GBPNIHE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow Posts

G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (GBPNIHE), Almora, has one project-based temporary position open for a Junior Research Fellow or Junior Project Fellow. NET decides the designation and the pay: Rs 37,000/- a month plus HRA with NET, or Rs 24,000/- a month plus HRA without it. Applications are accepted only through the Institute's online portal until 11:59 PM on 14 November 2026. Only Indian citizens may apply.

GBPNIHE JRF and JPF Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About GBPNIHE

G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment is located at Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand. This position falls under its NMHS funded project "Inventorization of Taxonomic Diversity, Habitat Mapping, Conservation and Livelihood Linkages of the Aroid Flora in the Eastern Himalaya and Northeast India".

GBPNIHE JRF and JPF Vacancy Details 2026

Nature of Duties

• Conduct field-based vegetation assessment and database management.
• Carry out spatial analysis and report writing.

GBPNIHE JRF and JPF Eligibility 2026

Age limit: 28 years.

Essential qualification: First Class Master degree in Botany/Forestry/Remote Sensing & GIS/Ecology/Environment Science/Life Science or relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience in vegetation survey/plant identification/database management with reference to the north-eastern region of India.
• Experience in forest inventories/Remote Sensing and GIS with reference to Himalaya.
• Preference will be given to candidates having working experience in the Himalaya.

Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates. See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Applications are shortlisted first, and shortlisted candidates are informed separately about the mode, date and time of the interview. Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not automatically entitle an applicant to an interview or test.

If a large number of applications is received, the Institute reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility level to restrict the number called for interview or test, in line with the number of vacancies. It may also shortlist and select candidates in any suitable position, depending on the qualification and experience required for the post.

Service Conditions

• The engagement is purely temporary in nature.
• The Institute reserves the right to disengage the manpower at any time without assigning any reasons.
• The position is at GBPNIHE, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, but the selected candidate is liable to be posted anywhere in India.
• The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions, and to fill or not fill any or all of the posts.
• In any dispute or ambiguity over eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, or the conduct of the examination or interview, the Institute's decision is final.
• Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.

How to Apply for GBPNIHE JRF and JPF Recruitment 2026

1. Open the GBPNIHE online recruitment portal.
2. Submit the application for post code HQ 26-27-2101 through the portal, which is the only way to apply.
3. Mention all your qualifications and experience in the relevant field over and above the minimum prescribed, supported with documents.
4. Complete the submission on or before 11:59 PM on the last date.

Documents for a physical interview:

• Original documents of educational qualifications and experience.
• One set of photocopies of these documents.

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