Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) Invites Application for Research Associate Recruitment 2022

Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute Kolkata Last Date: 23rd April, 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI)
invites applications for recruitment of Research Associate

Research Associate

Job Location:


Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120 West Bengal

Last Date: 23 April 2022
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

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CIFRI Announced Job Notification For Research Associate Vacancies - 54000 Salary - Apply Now Recruitment 2022 Details
Job Role Research Associate
Education Requirement M.Sc, MVSC, MFSc
Total Vacancy 1 Post
Job Locations Kolkata
Age Limit The Minimum age will be 21 years and Maximum 45 years with relaxation as per rules.
Experience 5 - 10 years
Salary 49000 - 54000(Per Month)
Posted on 06 Apr, 2022
Last Date To Apply 23 Apr, 2022

Educational Qualification: M.Sc, MVSC, M.Phil/Ph.D, MFSc

Experience: Please refer to official document

Skills / Eligibility

The Director, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore invites applications for walk-in-interview to be held in offline mode only for engagement of One (1) Research Associate (RA) purely on contractual basis under XIIth plan Scheme “National Innovation Fund (NAIF) Component I” at ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore as per details given below :

F. No. XIIth Plan (ITMU)-96(1)/2019-Adm.II/

1. Post Name : Research Associate (RA)

2. No. of position : One (01) Research Associate

3. Tenure : 31st March, 2023 OR co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier

4. Essential qualification : Ph. D. in Fisheries/ Agriculture Economics/ Extension/ Zoology Or, M.F.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agriculture Economics/ Extension/ M.V.Sc. with 4 years/5 years of Bachelor’s degree having 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with at least 3 years of Research Experience in the relevant field.

5. Desirable qualification/ Experience : Knowledge of computer application, IPR issues, legal aspects, patent process, copyright matters, prior art search.

6. Remuneration : Rs. 49,000/- + HRA per month for Master Degree Holders and Rs. 54,000/- + HRA per month for Doctoral Degree holders admissible as per ICAR rules.

Pay Scale:
INR
49000 - 54000(Per Month)

Age Limit: The Minimum age will be 21 years and Maximum 45 years with relaxation as per rules.

Selection Procedure

1. The selected candidate will be stationed at Barrackpore or at project sites as required from time to time and will have to conduct extensive field work involving frequent travel, laboratory works and survey of different sites for sample collection.

2. Selected Candidate (s) will be required to produce all original documents at the time of Joining.

3. The selected candidates shall have no right/claim for regular appointment at ICARCIFRI at any point of time.

How to Apply:

1. Candidates are required to send scanned copies of application addressed to the Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore, attached with detailed bio-data, affixed with recent passport size photograph and copies of self-attested certificates in support of age, qualifications, experience, testimonials and other credentials to [email protected] within 05:00 PM on 23rd April, 2022. All applications received after the mentioned time limit will be summarily rejected. Eligible candidates will be informed through phone.

2. Date and Time of Interview : Offline Mode Only: 25th April, 2022 10.30 AM, Head Office, ICARCIFRI, Barrackpore – 700 120

3. Place of posting : Head Office, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore or at project sites as per necessities.


Important Dates:

Published on: 06 April 2022

Last date for application is: 23 April 2022

For more details, please refer to official notification at

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About Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute

India has vast and varied types of inland fisheries resources in the form of rivers, estuaries, reservoirs, floodplain wetlands, lakes, coastal lagoons and backwaters, which play important roles in fish production in the country, ensuring food and nutritional security, employment generation and livelihoods to millions of people. Recognizing the role of inland fisheries, Government of India established a Central Inland Fisheries Research Station at Calcutta on 17 March 1947, under the then Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Later, in 1959, the Central Inland Fisheries Research Station was elevated to a full-fledged research institute, christened as "Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute".In 1967 it came under the administration of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture (currently Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare), New Delhi.

The Institute strives for knowledge-based management of inland open waters for sustainable fisheries, conservation of aquatic biodiversity, integrity of ecological services and to derive social benefits from these waters. Headquarters of the Institute is located at Barrackpore, West Bengal; the Regional Research Centers are located at Allahabad, Guwahati, Bangalore and Vadodara, with Research Centers at Kochi and Kolkata. The Institute is ISO 9001: 2008 certified and provide world-class service standards.


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Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Monirampur (Post), Barrackpore Kolkata, West Bengal - 700120
Kolkata, West Bengal - 700120
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