Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Rice Research Institute
Contractual / Regular

ICAR-CRRI Cuttack Sr MO Recruitment 2026

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Aug. 13, 2026
Sr. Medical Officer

Required Qualification

Graduate293
Postgraduate287
MBBS49
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹56.1K - ₹1.77L / mo
Age Limit
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Job Location
Odisha23Cuttack3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 4, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 4, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window4 Aug – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

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: In-service officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs who have completed their probation period satisfactorily.
• Essential Qualification: MBBS degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Desirable: Post-graduate Medical Degree (MD/MS) in relevant clinical branch.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (05.10.2026) as per DoPT / Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Administrative Scrutiny of Forwarded Applications & APAR/CR Dossiers

OfflineQualifying Only

Vigilance & Disciplinary Clearance Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interaction / Interview by Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted on a Deputation/Transfer basis through scrutiny of service records, APAR/CR dossiers of the last five years, vigilance clearance, and personal interaction/evaluation by the Competent Authority at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Past Service Record & APAR / Performance Appraisal Ratings (Last 5 Years)40 Marks
Clinical Experience, Medical Governance & Institutional Healthcare Management30 Marks
Personal Interaction / Professional Interview30 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI / ICAR-NRRI) in Cuttack, Odisha is a premier national research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The Senior Medical Officer manages the institute health center, delivering clinical care to over 1,000 scientists, technical staff, administrative employees, pensioners, and their dependents. Responsibilities encompass OPD clinics, emergency first-line triage, hospital referral coordination, and administrative management of CGHS/CS(MA) medical claims. The role provides high professional respect, regular working hours, and excellent work-life balance within an academic campus environment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Deputation appointment initially for 3 years, extendable in accordance with DoPT / Government of India guidelines and ICAR rules. Stationed at the ICAR-CRRI campus in Bidyadharpur, Cuttack, Odisha. The officer is entitled to Pay Level 10 + NPA, campus residential housing, and standard central allowances.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Governed by the parent department's promotional hierarchy (Central Health Service / State Medical Cadre) or dynamic assured career progression schemes during the deputation tenure.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Deputation Only: This vacancy is open strictly to in-service medical officers serving on regular analogous posts in Central/State Government, UTs, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies; fresh private applicants cannot apply.
  • Mandatory Forwarding with APARs: Applications must be routed through the proper administrative channel with complete up-to-date APAR/CR dossiers for the last 5 years and a vigilance clearance certificate; incomplete submissions will be summarily rejected.
  • Relieving Certificate Prerequisite: The forwarding department must certify that the candidate will be relieved immediately upon selection.
  • Application Deadline & Modes: Applications in the prescribed proforma must reach the Assistant Administrative Officer / Director, ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack by post or email ([email protected] / [email protected]) on or before October 05, 2026.

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

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10 (₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500) plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA @ 20% of basic pay) and standard central allowances.

Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) as per Government of India rules, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Eligible and willing candidates are required to forward their complete application, along with their up-to-date APAR/CR dossiers for the last five years. A certificate confirming that no disciplinary/vigilance case is pending or being contemplated against the candidate must also be sent. The complete application should reach the office on or before 05.10.2026. Applications can be submitted either by post or by email to [email protected] or [email protected]. Incomplete applications, those received after the prescribed date, or applications without the required CR dossiers and certificate will not be entertained.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable (Nil for all candidates).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Completed applications along with APAR dossiers for the last 5 years and vigilance clearance must reach the Senior Administrative Officer, ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack on or before October 05, 2026, by post or via email.

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