ICAR CIFRI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated November 11, 2026 04:45 PM
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Vacancy Details

• ICAR-CIFRI has advertised 2 posts, one for each Young Professional position.
• The place of posting for both posts is ICAR-CIFRI, Prayagraj Centre or as per project requirement. The general conditions of the notice also say that selected candidates will be stationed at Barrackpore or at project sites as required from time to time.

Age Limit

• For both Young Professional posts, the minimum age under the Young Professional category is 21 years and the maximum is 45 years, with relaxation as per rules. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age.

Certificates Needed for Eligibility

• The notice makes the Certificate / Provisional Certificate with final year mark-sheets of Graduation and Post Graduation qualification mandatory. An application sent without these will be summarily rejected. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

How to Apply for ICAR-CIFRI Recruitment 2026

• The notice describes the application as online, and the route it prescribes is email. The steps the notice gives are:
• Fill in the prescribed application proforma at Annexure-I of the notice, writing the post name and post code (ReNew - 01 for YP-I or ReNew - 02 for YP-II).
• Affix a recent passport size photograph on the form.
• Address the application to the Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore.
• Attach a detailed bio-data and self-attested copies of marksheets and certificates in support of age, qualifications, experience, testimonials and other credentials.
• Send the scanned copies to [email protected] within 21 (twenty one) days from the date of publication of the vacancy notice in the newspaper.
• Applications received after this time limit will be summarily rejected. No one will be allowed to appear in the interview without sending the duly filled prescribed application form to this email address.

Documents named in the notice

• Duly filled application form (Annexure-I) with a recent passport size photograph.
• Detailed bio-data.
• Self-attested copies of testimonials, certificates, age proof and mark-sheets.
• Certificate / Provisional Certificate with final year mark-sheets of Graduation and Post Graduation (mandatory).
• Copy of PAN and copy of Aadhaar (the form says both copies must be attached).
• Proof of experience (the form asks for experience of one year and above only).
• Annexure-I also asks for personal details, category (SC/ST/OBC/GEN), educational qualifications with marks, whether NET qualified, specialization, publications (with NAAS scoring / impact factor), computer knowledge, a no objection certificate from the present employer, and a signed self-declaration.

Selection and Interview

• Candidates will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of their academic performance, experience etc., as submitted with the application form, and the approved criteria for the job requirement of the position.
• The list of shortlisted candidates will be sent to them at the email address given in the application form.
• The date, time and venue of the interview will be informed through email only.
• The mode of interview printed on the application form is Offline only.
• Shortlisted / selected candidates will be required to produce all original documents at the time of interview / joining.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Candidates already working or in similar positions should produce a no objection certificate from their employer/supervisor at the time of interview.
• Candidates should regularly visit the website https://www.cifri.res.in and check their email for updates.
• If any information in the application is found false or incorrect, the candidature/appointment may be cancelled without notice.
• The Director's decision will be final and binding on all aspects.

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Q1. How many vacancies are there in ICAR-CIFRI Recruitment 2026?

• There are 2 vacancies: one Young Professional-I (YP-I) and one Young Professional-II (YP-II).

Q3. What qualification is needed for the Young Professional-I post?

• Young Professional-I needs a graduate degree in Fisheries / Zoology / Life Science / Marine Biology / Chemistry; experience in Inland Fisheries Research is desirable.

Q4. What qualification is needed for the Young Professional-II post?

• Young Professional-II needs a Post Graduate degree in Fisheries Resource Management / Aquatic Environment / Zoology / Life Science / Marine Biology; research experience in inland fisheries, data analysis, documentation and compilation of report is desirable.

Q5. What is the age limit for ICAR-CIFRI Young Professional posts?

• The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is 45 years for both posts, with relaxation as per rules.

Q6. What is the salary of ICAR-CIFRI Young Professional-I and II?

• Young Professional-I gets Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed) and Young Professional-II gets Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed).

Q8. What is the selection process?

• Candidates are shortlisted on academic performance, experience and approved criteria, and then interviewed; the interview date, time and venue are sent by email only.