ICAR CRRI Project Executive, Assistant & Field Operator 2026 — 3 Posts, Walk-in 19-21 Aug

ICAR Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, has released ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 23/PE/PA/AFO/2026-27 for 3 posts — 1 Project Executive, 1 Project Assistant, and 1 Agricultural Field Operator. This Odisha central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual engagement open to candidates ranging from Matric-level agriculture vocational qualifications to Master's degrees in Management, depending on the post. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview directly. Selected Project Executive will support project management functions requiring strong administrative and management skills, Project Assistant will assist with agriculture-related project activities drawing on a science or agriculture background, and Agricultural Field Operator will carry out hands-on field operations supporting rice research trials. The selection process for ICAR CRRI Recruitment 2026 is a written-cum-personal interview, held across three separate walk-in dates for the three posts. Salaries range from ₹18,000 for Agricultural Field Operator to ₹42,000 plus travel allowance for Project Executive. The ICAR CRRI walk-in interviews are held on 19 August 2026 for Project Executive, 20 August 2026 for Project Assistant, and 21 August 2026 for Agricultural Field Operator, at the ICAR CRRI campus, Cuttack, Odisha - 753006. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification (Advt No. 23/PE/PA/AFO/2026-27) before attending, and should ensure they report on the correct date corresponding to their specific post of interest.

Project Executive requires a Master's in Management/Business Administration with a 1st division graduation from a recognised university. Project Assistant requires Graduation in Agriculture, Science, or BBA. Agricultural Field Operator requires Matric with a +2 vocational course in an agriculture-related subject, or Matric with 2 years of agriculture field experience, or Matric with an ITI in an agriculture-related subject. This is a contractual engagement under an ICAR CRRI project.

Minimum age 18 years, maximum 50 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.

• Project Executive: Master's in Management/Business Administration with 1st division graduation from a recognised university
• Project Assistant: Graduation in Agriculture, Science, or BBA
• Agricultural Field Operator: Matric with +2 vocational in agriculture, OR Matric with 2 years' agriculture field experience, OR Matric with agriculture-related ITI
• Age 18 to 50 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India norms
• This is a contractual engagement, not a permanent government appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Selection is through a written-cum-personal interview
• Candidates must report on the specific walk-in date corresponding to their post of interest

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Project Executive: ₹42,000 per month (consolidated) plus ₹8,000 per month fixed Travel Allowance Project Assistant: ₹24,000 per month (consolidated) plus ₹6,000 per month fixed Travel Allowance Agricultural Field Operator: ₹18,000 per month (consolidated)

1. Read the official ICAR CRRI notification (Advt No. 23/PE/PA/AFO/2026-27) carefully before attending
2. Report at the walk-in interview venue, ICAR CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha - 753006, on the date corresponding to your chosen post
3. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies, including ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates if applicable
4. Bring the duly filled application form if required as per the notification
5. Verify that you meet the qualification and age eligibility criteria for your chosen post before attending
6. Arrive at the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
7. Keep extra passport-size photographs ready in case they are required for submission