Central Rice Research Institute walk-in for SRFs and Field Workers – 2026
ICAR – CENTRAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
CUTTACK-753 006 (ODISHA), INDIA
Advertisement No. 01/SRF/YP-II/YP-I/FW/2026-27
Walk-in Interview
Name of the Project: “Network Project on Precision Agriculture (NePPA)” (EAP-353)
1. Senior Research Fellow (Rs.37,000/- + HRA as per rule) (One post):
Age as on date of interview: Max. 35 yrs. for men and 40 yrs. for women
Date of Interview: 27.04.2026 at 10:30 A.M.
Essential Qualification: Master degree in Remote Sensing and GIS / Geoinformatics / any discipline of Agriculture / Computer Science with 4 years/5 years of Bachelor’s degree.
OR
M.Tech. in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Science & Engineering / Software Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Information Technology with from recognize university with 4 years /5 years of Bachelor’s degree.
OR
Post-graduate degree in Environmental Science / Geography with 3 years Bachelor’s degree and 2 years masters’ degree should have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience.
OR
B.Sc. (Ag.) having four years graduation degree followed by M.Sc. in any discipline.
OR
Ph. D. in any discipline of science.
Desirable: Having knowledge in satellite image processing, GIS, coding / developing ICT tools/Oracle/.Net/MATLAB/ python/Java etc.) Equivalent computer programming language will be preferred.
Job Description: Collection of experimental data, Analysis of data in GIS & other Software data, Preparing the project report.
2. Young Professional-II (Rs. 42,000/- p.m. consolidated) (One post):
Age as on date of interview: Min. 21 years & Max. 45 years
Date of Interview: 27.04.2026 at 12:00 P.M.
Essential Qualification: Master degree in any discipline of Agricuture / Remote Sensing and GIS / Geoinformatics / Environmental Science.
OR
M.Tech. in Computer Application/ Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Science & Engineering / Software Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Information Technology from recognized university.
Desirable: Ph.D. in any discipline of science Having knowledge in satellite image processing, GIS, coding/ developing ICT tools/Oracle/.Net/MATLAB/ python/Java etc.)
Job Description: Collection of experimental data, Analysis of data in GIS & other Software data, Preparing the project report.
3. Young Professional-I (Rs. 30,000/- p.m. consolidated) (One post):
Age as on date of interview: Min. 21 years & Max. 45 years
Date of Interview: 27.04.2026 at 02:30 P.M.
Essential Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture/Botany/Zoology.
Desirable: Experience of working in any research Institute for implementation of field experiments and collecting data about soil and plant attributes. Knowledge of IT applications, virtual meeting platforms and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point, Tally etc.) will be added advantage.
Job Description: Collection of experimental data, Analysis of data in GIS & other Software data, Preparing the project report.
4. Field worker (Rs. 18,797/- p.m. consolidated) (Two posts):
Age as on date of interview: Min. 18 years & Max. 50 years
Date of Interview: 29.04.2026 at 10:30 A.M.
Essential: Matric with + 2 Vocational in agriculture related subject.
OR
Matric with two years of working experience in agriculture related field.
Note: The place of posting for all the above posts will be ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack.
Terms & Conditions:
- The above position(s) is/are purely temporary and is co-terminus with the scheme/project. The service of appointed candidate will stand terminated automatically after expiry of the scheme/project or completion of period indicated in the selection offer, whichever is earlier and the candidate will not have any right for absorption in CRRI/ICAR. The above age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms.
- Eligible & desirous candidates are advised to bring one recent passport size photograph, original educational certificates (matriculation onwards) along with Xerox copy & experience certificate of relevant subject (as per advertisement) for appearing in walk-in-interview comprising written-cum-personal interview on prescribed date, time and place. Biodata form to be downloaded from the website duly filled in to be deposited along with the copy of certificates during the certificate verification.
- Director, ICAR-CRRI reserves the right to increase / decrease the number of position(s) and also to cancel the recruitment process for the position mentioned above. Director’s decision will be final and binding in all aspects.
- In case of a large number of candidates appearing for the walk-in-Interview, a screening test may be conducted to shortlist the candidates for interview.
- No TA and DA for appearing in the interview are admissible.
- Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the position.
- If currently employed, then the candidate will have to furnish no-objection certificate from the current employer for appearing in the interview.
No candidate will be entertained strictly after above mentioned time.
Official Notification:
Download: crri_srf_2026.pdf
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