B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture OR B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany / Microbiology / Environmental Science / Biotechnology / Geography / GIS and Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics / Chemistry. Desirable: Experience in soil, plant, and water analysis in laboratory/field experimentation, scientific report preparation, or GIS mapping/remote sensing.
Contractual / RegularSep. 11, 2026
ICAR NRRI Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Project Assistant Post
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Sep. 11, 2026Project Assistant
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 8, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 8, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 17, 2026
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Exam Date
Sep 17, 2026
Application Window8 – 17 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date17 Sep 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is 50 years as on the date of interview (17.09.2026). Age relaxation is admissible for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Document Verification and Screening
OfflineQualifying Only
Walk-in Interview (Preliminary Written Screening Test if candidates exceed capacity)
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted through document verification and walk-in personal interview on 17.09.2026 at 02:30 PM. In case of a large number of candidates appearing for the walk-in interview, a written screening test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for the interview round.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Component |
|---|
| Essential Academic Credentials (B.Sc. Ag / Botany / Microbiology / Env Science / Biotech etc.) |
| Technical Experience in Soil, Plant & Water Analysis / Lab & Field Experimentation |
| GIS Mapping, Remote Sensing & Scientific Documentation/Report Preparation |
| Walk-in Personal Interview & Technical Viva Voce |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Project Assistants at ICAR-NRRI Cuttack work within dedicated research divisions focused on coastal agro-ecosystem sustainability. Under project EAP-471 ('Scalable Algal-Methanotrophs Formulations for Carbon Capture and GHGS Mitigation in Coastal Agricultural Systems'), day-to-day responsibilities include fieldwork in farmers' plots, collecting soil, water, and greenhouse gas samples, operating laboratory analytical equipment, maintaining microbial formulations, and compiling scientific documentation under the Principal Investigator.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Appointees are based at the ICAR-NRRI campus in Cuttack, Odisha, with required field travel to coastal experimental stations and farm sites. The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project (tenure up to 31.03.2027 or completion of the project, whichever is earlier), conferring no right to regular appointment in ICAR.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
As this is a project-bound contractual position, there is no permanent institutional promotion hierarchy. However, the position provides structured financial increments of 15% for every 3 years of experience up to a maximum of 4 revisions (up to 12 years). Hands-on research experience in carbon sequestration, GHG flux monitoring, and remote sensing/GIS provides valuable credentials for competitive admissions to M.Sc./Ph.D. research fellowships (JRF/SRF) or technical recruitments across ICAR and State Agricultural Universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- The walk-in interview is scheduled strictly on 17.09.2026 at 02:30 PM; late reporting will lead to immediate disqualification.
- Candidates must bring the downloaded bio-data form, 1 recent passport-size photograph, and original educational certificates from Matriculation onwards along with self-attested photocopies.
- If candidate turnout is exceptionally high, the Institute reserves the right to conduct a preliminary screening test to shortlist candidates for the interview round.
- Candidates currently employed must furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of the interview.
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
- UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated remuneration of ₹20,000/- per month plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA). Periodic increments of 15% for every 3 years of experience up to a maximum of 4 revisions (up to 12 years of experience).
Consolidated remuneration of ₹20,000/- p.m. + HRA. Increment of 15% for 3 years of experience with maximum ceiling of 4 revisions (up to 12 years of experience).
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official ICAR-NRRI website at www.icar-crri.in to download the prescribed Biodata / Application Form.
- Fill out the bio-data form completely, attaching a recent passport-size photograph and self-attesting all declarations.
- Gather original educational certificates from Matriculation (10th standard) onwards, marksheets, and relevant experience certificates, alongside one set of self-attested photocopies.
- Candidates currently employed in any government or private organization must carry an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- Report in person for the walk-in-interview on 17.09.2026 strictly before 02:30 PM at: ICAR - National Rice Research Institute (formerly CRRI), Cuttack (Kataka) – 753006, Odisha.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil / No application fee is required for attending the walk-in interview.
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Selection is conducted through document verification and walk-in personal interview on 17.09.2026 at 02:30 PM. In case of a large number of candidates appearing for the walk-in interview, a written screening test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for the interview round.
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Selection is conducted via a walk-in interview on 17.09.2026 at 02:30 PM at ICAR-NRRI Cuttack following document verification. If candidate attendance is high, a preliminary written screening test may be administered to shortlist candidates for the interview.
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