ICAR-CRRI Recruitment 2026 Walk-in for Research Associate-I, Project Associate-I & Laboratory Assistant

Age

Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.

Eligibility by Post

• Research Associate-I (RA-I): Ph.D. or Master’s degree with 3 years of Bachelor's degree with first division (60% marks) or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of research experience evidenced by Fellowships/Associateships/Training, and one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed journal. Eligible disciplines: Agricultural Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry, Life Science, Bioinformatics.
• Project Associate-I (PA-I): Master’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent. Eligible disciplines include: Master’s degree in Biological Science, Botany, Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Agriculture.
• Laboratory Assistant: B.Sc. in Biological Science, Botany, Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Agriculture or a 3-year diploma in engineering/technology or agriculture-related subjects.

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview for Project Associate-I: 01-06-2026
• Walk-in Interview for Research Associate-I: 02-06-2026
• Walk-in Interview for Laboratory Assistant: 02-06-2026

Application Fee

There is no application fee mentioned for any category in this recruitment.

Walk-In Procedure

• Read the official notification carefully before attending.
• Report at the venue at the time specified in the notification.
• Bring original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies (ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates if any, and category certificate if applicable).
• Carry the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
• Verify eligibility criteria before attending and arrive early to complete registration.
• Carry extra passport-size photographs if required.