ICAR Central Rice Research Institute, a premier rice research institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research located at Cuttack, Odisha, is conducting a walk-in interview to fill 24 temporary positions under its recruitment for Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I and Agricultural Field Operator posts. The engagement is for a project on paddy straw waste management under the OIIPCRA, involving field activities, data collection and laboratory work at the institute and farmers' fields.
ICAR CRRI Agricultural Field Operator and Young Professional Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 202637/YP-II/YP-I/AFO/2026-27
Total Vacancies
24
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Temporary
Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 02 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM for Young Professional-II and 02:30 PM for Young Professional-I on 02.11.2026; 10:00 AM for Agricultural Field Operator on 03.11.2026
ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha - 753006
- Notification14 Oct
- Walk-in02 Nov
About ICAR CRRI Agricultural Field Operator and Young Professional Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- ICAR Central Rice Research Institute
- Advertisement No.
- 37/YP-II/YP-I/AFO/2026-27
- Post Name
- Young Professional-II (YP-II), Young Professional-I (YP-I) and Agricultural Field Operator (AFO)
- Job Location
- Cuttack, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Co-terminus with the project, until 31 March 2027 or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Young Professional-II (YP-II)
1
Young Professional-I (YP-I)
3
Agricultural Field Operator (AFO)
20
Total24
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 1 |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 3 |
| Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) | 20 |
| Grand Total | 24 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Young Professional-II (YP-II)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture / Botany / Microbiology
- Experience
- One to two years of working experience is desirable
- Age Limit
- 21 to 45 years
- Job Description
- Implementation of the project activities in the field, monitoring, data collection and analysis, presentation, documentation/official work, organize and facilitate training sessions etc.
- Interview Date and Time
- 02.11.2026 at 10:00 A.M.
- Place of Posting
- ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack
Young Professional-I (YP-I)3 posts
- Qualification
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology
- Age Limit
- 21 to 45 years
- Job Description
- Implementation of the project activities in the field, monitoring, data collection and analysis, presentation, documentation/official work, organize and facilitate training sessions etc.
- Interview Date and Time
- 02.11.2026 at 02:30 P.M.
- Place of Posting
- ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack
Agricultural Field Operator (AFO)20 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation with +2 vocational in Agriculture related subject OR Matriculation with 2 years of working experience from reputed organization
- Experience
- 2 years of working experience from a reputed organization, accepted in place of +2 vocational in Agriculture
- Age Limit
- 18 to 50 years
- Job Description
- Agricultural field related works at farmer's field / Laboratory works
- Interview Date and Time
- 03.11.2026 at 10:00 A.M.
- Place of Posting
- ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years for Young Professional-II and Young Professional-I posts; minimum 18 years and maximum 50 years for Agricultural Field Operator posts, as on the date of interview
Age Relaxation
Age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms
Selection Process
- 1Screening Test
May be conducted if a large number of candidates appear for the walk-in interview, to shortlist candidates for the interview.
- 2Walk-in Interview
Held at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on the scheduled date and time; all eligible candidates are considered equally, with preference to those having work experience in an ICAR institute.
Salary Structure
Young Professional-II (YP-II)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated)
Young Professional-I (YP-I)
Pay: Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated)
Agricultural Field Operator (AFO)
Pay: Rs. 18,000 per month (consolidated)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) | 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.
- 3Bring original educational certificates from matriculation onwards along with Xerox copies.
- 4Bring the experience certificate in the relevant subject, if applicable.
- 5Furnish a No Objection Certificate from the employer or institution if currently employed or pursuing studies.
- 6Report to ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack at the scheduled date and time for the walk-in interview.
Reporting Venue
ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha - 753006
Reporting time: 10:00 AM for Young Professional-II and 02:30 PM for Young Professional-I on 02.11.2026; 10:00 AM for Agricultural Field Operator on 03.11.2026
Candidates must report strictly on time for their scheduled interview session; no candidate will be entertained after the scheduled reporting time. If a large number of candidates appear, a screening test may be conducted to shortlist them for the interview. No TA and DA are admissible for appearing in the interview. Candidates currently employed or pursuing studies must furnish a No Objection Certificate from their employer or institution at the time of interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•One recent passport size photograph
•Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards (including documents available on Digilocker)
•Xerox copies of all required educational certificates
•Experience certificate in the relevant subject
•Filled biodata form downloaded from the official website
•No Objection Certificate from the employer or institution for candidates currently employed or pursuing studies
Important Details
- The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the scheme/project "Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) on Paddy Straw Waste Management under the OIIPCRA" (EAP-485), until 31 March 2027 or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier, and the selected candidate has no right of absorption in ICAR-CRRI/ICAR.
- No TA and DA are admissible for appearing in the interview.
- Candidates currently employed or pursuing studies must furnish a No Objection Certificate from their employer or institution at the time of interview.
- All eligible candidates are considered equally, but preference may be given to candidates with work experience in an ICAR institute.
- Canvassing in any form will render the candidate liable to disqualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TA or DA paid for attending the walk-in interview?
No. No TA and DA are admissible for appearing in the interview.
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