CMFRI Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, invites applications for 2 posts of Field Assistant at Vizhinjam. The contract position offers Rs. 20,000 per month consolidated for selected candidates with qualifications in B.F.Sc. or B.Sc.

Zoology. Age limit 21 to 45 years (on interview date). Applications must be sent by email to [e-mail] by 18 November 2026.

Qualifications

• B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. Zoology is required.
• Contractual appointment up to one year.
• 21 to 45 years age limit (on interview date)

Skills

Field survey experience

Marine fish taxonomy

Education

B.F.Sc.

B.Sc. Zoology

Job description

COMPANY NAME Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has invited applications for 2 posts of Field Assistant under Advt No. No.26-1/2018/Con.P/Vzm.. Applications go by email to [e-mail] and must be sent by 18 November 2026.

The post is for Vizhinjam. Qualification required: B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. Zoology. The pay is Rs. 20000 per month consolidated. Selection is by screening of applications based on qualifications and experience and interview of shortlisted candidates. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Pay: Rs. 20000 per month consolidated
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: 21 to 45 years (on the date of the interview)

CMFRI Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organisation Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Post Name Field Assistant

No of Posts 2

Advt No No.26-1/2018/Con.P/Vzm.

Job Type Contract

Pay Rs. 20000 per month consolidated

Place of Posting Vizhinjam

Qualification B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. Zoology

Age Limit 21 to 45 years (on the date of the interview)

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

CMFRI Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. No.26-1/2018/Con.P/Vzm. gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

• Experience: Experience in fish and fisheries-related field survey and marine fish taxonomy.
• Age limit: 21 to 45 years (on the date of the interview)

Other conditions:

• Candidates must produce valid ID proof at the time of interview.
• Candidates having marks issued in the form of CGPA/OGPA must produce an approved conversion table/formula.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview.
• Experience in fish and fisheries-related field survey and marine fish taxonomy

• Purely on a contract basis for a maximum period of one year
• Purely temporary up to the completion of the project

Event

Date

Notification Date 16 October 2026

Last Date to Send Bio-data 18 November 2026

Interview Date 25 November 2026

How Will CMFRI Select Candidates?

• Screening of applications based on qualifications and experience
• Interview of shortlisted candidates
• Interview

Documents to Enclose

• Bio-data in the prescribed format
• Scanned copies of original supporting documents from matriculation onwards
• Caste/ claim certificate issued by the Tahsildar (if applicable)
• Valid ID proof
• ANNEXURE-I and ANNEXURE-II (duly signed and submitted if applicable)

Other Points to Note

• Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by e-mail.
• All required documents must be compiled and submitted as a single PDF file.

CMFRI Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

This article is based on the official notification of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Advertisement No. No.26-1/2018/Con.P/Vzm., dated 16 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.

CMFRI Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for CMFRI Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 18 November 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in CMFRI Recruitment 2026?

There are 2 vacancies for Field Assistant.

Q3. How do I apply for CMFRI Recruitment 2026?

By email to [e-mail], on or before 18 November 2026. There is no online form.

Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The age limit is 21 to 45 years (on the date of the interview).

Q5. What is the salary for this recruitment?

Rs. 20000 per month consolidated.

Q6. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?

B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. Zoology.

Q7. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?

Yes. Candidates must produce valid ID proof at the time of interview. Candidates having marks issued in the form of CGPA/OGPA must produce an approved conversion table/formula. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview.

Q8. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?

Screening of applications based on qualifications and experience. Interview of shortlisted candidates. Interview.

Q9. What are the terms of engagement for this recruitment?

Purely on a contract basis for a maximum period of one year. Purely temporary up to the completion of the project.