ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026: 24 Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I & Agricultural Field Operator – Walk-In Interview on 02-03 November 2026 @ icar-crri.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Young Professional-II (YP-II): M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture / Botany / Microbiology. Desirable: One to two years of working experience.
• Young Professional-I (YP-I): B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology.
• Agricultural Field Operator (AFO): Matriculation with +2 vocational in Agriculture related subject OR Matriculation with 2 years of working experience from reputed organization.

Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

Candidates will be selected through a walk-in interview. If a large number of candidates appear, a screening test may be conducted to shortlist candidates. Preference will be given to candidates having work experience in an ICAR institute. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• One recent passport-size photograph
• Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards (including documents available on Digilocker)
• Xerox copies of all required educational certificates
• Experience certificate in the relevant subject, if applicable
• Filled Biodata form downloaded from the official website
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the respective employer or institution for candidates currently employed or pursuing studies

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the walk-in interview date and venue? The walk-in interviews are scheduled for 2 November 2026 (YP-II & YP-I) and 3 November 2026 (AFO) at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha - 753006.
2. What are the reporting times? For YP-II: 10:00 AM on 2 November 2026; For YP-I: 02:30 PM on 2 November 2026; For AFO: 10:00 AM on 3 November 2026.
3. Is there any application fee? No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.
4. What is the nature of the job? These are temporary contractual positions under the ICAR CRRI project.
5. What is the salary structure? The consolidated monthly pay is Rs. 42,000 for YP-II, Rs. 30,000 for YP-I, and Rs. 18,000 for AFO.
6. What documents are required? Candidates must bring a recent passport-size photograph, original educational certificates with xerox copies, experience certificate if applicable, filled biodata form, and NOC if employed/studying.