ICAR CRRI Young Professional-I (YP-I) Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview

Published: 20 Jul 2026 · Updated: 19 Jul 2026

01 Total Vacancies

Short Information: ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack has invited applications for a single Young Professional-I position under its UPSCALE climate-resilient rice project. Candidates with a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Environmental Science, or Botany can appear directly for a walk-in interview at the institute. There is no online application process and no application fee for this contractual, project-based engagement.

Important Dates

Walkin Interview Date23 Jul 2026
Walkin Interview Time10:00 AM

Application Fee

GeneralNo application fee
Payment ModeNot applicable

Age Limit & Eligibility

Minimum Age21 years
Maximum Age45 years
Age As On23 Jul 2026
Age RelaxationAge limit is relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
Educational QualificationEssential: B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. Environmental Science / B.Sc. Botany. Desirable: Experience in soil, plant and water analysis work in lab and field experimentation, and preparation of scientific/technical reports and papers.

Vacancy Details

Post NameTotalGenOBCEWSSCST
Young Professional-I (YP-I)1

How to Apply

  1. There is no online application; eligible candidates must appear directly for the walk-in interview.
  2. Download the biodata form from the ICAR-CRRI website and fill it in completely.
  3. Report to ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on 23 July 2026 at 10:00 AM with the filled biodata form.
  4. Carry one recent passport-size photograph and original educational certificates (from matriculation onwards) along with a photocopy of each.
  5. Carry experience certificates relevant to the subject, as specified in the advertisement, if applicable.
  6. Submit the biodata form and photocopies of certificates at the time of certificate verification.
  7. Candidates currently employed must bring a No Objection Certificate from their present employer.
  8. No candidate will be entertained after the specified reporting time, so arrive well before the scheduled time.

Selection Process

  • Screening test (conducted only if a large number of candidates appear for the interview)
  • Written-cum-Personal Interview

Project & Position Details

Advertisement No.15/YP-I/2026-27
Project NameA transformative climate action through upscaling climate resilient rice and other agricultural technologies supported by evidence-based knowledge and policy in India (UPSCALE) (EAP-452)
Rate of RemunerationRs. 30,000/- per month (consolidated)
Duration of ProjectUp to 31.03.2027 or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier
Nature of PositionPurely temporary, co-terminus with the scheme/project
Place of PostingICAR-CRRI, Cuttack
Place of InterviewICAR-CRRI, Cuttack
Job DescriptionData collection, data analysis, presentation, documentation of results, and official work

Documents to Carry for Walk-in Interview

  • One recent passport-size photograph
  • Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards, with one photocopy of each
  • Experience certificate relevant to the subject, as per the advertisement
  • Duly filled biodata form downloaded from the ICAR-CRRI website
  • No Objection Certificate from current employer, if already employed

Important Terms & Conditions

  • The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the scheme/project; service ends automatically on expiry of the project or the period indicated in the selection offer, whichever is earlier.
  • The selected candidate will have no right to absorption in ICAR-CRRI/ICAR.
  • Director, ICAR-CRRI reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions and to cancel the recruitment process at any stage; the Director's decision is final and binding.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
  • No candidate will be entertained after the specified reporting time of 10:00 AM on 23 July 2026.

Important Links

Official Notification PDFClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here

Important Questions

Q. What is the age limit for ICAR CRRI Young Professional-I (YP-I) Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview?

Ans. Minimum age 21 years and maximum age 45 years (as on 23 Jul 2026). See the official notification for age relaxation.

Q. What is the educational qualification for ICAR CRRI Young Professional-I (YP-I) Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview?

Ans. Essential: B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. Environmental Science / B.Sc. Botany. Desirable: Experience in soil, plant and water analysis work in lab and field experimentation, and preparation of scientific/technical reports and papers.

Q. What is the official website of ICAR - Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack?

Ans. The official website link is provided in the Important Links section above.

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