ICAR-CRRI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack, has released the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 16/SRF/2026-27 for 1 contractual vacancy. Selected candidates require an M.Sc. (Ag.) in Plant Breeding, Plant Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, or Plant Physiology, or a Postgraduate degree in Basic Science with NET qualification and 2 years of agricultural research experience, with a Ph.D. desirable. The Senior Research Fellow post carries a salary of Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA, with selection through a Screening Test and Written-cum-Personal Interview. Eligible candidates up to 35 years (men) or 40 years (women) can attend the walk-in interview for ICAR-CRRI Senior Research Fellow 2026 on 04 August 2026 at the ICAR-CRRI campus, Cuttack, Odisha. Candidates must carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies of educational and experience certificates, and should read the complete official notification PDF at icar-crri.in before attending.

• M.Sc. (Ag.) with specialisation in Plant Breeding/Plant Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Genetics/Plant Physiology (4/5 years Bachelor's degree), OR
• Postgraduate degree in Basic Science (Botany/Plant Physiology/Organic Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Genetics) with NET qualification and 2 years agricultural research experience
• Ph.D. in relevant subjects desirable

• Maximum 35 years (Men), 40 years (Women); relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government of India norms

• M.Sc. (Ag.) in Plant Breeding/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Genetics/Plant Physiology
• OR PG in Basic Science with NET and 2 years agricultural research experience
• Ph.D. desirable
• Maximum age 35 years (men), 40 years (women)

• No application fee

• Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as per rules

1. Read the official notification PDF carefully before attending the interview
2. Report at the ICAR-CRRI campus, Cuttack, Odisha, as per reporting time in the notification
3. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies
4. Bring ID proof and educational certificates
5. Bring experience certificate, if applicable
6. Bring category certificate, if applicable
7. Keep extra passport-size photographs ready
8. Verify eligibility criteria before attending
9. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
10. Attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date