ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Walk-in Interview 2026 – 24 YP and AFO Posts
ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack will hold walk-in interviews on 2 and 3 November 2026 for 24 temporary project posts. Eligible candidates should report with original documents.
Important dates
- Last date to apply
- 3 Nov 2026
- Interview: Young Professional-II (10:00 AM)
- 2 Nov 2026
- Interview: Young Professional-I (2:30 PM)
- 2 Nov 2026
- Interview: Agricultural Field Operator (10:00 AM)
- 3 Nov 2026
Applications closed
Job details
- Total posts
- 24
- Qualification
- YP-II: M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture / Botany / Microbiology. 1–2 years’ work experience is desirable. YP-I: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology. AFO: Matriculation with +2 vocational in an Agriculture-related subject, OR Matriculation with 2 years’ working experience from a reputed organisation.
- Age limit
- YP-II and YP-I: 21–45 years; AFO: 18–50 years, as on the date of interview (relaxation as per rules; SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India norms)
- Application fee
- Not mentioned
- Pay scale
- YP-II ₹42,000 per month; YP-I ₹30,000 per month; AFO ₹18,000 per month (all consolidated)
ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack has released Advertisement No. 37/YP-II/YP-I/AFO/2026-27 for a walk-in interview. The posts are for the project “Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) on Paddy Straw Waste Management under the OIIPCRA” (EAP-485). There is no online application. Eligible candidates must appear in person on the scheduled date and time.
Post-wise vacancies and interview schedule
Young Professional-II (YP-II): 1 post. Interview on 2 Nov 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Young Professional-I (YP-I): 3 posts. Interview on 2 Nov 2026 at 2:30 PM.
Agricultural Field Operator (AFO): 20 posts. Interview on 3 Nov 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Place of interview and posting: ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack.
Job role
YP-II and YP-I: Carry out project activities in the field, monitoring, data collection and analysis, presentation, documentation and official work, and organise and facilitate training sessions.
AFO: Agricultural field-related work at farmers’ fields and in the laboratory.
Nature of the job
These posts are purely temporary. They last until 31 March 2027 or the completion of the project, whichever is earlier. Selected candidates will have no right to be absorbed in ICAR-CRRI/ICAR after the project ends.
Documents to bring
One recent passport-size photograph
Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards, even if they are available on DigiLocker
Xerox copies of the certificates
Experience certificate in the relevant subject, as asked in the advertisement
Biodata form (it can be downloaded from the institute website)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer or institution, if you are currently employed or studying
Important conditions
A screening test may be held to shortlist candidates if many appear.
Preference may be given to candidates with work experience in an ICAR institute.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Canvassing in any form can lead to disqualification.
Candidates arriving after the scheduled reporting time will not be entertained.
The Director can increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment. The Director’s decision is final.
Please read the official advertisement before you go. The official notification is final.
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