Excellent news for job seekers looking for agricultural and research-oriented careers in Odisha! The ICAR – Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack has released a series of official notifications for walk-in interviews. The institute is looking to engage eligible candidates on a purely temporary basis for various project-based positions.

The available positions include Technical Assistant (TA), Young Professional I (YP-I), and Agricultural Field Operator (AFO). If you have a background in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Botany, Zoology, or related fields, this is a prime opportunity to work with one of India’s premier agricultural research institutions.

Below, we have detailed the complete eligibility criteria, remuneration, project duration, and the scheduled walk-in interview dates.

ICAR CRRI Cuttack Recruitment 2026: Key Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	ICAR – Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack
Job Location	Cuttack, Odisha
Total Positions	03 (Various Projects)
Name of the Posts	Technical Assistant, Young Professional-I, Agricultural Field Operator
Application Mode	Walk-in-Interview
Interview Dates	14th, 17th, and 18th August 2026
Job Nature	Purely Temporary / Co-terminus with the project

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Detailed Vacancy Breakdown & Eligibility Criteria

Here is the post-wise breakdown of required qualifications, salary, age limits, and specific project details for the walk-in interviews.

1. Technical Assistant (TA)

This position is under the project: “National Mission Mode Program on Nutritional Improvement of Digestible Protein Content and Quality in Rice”.

Number of Positions: 01
Essential Qualification: B.Sc. in Agriculture / Biological Sciences / Botany / Bioinformatics.
Desirable: Experience working in a Research Laboratory/Experimental Field (Govt. / Semi-Govt.) will be given preference.
Job Description: Operating laboratory instruments, supervision in field experiments, and computer data entry.
Remuneration: Rs. 24,000/- p.m. (consolidated).
Age Limit: Minimum 21 years & Maximum 55 years (as on the date of interview).
Project Duration: Up to 31.03.2027 or till completion of the project.
Walk-in Interview Date & Time: 18.08.2026 at 10:30 AM.

2. Young Professional I (YP-I)

This position is under the project: “Production, Popularization & Supply of Quality Bioinoculants for Rice-based cropping and farming system”.

Number of Positions: 01
Essential Qualification: Graduate in Agriculture / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Botany / Zoology.
Job Description: Implementation of project activities in farmers’ fields, data collection, data analysis, and presentation.
Remuneration: Rs. 30,000/- p.m. (consolidated).
Age Limit: Minimum 21 years & Maximum 45 years (with relaxation as per rule).
Project Duration: Up to 30.11.2026 or till completion of the project.
Walk-in Interview Date & Time: 17.08.2026 at 10:00 AM.

3. Agricultural Field Operator (AFO)

This position is under the project: “One IRRI-NARES Breeding Network Trials 2023 to 27-Accelerated Genetic Gain in Rice (AGGRi Alliance)”.

Number of Positions: 01
Essential Qualification: Matriculation with +2 Vocational in an agriculture-related subject OR Matriculation with two (02) years of work experience in the agricultural field from a reputed organization.
Desirable: Agriculture farm machinery operation skill certificate from a recognized organization. (Note: If selected without a skill certificate, the candidate must mandatorily complete training within 3 months of appointment).
Job Description: Supervise the entire field work from sowing to harvesting/threshing, record data in the field/net house/laboratory, and type recorded data into a computer.
Remuneration: Rs. 18,000/- p.m. (consolidated).
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years & Maximum 50 years (with relaxation as per rule).
Project Duration: Up to 31.03.2027 or till completion of the project.
Walk-in Interview Date & Time: 14.08.2026 at 10:00 AM.

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How to Apply: Walk-in Interview Guidelines

Interested and eligible candidates do not need to apply online in advance. You must attend the walk-in-interview comprising a written-cum-personal interview on the prescribed date and time directly at the venue.

Required Documents to Carry:

One recent passport-size photograph.
Original educational certificates (matriculation onwards).
Xerox (photocopy) of all educational certificates and mark sheets.
Experience certificates of relevant subjects (if applicable).
Duly filled Biodata form (to be downloaded from the official website).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if you are currently employed.

IMPORTANT LINKS

◆ Notification Pdf – Click Here

◆ Biodata Form – Click Here

◆ Official Website – Click Here

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Important Terms & Conditions

Temporary Nature: All positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with their respective schemes/projects. Appointed candidates will have no right to claim absorption in CRRI or ICAR.
Age Relaxation: The upper age limits are relaxable for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per the Government of India norms.
Screening Test: If a large number of candidates appear for the walk-in interview, a screening test may be conducted to shortlist candidates.
Preference: All eligible candidates will be considered equally; however, preference may be given to candidates with prior work experience in ICAR institutes.
No Allowances: No TA and DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.
Reporting Time: Candidates must report on time. No candidate will be entertained strictly after the scheduled reporting time.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Where will the walk-in interview be conducted?

The walk-in interviews will be held directly at the ICAR-CRRI campus in Cuttack, Odisha.

Q2: Is there any application fee for these posts?

No, there is no application fee. Candidates just need to carry their biodata and relevant documents to the interview venue.

Q3: What is the highest salary offered in this recruitment?

The Young Professional I (YP-I) position offers the highest remuneration at Rs. 30,000/- per month (consolidated).

Q4: Can a candidate with just Matriculation apply for any post?

Yes, a candidate with Matriculation and two years of agricultural field experience can apply for the Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) position. Candidates with +2 Vocational in agriculture are also eligible.