- Walk-in-interview for the project titled 'Valorisation of phosphogypsum as a multinutrient source for enhancement of soil fertility and crop productivity in Rice-based cropping systems' (EAP-486).
- Position: Young Professional-I (YP-I) Field Operator (FO) with a consolidated salary of ₹30,000 per month.
- The role involves field implementation, data collection, analysis, documentation, and agricultural field/laboratory work.
- Temporary position co-terminus with the project duration (ends March 2027 or upon project completion).
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🎓 Diploma
🎓 B.Sc.
Young Professional Field Operator for Rice Research Project
Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Kataka, Odisha
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI) (ICAR-CRRI) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), B.Sc. (bsc) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹30,000 - ₹30,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 21 to 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Fee Amount: No application fee mentioned in the job notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Botany, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology.
- OR Matriculation with +2 Vocational in Agricultural-related subjects.
- OR Matriculation with a Diploma in Agricultural-related subjects.
- OR Matriculation with two years of working experience in an agriculture-related field.
- Desirable Qualifications: Experience in soil, plant, and water analysis; lab/field experimentation; and preparation of scientific/technical reports.
- Agriculture Farm Machinery Operation Skills: Certificate from a recognized institute for operating power tillers, grass cutters, seed drillers, and threshers.
- OR Matriculation with +2 Vocational in Agricultural-related subjects.
- OR Matriculation with a Diploma in Agricultural-related subjects.
- OR Matriculation with two years of working experience in an agriculture-related field.
- Desirable Qualifications: Experience in soil, plant, and water analysis; lab/field experimentation; and preparation of scientific/technical reports.
- Agriculture Farm Machinery Operation Skills: Certificate from a recognized institute for operating power tillers, grass cutters, seed drillers, and threshers.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection based on an interview followed by a trade test.
- Screening test may be conducted if a large number of candidates appear for the walk-in-interview.
- Screening test may be conducted if a large number of candidates appear for the walk-in-interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- One recent passport-size photograph.
- Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards (even if available on DigiLocker).
- Xerox copies of educational certificates and experience certificates.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer (if employed).
- Original educational certificates from matriculation onwards (even if available on DigiLocker).
- Xerox copies of educational certificates and experience certificates.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer (if employed).
💳 Application Fee Details
• Fee Amount: No application fee mentioned in the job notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the consolidated salary for the Young Professional-I (YP-I) Field Operator (FO) position at ICAR-CRRI?
The consolidated salary for the Young Professional-I (YP-I) Field Operator (FO) position is ₹30,000 per month.
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for the Young Professional-I (YP-I) Field Operator (FO) role?
Essential qualifications include a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture/Botany/Biotechnology/Environmental Science/Microbiology/Molecular Biology, or a Matriculation with +2 Vocational/Diploma in Agricultural-related subjects, or two years of working experience in an agriculture-related field.
Q.
When and where will the walk-in-interview for this position take place?
The walk-in-interview will be held on 15 September 2026 and 16 September 2026 at 10:00 AM at ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Kataka, Odisha.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment.
Q.
What documents are required to be carried for the walk-in-interview?
Candidates must bring one recent passport-size photograph, original educational certificates from matriculation onwards, Xerox copies of these certificates, and an experience certificate (if applicable).