Summary
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), an autonomous body under MoEF&CC, invites applications on deputation including short-term contract for one post of Financial Advisor at ICFRE HQ, Dehradun (Pay Level 12/13) and one post of Assistant Director (Official Language) at ICFRE–AFRI, Jodhpur (Pay Level 10), with last date 10.09.2025. Eligible officers from Central/State Governments, PSUs, Autonomous/Statutory bodies may apply through proper channel with APARs and vigilance clearance; an application fee of Rs. 500 is payable for ICFRE posts.
Job Details
| Field | Information |
| Department | Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) |
| Employment Type | Deputation including Short Term Contract |
| Job Titles | Financial Advisor; Assistant Director (Official Language) |
| Total Vacancies | 2 (one each) |
| Location | FA: ICFRE HQ, Dehradun; AD (OL): ICFRE–AFRI, Jodhpur |
| Mode of Selection | Scrutiny and selection on deputation basis via proper channel |
| Application Method | Submit application with APARs (last 5 years) and vigilance clearance through proper channel; advance copy allowed with fee |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 (transfer to ‘DDO ADMIN, ICFRE REVENUE ACCOUNT’; A/c 496902010084490; IFSC UBIN0549690; mention UTR) |
| Last Date | 10.09.2025 |
| Official Email | sec@icfre.org |
| Official Site | www.icfre.org |
Advertisement No.
- Financial Advisor: Advt. No. 16/FA/2025-ICFRE; F. No. 32-22/2014-ICFRE; dated 23/07/2025.
- Assistant Director (Official Language): Advt. No. 18/Assistant Director (Official Language)/2025-ICFRE; dated 23/07/2025.
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancy | Pay Level | Tenure | Age/Service Limits |
| Financial Advisor (ICFRE HQ, Dehradun) | 1 | 7th CPC Level 12/13 | Ordinarily 3 years or till superannuation | As per eligibility; cooling-off per GoI norms; service years as on last date |
| Assistant Director (Official Language), ICFRE–AFRI Jodhpur | 1 | 7th CPC Level 10 | Ordinarily 3 years or till superannuation | Preferably from SC category; service requirements as per eligibility |
Salary Details
- Financial Advisor: Pay Level 12/13 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix; usual allowances as per ICFRE rules.
- Assistant Director (Official Language): Pay Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix; usual allowances as per ICFRE rules.
Educational Qualification
- Financial Advisor (any one of the following):
- Officer from IA&AS/IDAS/ICAS/IPAS/IRAS with minimum 9 years of service with reference to year of allotment.
- Officer of Subordinate Accounts Service under GoI with 16 years’ experience including at least 10 years in Pay Level 11.
- Fellow of ICAI/ICMAI (or equivalent) with 10 years’ experience in Audit, Accounts and Budget in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous/PSUs/Government Bank/Insurance Company.
- Assistant Director (Official Language): Any one acceptable combination below plus service condition:
- Master’s in Hindi/English with the other language as compulsory/elective or medium at degree level.
- Master’s in any subject with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective at degree level or one as medium and the other as compulsory/elective.
- Bachelor’s with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective or one as medium and the other as compulsory/elective, plus recognized Diploma/Certificate in translation (Hindi–English/Hindi) or two years’ translation experience; and either holding analogous post or 8 years regular service as Jr. Hindi Translator in PB-2 GP 4200/Level-6.
Age Limit / Service Conditions
- Financial Advisor: Officers working in Pay Level 12/13 or holding analogous post; minimum years of service counted as on last date; cooling-off completion required where applicable.
- Assistant Director (Official Language): Officers from Central Govt/PSUs/Autonomous bodies; preferably from SC category; analogous post or 8 years JHT service in Level-6.
Selection Process
- Deputation basis including short-term contract; applications through proper channel with APARs and vigilance clearance; tenure ordinarily 3 years, extendable/terminable at authority’s discretion.
How to Apply
- Send duly filled application in prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) with attested APARs for last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25), vigilance clearance, and Cadre Controlling Authority concurrence to the Secretary, ICFRE, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun – 248006; also email to sec@icfre.org by 10.09.2025.
- Pay Rs. 500 application fee to ‘DDO ADMIN, ICFRE REVENUE ACCOUNT’ (A/c 496902010084490; IFSC UBIN0549690) and mention UTR details in application.
- Superscribe envelope/application: “Application for the post of Financial Advisor-2025” or “Application for the post of Assistant Director (Official Language)-2025”.
- Only officers who have completed “cooling off” as per GoI guidelines may apply; advance copy permissible with fee if transmission delays occur.
Instructions
- Posting liable across ICFRE Institutes/Centres; primary station: FA–Dehradun, AD(OL)–AFRI Jodhpur.
- Incomplete/late/without Cadre Authority consent applications will be summarily rejected; Council not responsible for postal/email delays.
- Council may relax qualifications/experience for exceptionally meritorious candidates and reserves right to not fill the post.
Important Dates
- Circular/Advt. Date: 23/07/2025.
- Last Date to Apply: 10/09/2025.
Important Links
- Notification link – click here.
- Application link – click here.







