Indian Institute of Forest Management
Contractual / Regular

IIFM Various Posts Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 23, 2026
Assistant Manager (Horticulture)Sr. Library & Information AssistantAssistant Gr. I

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Graduate158
Postgraduate112
M.Sc66
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
9 Posts
Pay Scale
7th CPC Pay Level 6 to Level 8 (₹35,400 - ₹1,51,100/-)
Age Limit
Maximum 55 Years
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh17Bhopal9

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Oct – 21 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility varies by post: (1) Assistant Manager (Horticulture) [1 Post]: Serving officers under Central/State/UT Govts or Autonomous bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis, OR with 5 years regular service in Pay Level-7 (pre-revised PB-2 GP 4600), possessing a Master's degree in Horticulture or equivalent. (2) Sr. Library & Information Assistant [2 Posts]: Serving officers holding analogous posts on regular basis in Central/State Govts or Autonomous bodies. (3) Assistant Gr. I [6 Posts]: Serving officers holding analogous posts on regular basis, OR with 3 years regular service as Assistant in Pay Level-5 (pre-revised PB-1 GP 2800).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit shall not exceed 55 years as on the date of release of the advertisement (23rd October 2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Eligibility, ACR/APAR Gradings & Vigilance Clearance

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interaction / Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications forwarded through proper channel will be scrutinized against prescribed service criteria, APAR/ACR gradings of the preceding 5 years, and vigilance status. Shortlisted officers will be invited for personal interaction/interview. Final selection is strictly on deputation basis for an initial duration of 3 years.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation ComponentEligibility Gate
Evaluation ComponentTechnical & Administrative Scrutiny
Evaluation ComponentScreening Benchmark
Evaluation ComponentFinal Selection

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Serene, premier academic and research campus environment at IIFM, Bhopal, an autonomous institute under MoEFCC. Work culture emphasizes academic administration, estate & horticulture upkeep of a 65-acre sprawling green campus, state-of-the-art library management, and smooth execution of postgraduate courses and research consultancies.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed entirely at the IIFM Bhopal campus in Nehru Nagar, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) for an initial deputation tenure of 3 years, extendable as per DoPT guidelines.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Purely a deputation appointment. Officers retain their lien, seniority, and promotion ladder in their respective parent government departments or autonomous cadres, returning after completion of the deputation tenure.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Open only to serving officers from Central/State Government, UT Administrations, or Central Autonomous Bodies; open market / private candidates are strictly ineligible.
  • Applications must be forwarded strictly through proper channel accompanied by 5 years' ACRs/APARs and Vigilance Clearance; direct unendorsed submissions will be summarily rejected.
  • Only hard copy applications submitted by post/courier within 30 days of advertisement release will be accepted; email submissions are not accepted.
  • Maximum age limit is 55 years as on the date of advertisement release (23rd October 2026).

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Deputation9
Total Vacancies9 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Assistant Manager (Horticulture): Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100/-). Sr. Library & Information Assistant and Assistant Gr. I: Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400/-) plus applicable Central Government Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, and medical facilities as per IIFM rules.

Pay as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix: Level 8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100/-) for Assistant Manager (Horticulture); Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400/-) for Sr. Library & Information Assistant and Assistant Gr. I. Deputation tenure is initially for 3 years.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed application format from the official IIFM website at https://iifm.ac.in/vacancies.
  2. Fill out the application form with complete details of educational qualifications, service history, present designation, and pay matrix level.
  3. Attach certified copies of ACRs/APARs for the preceding five years and Vigilance Clearance Certificate issued by the competent cadre-controlling authority.
  4. Forward the complete hard-copy application through proper channel to: Director, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Post Box No. 01(357), Nehru Nagar, Bhopal - 462003 (M.P.).
  5. Superscribe the envelope clearly with: "Application for the post of [Name of the Post] on deputation". The last date for receipt of completed applications is within 30 days of the advertisement date (21st November 2026).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No Application Fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

No. The vacancies are strictly on a deputation basis for serving regular employees of Central Government, State/UT Governments, or autonomous organizations.

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