ICAR CRRI Cuttack Recruitment 2026 | ₹31,000 Salary | Walk-in Interview

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 ICAR – Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack is one of India's foremost agricultural research institutions under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Based in Cuttack, Odisha, CRRI has a strong history of contributing to rice variety development, sustainable crop management, and field-level agricultural innovations that benefit farming families across the country. CRRI is currently executing an externally aided project titled "Enhancing Resilience of Smallholders to Climate Change through Sustainable Intensification and Digital Driven Knowledge Dissemination" (EAP-359). This project strengthens smallholder farmers' capacity to adapt to climate change through sustainable practices and digital knowledge tools. As part of this initiative, ICAR-CRRI has announced a walk-in-interview for four temporary positions under Advertisement No. 11/SRF/CM/2026-27. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack has officially invited eligible candidates to appear for a walk-in-interview for the posts of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Community Mobilizer (AFO) under project EAP-359. A total of four positions are being filled — two for each post. Both roles are temporary in nature and directly co-terminus with the project tenure. The Senior Research Fellow will be responsible for implementing project activities in the farmers' field, collecting and analysing field data, preparing presentations, documenting results, and handling official project work. The Community Mobilizer or Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) will focus on field-level project implementation, direct data collection in farming communities, and operation of farm machinery as required. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 · Senior Research Fellow — 02 Posts · Community Mobilizer / Agriculture Field Officer — 02 Posts 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 1 · Walk-in-Interview Date: 17 June 2026 2 · Reporting Time – Senior Research Fellow: 10:00 A.M. 3 · Reporting Time – Community Mobilizer (AFO): 11:00 A.M. 🎓 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 For Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Option 1: · M.Sc. (Agriculture) with specialization in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Breeding and Genetics, or Seed Technology · Bachelor's degree must be of 4 to 5 years duration Option 2: · Post Graduate degree in Botany, Life Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or Environmental Sciences · UG must be 3-year degree and PG must be 2-year degree · Candidate must have cleared NET (National Eligibility Test) · Minimum 2 years of research experience is mandatory Age Limit for SRF: Maximum 35 years for male candidates; Maximum 40 years for female candidates For Community Mobilizer / AFO: Option 1: · Matriculation (Class 10) with +2 (Class 12) Vocational qualification in any agriculture-related or allied agriculture subject Option 2: · Matriculation (Class 10) with a minimum of 2 years of working experience in agricultural field work from any reputed organisation - Age Limit for AFO: Minimum 18 years; Maximum 55 years -Age relaxation for SC, ST, and OBC candidates is available as per the rules of the Government of India for both posts. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 - No application fee 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 Climate change is affecting agriculture across India at an accelerating pace. Smallholder farmers — who grow food on small plots with limited resources — face the greatest risk from shifting rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and unpredictable growing seasons. The EAP-359 project addresses this challenge at the field level by introducing scientifically validated sustainable practices and digital knowledge tools that empower farming communities to build long-term resilience. Joining this project means contributing to work that has a direct and measurable impact on rural food security, farmer income, and agricultural sustainability. The field experience and institutional exposure that candidates gain while working on a nationally significant project at ICAR-CRRI can meaningfully shape their future careers in agriculture, research, and rural development.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛 · Prestigious Institution: ICAR-CRRI is a nationally recognised centre of agricultural excellence. Experience here adds real weight to any professional profile in the agriculture sector. · Hands-on Research Exposure: Candidates work directly in farmers' fields and participate in data collection, project implementation, and research documentation under a reputed ICAR institute. · Competitive Remuneration: ₹31,000 per month plus 16% HRA for SRF is a strong compensation package for a project-based post and meets the financial expectations of agriculture postgraduates in Odisha. · Career Advancement: Field and research experience at ICAR often serves as a stepping stone toward permanent positions in government research institutions, agricultural universities, and central government departments.