CMFRI Young Professional- I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), Kochi, is filling one Young Professional- I post under the project "Value Chain Dynamics in Climatically Vulnerable Food Systems" on a contract of 3 years or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. The pay is Rs. 30,000 (consolidated). Eligible candidates must email their bio-data with photograph and copies of certificates to [email protected] on or before 01.12.2026. The interview is on 15 December 2026 at 10 am.

CMFRI Young Professional- I at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About the Institute

The notice is issued by the Scientist in charge, ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi. The post is attached to the project "Value Chain Dynamics in Climatically Vulnerable Food Systems". The interview venue is the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, ATIC- STI Hub.

Who Can Apply

Educational qualification: Degree in Fisheries/Aquaculture or in any discipline, with Fisheries and/or Aquaculture in the curriculum.

Experience: the notice gives a preference to Fisheries related experience in data collection, data tabulation, processing and analysis, training, knowledge in MS Office and preparation of scientific reports, ICT products, published pamphlets/bulletins/papers etc.

Age limit: 35 years for men and 40 years for women. Relaxation in age shall be allowed as per rules; the notice does not list the relaxation categories. The application format (Annexure-I) asks for the applicant's age on 31 December 2026.

Candidates who are employees elsewhere must give details and an NOC from the employer in the application format.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The emoluments for Young Professional- I are 30,000 (Consolidated). The engagement is purely on contract basis for 3 years or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier. The place of posting is Kochi.

How to Apply for CMFRI Young Professional- I

1. Prepare the bio-data with photograph in the prescribed proforma; the notice carries an application format as Annexure-I.
2. Fill in the format: applicant details, educational qualifications from 10th Class onwards, working or professional experience, whether employed elsewhere, research papers and achievements, relatives at ICAR/CMFRI, and the signed declaration.
3. Paste a passport size photograph in the space given on the format.
4. Attach copies of certificates, and attested copies of experience proof for employment listed.
5. Email the bio-data and copies to [email protected] on or before 01.12.2026. The notice does not give a subject line.

Documents named in the notice:

• Bio-data with photograph in the prescribed proforma
• Copies of certificates
• Attested copies of experience, where employment is listed
• NOC from the employer, if employed elsewhere
• Annexure-II declaration on relatives at ICAR/CMFRI

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by e-mail, and only those who receive the shortlisting information need to attend the interview. The interview is on 15 December 2026 at 10 am at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, ATIC- STI Hub. The notice does not describe how marks or the final selection are decided.

Annexure-II is a declaration on relatives. A candidate with a near or distant relative working at ICAR/CMFRI must declare it in Annexure-II and communicate it before the interview date. If it is communicated or declared on the interview date, the candidate will not be interviewed. Candidates with no such relative also furnish the Annexure-II declaration on the date of interview.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The post is purely on contract basis and ends with the 3-year period or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
• If any information in the application is found false, incorrect or incomplete, or ineligibility is detected before or after the interview or selection, the candidature or appointment may be cancelled or is liable to be rejected without notice.
• Candidates who are not intimated of shortlisting need not attend the interview.

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