ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026

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ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun — an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. A total of 01 vacancy is open for the post of Assistant Director (Official Language) at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on deputation including short-term contract basis, at Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month). The last date to apply for this top sarkari naukri is 15 September 2026. This is a prestigious govt job for Hindi/English language specialists in Central Government/PSU service — read on for complete eligibility, salary, and how to apply at agrijob.in.

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ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

The table below gives a complete at-a-glance summary of all key details from the ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 official notification (Advt. No. 04/Assistant Director (Official Language)/2026-ICFRE). Candidates must note that SC category applicants are preferred for this post as per the official advertisement.

DetailInformation
Recruiting OrganisationIndian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun
Advertisement No.Advt. No. 04/Assistant Director (Official Language)/2026-ICFRE
Post NameAssistant Director (Official Language)
Posting LocationICFRE-AFRI (Arid Forest Research Institute), Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Total Vacancies01 Post (SC Category Preferred)
Appointment TypeDeputation including Short-Term Contract (STC)
Pay Scale / SalaryPay Level 10 – ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month (7th CPC)
Age LimitAs per Central Government deputation norms
Application Fee₹500 (General/OBC/EWS); NIL for SC/ST/PH (verify in notification)
Tenure / Period3 years or till superannuation, whichever is earlier (extendable)
Last Date to Apply15 September 2026
Apply ModeEmail ([email protected]) + Hard Copy by post
Official Websitewww.icfre.org

Who Should Apply for ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026?

The ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 is specifically designed for language specialists working in Central Government, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs. If you are a Hindi/English language expert with a forestry or government service background, this is one of the best govt job opportunities of 2026. Check the ideal candidate profile below:

  • Officers of Central Government / Autonomous Bodies / Public Sector Undertakings / Statutory Organisations with a Master’s Degree in Hindi or English from a recognised university
  • Candidates holding analogous posts on a regular basis in their parent cadre or department (Option 1)
  • Officers with 10 years of regular service as Junior Hindi Translation Officer at Pay Level 6 / Pre-revised Pay Band-2 (₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200) (Option 2)
  • Officers with 5 years of regular service as Senior Translation Officer at Pay Level 7 / Pre-revised Pay Band-2 (₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600) (Option 3)
  • Candidates who possess the required educational qualifications — Master’s Degree with Hindi/English as compulsory/elective subjects, or with translation background
  • SC category candidates especially preferred — applications from SC category are particularly invited
  • Candidates willing to be posted at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur, Rajasthan for the deputation tenure of up to 3 years
  • Officers whose services can be spared immediately on selection, with proper channel forwarding from their department/organisation

ICFRE is India’s premier forestry research institution with 9 research institutes spread across the country. A posting at ICFRE-AFRI Jodhpur offers a unique opportunity to contribute to arid forest research and official language promotion in a key scientific institution. For more such agriculture and forestry sector jobs, visit agrijob.in.

Salary & Pay Details for ICFRE Asst Director Official Language 2026

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ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026

The salary for the ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 is at Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix — one of the higher pay levels in Group A/B government service. This is a well-rewarded scientific/technical-support post with full Central Government benefits:

  • Pay Level: Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
  • Pay Scale (Basic Pay): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
  • Starting Basic Pay: ₹56,100 per month (minimum of Level 10)
  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per Central Government rates (currently over 50% of basic pay) — approximately ₹28,000+ per month at minimum basic
  • Gross Monthly Salary (Approximate): ₹90,000 – ₹1,10,000 per month (basic + DA + HRA + TA + other allowances)
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per Jodhpur city classification — applicable HRA percentage of basic pay
  • Transport Allowance (TA): As admissible under ICFRE rules
  • Plus usual allowances: As admissible under ICFRE rules — medical, LTC, children education allowance, etc.
  • Deputation/Tenure allowance: As applicable for deputation/STC posting
  • Pension & Retiral Benefits: Continued as per parent cadre rules — no break in service or pension continuity
  • Job Security: Parent cadre retained; posting tenure up to 3 years (extendable) at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur

At Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500), this is significantly higher than most private sector translation and language officer roles, making this sarkari naukri at ICFRE one of the most attractive official language postings for qualified candidates in 2026. The posting at Jodhpur also comes with ICFRE accommodation and institutional facilities.

Application Fee

Unlike many deputation posts, the ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 requires an application fee of ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. The fee must be transferred to the ICFRE Revenue Account via bank transfer before submitting the application:

CategoryApplication Fee
General / OBC / EWS₹500 (Rupees Five Hundred Only)
SC / STNIL (verify in official notification)
Persons with Disability (PH)NIL (verify in official notification)

Payment Details: Transfer ₹500 to the account of ‘DDO ADMIN, ICFRE REVENUE ACCOUNT’ — Account Number: 496902010084490 | IFSC Code: UBIN0549690. The UTR number and transaction details must be mentioned along with the application. The envelope and application must be superscribed: “Application for the post of Assistant Director (Official Language) – 2026”.

