) Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) ₹19,900/- plus allowances How to Apply 1 Visit MPOnline portal: https://mponline.gov.in 2 Click on relevant recruitment notification for ICFRE TFRI Group-C 2025 3 Register with your basic details 4 Fill the application form with correct personal, educational, and category details 5 Upload scanned photo, signature, and all required documents 6 Pay application and processing fee online as per category 7 Review all filled details & submit application form 8 Download and print a copy of application for future reference 9 Regularly check website for updates and admit card download Important Links Latest Jobs Click Here Apply Online Click Here Notification Click Here Follow Our Whatsapp Channel Click Here Official Website Click Here