Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has invited applications for 2 posts of Field Assistant under Advt No. No.26-1/2018/Con.P/Vzm.. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 18 November 2026.
The post is for Vizhinjam. Qualification required: B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. Zoology. The pay is Rs. 20000 per month consolidated. Selection is by screening of applications based on qualifications and experience and interview of shortlisted candidates. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 18 November 2026
- Vacancies: 2
- How to apply: By email to [email protected]
- Pay: Rs. 20000 per month consolidated
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: 21 to 45 years (on the date of the interview)
- Place: Vizhinjam
CMFRI Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Post Name | Field Assistant |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Advt No | No.26-1/2018/Con.P/Vzm. |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Rs. 20000 per month consolidated |
| Place of Posting | Vizhinjam |
| Qualification | B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. Zoology |
| Age Limit | 21 to 45 years (on the date of the interview) |
| Apply Mode | Email to [email protected] |
| Last Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | [email protected] |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
CMFRI Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. No.26-1/2018/Con.P/Vzm. gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download CMFRI notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. Zoology
- Experience: Experience in fish and fisheries-related field survey and marine fish taxonomy.
- Age limit: 21 to 45 years (on the date of the interview)
Other conditions:
- Candidates must produce valid ID proof at the time of interview.
- Candidates having marks issued in the form of CGPA/OGPA must produce an approved conversion table/formula.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview.
Desirable:
- Experience in fish and fisheries-related field survey and marine fish taxonomy
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Purely on a contract basis for a maximum period of one year
- Purely temporary up to the completion of the project
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Send Bio-data | 18 November 2026 |
| Interview Date | 25 November 2026 |
How Will CMFRI Select Candidates?
- Screening of applications based on qualifications and experience
- Interview of shortlisted candidates
- Interview
Documents to Enclose
- Bio-data in the prescribed format
- Scanned copies of original supporting documents from matriculation onwards
- Caste/ claim certificate issued by the Tahsildar (if applicable)
- Valid ID proof
- ANNEXURE-I and ANNEXURE-II (duly signed and submitted if applicable)
How to Apply for CMFRI Recruitment 2026 by Email
- Fill out the bio-data in the prescribed format attached in the notification.
- Scan the filled bio-data along with scanned copies of original supporting documents.
- Send the documents to the email address [email protected] on or before 18.11.2026 at 5 pm.
Other Points to Note
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by e-mail.
- All required documents must be compiled and submitted as a single PDF file.
CMFRI Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download CMFRI notification PDF |
| Apply by Email | [email protected] |
| Official Website | Visit CMFRI official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Advertisement No. No.26-1/2018/Con.P/Vzm., dated 16 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