Age Limit

The age limit and service tenure conditions for the ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 follow standard Central Government deputation/STC norms as applicable to ICFRE recruitment:

ConditionDetails
Age LimitAs per Central Government deputation norms — typically not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date
Tenure / Period of DeputationOrdinarily 3 years or till superannuation, whichever is earlier
Tenure ExtensionTenure is extendable at the discretion of the appointing authority/cadre controlling authority
Early TerminationTenure is liable to be terminable at an earlier date at appointing authority’s discretion
SC Category PreferenceApplications from SC category are preferably invited — SC candidates encouraged to apply

Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility for age relaxation as applicable to their category under Central Government rules. All service eligibility conditions (analogous post / 10 years as Jr. Hindi Translation Officer / 5 years as Sr. Translation Officer) are calculated as on the last date of application: 15 September 2026.

ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language 2026 Vacancy Details

The ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 04/2026-ICFRE) has advertised 01 (One) vacancy for the post of Assistant Director (Official Language) at ICFRE’s Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. SC category candidates are preferably invited to apply:

Post NameVacanciesPay LevelPay ScaleLocationCategory
Assistant Director (Official Language)01Level 10 (7th CPC)₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500ICFRE-AFRI, JodhpurSC Preferred
Total01

ICFRE-AFRI (Arid Forest Research Institute), Jodhpur, is one of the nine premier research institutes under ICFRE, focusing on afforestation, silviculture, and agroforestry in arid and semi-arid regions of India. The Assistant Director (Official Language) will be responsible for promoting official language (Hindi) use across the institute’s administrative and research communication functions. For more forestry and agriculture research jobs 2026, bookmark agrijob.in.

Eligibility / Qualification for ICFRE ADOL Recruitment 2026

Before applying for the ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026, candidates must ensure they meet one of the following service eligibility conditions AND the educational qualification requirements. All conditions must be fulfilled as on the last date 15 September 2026:

  • Service Eligibility — Option A (Analogous Post): Officers of Central Government / Autonomous Bodies / PSUs / Statutory Organisations holding analogous posts on a regular basis in their parent cadre with a Master’s Degree from a recognised university in Hindi/English (with Hindi/English as compulsory/elective subject or as medium of examination at degree level)
  • Service Eligibility — Option B (10 Years Jr Hindi Translation Officer): Officers with 10 years of regular service as Junior Hindi Translation Officer in Level 6 of 7th CPC (Pre-revised Pay Band-2: ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200) AND possessing the required educational qualification
  • Service Eligibility — Option C (5 Years Sr Translation Officer): Officers with 5 years of regular service as Senior Translation Officer in Pay Level 7 of 7th CPC (Pre-revised Pay Band-2: ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600) AND possessing the required educational qualification
  • Educational Qualification — Option 1: Master’s Degree from a recognised university in Hindi/English with Hindi/English as compulsory or elective subject or as medium of examination at degree level
  • Educational Qualification — Option 2: Master’s Degree from a recognised university in any subject other than Hindi/English, with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or either as medium of examination (and the other as compulsory/elective subject at degree level)
  • Educational Qualification — Option 3: Master’s Degree in any subject with Hindi/English medium and Hindi/English as compulsory/elective subject or as medium of examination at degree level
  • Educational Qualification — Option 4 (Bachelor’s level): Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or either as medium of examination, plus a recognised Diploma/Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, OR 2 years of translation experience from Hindi to English and vice versa
  • Vigilance Clearance: Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the last 5 years and vigilance clearance report from the forwarding department/organisation are mandatory

Download the complete official notification from our Telegram channel or from www.icfre.org. For more central government jobs 2026 check agrijob.in regularly.

Selection Process for ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026

The selection process for the ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 follows the standard central government deputation procedure. There is no written examination — selection is based on service record, academic credentials, ACR ratings, and departmental screening. The Council also reserves the right to relax qualifications/experience for exceptionally qualified and meritorious candidates, and reserves the right not to fill the vacancy if circumstances so warrant:

  1. Application Submission via Proper Channel: Complete application in the prescribed proforma (available from ICFRE website) must be submitted through proper channel — with ACRs (last 5 years) and vigilance clearance report from the forwarding department/organisation
  2. Advance Copy Submission: An advance copy of the application along with the prescribed fee (₹500) can be sent directly to ICFRE before the last date — but the official channel application must also follow
  3. Eligibility Screening by ICFRE: Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility by ICFRE’s administrative section — incomplete applications are summarily rejected
  4. Selection Committee Review: ICFRE’s Selection Committee evaluates service records, ACR ratings, educational qualifications, and language competency of eligible candidates
  5. Final Appointment Order: Selected candidates receive a formal deputation/STC appointment order from ICFRE. The selected officer will be posted at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur for the stipulated tenure
  6. Document Verification at Joining: All original documents verified at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur upon joining
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How to Apply for ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026

