ICAR-CMFRI Recruitment 2026: 4 Young Professional-I & Field Assistant Posts – Walk-In Interview on 23 November 2026 @ cmfri.org.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Young Professional-I:
  • B.F.Sc. / B.Sc. degree in Zoology / Life Science / Oceanography / Statistics.
  • Minimum 60% marks or equivalent OGP required.
  • Desirable Experience: Experience in Deep Sea fish taxonomy, Data analytics, Fish biology, Oceanographic analysis, or Sea-going research. Familiarity with on-board activities and sea-going duties.
• Field Assistant:
  • 10th Pass (Matriculation).
  • Desirable Skills: On-board experience, seaworthiness, knowledge of fishing operations, local fishery resource knowledge, proficiency in Gujarati language.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Candidates fulfilling essential qualifications and experience will be called for a Walk-in Interview on 23 November 2026.
• Reporting time is 10:00 AM. Latecomers may not be permitted.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the walk-in interview.
• The decision of the competent authority of ICAR-CMFRI regarding the selection process is final and binding.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Duly filled application form in the prescribed format (printed on pages 3 and 4 of the notification).
• Recent self-attested passport-size colour photograph.
• Original certificates and documents for verification.
• One set of self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents including educational qualifications, age proof, experience, and category certificates.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1: What is the last date / walk-in interview date for ICAR-CMFRI Veraval Recruitment?
  A1: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 23 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
• Q2: What is the reporting time and venue for the interview?
  A2: Reporting time is 10:00 AM. The venue is ICAR-CMFRI Veraval Regional Station, P.B.No.17, Matsya Bhavan, Bhidiya, Veraval – 362269, Gujarat.
• Q3: Is there an application fee?
  A3: The official notification does not specify an application fee.
• Q4: What is the nature of these jobs (Contract or Permanent)?
  A4: The posts are purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project. Selected candidates have no claim for regular appointment in ICAR-CMFRI or ICAR.
• Q5: What is the salary structure?
  A5: Young Professional-I receives Rs. 30,000 per month and Field Assistant receives Rs. 15,000 per month (both consolidated).