ICAR Central Rice Research Institute has released a walk-in interview notice for 5 project-based posts at Cuttack, Odisha. The recruitment is linked to the project titled Network Project on Precision Agriculture (NePPA) and covers one Senior Research Fellow post, one Young Professional-II post, one Young Professional-I post and two Field Worker posts.
This recruitment is useful mainly for candidates from agriculture, remote sensing, GIS, environmental science, computer science and related backgrounds, along with candidates who meet the field-level eligibility for the Field Worker posts. The notice is role-specific, so the qualification and age limit are different for each post.
The most important point for applicants is that this is a walk-in process, not a regular online recruitment cycle. Candidates must reach the interview venue on time with a filled biodata form and supporting documents. The posts are temporary and co-terminus with the project, so applicants should read the conditions carefully before attending.
Recruitment overview
ICAR Central Rice Research Institute has invited eligible candidates to attend walk-in interviews for project positions under NePPA. These are not permanent institute cadre posts. The notice clearly states that the appointments are purely temporary and linked to the project.
The recruitment includes both research and field-level roles. Because the notice bundles four different posts together, candidates should first identify which post matches their qualification and experience before preparing documents for the interview.
Post-wise vacancy breakup
| Post | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | 1 |
| Young Professional-II | 1 |
| Young Professional-I | 1 |
| Field Worker | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
The total number of vacancies in this notice is 5. The institute has also reserved the right to increase or decrease the number of positions depending on requirement.
Walk-in interview dates and timings
| Post | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | 27 April 2026 | 10:30 A.M. |
| Young Professional-II | 27 April 2026 | 12:00 P.M. |
| Young Professional-I | 27 April 2026 | 02:30 P.M. |
| Field Worker | 29 April 2026 | 10:30 A.M. |
The notice also says that no candidate will be entertained after the scheduled reporting time. Candidates should therefore reach the venue early enough for certificate verification.
Project name, place of posting and job nature
All the posts are under the project Network Project on Precision Agriculture, identified in the notice as EAP-353. The place of posting for all selected candidates will be ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack.
The job nature is temporary and co-terminus with the project. The official terms make it clear that appointment under this notice does not create any right for regular absorption in ICAR or CRRI.
Post-wise eligibility
| Post | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | Master degree in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics, Agriculture or Computer Science with 4 or 5 year bachelor degree; or M.Tech in specified Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or Electronics and Communication streams; or Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science or Geography with NET and 2 years research experience where applicable; or B.Sc. Agriculture with M.Sc.; or Ph.D. in any science discipline. |
| Young Professional-II | Master degree in Agriculture, Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics or Environmental Science; or M.Tech in Computer Application, IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering or related fields. |
| Young Professional-I | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Botany or Zoology. |
| Field Worker | Matric with +2 vocational in agriculture-related subject; or Matric with two years working experience in agriculture-related field. |
Some posts also carry desirable experience in satellite image processing, GIS, coding, field experiments, data collection or research institute work. Candidates should read the exact qualification carefully because the SRF post especially includes multiple qualification pathways.
Age limit and monthly remuneration
| Post | Age limit | Monthly remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | Maximum 35 years for men and 40 years for women | Rs. 37,000 plus HRA as per rule |
| Young Professional-II | Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years | Rs. 42,000 consolidated |
| Young Professional-I | Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years | Rs. 30,000 consolidated |
| Field Worker | Minimum 18 years and maximum 50 years | Rs. 18,797 consolidated |
The notice states that age relaxation for SC, ST and OBC candidates will be available as per Government of India norms.
Selection process
The official notice says the walk-in interview will comprise a written-cum-personal interview. Candidates should therefore be prepared for both document verification and an assessment process on the same day.
The institute has also stated that if a large number of candidates appear, a screening test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for interview. This means candidates should not assume that only direct interview questions will be asked.
Documents to carry
- Filled biodata form downloaded from the institute website
- One recent passport-size photograph
- Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards
- Photocopies of educational certificates
- Relevant experience certificate, if required for the post
- No objection certificate from current employer, if already employed
The notice specifically asks candidates to deposit the filled biodata form along with copies of certificates during certificate verification. Carrying only originals without photocopies may create avoidable problems at the venue.
How to attend the walk-in correctly
- Download the official notification and check the post-wise qualification and interview time.
- Download and fill the biodata form in advance.
- Arrange original certificates and one set of photocopies.
- Carry a passport-size photograph and relevant experience proof.
- Reach ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack before the reporting time for the post you are applying for.
- Complete certificate verification and appear for the written-cum-personal interview.
This is a practical step because the institute has clearly said that late candidates will not be entertained after the mentioned time.
Important conditions candidates should note
- The posts are purely temporary and linked to the project.
- No right of absorption in CRRI or ICAR will arise from this recruitment.
- The number of posts may be increased, decreased or the process may be cancelled.
- No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
- Currently employed candidates must produce a no objection certificate from their employer.
These conditions matter because many candidates focus only on the vacancy count and miss the temporary nature, certificate rules or no-TA clause mentioned in the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 vacancies in total: 1 Senior Research Fellow, 1 Young Professional-II, 1 Young Professional-I and 2 Field Worker posts.
The walk-in interviews for SRF, Young Professional-II and Young Professional-I are on 27 April 2026, while the Field Worker interview is on 29 April 2026.
The official notice is for a walk-in recruitment. Candidates need to attend the interview in person with the prescribed biodata form and documents.
The Field Worker post requires Matric with +2 vocational in an agriculture-related subject, or Matric with two years of work experience in an agriculture-related field.
The place of posting for all posts is ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack.
The remuneration for Young Professional-II is Rs. 42,000 per month on a consolidated basis.
No. The official notice clearly states that no TA or DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
No. The posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.