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ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for ACASA Project SRF Post

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Sep. 1, 2026
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
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Vacancies
01 Post (Senior Research Fellow - ACASA Project)
Pay Scale
From ₹37K / mo
Age Limit
Max. 35 yrs. for men and 40 yrs. for women
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

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Starts

Aug 28, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 11, 2026

Application Window28 Aug – 11 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date11 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility criteria for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under ACASA Project (EAP-415):
Essential Qualification:
  1. Master's degree in Remote Sensing and GIS / Geoinformatics / any discipline of Agriculture with 4 years or 5 years Bachelor’s degree; OR
  2. B.Sc. (Ag) 4-year graduation followed by M.Sc. in any discipline; OR
  3. Post-graduate degree in Environmental Science / Geography (3-year Bachelor's + 2-year Master's) with NET qualification and two (02) years of documented research experience in the relevant field; OR
  4. Ph.D. in any discipline of science.
Desirable Qualification: Practical expertise in satellite image processing, GIS tools, or coding/developing ICT applications (Python, MATLAB, Oracle, .NET, Java).
Project Details: Externally Aided Project (EAP-415) entitled 'Atlas of Climate Adaptation in South Asian Agriculture (ACASA)'.
Tenure: Up to 31.12.2026 or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates as on the date of interview (11.09.2026). Age relaxation is admissible for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Registration and Document Verification at ICAR-CRRI Cuttack on 11.09.2026 at 10:00 AM

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Screening Test (conducted if large number of candidates appear)

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview assessing GIS, Remote Sensing & Agricultural Modeling Skills

OfflineMerit Scored

Contractual Offer of Engagement (Tenure up to 31.12.2026 or project conclusion)

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through Walk-in-Interview:
1. Reporting & Verification: Candidates must report at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on 11.09.2026 at 10:00 AM with the filled biodata form downloaded from icar-crri.in, passport photos, and original certificates (with self-attested copies).
2. Screening Test: If a large number of candidates appear, a written screening test will be conducted to shortlist candidates for the interview.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear for a personal interview. Preference may be given to candidates with prior work experience in ICAR institutes.
4. Engagement: Purely temporary appointment co-terminus with the project.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI/CRRI) in Cuttack, Odisha is the premier national institute for rice agriculture research under ICAR. The ACASA project ('Atlas of Climate Adaptation in South Asian Agriculture', EAP-415) is a high-impact regional initiative mapping agricultural climate vulnerability, drought/flood risks, and technology adaptation across South Asia using geospatial tools. The SRF works on spatial modeling, satellite imagery (Sentinel/Landsat), Python/R scripts for climate risk index computation, and interactive web atlas integration. Exceptional academic environment interfacing with leading agrometeorologists, remote sensing scientists, and international consortia (such as BISA/CGIAR).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary engagement co-terminus with the scheme/project, sanctioned up to 31.12.2026 or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier. Stationed at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project research fellowship. Does not confer any right to absorption in ICAR-CRRI or ICAR. However, research exposure on international climate adaptation frameworks offers an outstanding springboard for doctoral fellowships, scientist recruitment (ARS), and international geospatial consultancy roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Reporting Time Strictness: Walk-in interview begins strictly at 10:00 AM on 11.09.2026 at ICAR-CRRI Cuttack; candidates arriving after the scheduled time will not be entertained.
  • Mandatory Biodata & Original Documents: Candidates must download and fill the prescribed biodata form from icar-crri.in and carry all original educational certificates (matriculation onwards) plus self-attested photocopies and passport photograph.
  • Screening Test Clause: In case of high candidate turnout, a preliminary written screening test will be conducted to shortlist candidates for interview.
  • NOC Mandate: Candidates currently employed in government, ICAR, or private organizations must produce an NOC from their employer at the time of interview.
  • No Absorption Rights: Position is strictly co-terminus with the project and carries no claim for permanent employment in ICAR.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - ACASA Project (EAP-415)1
Total Vacancies01 Post (Senior Research Fellow - ACASA Project)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹37,000.00 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible under ICAR norms. Engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Rate of remuneration is ₹37,000/- per month + HRA as per ICAR / Central Government rules. Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project (up to 31.12.2026 or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Eligible and desirous candidates are advised to appear for a walk-in-interview comprising a written-cum-personal interview on 11.09.2026 at 10:00 AM at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack.

Candidates must bring:

  • One recent passport size photograph.
  • Original educational certificates (Matriculation onwards).
  • Xerox copies of all certificates.
  • Experience certificate (if applicable).
  • A duly filled Biodata form (to be downloaded from the official website) along with copies of certificates during the certificate verification.

Candidates currently employed must furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of the interview.

No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is charged). Candidates attend the walk-in interview with filled biodata form and original documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview is scheduled for 11th September 2026 at 10:00 AM at ICAR – Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack, Odisha – 753 006.

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