ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for Laboratory Assistant / Field Assistant Posts

ICAR - Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack will hold a walk-in interview on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack (Odisha, PIN 753 006), under Advertisement No. 40/LA/2026-27. The interview is for one (01) post of Laboratory Assistant / Field Assistant in the project "CleanChain" (EAP-479), at a remuneration of Rs. 20,000/- p.m. (consolidated). Candidates aged 18 to 50 years as on the date of interview with the prescribed qualification may attend with their documents.

ICAR-CRRI Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not mention an application fee.

About ICAR-CRRI

ICAR - Central Rice Research Institute is a research institute located at Cuttack-753 006, Odisha. This vacancy is in the project "CleanChain: Strengthening Market Competitiveness of Odisha's Agri-Food Sector through Surveillance, Risk Mapping, and Capacity Building for Pesticide and Heavy Metal Management" (EAP-479). The advertisement is signed by the Principal Investigator of the project.

Posts and Eligibility

There is one (01) position of Laboratory Assistant / Field Assistant, with posting at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack and a remuneration of Rs. 20,000/- p.m. (consolidated). The essential qualification is either of the following:

• Matriculation with +2 vocational in Agriculture related subject
• OR Matriculation with two (02) years of work experience in the agricultural field with a reputed organization.

Desirable qualification: Experience in data collection and knowledge in plant protection activities. All eligible candidates will be considered equally; however, preference may be given to candidates with work experience in ICAR institute.

Age Limit

The age limit is min. 18 years and max. 50 years as on the date of interview. The age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms.

Nature and Duration of Engagement

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the scheme/project. The project runs up to 31.03.2027 or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier. The service of the appointed candidate will stand terminated automatically after expiry of the scheme/project or on completion of the period indicated in the offer of engagement, whichever is earlier, and the candidate will not have any right for absorption in ICAR-CRRI/ICAR.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

ICAR-CRRI Recruitment 2026 Job Description

• Data collection
• Pesticide residue analysis

What to Bring

• One recent passport size photograph
• Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards (even if the documents are available on Digilocker)
• Xerox copies of these certificates
• Experience certificate in the relevant subject (as per advertisement)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer/institution, for candidates currently employed or pursuing studies in any institution
• Biodata form, which may be downloaded from the website

What Happens on the Day

Candidates must report by the scheduled reporting time of 10:00 A.M. on 23 November 2026 at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack; no candidate will be entertained after the scheduled reporting time. If a large number of candidates appear for the walk-in interview, a screening test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for the interview. Selection is then made through the interview.

Important Instructions

• No TA and DA are admissible for appearing in the interview.
• Canvassing in any form will render the candidate liable to disqualification for the position.
• Director, ICAR-CRRI reserves the right to increase / decrease the number of position(s) or to cancel the recruitment process; the decision of the Director will be final and binding in all aspects.

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