ICAR CRRI Project Assistant Vacancy 2026

ICAR CRRI Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

The ICAR - Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) in Cuttack, Odisha, has announced recruitment for the post of Project Assistant. This is a temporary position linked to a specific project.

Job Highlights

Organization: ICAR - Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack

Post Name: Project Assistant (PA)

Number of Vacancies: One (01)

Mode of Recruitment: Walk-in Interview

Location: ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha

Important Dates

Date and Time of Interview: 17 September 2026, 02:30 PM

Project Duration: Up to 31 March 2027 or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for one position of Project Assistant under the project titled "Scalable Algal-Methanotrophs Formulations for Carbon Capture and GHGS Mitigation in Coastal Agricultural Systems" (EAP-471).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational and age requirements to be considered for the Project Assistant post.

Candidates should have one of the following qualifications:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture.
• OR B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany / Microbiology / Environmental Science / Biotechnology / Geography / GIS and Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics / Chemistry.

The maximum age limit for candidates is 50 years as on the date of the interview. Age relaxations for SC, ST, and OBC candidates will be as per Government of India norms.

Salary

The selected candidate will receive a remuneration of Rs. 20,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA).

An increment of 15% for every 3 years of experience is applicable, with a maximum ceiling of 4 such revisions, allowing for up to 12 years of experience.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a walk-in interview. Candidates are advised to bring all necessary documents. If a large number of candidates appear, a screening test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for the interview.

Preference may be given to candidates with work experience in ICAR institutes.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates need to appear for a walk-in interview. They must bring the required documents to the interview venue on the scheduled date and time.

The Biodata form can be downloaded from the ICAR-CRRI website.

Documents Required

Candidates appearing for the walk-in interview must bring the following:

• One recent passport-size photograph.
• Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards (even if available on Digilocker).
• Xerox copies of original certificates.
• Experience certificate in the relevant subject (as per advertisement).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer, if currently employed.

Important Instructions

• The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
• The service of the appointed candidate will end automatically upon project completion or expiry.
• Candidates will not have any right for absorption in ICAR-CRRI/ICAR.
• No TA and DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Candidates must report strictly within the scheduled time.
• The Director, ICAR-CRRI reserves the right to modify the number of positions or cancel the recruitment.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Project Assistant post at ICAR CRRI?
A1: The recruitment is through a walk-in interview scheduled for 17 September 2026. Candidates must appear on this date.

Q2: What is the educational qualification required for the Project Assistant position?
A2: Candidates need a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture or a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Geography, GIS and Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, or Chemistry.

Q3: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
A3: The maximum age limit is 50 years as on the interview date. Age relaxations apply for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.

Q4: What is the salary for the Project Assistant post?
A4: The salary is Rs. 20,000/- per month plus HRA, with potential increments based on experience.

Q5: How will candidates be selected?
A5: Selection will be through a walk-in interview. A screening test may be conducted if many candidates apply.

Important Links

Official Website → Not specified in the official notification.

Notification PDF → Click Here