ICAR CRRI Walk-in Interview 2026 for Project Posts

Recruitment Overview

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR CRRI), located in Kataka, Odisha, has released an advertisement for walk-in interviews. This recruitment is for temporary project-based positions under the "4S4R Model for Production, Marketing & Export of Odisha Aromatic Rice (arORIce)" project (EAP-391).

Candidates are invited to attend interviews for the posts of Project Executive, Project Assistant, and Agricultural Field Operator. There are a total of 3 vacancies. The interviews are scheduled for August 19, 20, and 21, 2026, at the ICAR-CRRI campus in Kataka.

Job Highlights

Vacancy Details

The ICAR CRRI recruitment aims to fill the following positions:

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the specific educational qualifications and age limits for the post they wish to apply for. Details are provided below.

• Project Executive (PE): Master's degree in Management or Business Administration. Candidates must have secured a 1st division in their graduation from a recognized university.
• Project Assistant (PA): Graduation in Agriculture, Science, or Business Administration (BBA).
• Agricultural Field Operator (AFO):
  • Matriculation (10th pass) with +2 vocational in an agriculture-related subject, OR
  • Matriculation (10th pass) with two years of working experience in the agriculture field, OR
  • Matriculation (10th pass) with ITI in an agriculture-related subject.

• Project Executive (PE): Minimum 21 years, Maximum 45 years.
• Project Assistant (PA): Minimum 21 years, Maximum 45 years.
• Agricultural Field Operator (AFO): Minimum 18 years, Maximum 50 years.

Age relaxation for SC, ST, and OBC candidates will be provided as per Government of India norms.

Application Fee

The official notification does not specify any application fee for these walk-in interviews.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration along with a fixed travel allowance for some posts:

Selection Process

The selection for these positions will be through a walk-in interview. If a large number of candidates attend, a screening test might be conducted to shortlist candidates for the interview round. All eligible candidates will be considered equally. However, candidates with prior work experience in an ICAR institute may be given preference.

How to Apply (Walk-in Interview)

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date and time for their chosen post. Follow these steps:

1. Download Biodata Form: Obtain the prescribed biodata form. This form is usually available on the official website or linked within the notification PDF.
2. Fill the Form: Complete the biodata form with all required personal and educational details.
3. Gather Documents: Prepare all necessary original educational certificates (from matriculation onwards), self-attested Xerox copies of these certificates, relevant experience certificates (if any), and one recent passport-size photograph.
4. Attend Interview: Report to the interview venue, ICAR-CRRI, Kataka, on the specific date and time mentioned for your post.
5. Document Verification: During certificate verification, submit your filled biodata form along with the copies of your certificates.
6. NOC (if applicable): If you are currently employed, you must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your present employer at the time of the interview.

Please note that no candidate will be entertained after the scheduled reporting time.

Documents Required for Walk-in Interview

Candidates must bring the following documents to the interview:

• One recent passport-size photograph.
• Original educational certificates (from matriculation/10th standard onwards).
• Xerox (photocopies) of all educational certificates.
• Experience certificate(s) for relevant work (if applicable).
• Duly filled biodata form (downloaded from the website).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer (if employed).
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates claiming age relaxation).

Important Dates

Candidates should note the specific interview dates and times for each post:

Important Instructions

• These positions are purely temporary and will automatically terminate upon the expiry of the project (March 31, 2027) or its completion, whichever is earlier. Appointed candidates will not have any right for absorption into ICAR-CRRI/ICAR.
• No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be provided for attending the interview.
• The Director, ICAR-CRRI, reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions or to cancel the recruitment process without prior notice.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
• Candidates must report strictly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be allowed to appear for the interview.

FAQs

Q1: What is the application deadline for the ICAR CRRI Project posts?

A1: This recruitment is conducted through walk-in interviews. There is no application deadline. Candidates need to attend the interview on the specific dates: August 19, 20, or 21, 2026, depending on the post they are applying for.

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced in this ICAR CRRI recruitment?

A2: There are a total of 3 vacancies: one for Project Executive, one for Project Assistant, and one for Agricultural Field Operator.

Q3: What is the age limit for the Agricultural Field Operator post?

A3: For the Agricultural Field Operator post, candidates must be between 18 and 50 years of age as of the interview date. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government rules.

Q4: Is there any application fee to attend the walk-in interview?

A4: The official notification does not mention any application fee for these walk-in interviews.

Q5: What is the monthly salary for a Project Executive?

A5: A Project Executive will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 42,000/- per month, plus a fixed Travel Allowance of Rs. 28,000/- per month.

Q6: Where will the selected candidates be posted?

A6: The place of posting will be in various districts of Odisha, including Mayurbhanj, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Koraput, Kataka, Bhubaneswar, etc., as per the requirements of the project.

Official Notification

Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the complete official notification PDF for detailed information before attending the interview.

• Notification PDF → Click Here

Important Links

• Official Website → Not specified in the official notification.