Recruitment for the position of Young Professional-I

Job Title
Young Professional-I

Number of Posts
Three

Salary
Rs. 30,000/- (Consolidated, monthly)

Location
ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi-18

Eligibility

• B.F.Sc./B.Sc. degree in Zoology/Life Science/Oceanography/Statistics
• Minimum 60% marks or equivalent OGP

Requirements

• Experience in Deep Sea fish taxonomy/Data analytics/Fish biology/Oceanographic analysis/Sea going research

Desirable Skills

• M.F.Sc. or M.Sc. Statistics with specialization in fisheries (prior experience in the fisheries sector will be preferred)
• Skill in fish taxonomy
• Experience in oceanographic analysis
• Skilled in swimming (will be given preference)
• Experience in sea-going vessels and participation in sea-based fisheries-related activities
• Familiarity with on-board activities, data collection and documentation during sea-going operations
• Ability to work in field and marine environments
• Willingness to undertake sea-going/field duties as required under the project

Age Limit
21 – 45 years with relaxations as per rules/norms in force

Last Date
02.11.2026

How to Apply

• Send bio-data and scanned copies of original supporting documents to ffdnews24@gmail.com on or before 02.11.2026.
• Candidates must submit the duly signed declaration as detailed in ANNEXURE-I and ANNEXURE-II on or before 02.11.2026.
• If any near or distant relative is an employee of ICAR-CMFRI, the candidate must declare it in ANNEXURE-II and communicate it by post or e-mail to ffdnews24@gmail.com on or before 02.11.2026.
• Candidates should produce a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their present employer, if applicable.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail and only those who receive communication may appear for an in-person interview.
• Original certificates (at least provisional) must be produced for verification before joining.