Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) Recruitment 2024 - Sarkari Naukri

Organized research in coffee was initiated during 1925 by the erstwhile Mysore Government by setting up the Mysore Coffee Experiment Station near Balehonnur in Chikamagalur district. After formation of the Board the research station was brought under its administrative control.

Presently the Research Department of the Board with its headquarters at the Central Coffee Research Institute and five regional stations has a sanctioned strength of 113 scientific personnel and is involved in development of improved varieties with tolerance to major pests and diseases and standardization of technology for improving production, productivity and quality. The Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) is a premier organization in the frontier areas of modern coffee research which celebrated Platinum Jubilee of existence in the year 2000.

CCRI is recognized as an institute engaged in scientific research by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Central Coffee Research Institute is engaged in intensive and advanced coffee research in the disciplines of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Coffee Agronomy, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Post-Harvest technology, Coffee Biotechnology and Coffee Quality.