ICAR CIFRI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI), Barrackpore, is engaging one Young Professional-I (YP-I) at Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed) and one Young Professional-II (YP-II) at Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed), purely on a contractual basis, under the project "Post-Operational Impact Assessment of the Singoli-Bhatwari Hydro-Electric Project on Aquatic Flora, Fauna, and Socio-Economic Conditions in the Mandakini River Basin, Uttarakhand". YP-I needs a graduate degree and YP-II a post graduate degree in the listed subjects. The engagement is for one year or co-terminus with the project. Applications in the Annexure-I format must be emailed to [email protected] within 21 days from the date of publication of the vacancy notice in the newspaper.

ICAR-CIFRI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About ICAR-CIFRI Recruitment 2026

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute is an ICAR institute located at Barrackpore, Kolkata-700120, West Bengal. This recruitment is for a project assessing the impact of the Singoli-Bhatwari Hydro-Electric Project on aquatic flora, fauna and socio-economic conditions in the Mandakini River Basin, Uttarakhand. The notice is signed by the Chief Administrative Officer.

Vacancy Details

ICAR-CIFRI has advertised 2 posts, one for each Young Professional position.

The place of posting for both posts is ICAR-CIFRI, Prayagraj Centre or as per project requirement. The general conditions of the notice also say that selected candidates will be stationed at Barrackpore or at project sites as required from time to time.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

For both Young Professional posts, the minimum age under the Young Professional category is 21 years and the maximum is 45 years, with relaxation as per rules. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age.

Certificates Needed for Eligibility

The notice makes the Certificate / Provisional Certificate with final year mark-sheets of Graduation and Post Graduation qualification mandatory. An application sent without these will be summarily rejected. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

• Young Professional-I (YP-I): Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed).
• Young Professional-II (YP-II): Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed).
• The engagement is purely on a contractual basis.
• Tenure for both posts: 01 (One) year only OR co-terminus with the project, extendable for two more years (01 year at a time), subject to the requirement of the services of the YP in the organization and satisfactory performance.
• Selected candidates shall have no right or claim for regular appointment at ICAR-CIFRI at any point of time.

ICAR-CIFRI Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The notice describes the nature of work for the selected candidates of both posts:

• Stationed at Barrackpore or at project sites as required from time to time.
• Extensive field work involving frequent travel.
• Laboratory works.
• Survey of different sites for sample collection.

How to Apply for ICAR-CIFRI Recruitment 2026

The notice describes the application as online, and the route it prescribes is email. The steps the notice gives are:

1. Fill in the prescribed application proforma at Annexure-I of the notice, writing the post name and post code (ReNew - 01 for YP-I or ReNew - 02 for YP-II).
2. Affix a recent passport size photograph on the form.
3. Address the application to the Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore.
4. Attach a detailed bio-data and self-attested copies of marksheets and certificates in support of age, qualifications, experience, testimonials and other credentials.
5. Send the scanned copies to [email protected] within 21 (twenty one) days from the date of publication of the vacancy notice in the newspaper.

Applications received after this time limit will be summarily rejected. No one will be allowed to appear in the interview without sending the duly filled prescribed application form to this email address.

Documents named in the notice

• Duly filled application form (Annexure-I) with a recent passport size photograph.
• Detailed bio-data.
• Self-attested copies of testimonials, certificates, age proof and mark-sheets.
• Certificate / Provisional Certificate with final year mark-sheets of Graduation and Post Graduation (mandatory).
• Copy of PAN and copy of Aadhaar (the form says both copies must be attached).
• Proof of experience (the form asks for experience of one year and above only).

Annexure-I also asks for personal details, category (SC/ST/OBC/GEN), educational qualifications with marks, whether NET qualified, specialization, publications (with NAAS scoring / impact factor), computer knowledge, a no objection certificate from the present employer, and a signed self-declaration.

Selection and Interview

• Candidates will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of their academic performance, experience etc., as submitted with the application form, and the approved criteria for the job requirement of the position.
• The list of shortlisted candidates will be sent to them at the email address given in the application form.
• The date, time and venue of the interview will be informed through email only.
• The mode of interview printed on the application form is Offline only.
• Shortlisted / selected candidates will be required to produce all original documents at the time of interview / joining.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Candidates already working or in similar positions should produce a no objection certificate from their employer/supervisor at the time of interview.
• Candidates should regularly visit the website https://www.cifri.res.in and check their email for updates.
• If any information in the application is found false or incorrect, the candidature/appointment may be cancelled without notice.
• The Director's decision will be final and binding on all aspects.

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