ICAR-CMFRI Recruitment 2026: 2 Research & Field Assistant Posts – Walk-In Interview on 26 November 2026 @ cmfri.org.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Note: Total number of vacancies may vary depending on project requirements on the date of interview. No category-wise break-up has been published.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Research Assistant (1 Post): Postgraduate in Fisheries Science / Marine Science / Marine Biology / Zoology Desirable: Experience in identification of marine organisms (plankton and benthos), water and sediment quality analysis, data analysis, working knowledge of GIS and remote sensing tools (QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine), swimming/diving experience, and willingness to travel for field sampling and data collection
• Field Assistant/Technical Assistant (1 Post): Graduate in Fisheries Science / Marine Science / Marine Biology / Zoology / Botany Desirable: Postgraduate in Fisheries Science / Marine Biology / Marine Science / Environmental Science / Zoology; experience in identification of marine organisms (plankton and benthos), water and sediment quality analysis, data analysis, working knowledge of GIS and remote sensing tools (QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine), swimming/diving experience, and willingness to travel for field sampling and data collection
• Age Limit: Below 35 years as on the date of notification (05.11.2026). Age relaxation is available as per Government guidelines.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Only candidates shortlisted via email will be permitted to appear for the offline walk-in interview.
• The walk-in interview will be conducted at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, on 26 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
• The notification does not describe specific interview marking or shortlisting criteria; the decision of the Director, ICAR-CMFRI, is final and binding.
• Candidates with no relative at ICAR/CMFRI must furnish an Annexure-II declaration on the interview date.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview.
• Concealing facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination.
• Selected candidates shall not claim any regular appointment at the institute.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets from 10th class onwards (relevant qualifications)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Annexure-I (Application Format) with passport-size photograph, duly signed
• Annexure-II (Declaration) duly signed — including relative-at-ICAR declaration if any relative is an ICAR/CMFRI employee
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer, if currently employed
• Approved Conversion Table/Formula for CGPA/OGPA marks — must be produced at reporting; otherwise candidature will not be considered
• One Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) to be produced at interview
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Important: Without submitting all original certificates in scanned form via the Google Form by 19.11.2026, applicants will not be allowed to appear for the interview. If a relative's employment at ICAR/CMFRI is communicated only on the interview date, the candidate will not be interviewed.

How to Apply

• Submit biodata along with scanned copies of all original supporting documents (from matriculation onwards) through the prescribed Google Form by 19 November 2026.
• Complete Annexure-I (Application Format with passport-size photograph) and Annexure-II (Declaration), both duly signed, and submit via the same Google Form by 19.11.2026.
• If any relative is an ICAR/CMFRI employee, declare the name, designation, nature of duties and relationship in Annexure-II and communicate through the Google Form.
• Wait for email confirmation — only shortlisted candidates will receive intimation to appear for the walk-in interview.
• Carry all original documents to the interview venue on 26.11.2026 at 10:00 AM.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download ICAR-CMFRI Research Assistant & Field Assistant Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit ICAR-CMFRI Official Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Is there an application fee for ICAR-CMFRI Research Assistant and Field Assistant posts?

• The official notification does not specify any application fee. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for any fee-related instructions.

What is the salary for ICAR-CMFRI Research Assistant and Field Assistant/Technical Assistant?

• The Research Assistant will receive Rs. 25,000 per month and the Field Assistant/Technical Assistant will receive Rs. 20,000 per month, both as consolidated emoluments on a contractual basis.

What is the age limit for ICAR-CMFRI Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates must be below 35 years of age as on 05 November 2026 (date of notification). Age relaxation is available as per Government guidelines; however, no category-wise figures have been specified in the notification.