Junior Research Fellow position for a project entitled “A metagenomic approach for unravelling the microbiome contributing to shidol fermentation in North Eastern Region of India and developing a starter consortium for stable fermentation”

Job Title
Junior Research Fellow

Number of Posts
One (01)

Salary
Rs. 37,000/- + HRA @ 9% to candidates selected through:

• National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship/Assistant Professor) or GATE.
• A selection through National level examination conducted by central Government Departments and their Agencies & Institutions.

Location
Conference hall, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra, Tripura (West)-799210

Eligibility

• Essential Qualification: M.F.Sc. in Fisheries Science or M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life sciences with specialization in Fisheries.
• Desirable: Hands-on experience in Fish Processing and product Technology, handling of bacteria, and molecular techniques. Excellent computer documentation and analytical skills.

Age Limit
35 years (relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, or as per the latest Central Govt. notification).

Last Date
Walk-in-interview on 21st September 2026 at 10.30 a.m.

How to Apply
Attend the walk-in-interview with a bio-data in the prescribed proforma, one recent passport-size photograph, and all attested copies of certificates and testimonials. The application is to be addressed to the Dean, College of Fisheries, CAU, Lembucherra, Tripura (W)-799210. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.