Young Professional-II position for a Project ‘ICAR-NASF project “Elucidation of molecular mechanism of captive reproduction of Clarias dussumieri and derive relevant molecular cues for successful induced spawning of male Clarias magur’

Job Title
Young Professional-II (YP-II)

Number of Posts
01

Project Name
ICAR-NASF project “Elucidation of molecular mechanism of captive reproduction of Clarias dussumieri and derive relevant molecular cues for successful induced spawning of male Clarias magur”

Salary
Rs. 42000/- Fixed per month

Location
ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai (with field visits)

Eligibility

• Master’s degree in Fisheries Science with specialization in Fish Genetics and Breeding/ Fish Biotechnology/Aquatic Animal Health Management /Aquaculture OR Master’s degree in Life Sciences.
• 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average in Master’s degree.
• Application with a complete Master’s degree supported by at least a provisional degree certificate will only be considered.

Requirements

• Desirable: Hands-on experience in fish breeding, Metagenomics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics-related research will be preferred.

Age Limit
Minimum of 21 years and maximum of 45 years, with relaxation as per rules.

Tenure
Purely temporary (Up to February 2027)

Interview Details

• Date: 04-08-2026
• Time: 11:00 AM onwards
• Venue: ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai
• Mode: Hybrid mode

Last Date
30th July 2026 (for candidates wishing to appear online)

How to Apply

• Candidates who wish to appear online should send their biodata along with the necessary documents to rupams@cife.edu.in on or before 30th July 2026.
• Interested candidates appearing in person should bring their Bio-Data, two passport-size photographs, and one set of self-attested copies of their entire certificates/Marks Sheets/Experience certificates.
• Candidates are requested to be present 10 minutes before the scheduled time on the date of the interview.

Other Details

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The selection will be based on academic performance, research experience, and performance during the interview.
• Wherever age-related relaxations are claimed on account of category & previous employment or any other as applicable under GOI norms, the certificates are to be produced along with documents.
• The decision of the Director, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, will be final and binding in all aspects.