ICAR CIWA Opens Online Applications For 52 Young Professional And Field Assistant Posts, Apply By 4 July

The Central Institute for Women in Agriculture (ICAR CIWA), Bhubaneswar, Odisha has released an official notification inviting applications for 52 contractual positions under the All India Coordinated Research Project on Women in Agriculture (AICRP on WIA). The posts include 26 vacancies for Young Professional–I and 26 for Field Assistant.

These positions are offered purely on contractual basis for projects titled “Information system for participation of women in agriculture in different Agro-Ecological Regions” and “Quantifying Women’s Contribution in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Using Time Motion Study”. The maximum age limit is 45 years and minimum is 21 years, with relaxations as per government norms.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of ICAR CIWA at icar-ciwa.org.in. The last date to apply online is 4 July 2025. Candidates are advised to review the qualification requirements and project-specific details before submitting the application.

Important Dates:
The registration process for ICAR CIWA Young Professional and Field Assistant posts is currently ongoing.
Notification Date: 30 June 2025.
Last Date of Application: 4 July 2025.

Vacancy Details:
ICAR CIWA has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant positions.

1) Young Professional – I, No. of Posts: 26.
2) Field Assistant, No. of Posts: 26.

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.

For Young Professional – I, candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fishery, Home Science or Community Science. Two years’ experience in survey work and knowledge of MS Office tools is desirable.
For Field Assistant, candidates must be a graduate or diploma holder in any discipline or possess +2 vocational qualification in agricultural subjects. One year experience in survey, video documentation, and proficiency in local language is desirable. The age limit is 21 to 45 years with relaxations applicable as per rules.

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the official ICAR CIWA website at icar-ciwa.org.in before the deadline.

Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be based on eligibility criteria and merit. Specific details on the interview or further selection stages are not mentioned in the notification. Duties for selected candidates include field surveys, data collection, video documentation, and report preparation at various research centres.

Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification PDF from the ICAR CIWA website. The notification contains complete information regarding eligibility, emoluments, project roles, and application procedure.
Official Notification PDF