CMFRI Young Professional I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Lakshadweep; Sur place; INR 305 000 - 365 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) invites applications for Young Professional-I at its Field Laboratory in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, under NICRA. The contractual role offers a fixed monthly emolument and a project-based tenure up to five years, co-terminus with NICRA.

Eligible candidates must be in the 21–45 age range with requisite degrees in aquaculture or marine biology and should submit bio-data via Google Form by 17 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include B.F.Sc / B.Sc Aquaculture / Marine Biology or other equivalent branch of biological science.
• M.F.Sc or M.Sc with experiences in seagrass restoration / seaweed farming will be preferred.
• Swimming skill will be preferred.

Formation

B.F.Sc / B.Sc Aquaculture / Marine Biology or other equivalent branch of biological science

M.F.Sc or M.Sc with experiences in seagrass restoration / seaweed farming will be preferred

Description du poste

COMPANY NAME Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India, has released a recruitment notification for the post of Young Professional–I under the project entitled “National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)” at the ICAR-CMFRI Field Laboratory, Kavaratti. Eligible candidates must submit their bio-data and scanned original supporting documents through the designated Google Form on or before 17 November 2026.

CMFRI Young Professional-I at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI)

Advertisement No. F.No:03/02/2021/CMFRI-LD(NICRA)/

Department ICAR-CMFRI Field Laboratory, Kavaratti (KVK-Lakshadweep Campus)

Project (title as printed) National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)

Funding Agency ICAR-CMFRI

Tenure Purely on a temporary basis for five years or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier

Post Name(s) Young Professional-I

Vacancies 1

Pay Rs. 30,000/- fixed per month

Age Limit Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years (with relaxation as per rules) as on the date of the interview

Application Fee The notice does not mention application fee details

Job Location Kavaratti, Lakshadweep

Application Mode Online (Google Form)

Last Date to Apply 17 November 2026

The official notification does not specify an application fee.

The recruitment is conducted by the ICAR-CMFRI Field Laboratory, located at the KVK-Lakshadweep Campus, Second Floor, AD Unit, Kavaratti-682555, UT of Lakshadweep. The selected candidate will work for the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project on a contractual, non-regular, time-bound basis. The appointment is co-terminus with the project for a maximum period of five years.

The recruitment notification provides for a single post under the project.

Post Name

Emoluments

Young Professional–I 1 Rs. 30,000/- fixed per month

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Candidates must fulfill the essential educational qualifications and age limits prescribed in the official notification to be eligible for consideration.

• B.F.Sc / B.Sc Aquaculture / Marine Biology or other equivalent branch of biological science.
• M.F.Sc or M.Sc. with experiences in seagrass restoration / seaweed farming will be preferred.
• Skilled in swimming will be given preference.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 45 years (with relaxation as per rules) as on the date of the interview.

Pay and Tenure

The selected candidate will receive a fixed monthly emolument of Rs. 30,000/-. The position is purely contractual, non-regular, time-bound, and co-terminus with the project for five years or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier. Selected candidates cannot claim any regular appointments at the institute.

Selection and Interview

An interview (offline or online) is scheduled to be held at the ICAR-CMFRI Field Laboratory, Kavaratti. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by e‑mail, and only those who receive communication may appear for the interview on the specified date and time. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview.

Event

Date

Date of Notification 29 October 2026

Last Date for Submitting Google Form & Certificates 17 November 2026

Interview Intimation By e‑mail to shortlisted candidates

• Candidates must send all original certificates from matriculation in scanned form through the Google form on or before 17.11.2026; without these, applicants will not be allowed to appear for the interview.
• Candidates should produce one valid ID proof at the time of the interview.
• Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination.
• The competent authority reserves the right to terminate the appointment without assigning any reason at any time.
• If any near or distant relatives are employees of ICAR-CMFRI, the candidate must declare their name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship in writing, and furnish the declaration detailed in Annexure-II.
• Candidates must furnish the declarations in ANNEXURE‑I and ANNEXURE‑II duly signed and submit them through the Google form on or before 17.11.2026.
• Candidates should produce a No Objection Certificate from their present employer, if applicable.
• Candidates having marks issued in the form of CGPA/OGPA must produce an approved conversion table or formula at the time of reporting for the interview.

Application Form Google Form for submitting bio-data and documents

Official Notification PDF Detailed recruitment advertisement and annexures

Q1. What post is being recruited under this notification?

Young Professional–I under the project “National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)”.

Q2. How many vacancies are available for CMFRI Young Professional-I?

There is 1 vacancy available for the Young Professional‑I post.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for CMFRI Young Professional-I 2026?

The last date to submit the bio‑data and scanned copies of certificates through the Google Form is 17 November 2026.

Q4. What is the essential educational qualification required?

Essential qualifications include B.F.Sc / B.Sc Aquaculture / Marine Biology or other equivalent branch of biological science.

Q5. What is the age limit for CMFRI Young Professional‑I?

The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 45 years (with relaxation as per rules) as on the date of the interview.

Q6. What are the monthly emoluments for this post?

The selected candidate will receive fixed monthly emoluments of Rs. 30,000/-.

Q7. How should candidates apply for the post?

Candidates must submit their bio‑data and scanned copies of original supporting documents through the provided Google Form link on or before 17 November 2026.

Q8. What documents must be submitted along with the application?

Candidates must submit scanned copies of original certificates from matriculation onwards, valid ID proof, and duly signed copies of Annexure‑I and Annexure‑II through the Google Form.

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