ICAR Central Rice Research Institute, a premier rice research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research located in Cuttack, Odisha, is hiring an Agricultural Field Operator on a contractual basis for a project on the evaluation of a fungicide against rice sheath blight and blast diseases. The single position involves field and lab work supporting the project, and selection will be through a walk-in interview at the institute.
ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 - Agricultural Field Operator Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 202634/AFO/2026-27
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
—
Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 13 Oct 2026
- Notification01 Oct
- Walk-in13 Oct
- Walk-in Held13 Oct
About ICAR CRRI Agricultural Field Operator Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- ICAR Central Rice Research Institute
- Advertisement No.
- 34/AFO/2026-27
- Post Name
- Agricultural Field Operator
- Job Location
- Cuttack, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Two (02) years of working experience in agricultural related field work from a reputed organization, for candidates applying on the Matric-only route
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 18,000/- per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Up to 31.03.2027 or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Agricultural Field Operator
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Field Operator | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Agricultural Field Operator
Matriculation with +2 Vocational in Agricultural related subject. OR Matric with two (02) years of working experience in agricultural related field work from reputed organization.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Field Operator | Matriculation with +2 Vocational in Agricultural related subject. OR Matric with two (02) years of working experience in agricultural related field work from reputed organization. |
Age Limit
18 to 50 years as on the date of interview (13-10-2026)
Age Relaxation
Relaxation as per rule for SC, ST and OBC candidates
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Interview held at ICAR-CRRI, Kataka on 13 October 2026 at 10:00 A.M.; no candidate is entertained after the scheduled reporting time.
- 2Screening Test
May be conducted to shortlist candidates for interview if a large number of candidates appear.
Salary Structure
Rs. 18,000/- per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Download the Biodata form from the ICAR-CRRI website and fill it in.
- 2Carry one recent passport size photograph and original educational certificates from matriculation onwards along with Xerox copies.
- 3Bring the experience certificate in the relevant subject if applying on the basis of work experience.
- 4Furnish a No Objection Certificate from the employer or institution if currently employed or pursuing studies.
- 5Report to ICAR-CRRI, Kataka at 10:00 A.M. on 13 October 2026 for the walk-in interview with all originals and one set of self-attested photocopies.
Reporting Venue
ICAR-CRRI, Kataka (Cuttack), Odisha - 753006
Reporting time: 10:00 A.M.
Candidates must report at ICAR-CRRI, Kataka at 10:00 A.M. on 13 October 2026. No candidate will be entertained after the scheduled reporting time. Bring one recent passport size photograph, original educational certificates from matriculation onwards along with Xerox copies, and the experience certificate in the relevant subject. Candidates currently employed or pursuing studies must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer or institution. A screening test may be held if a large number of candidates turn up.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•One recent passport size photograph
•Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards with Xerox copies
•Experience certificate in the relevant subject
•No Objection Certificate from employer or institution (if employed or studying)
•Category certificate (if applicable)
•ID proof
Important Details
- The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project; the service of the appointed candidate stands terminated automatically after expiry of the scheme or project, and there is no right of absorption in ICAR-CRRI or ICAR.
- Candidates currently employed or pursuing studies in any institution must furnish a No Objection Certificate from their employer or institution at the time of interview.
- Preference may be given to candidates with work experience in an ICAR institute.
- No TA and DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will render the candidate liable to disqualification.
Project Details
Engagement is for the project 'Evaluation of Falcon (GWN4055+GWN12056) against Rice Sheath Blight and Blast diseases' (EAP-484). Job description is field and lab work. Place of posting is ICAR-CRRI, Kataka.
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