ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi, has invited applications from Scheduled Caste candidates for the engagement of Young Professional I under the Scheduled Caste Sub-plan Scheme of the Institute. There are 2 positions.

The positions are purely on a temporary basis for a period of one year from the date of joining and are likely to be extended based on performance.

Essential Qualification: B.F.Sc./B.Sc./B.Sc. Computer Science/Bachelor of Fine Arts/B. Des. from a recognised university/college.

Desirable: Practical knowledge of computer work in designing, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., and skill in swimming. Experience in mariculture/aquaculture and working knowledge in field data collection and processing are also desirable.

The minimum age should be 21 years and the maximum 45 years, with relaxation as per rules.

Emoluments will be Rs. 30,000/-. Those selected may have to work anywhere in India

The notification and application format are available at https://www.cmfri.org.in/career

Those interested in the positions may send their bio-data and scanned copies of the supporting documents to the email scspcmfri@gmail.com to reach them by 16.07.2025. The application has to be in the prescribed word format. All the original certificates from 10th Standard onwards must be sent in scanned form. Applicants would not be allowed to appear for the interview without these certificates. Candidates should produce a valid ID proof (original) at the time of interview.

The date, time and venue of the interview will be intimated to the candidates by e-mail. Only those who receive communication may appear for the interview on the specified date and time.

If any of the applicant’s near or distant relatives is an employee of the ICAR-CMFRI, the candidate intending to attend the interview has to declare his/her name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship in writing as detailed in Annexure – II, and communicate by post or through e-mail to scspcmfri@gmail.com by 16.07.2025.

All candidates are compulsorily required to submit the duly signed declaration as detailed in Annexure-I and Annexure-II by 16.07.2025.

For details, the notification may be seen.