- Implementation of project activities related to rice crop under the CRP Agrobiodiversity - Component II (Salinity) project.
- Execution of field experiments including land preparation, nursery bed preparation, transplanting, weeding, fertilizer application, irrigation, sampling, agronomic data collection, and postharvest activities for rice crops.
- Hands-on skills in mechanized farming and crop health monitoring required.
- Project duration: Up to 31.07.2027 or till project completion, whichever is earlier.
ICA
🎓 10th Pass (Matric)
🎓 12th + Diploma
Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) under CRP Agrobiodiversity - Component II (Salinity)
ICAR - Central Rice Research Institute
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | ICAR - Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), 12th + Diploma (12th-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹18,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 50 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Two (02) years of working experience in agricultural field work (if not holding +2 Vocational in Agriculture). |
| Application Fee | - No application fee applicable for this walk-in interview. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Matriculation (10th pass) with +2 Vocational in Agriculture-related subject.
- OR Matriculation (10th pass) with two (02) years of working experience in agricultural field work from a reputed organization.
- Desirable: Prior work experience in rice crop in a Central/State institution.
- Practical experience in land preparation, crop establishment, water management, and mechanized farming.
- OR Matriculation (10th pass) with two (02) years of working experience in agricultural field work from a reputed organization.
- Desirable: Prior work experience in rice crop in a Central/State institution.
- Practical experience in land preparation, crop establishment, water management, and mechanized farming.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Walk-in-interview comprising written-cum-personal interview.
- Screening test may be conducted if a large number of candidates appear for the interview.
- Preference may be given to candidates with work experience in ICAR institutes.
- Screening test may be conducted if a large number of candidates appear for the interview.
- Preference may be given to candidates with work experience in ICAR institutes.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (SC, ST, OBC relaxation as per Government of India norms)
📂 Required Documents
- Recent passport size photograph (original).
- Original educational certificates (Matriculation onwards).
- Xerox copies of educational certificates.
- Experience certificate of relevant subject (as per advertisement).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if currently employed).
- Blood group form to be downloaded from the website, duly filled, and deposited along with certificates during verification.
- Original educational certificates (Matriculation onwards).
- Xerox copies of educational certificates.
- Experience certificate of relevant subject (as per advertisement).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if currently employed).
- Blood group form to be downloaded from the website, duly filled, and deposited along with certificates during verification.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee applicable for this walk-in interview.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) position under this recruitment?
There are a total of 2 vacancies for the Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) position as per the official notification (Advertisement No. 24/AFO/2026-27).
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) position at ICAR-CRRI?
The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 50 years as on the date of the interview, with relaxations applicable as per Government of India norms.
Q.
What is the salary for the Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) position?
The salary for the Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) position is Rs. 18,000 per month (consolidated) as mentioned in the official notification.
Q.
Is there any application fee for attending the walk-in interview for this position?
No, there is no application fee for attending the walk-in interview for the Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) position.
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for the Agricultural Field Operator (AFO) position?
The essential qualifications are Matriculation (10th pass) with +2 Vocational in Agriculture-related subject OR Matriculation (10th pass) with two (02) years of working experience in agricultural field work from a reputed organization.