ICAR CIFE YP-II Recruitment 2026: Apply for Young Professional Posts

ICAR CIFE Recruitment for Young Professional-II

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) in Mumbai has announced recruitment for the position of Young Professional-II (YP-II). This is a contractual role under the project 'Centre of Excellence in Fisheries Entrepreneurship Development (CEFED)'. Candidates interested in this position can appear for a walk-in interview.

Job Highlights

Important Dates

The walk-in interview for the Young Professional-II position is scheduled for:

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational and age requirements to be eligible for the Young Professional-II position.

Essential Qualification:

• Postgraduate degree in Fisheries Science / Food Technology / Fish Processing / MBA / Agribusiness or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Must have obtained a 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average in the Master's degree.
• Only applications with a Degree or provisional degree certificate will be considered.

Desirable Qualification:

• Prior experience in start-ups incubation, entrepreneurship development, or innovation promotion projects.
• Knowledge of business plan preparation, proposal writing, and project coordination.
• Familiarity with data analysis and digital tools/platforms.
• Good presentation and communication skills.

The age of the candidate should be between 21 years and 45 years as on the date of the interview. Relaxation in age will be applicable as per rules.

Salary

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly emolument of Rs. 42,000.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in a walk-in interview. The initial appointment will be for one year, which may be extended based on satisfactory performance, up to a maximum of 5 years.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to appear for a walk-in interview. Candidates must bring the following documents and forms:

• Filled-in application form (as per the format annexed in the notification).
• All original certificates from Matriculation onwards (original or provisional).
• Bio-Data.
• Attested copies of all experience certificates and testimonials.
• One passport size photograph.
• One set of self-attested photocopies of all required certificates from matriculation onwards.
• An attested copy of a recent passport size photograph pasted onto the application form.
• Annexure-I and Annexure-II (declarations).
• No Objection Certificate from the present employer, if applicable.

Candidates who do not have their provisional or original degree certificates for their Graduate or Master's degree will not be allowed to appear for the interview.

Important Instructions

• The appointment is purely temporary and on a contractual basis. Selected candidates cannot claim any regular appointment.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• Candidates must produce original certificates at the time of the interview.
• If any near or distant relative of the candidate is an employee of ICAR/CIFE, they must declare this in writing as per Annexure-II before the interview.
• Concealing facts or canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification or termination.
• The total number of vacancies may vary.
• Candidates are advised to keep visiting the ICAR-CIFE website for any updates.

Important Links

• Official Website → Click Here
• Notification PDF → Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What is the position being advertised by ICAR CIFE?
A1: ICAR CIFE is recruiting for the position of Young Professional-II (YP-II).

Q2: When is the walk-in interview for the Young Professional-II post?
A2: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 22.09.2026, starting from 11:00 AM.

Q3: What is the educational qualification required for the YP-II post?
A3: An essential qualification is a Postgraduate degree in Fisheries Science, Food Technology, Fish Processing, MBA, Agribusiness, or a related discipline with a 1st Division or 60% marks in the Master's degree.

Q4: What is the age limit for applicants?
A4: The age limit is between 21 and 45 years as on the date of the interview, with relaxation as per rules.

Q5: What is the salary for the Young Professional-II position?
A5: The selected candidate will receive a fixed monthly emolument of Rs. 42,000.

Q6: How can I apply for this recruitment?
A6: Eligible candidates need to appear for a walk-in interview at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, along with all required documents and the filled application form.

Q7: Is there any application fee mentioned?
A7: Not specified in the official notification.

Q8: What is the duration of the appointment?
A8: The initial appointment will be for one year, extendable based on performance, up to a maximum of 5 years.