ICAR-CMFRI Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 4 Young Professional-I and Field Assistant Posts

ICAR-CMFRI Recruitment 2026 covers four temporary project vacancies at its Veraval Regional Station in Gujarat: two Young Professional-I posts and two Field Assistant posts. The walk-in interview is scheduled for 23 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. Consolidated monthly pay is ₹30,000 for Young Professional-I and ₹15,000 for Field Assistant. Candidates should first compare their qualifications with the requirements below and prepare the prescribed application and supporting documents. Both roles are contractual and linked to the project’s duration.

ICAR-CMFRI Walk-in 2026: Schedule and Key Details

The supplied information does not establish an application fee or an exact interview venue. The station’s postal address below should not be treated as confirmation of the interview location.

Veraval Station and the Fisheries Research Project

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute functions under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Government of India. Its Veraval Regional Station is listed at P.B.No.17, Matsya Bhavan, Bhidiya, Veraval – 362 269, Gujarat, India. These vacancies belong to the project “Mesopelagic Fish Resources off the Gujarat coast, north-eastern Arabian Sea: Distribution, Diversity, and Pathways to Sustainable Exploitation”. The advertised skills relate to marine research, fieldwork and fishing operations.

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Both posts carry an age range of 21–45 years, with relaxation governed by applicable ICAR rules. The application form asks candidates to enter their age as on 03.11.2026. Any upper-age relaxation is subject to the prevailing ICAR/Government of India rules and the project’s specific provisions; no category-wise relaxation figures are supplied here.

Young Professional-I: Desirable Research and Field Skills

• Experience in deep-sea fish taxonomy, data analytics, fish biology, oceanographic analysis or sea-going research.
• Familiarity with on-board work, including collecting data and maintaining records during sea-going operations.
• Ability to carry out work in marine and field environments.
• Willingness to take up sea-going and field duties required by the project.

Field Assistant: Desirable Practical and Local Skills

• On-board experience and seaworthiness.
• Knowledge of fishing practices and fishing operations.
• Local knowledge of fishery resources.
• Proficiency in Gujarati.

The educational requirements differ substantially: YP-I requires the specified degree and marks, while Field Assistant requires a 10th-pass qualification. The skills listed above are described as desirable. As general preparation guidance, keep evidence of relevant experience ready and describe your actual work clearly, without treating desirable experience as a substitute for the essential qualification.

Posting Locations and Meaning of Project Employment

Deployment will be at project operation sites according to need. Candidates should therefore consider the field and sea-going nature of the work rather than assume a fixed desk assignment at Veraval. Duties will be assigned by the Principal Investigator or Project In-charge. The appointments are purely temporary, contractual and co-terminus with the project, meaning their continuation is tied to the project. Selection does not create a claim to a regular ICAR-CMFRI or ICAR appointment.

Prepare the Application and Document Set

• Complete the prescribed application on pages 3 and 4 of the notice, titled “Format of Application for the Temporary Post of Young Professional-I & Field Assistant”.
• Prepare a recent colour passport-size photograph; the application provides space for a self-attested photograph.
• Carry the original certificates and relevant supporting documents.
• Bring one self-attested photocopy set covering qualifications, age proof, experience certificates and the category certificate, where applicable.

The form seeks personal and contact details, parent’s or spouse’s name, addresses, category, gender, disability details and marital status. It also asks for educational qualifications from Matriculation onwards, relevant experience and a signed declaration. Enter the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation certificate. As general preparation guidance, complete the form first, compare entries against your documents, then arrange originals and copies in the same order. Check the photograph, self-attestation and declaration before leaving.

Attending the Walk-in Interview

The interview is scheduled for 23 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. Late arrival may lead to exclusion from the interview. As general travel guidance, establish the exact venue before starting your journey and allow enough time to reach it. The competent authority’s decision on the selection process is final and binding.

Conditions Candidates Should Understand

• Interview attendance does not qualify for TA/DA reimbursement; plan travel expenses accordingly.
• Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
• A project appointment gives no claim to regular employment with ICAR-CMFRI or ICAR.
• Payment follows the approved project norms for the respective post at the stated consolidated monthly rate.
• The institute may postpone or cancel the interview, change the recruitment process, or leave some or all posts unfilled without assigning a reason.
• False or incorrect application information can result in cancellation of candidature or appointment without notice.

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