The application process for the ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 requires both an email submission AND a physical hard copy by post — both modes are mandatory. Applications must reach ICFRE on or before 15 September 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected:

  1. Download the official notification and application proforma from www.icfre.org or directly from the agrijob.in Telegram channel
  2. Fill in the prescribed proforma (ICFRE-AFRI Jodhpur application form) — include complete personal, educational, and service details; mention UTR number and amount paid
  3. Pay the application fee of ₹500 via bank transfer to DDO ADMIN, ICFRE Revenue Account — Account No. 496902010084490, IFSC: UBIN0549690 — and note the UTR number
  4. Submit your application through proper channel — your department/organisation must enclose the vigilance clearance report and Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the last 5 years while forwarding the application
  5. Email the duly filled application (with fee payment proof/UTR details) to: [email protected] before the last date
  6. Also send a hard copy of the complete application to: Secretary, ICFRE, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun – 248 006, superscribed: “Application for the post of Assistant Director (Official Language) – 2026”
  7. Ensure the envelope is addressed and superscribed correctly — applications not so marked may be misdirected and rejected
  8. ICFRE will not be responsible for non-receipt or delayed receipt of applications — submit well before 15 September 2026

Note: An advance copy can be submitted with the prescribed fee before official channel processing is complete. However, applications received after 15 September 2026 will be summarily rejected under all circumstances. ICFRE reserves the right to relax qualifications for exceptionally meritorious SC/ST candidates.

Important Dates for ICFRE ADOL Recruitment 2026

EventDate
Official Notification Released2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026-ICFRE)
Application OpensFrom date of notification release
Last Date to Apply (Email + Hard Copy)15 September 2026
Interview / Screening DateTBA (intimated to shortlisted candidates by ICFRE)
Expected Joining DateTBA (on selection and deputation order)

Critical Note: The last date of 15 September 2026 is firm and non-extendable. ICFRE will not entertain any application received after this date under any circumstances. Candidates must account for departmental processing time (ACRs, vigilance clearance, forwarding authority signature) — start the application process well in advance. Join our Telegram channel @agrijob_in to get instant alerts on similar latest govt jobs 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions about ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026

What is ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026?

ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 is an official advertisement (Advt. No. 04/2026-ICFRE) issued by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun. It invites applications from eligible Central Govt/PSU/Autonomous Body officers for 01 post of Assistant Director (Official Language) at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur, on deputation including short-term contract basis at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500). SC category candidates are preferably invited. Last date is 15 September 2026.

What is the salary for ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language 2026?

The salary for ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 is at Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix — ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month as basic pay. In addition, the officer receives DA (currently over 50% of basic pay), HRA as per Jodhpur city classification, Transport Allowance, and all usual allowances as admissible under ICFRE rules. The gross monthly salary is approximately ₹90,000 – ₹1,10,000 per month.

What is the eligibility for ICFRE ADOL Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be officers of Central Govt/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs/Statutory Organisations holding analogous posts on a regular basis, OR with 10 years as Junior Hindi Translation Officer (Level 6), OR 5 years as Senior Translation Officer (Level 7). Educational qualification requires a Master’s Degree from a recognised university with Hindi/English as compulsory/elective subject. SC category candidates are especially preferred for this post at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur.

What is the last date to apply for ICFRE ADOL Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply for ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 is 15 September 2026. Applications must be submitted both by email to [email protected] AND by hard copy post to Secretary, ICFRE, Dehradun, on or before this date. No application received after 15 September 2026 will be considered under any circumstances.

What is the application fee for ICFRE ADOL Recruitment 2026?

The application fee for ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 is ₹500 (Rupees Five Hundred) for General/OBC/EWS candidates. The fee must be transferred to: DDO ADMIN, ICFRE REVENUE ACCOUNT — Account Number 496902010084490, IFSC Code UBIN0549690. SC/ST/PH candidates may be exempt — verify in the official notification. The UTR number must be mentioned in the application.

How many vacancies are there in ICFRE ADOL Recruitment 2026?

There is 01 (One) vacancy in ICFRE Assistant Director Official Language Recruitment 2026 for the post of Assistant Director (Official Language) at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The post is on deputation including short-term contract at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500). SC category candidates are preferably invited to apply for this official language vacancy in a premier forestry research institution.

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