ICAR CMFRI Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

One post of Young Professional-I (YP-I) is open at the Calicut Regional Station of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI). The institute is under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Govt. of India. The post is under the Central Corpus Fund ICAR-National Priority Project on “Optimization of Farming Practices of Black Seabream, Acanthopagrus berda, for Sustainable Production”. It is purely temporary for 1 year and may be extended to 2 more years till project completion, and it pays Rs. 30,000/- per month (consolidated). Graduates in Fisheries Science/Mariculture/Zoology/Marine biology should email their biodata to [email protected] on or before 19 November 2026. The interview is on 25 November 2026 at 10.00 am.

ICAR-CMFRI Young professional-I at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About ICAR-CMFRI Young professional-I

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute is an institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Its Calicut Regional Station is at West Hill P.O., Calicut - 673 005, Kerala. The Young Professional-I is engaged for the station's ICAR-National Priority Project on optimising the farming practices of the Black Seabream (Acanthopagrus berda) for sustainable production.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

Graduates in Fisheries Science/ Mariculture/Zoology/ Marine biology.

Desirable Qualification

• Experience in aquaculture practices
• Computer software
• Skill in swimming

The application form asks for skill in swimming, with a certificate if any. It also asks for the title and duration of a Masters project and for published research papers, both "if any".

Age Limit

The age limit is Minimum-21; Maximum-45 yrs., relaxed as per rules, as on the date of interview. The notice does not list the category-wise relaxations.

CGPA/OGPA Marks

Candidates whose marks are issued as CGPA/OGPA must produce an approved conversion table/formula when they report for the interview. Without it, their candidature will not be considered.

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

Pay and Tenure

• Pay: Rs. 30,000/- per month, consolidated as per revised ICAR guidelines. The notice names no other allowance.
• The appointment is purely temporary, for a period of 1 year, or may be extended to 2 more years till project completion as per ICAR guidelines.
• Services will automatically stand terminated with the termination of the Project/Scheme, or even before at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
• The appointment gives no claim for regular employment at ICAR-CMFRI or any other ICAR Institute.
• The position is purely contractual, non-regular and time bound, and is co-terminus with the project.

How to Apply for ICAR-CMFRI Young professional-I

1. Download the application format and the terms and conditions of the position from the institute's website (www.cmfri.org.in). The format is also printed with the notice.
2. Fill the one-page application in the prescribed format only, and attach a self-attested photograph (3.5 X 4.5 cm).
3. Attach self-attested scanned copies of: (1) Provisional / Final degree certificate for UG; (2) Intermediate / 10+2; (3) SSC / Xth class certificate.
4. Email the biodata with the scanned copies of the supporting documents to [email protected] on or before 19 November 2026.
5. If a near or distant relative of yours is an employee of ICAR-CMFRI, send the declaration in Annexure-I to the Scientist-in-charge on or before 19 November 2026.

The application form asks for these details:

• Full name, father's or husband's name, gender, date of birth and age
• Marital status, correspondence and permanent addresses, contact number and email
• Category (General/SC/ST/OBC) and whether physically handicapped
• Educational qualification from the highest to X standard, with board or university, year, subjects and marks or CGPA
• Experience details, if any
• Name and contact details of two referees, a list of enclosed documents and a signed declaration

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated via e-mail. Only candidates who receive this official communication will be permitted to appear for the interview on the specified date and time.

The interview is on 25 November 2026 at 10.00 am at Calicut Regional Station of ICAR-CMFRI, West Hill P.O., Konadu, Calicut- 673005. Candidates must report 01 hour before the scheduled time. Original documents will be verified at the walk-in-interview.

Bring these documents to the interview:

• Original certificates and self-attested copies of all documents supporting educational qualification from matriculation onwards, and experience
• A duly filled bio-data with a passport size photograph attached
• "No objection certificate" from the present employer, if any
• One valid ID proof
• Approved CGPA/OGPA conversion table/formula, where marks are in CGPA/OGPA
• Annexure-I declaration, if not already sent in advance

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Candidates whose relative is an employee of ICAR/CMFRI must submit the Annexure-I declaration in advance, with the relative's name, designation, nature of duties and relationship. All other candidates furnish Annexure-I at the time of interview.
• If the Annexure-I information is found incorrect or facts are concealed, the candidature is liable to be cancelled.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• If an applicant is found to have wilfully concealed or misrepresented facts, or to have canvassed, the applicant will not be considered for selection. This applies at document verification, even after selection, and due action will be implemented.
• The total number of vacancies may vary depending on other project requirements, if any, on the date of interview.
• Decision of Director, ICAR-CMFRI will be final and binding in all respects.
• Contact details printed on the notice: Email [email protected]; Phone 0495-2382033, 2382011; Fax 0495-2382011.

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