ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Recruitment 2026: Agricultural Field Operator, Young Professional-I & II Walk-in Jobs
Good news for agriculture and science students in Odisha. The ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack has announced a walk-in interview for 24 project posts: 20 Agricultural Field Operator, 3 Young Professional-I and 1 Young Professional-II. The pay is consolidated, from Rs 18,000 to Rs 42,000 per month. There is no online form to fill. You simply turn up with your documents on the scheduled day.
The interviews are on 2 November 2026 (Young Professional-II and I) and 3 November 2026 (Agricultural Field Operator), all at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack. These are temporary project jobs, so read every condition below carefully. If you are looking for more government jobs in Odisha, keep GovtJobsAlert.in open for fresh updates.
Key Highlights of ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Recruitment 2026
The ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute is an ICAR institute at Cuttack, Odisha. These posts are for its project “Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) on Paddy Straw Waste Management under the OIIPCRA” (EAP-485). The notice is Advertisement No. 37/YP-II/YP-I/AFO/2026-27.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack |
| Posts | Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I, Agricultural Field Operator |
| Total Vacancies | 24 |
| Mode | Walk-in interview (no application form to post or submit online) |
| Place of Interview and Posting | ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack |
| Project Duration | Up to 31 March 2027 or till the project is completed, whichever is earlier |
| Interview Dates | 2 November 2026 and 3 November 2026 |
ICAR CRRI Cuttack Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details
| Post | Vacancies | Consolidated Pay (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 1 | Rs 42,000 |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 3 | Rs 30,000 |
| Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) | 20 | Rs 18,000 |
The notice does not give any category-wise (SC, ST, OBC or other) split of these seats, so do not assume one. Check the notification PDF in Essential Links for the original table.
What is the Eligibility for ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II | M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Botany or Microbiology |
| Young Professional-I | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Botany, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Molecular Biology |
| Agricultural Field Operator | Matriculation with +2 vocational in an Agriculture related subject, OR Matriculation with 2 years of working experience from a reputed organization |
For Young Professional-II, one to two years of working experience is listed as a desirable qualification. It is not listed as compulsory. Young Professional-I has no desirable qualification listed.
If you are a 10th pass candidate looking for government jobs, the Agricultural Field Operator post needs +2 vocational or 2 years’ experience. If you hold a science degree, see more graduate government jobs and post graduate government jobs on our site.
What You Will Do
- Young Professional-II and I: carry out project activities in the field, monitoring, data collection and analysis, presentation, documentation and official work, and organise and facilitate training sessions.
- Agricultural Field Operator: agricultural field related work at farmers’ fields and laboratory work.
Age Limit
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-II | 21 years | 45 years, with relaxation as per rule |
| Young Professional-I | 21 years | 45 years, with relaxation as per rule |
| Agricultural Field Operator | 18 years | 50 years, with relaxation |
Age is counted as on the date of interview. The notice says the age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms. It does not print the number of years, so confirm your relaxation with the institute.
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Note one thing about the Agricultural Field Operator post. It has two routes: a +2 vocational course in an Agriculture related subject, or a Matriculation certificate with 2 years of working experience from a reputed organization. If you use the experience route, carry a proper experience certificate, because the notice asks for one in the relevant subject.
For Young Professional posts, your degree must be in the subjects named in the table. A degree in some other subject is not listed, so do not travel to Cuttack on a guess. If your subject looks close but is not named, ask the institute through its official website first.
What is the Salary for ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Posts in 2026?
The pay is consolidated for every post, which means one fixed monthly amount.
- Young Professional-II: Rs 42,000 per month
- Young Professional-I: Rs 30,000 per month
- Agricultural Field Operator: Rs 18,000 per month
The notice states only these consolidated amounts and does not list any other allowance. It also says that no TA or DA is admissible for attending the interview, so plan your travel cost yourself.
What is the Selection Process for ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Walk-in?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | Held at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on the date and time for your post |
| Screening test | May be conducted to shortlist candidates if a large number appear |
| Preference | May be given to candidates with work experience in an ICAR institute |
All eligible candidates will be considered equally. The notice does not describe any exam pattern or syllabus. The Director also reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment, and his decision is final and binding. So treat the vacancy count as the position today, and be ready for a possible screening test.
Think about what the Director’s right to cancel or change posts means for you. A walk-in is not a promise of a seat. Go prepared, carry copies of everything, and keep a second option open on your calendar, since the posts are temporary and tied to the project end.
What are the Walk-in Interview Dates for ICAR-CRRI Cuttack 2026?
| Post | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II | 2 November 2026, 10:00 A.M. |
| Young Professional-I | 2 November 2026, 02:30 P.M. |
| Agricultural Field Operator | 3 November 2026, 10:00 A.M. |
There is no separate reporting time in the notice. Treat the time above as your reporting time. No candidate will be entertained after the scheduled reporting time, so reach Cuttack a day early if you are travelling from far.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
Every condition below is from the notice. Read each line.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late arrival | You will not be entertained after the scheduled reporting time |
| NOC | If you are currently employed or studying in any institution, you must furnish a No Objection Certificate from your employer or institution at the time of the interview |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form makes you liable to disqualification for the position |
| Temporary job | The post is purely temporary and ends with the project; service stands terminated automatically after the project or the period in the offer of engagement, whichever is earlier |
| No absorption | You have no right to absorption in ICAR-CRRI or ICAR |
| Travel | No TA or DA is admissible for appearing in the interview |
| Cancellation | The Director may change the number of posts or cancel the recruitment, and his decision is final |
How to Apply for ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Walk-in Interview
This is an offline walk-in. There is no online application link and no form to send by post. Do not look for one. You report in person at the address given in the notification, which is ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download and read the notification PDF from Essential Links and confirm which post you fit |
| 2 | Download the biodata form from the institute website (the notice says only “the website”; the official site link is in Essential Links) and fill it |
| 3 | Collect one recent passport size photograph, your original educational certificates from matriculation onwards (even if they are on DigiLocker) and Xerox copies |
| 4 | Add your experience certificate in the relevant subject, as the advertisement requires, and the NOC if you are employed or studying |
| 5 | Report at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on the date and time for your post and appear for the walk-in interview |
Keep the originals and the NOC in one folder. The notice asks for them at the time of the interview.
ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview: Young Professional-II | 2 November 2026, 10:00 A.M. |
| Walk-in interview: Young Professional-I | 2 November 2026, 02:30 P.M. |
| Walk-in interview: Agricultural Field Operator | 3 November 2026, 10:00 A.M. |
| Project end date | 31 March 2027 or earlier, on project completion |
The notification date is not printed in the notice, and no application deadline applies to a walk-in.
ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notification |
The notice does not mention any fee. If the institute asks for money at the gate, check with the official website first.
ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download ICAR CRRI Cuttack Walk-in Notice PDF (EAP-485)
- Visit ICAR CRRI Cuttack Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you meet the qualification for your post, this is a real chance to work at a premier rice research institute. Walk in with every original document on 2 November 2026 (Young Professional-II and I) or 3 November 2026 (Agricultural Field Operator) and do not be late. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more other government jobs updates.