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Vacancy Details
- Young Professional-II (YP-II): 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture / Botany / Microbiology - Young Professional-I (YP-I): 3 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology - Agricultural Field Operator (AFO): 20 vacancies
Qualification: Matriculation with +2 vocational in Agriculture related subject OR Matriculation with 2 years of working experience from reputed organization
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Selection Process
- Registration/Reporting: Candidates report at the venue at the scheduled reporting/registration time for their post.
- Screening test (if required): If many candidates attend, a screening test may be conducted to shortlist candidates.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on the scheduled walk-in interview date.
- Document verification: Original educational certificates and other required documents will be verified at the time of interview.
- Final consideration: Eligible candidates will be considered equally, with preference given to candidates having ICAR institute experience.
How to Apply
- Download and fill the biodata form from the official website (biodata form link not provided in the notice).
- Report in person at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on the scheduled walk-in date for the post you are applying for.
- Bring one recent passport-size photograph, original educational certificates (from matriculation onwards) and xerox copies, experience certificate if applicable, and NOC if employed or pursuing studies.
- Register/report at the specified reporting time for your post (times vary by post).
- Undergo screening test (if conducted) and interview; wait for document verification and final selection.
Important Links
Important Dates
- YP-II & YP-I Walk-in Date:
- Agricultural Field Operator Walk-in Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for the posts?
YP-II requires M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture/Botany/Microbiology (1-2 years’ experience desirable). YP-I requires B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture/Botany/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology. AFO requires Matriculation with +2 vocational in an agriculture-related subject or Matriculation with 2 years’ relevant work experience.
How do I apply for these positions?
You must attend the walk-in interview in person at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on the scheduled date for your post. Bring a filled biodata form downloaded from the official website, one recent photograph, original educational certificates and xerox copies, experience certificate if applicable, and NOC if employed.
What is the last date to apply?
The final walk-in interview date for the advertised vacancies is 03-11-2026 for the Agricultural Field Operator post; the YP-II and YP-I interviews are on 02-11-2026.
What is the selection process?
Candidates must register/report at the specified time and attend the interview; if many candidates appear, a screening test may be held to shortlist candidates. Final selection includes interview and document verification, with preference for candidates having ICAR institute experience.
What is the salary/pay scale for the posts?
The consolidated monthly pay is Rs. 42,000 for Young Professional-II, Rs. 30,000 for Young Professional-I, and Rs. 18,000 for Agricultural Field Operator.
