ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 – Young Professional, Agricultural Field Operator Posts
ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 – Young Professional, Agricultural Field Operator Posts
ICAR-NRRI Young Professional-I & Agricultural Field Operator Recruitment 2026 Overview
The ICAR Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR CRRI) has announced a recruitment drive for 02 posts of Young Professional and 01 post of Agricultural Field Operator. The walk-in interview will be held on 02-02-2026. For detailed information, please visit the ICAR CRRI official website, icar-crri.in.
| Company Name | Post Name | No of Posts | Salary | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICAR Central Rice Research Institute | Young Professional-I & Agricultural Field Operator | 02 (for YP-I) + 01 (for AFO) | Rs. 30,000/- p.m. (consolidated) for YP-I, Rs. 18,000/- p.m. (consolidated) for AFO | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) | Age limit will be considered according to the rules. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 01 |
| Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification for YP-I: B.Sc. (Ag.) with specialization in Soil Science / Agronomy / Agricultural Microbiology or B.Sc. in Botany / Microbiology / Environmental Science / Biotechnology / Chemistry.
- Desirable Qualification for YP-I: Experience in soil, plant and water analysis work in laboratory and field experimentation and preparation of scientific / technical reports / papers.
- Essential Qualification for AFO: Matriculation with +2 Vocational in Agriculture related subject or Matriculation with two (02) years of working experience in agricultural field work from reputed organization.
- Desirable Qualification for AFO: Power tiller, Grass cutter, Seed drill and threshing, Water circulation pump etc. Experience in farm operation.
Salary / Stipend
- Young Professional-I (YP-I): Rs. 30,000/- p.m. (consolidated)
- Agricultural Field Operator (AFO): Rs. 18,000/- p.m. (consolidated)
Age Limit
- For YP-I: Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years.
- For AFO: Minimum 18 years and maximum 50 years.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Interview for Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 02-02-2026 at 10:30 A.M. |
| Interview for Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) | 02-02-2026 at 02:30 P.M. |
Selection Process
- Walk-in-Interview comprising written-cum-personal interview.
- In case of a large number of candidates appearing for the walk-in-Interview, a screening test may be conducted to shortlist the candidates for interview.
General Information / Instructions
- The above position(s) is/are purely temporary and is co-terminus with the scheme/project. The service of appointed candidate will stand terminated automatically after expiry of the scheme/project or completion of period indicated in the selection offer, whichever is earlier and the candidate will not have any right for absorption in CRRI/ICAR.
- Director, ICAR-CRRI reserves the right to increase / decrease the number of position(s) and also to cancel the recruitment process for the position mentioned above.
- No TA and DA for appearing in the interview are admissible.
- Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the position.
- If currently employed, then the candidate will have to furnish no-objection certificate from the current employer for appearing in the interview.
- No candidate will be entertained strictly after above mentioned time.
How to Apply
- Eligible & desirous candidates are advised to bring one recent passport size photograph, original educational certificates (matriculation onwards) along with Xerox copy & experience certificate of relevant subject (as per advertisement) for appearing in walk-in-interview comprising written-cum-personal interview on prescribed date, time and place. Biodata form to be downloaded from the website duly filled in to be deposited along with the copy of certificates during the certificate verification.
ICAR-NRRI Young Professional-I & Agricultural Field Operator Recruitment 2026Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the vacancies available in ICAR-NRRI Recruitment 2026?
There are two vacancies for Young Professional-I and one for Agricultural Field Operator.
2. What is the remuneration for the positions in ICAR-NRRI Recruitment 2026?
The rate of remuneration is Rs. 30,000/- p.m. (consolidated) for YP-I and Rs. 18,000/- p.m. (consolidated) for AFO.
3. What is the age limit for ICAR-NRRI YP-I and AFO Recruitment 2026?
For YP-I: Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years. For AFO: Minimum 18 years and maximum 50 years.
4. What are the essential qualifications for ICAR-NRRI Recruitment 2026?
B.Sc. (Ag.) with specialization in Soil Science / Agronomy / Agricultural Microbiology or B.Sc. in Botany / Microbiology / Environmental Science / Biotechnology / Chemistry for YP-I and Matriculation with +2 Vocational in Agriculture related subject or Matriculation with two (02) years of working experience in agricultural field work from reputed organization for AFO.
5. When is the walk-in-interview for ICAR-NRRI YP-I and AFO Recruitment 2026?
02-02-2026.