IFB ICFRE Recruitment 2020: Applications are invited in the prescribed format for recruitment into 06 vacant posts of IFB. Institute of Forest Biodiversity is accepting offline applications till the last date i.e May 20, 2020. Eligible applicants are selected for the final appointment through a written test. Interested candidates can download the application form from the website ifb.icfre.gov.in to offline. Besides, they must also pay the application fee of Rs 300/- through demand draft. Read this article to know more about recruitment.
Latest: The last date of receipt of applications has been extended. Check details below
IFB ICFRE Recruitment 2020
IFB of the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Change. IFB is recruiting eligible graduates for the post of Technical Assistant in various disciplines. Check all the important dates related to the recruitment below.
Important event | Date |
Release of notice in Employment News | 14 Mar 2020 |
Last date of receipt of applications | |
Date of written exam | To be announced |
Last date of receipt of applications Extended
The last date receipt of applications for IFB ICFRE Recruitment 2020 has been extended until May 20, 2020 due to the lockdown of the country.
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IFB ICFRE Recruitment 2020 Official Notification
A short notice of the recruitment was published in the current issue of Employment News. Besides, the detailed advertisement is published on the official website of the Institute of Forest Biodiversity. Download the detailed advertisement by clicking on the link provided here. Check out the short notice below.

IFB ICFRE Recruitment 2020 Vacancy Details
A total of 06 vacancies are advertised by the IFB. The vacancies are distributed across different posts of technical assistant. Check out the vacancy distribution details from below.
Post | Vacancies |
Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) – Agriculture | 01 |
Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) – Botany | 03 |
Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) – Biotechnology | 01 |
Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) – Marine Biology | 01 |
IFB ICFRE Recruitment 2020 Application Process
Applications can be submitted in the prescribed format available through the website. Offline applications must reach the authorities on or before the last date. Besides, candidates must also deposit the payable fees through a demand draft.
How to apply
Click on the direct links provided here to download the application form proforma. Fill in the application form and enclose in an envelope superscribed with the name and serial number of the post.
Address to forward offline applications by post:
Director, Institute of Forest Biodiversity, Dula[ally, Kompally S.O
Hyderabad – 500 100
Application fee
Candidates are required to deposit application fee of Rs 300. The application fee must be paid through a demand draft in favor of the Director, Institute of Forest Biodiversity, Hyderabad. However, few specific categories of candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. Check out the details below.
Category | Fee |
General (UR) | Rs 300/- |
SC/ST | Rs 0/- |
Women | Rs 0/- |
List of documents
The applications must be enclosed in an envelope superscribed with the name and serial number of the post applied for. Check out the list of documents to be enclosed with the application form below.
- Self attested copies of educational certificates & technical qualifications
- Proof of age
- Caste certificate
- Experience certificate
- 02 additional and identical photograph
IFB ICFRE Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Conditions
Complete eligibility conditions are provided in the detailed notice published by IFB. The age limit and minimum educational qualifications are provided. Check out the details below.
Age limit
Applicants have to be 21 years of age or above to apply. The upper age limit must not be more than 30 years. However, concessions in the upper age limit are allowed to candidates belonging from special categories. Check out the details below.
Category | Relaxation |
SC/ST | 05 years |
OBC | 03 years |
Departmental employees | No upper age limit |
Educational qualification
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Botany/Biotechnology/Marine Biology from a recognised University to apply for the posts.
IFB ICFRE Recruitment 2020 Selection Procedure
Applicants are shortlisted through initial screening based on the information provided in the application form. The screening committee develops shortlisting of eligible applicants to appear for the written examination. Finally selected candidates are appointed based on direct recruitment method.
IFB ICFRE Recruitment 2020 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Recruitment examination is conducted for a single paper of 100 marks. The paper consist of objectives type questions only based on the subjects indicated in the syllabus. Check out the details below.

Important Downloads
Item | Download |
Detailed advertisement | Click here |
Application format | Click here |