Young Professional-I position for a project entitled ‘Centre of Excellence for Seaweed Cultivation’ under Central Sector Scheme Component of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

Job Title
Young Professional-I

Number of Posts
One

Salary
Rs. 30,000 (Consolidated as per ICAR guidelines)

Location
Mandapam Regional Centre of ICAR-CMFRI, Marine Fisheries Post, Mandapam Camp, Ramanathapuram Dist., Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility

• UG in Marine Biology/Fishery Science/ Aquaculture/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Science/ Life sciences.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in seaweed farming/ micropropagation
• Experience in water and sediment quality analysis
• Scientific publications in peer-reviewed journal

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

Last Date
Walk-in-interview on 21.08.2026 at 09.30 AM.

How to Apply
Interested eligible candidates can attend the walk-in-interview along with their original and self-attested copies of testimonials, certificates, proof of age, mark sheets, etc. If employed, candidates should produce a No Objection Certificate from their present employer. Candidates having marks issued in the form of CGPA/OGPA should produce an approved conversion table/formula at the time of reporting. If any near or distant relative is an employee of the ICAR-CMFRI, the candidate must declare the name, designation, and nature of duties relationship in writing as per Annexure-II of the application.

Job Title
Field Assistant

Number of Posts
Two

Salary
Rs. 18,000 (Consolidated as per ICAR guidelines)

Location
Mandapam Regional Centre of ICAR-CMFRI, Marine Fisheries Post, Mandapam Camp, Ramanathapuram Dist., Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility

• 10th Standard

Desirable Qualifications

• One-year hands-on experience on seaweed farming
• Swimming
• Preparation of bamboo raft, monoline, tube-net for seaweed farming

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

Last Date
Walk-in-interview on 21.08.2026 at 11.30 AM.

How to Apply
Interested eligible candidates can attend the walk-in-interview along with their original and self-attested copies of testimonials, certificates, proof of age, mark sheets, etc. If employed, candidates should produce a No Objection Certificate from their present employer. If any near or distant relative is an employee of the ICAR-CMFRI, the candidate must declare the name, designation, and nature of duties relationship in writing as per Annexure-II of the application.