ICAR-CMFRI Young Professional-I and Field Assistant Recruitment 2026Walk-in Interview

• Young Professional-I: B.F.Sc./B.Sc. in Zoology, Life Science, Oceanography or Statistics, with at least 60% marks or equivalent OGP.
• Field Assistant: Class 10 pass.
• Desirable for Young Professional-I: experience in deep-sea fish taxonomy, data analytics, fish biology, oceanographic analysis or sea-going research; familiarity with on-board data collection and documentation; ability and willingness to perform marine and field duties.
• Desirable for Field Assistant: on-board experience, seaworthiness, knowledge of fishing practices and operations, familiarity with local fishery resources, and proficiency in Gujarati.

• Read advertisement F.No.2-72/2026/VRL and check the requirements for the post you wish to attend for.
• Complete the prescribed application format on pages 3 and 4 of the notification, including the requested personal, educational and experience details and signed declaration.
• Attach a self-attested recent colour passport-size photograph and prepare original documents with one set of self-attested photocopies.
• Check the interview venue before attending, as it is not specified in the notice; the institute's address should not be treated as a confirmed interview venue.
• Attend the walk-in interview on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. Candidates arriving late may not be allowed to participate.

Recruitment and project scope

ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute's Veraval Regional Station has issued advertisement F.No.2-72/2026/VRL, dated 03.11.2026, for four project positions. Recruitment covers two Young Professional-I posts and two Field Assistant posts under the project on mesopelagic fish resources off the Gujarat coast in the north-eastern Arabian Sea, including their distribution, diversity and sustainable exploitation.

These appointments are temporary and contractual, and their duration is linked to the project. Staff may be deployed at project operation sites according to requirements and will carry out work assigned by the Principal Investigator or Project In-charge. The consolidated monthly remuneration is ₹30,000 for Young Professional-I and ₹15,000 for Field Assistant.

Who can attend

Young Professional-I applicants need the specified B.F.Sc./B.Sc. qualification with at least 60% marks or equivalent OGP. Field Assistant applicants must have passed Class 10. Both posts carry an age range of 21-45 years, subject to applicable relaxation rules. The application form uses 03.11.2026 as the reference date for stating age.

The desirable skills reflect the marine and field-based work involved. Young Professional-I candidates may have relevant research, analytical or on-board experience. For Field Assistant, the notice identifies seaworthiness, fishing knowledge, local fishery knowledge and Gujarati proficiency as desirable attributes.

Preparing for the walk-in

• Use the prescribed application format on pages 3 and 4 of the notification.
• Complete the requested personal details, qualifications from Matriculation onwards, relevant employment history and signed declaration.
• Prepare a self-attested recent colour passport-size photograph, original records and one set of self-attested copies of relevant certificates.
• Attend on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 AM; latecomers may be excluded.

Venue and appointment conditions

The notice gives the station's address as P.B.No.17, Matsya Bhavan, Bhidiya, Veraval – 362 269, Gujarat, but does not identify the interview venue. Candidates should not assume that the address confirms the interview location.

No travel or daily allowance is payable for attending. Canvassing can lead to disqualification, and false application information can result in cancellation of candidature or appointment. The institute may postpone or cancel the interview, alter the process or leave positions unfilled. Selected candidates cannot claim regular appointment with ICAR-CMFRI or ICAR.