ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 notification has been released to recruit eligible candidates for various temporary project-based positions at the ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack, Odisha. Eligible candidates can appear for the walk-in interviews directly at the specified venue on the schedule dates. Candidates can check the full details below, including interview dates, vacancy, eligibility criteria, selection process, salary, application procedure, and more.
ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026
The ICAR - Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack, Odisha has announced multiple walk-in interview opportunity for the recruitment of Young Professional-I (YP-I), Project Assistant (PA), Field Assistant (FA), and Field Operator (FO) under different research projects. These positions are purely temporary and will continue only for the duration of the respective projects. Interested and eligible candidates can attend for the walk-in interviews at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on the scheduled dates. The interviews will be conducted between 15th, 16th, and 17th September 2026, depending on the post.
ICAR CRRI Walk-in Interview Notification 2026
The ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 has been announced through separate walk-in interview advertisements issued by ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack. These notifications invite eligible candidates for different research projects posts. Candidates do not need to submit a regular online application for these positions. Eligible candidates have to download and fill in the prescribed biodata form and appear at the ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack venue with the required original certificates and photocopies on the scheduled date and time.
ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 - Overview
*Organization: ICAR Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI)
*Posts: Young Professional-I, Field Assistant, Field Operator and Project Assistant
*Total Vacancies: 10 Posts
*Job Type: Contractual
*Job Location: ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
*Category: Odisha Jobs
*Application Mode: Offline
*Selection Method: Walk-in Interview
*Interview Dates: 15, 16 and 17 September 2026
*Official Website: https://icar-crri.in/
ICAR CRRI Walk-in Interview Vacancy 2026
The ICAR-CRRI recruitment drive will fill 10 project-based vacancies under different research projects. The post-wise vacancy details are given below:
- Young Professional-I (YP-I): 5 Posts
- Field Assistant (FA): 3 Posts
- Field Operator (FO): 1 Post
- Project Assistant (PA): 1 Post
ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 - Salary
The selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration according to the post. The Young Professional-I posts carry Rs. 30,000 per month, while Field Assistant and Field Operator posts offer Rs. 18,000 per month. The Project Assistant post carries Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA.
- Young Professional-I: Rs. 30,000 per month
- Field Assistant: Rs. 18,000 per month
- Field Operator: Rs. 18,000 per month
- Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000 per month + HRA
ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualification and age limit vary according to the post. Candidates should fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions on the date of the walk-in interview.
Educational Qualification
Young Professional-I
- Candidates should have a B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Botany, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Microbiology or Molecular Biology with specialization in Soil Science, Agronomy or Agricultural Microbiology.
- Experience in soil, plant and water analysis, laboratory and field experimentation and preparation of scientific or technical reports is desirable.
Project Assistant
- Candidates should possess B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Geography, GIS & Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics or Chemistry.
- Experience in soil, plant and water analysis, laboratory and field experimentation, preparation of scientific/technical reports and GIS mapping or remote sensing is desirable.
Field Assistant
- Matriculation with +2 Vocational in an agriculture-related subject, or
- Matriculation with Diploma in an agriculture-related subject, or
- Matriculation with two years of working experience in an agriculture-related field.
Field Operator
- Matriculation with +2 Vocational in an agriculture-related subject, or
- Matriculation with Diploma in an agriculture-related subject, or
- Matriculation with two years of working experience in an agriculture-related field.
Age Limit
- Young Professional-I: Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years
- Field Assistant: Minimum 18 years and maximum 50 years
- Field Operator: Minimum 18 years and maximum 50 years
- Project Assistant: Maximum 50 years
Age Relaxation
- For SC & ST Candidates: 05 years
- For OBC candidates: 03 years
ICAR CRRI Selection Process 2026
The selection will primarily be conducted through the walk-in interview. However, if a large number of candidates appear for an interview, ICAR-CRRI may conduct a screening test to shortlist candidates for the interview.
- Walk-in Interview
- Screening test, if required
- Trade test (Field Operator)
- Final selection
ICAR CRRI Walk-in Interview Dates 2026
The walk-in interviews will be conducted at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack according to the post and project.
15 September 2026 – 10:00 AM
- Young Professional-I under Advertisement No. 28/YP-I/2026-27
- Young Professional-I under Advertisement No. 25/YP-I/FA/2026-27
- Young Professional-I under Advertisement No. 26/YP-I/FA 12026-27
- Young Professional-I under Advertisement No. 29/YP-I/FO/2026-27
16 September 2026 – 10:00 AM
- Field Assistant under Advertisement No. 25/YP-I/FA/2026-27
- Field Assistant Advertisement No. 26/YP-I/FA 12026-27
- Field Operator under Advertisement No. 29/YP-I/FO/2026-27
17 September 2026 – 02:30 PM
- Project Assistant: 17 September 2026 at 02:30 PM
Note: All interviews will be conducted at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha.
How to Apply for ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates do not need to submit an online application for these posts. They should attend the walk-in interview at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on the date and time prescribed for their respective post.
Application Process
Candidates should first visit the official ICAR-CRRI website and check the concerned recruitment advertisement. Download the prescribed biodata/application format and prepare it before appearing for the interview. Candidates should follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official ICAR-CRRI website at- https://icar-crri.in/.
Step 2: Go to the "Announcement" section and click on "Walk-in Interview".
Step 3: Download the relevant notification and biodata form.
Step 4: Check the eligibility requirements for the concerned post.
Step 5: Fill in the biodata form with the required details.
Step 6: Attach or carry the required documents and certificates.
Step 7: Carry a recent passport-size photograph.
Step 8: Carry original educational certificates from matriculation onwards along with photocopies.
Step 9: Carry the relevant experience certificate wherever applicable.
Step 10: Report at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack before the scheduled reporting time.
Step 11: Attend the walk-in interview and, where applicable, the screening/trade test.
Documents Required
Candidates should carry the following documents to the walk-in interview:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Biodata/application form
- Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards
- Photocopies of all relevant certificates
- Experience certificate, wherever applicable
- Certificates related to desirable qualifications, if applicable
- NOC from the present employer, if currently employed
Note: Candidates must carry the original educational certificates even if the documents are available on DigiLocker.
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