ICAR CRRI Office Assistant Recruitment 2025 – Walk-in Interview
ICAR Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack has announced a walk-in interview for the position of Office Assistant under the Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Programme (RKVY). This is a project-based role with a monthly remuneration of ₹30,000, lasting until March 31, 2026, or project completion. The interview is scheduled for May 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the CRRI campus in Cuttack, Odisha.
Quick Job Summary
- Recruiter: ICAR - Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI)
- Post: Office Assistant (Project-Based)
- Vacancy: 01
- Salary: ₹30,000 per month
- Location: Cuttack, Odisha
- Selection Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Interview Date: 2nd May 2025
Vacancy Details
| Position | Office Assistant |
| No. of Vacancies | 01 |
| Project Code | EAP-284 |
| Project Name | Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Programme (RKVY) |
| Employment Type | Temporary (Project-Based) |
| Duration | Until March 31, 2026 or project completion |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: 21 to 50 years (Relaxation as per government norms)
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any stream (B.Com/BBA preferred)
- Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, data entry, and basic accounting
- Desirable: Experience in incubation/startup ecosystems
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative & clerical support to project operations
- Scheduling, data entry & record maintenance
- Assist in documentation & reporting
- Other duties assigned by Project Investigator
Walk-in Interview Details
- Date: May 2, 2025
- Time: Reach by 10:30 AM (strict deadline)
- Venue: ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
How to Apply
Interested candidates should attend the walk-in interview with the following documents:
- Original and photocopies of educational certificates
- Experience certificates (if any)
- Filled biodata form (downloadable from icar-crri.icar.gov.in)
- No Objection Certificate (if currently employed)
Note: Latecomers after 10:30 AM will not be allowed entry. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry:
- Original & photocopies of educational certificates
- Experience certificates (if any)
- Duly filled biodata form (download from ICAR-CRRI website)
- No Objection Certificate (if already employed)
Terms & Conditions
- Temporary role – no claim for permanent ICAR/CRRI job
- No TA/DA for attending interview
- Entry closed after 10:30 AM – latecomers not allowed
- Director reserves the right to cancel/modify recruitment
Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- Document Verification: Checking of educational and experience certificates
- Personal Interview: Assessing communication skills, computer proficiency, and suitability for the role
Note: There is no written examination for this position.
Why Apply?
- Work under a national-level agri-innovation scheme (RKVY)
- Hands-on project management experience in public sector
- Collaborate with experts and boost your startup/career prospects
Career Scope After This Job
This position is an excellent launchpad if you're aiming to enter the government-backed startup or agri-incubation ecosystem. After working here, you can explore:
- Project Coordinator roles in similar RKVY or NABARD schemes
- Admin jobs in ICAR/CSIR/DST-funded labs
- Private sector opportunities in agri-startups, accelerators, and innovation hubs
- Eligibility boost for future government project-based posts
Tips to Crack the Walk-In Interview
- Dress smart & carry a pen-drive with your biodata and documents
- Be confident while explaining your computer or account skills
- Prepare to talk about your knowledge in agri-business, startups or rural entrepreneurship
- Speak clearly and maintain eye contact with the panel
FAQs – ICAR CRRI Office Assistant 2025
Can non-B.Com graduates apply?
Yes. Graduation in any stream is accepted, though B.Com or BBA is preferred.
Is this a permanent job?
No. It’s project-based until 2026 or project completion.
Will there be any written test?
No written test. Selection is based on interview performance.
Can I email my application instead of walk-in?
Nope. It's walk-in only. Latecomers after 10:30 AM won’t be allowed.
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*ICAR-CRRI is an equal opportunity employer. SC/ST/OBC candidates are encouraged to apply.*
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