Filling up of various Technical posts by Inter Institutional transfer basis at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod

The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod invites applications from eligible ICAR employees for filling up various Technical posts on Inter-Institutional Transfer basis. The vacancies are available at CPCRI Headquarters, Kasaragod and its Regional Stations/Research Centres including KVKs.

Available Posts

• Technician (Field/Farm Technician) - T-1: 9 posts (CPCRI Kasaragod: 3, Regional Station Kayamkulam: 2, Regional Station Vittal: 1, Research Centre Kahikuchi: 2, Research Centre Mohitnagar: 1)
• Technical Assistant (Field/Farm Technician) - T-3: 6 posts (CPCRI Kasaragod: 2, Regional Station Kayamkulam: 1, Regional Station Vittal: 2, Research Centre Kahikuchi: 1)
• Technical Assistant (Laboratory Technician) - T-3: 4 posts (CPCRI Kasaragod: 2, Regional Station Kayamkulam: 1, Research Centre Kahikuchi: 1)
• Technician (Field Farm Technician) - T-1: 2 posts (KVK Kasaragod and Alappuzha: 1 each)
• Senior Technical Assistant (Field/Farm Technician) - T-4: 2 posts (KVK Kasaragod and Alappuzha: 1 each)
• Senior Technical Assistant (Information Technology) - T-4: 2 posts (KVK Kasaragod and Alappuzha: 1 each)

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must be officials appointed on direct recruit (DR) basis in the respective feeder posts
• Must have been appointed to the entry level post in the functional group
• Minimum 05 years of service (including 02 years probation) on regular basis in the applicable pay level
• Service must be in any ICAR unit / Institute / Project Directorate / NRC / ATARI / Bureau
• Specific posts require appointment in the corresponding functional group / category

Corrigendum Addition

As per corrigendum dated 04.08.2026, the following additional posts are included:

• Technician (T-1) - Driver: 2 posts (Unreserved) at KVK Kasaragod and Alappuzha
• Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) - Information Technology: 1 post (OBC) at KVK Kasaragod

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their application in the prescribed proforma along with up-to-date APAR / CR dossiers for the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25) to reach CPCRI, Kasaragod on or before 3rd September 2026. Applications received after the due date or without APAR / CR dossiers / vigilance clearance will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Date of Notification: 16th August 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 3rd September 2026

Contact Information

For further details, refer to the official notification or contact:

Administrator, e-Office / Library for placing the circular in the e-office Notice board / website

Vigilance Officer, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod

About CPCRI

The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) is one of the constituent institutes of ICAR, established in 1970. CPCRI has regional centers at Kayamkulam (Kerala), Kasaragod (Kerala), and Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands). The institute conducts research on coconut, arecanut, oil palm, cocoa, cashew, and various spices. CPCRI has made significant contributions to plantation crop improvement and production technology.

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