ICAR CIFRI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Overview

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata has published Advertisement No. Mandakini(ReNewJalUrja)-1192(1)/2026-Adm.II (Comp. No.: 453685), dated 10-11-2026 — 2 posts in total. Pay: YP-I: Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed); YP-II: Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed). Place of posting: ICAR-CIFRI, Prayagraj Centre or as per project requirement. Minimum qualification: Graduate; age limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years, with relaxation as per rules.

Organisation	ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata
Advertisement No.	Mandakini(ReNewJalUrja)-1192(1)/2026-Adm.II (Comp. No.: 453685), dated 10-11-2026
Project	Post-Operational Impact Assessment of the Singoli-Bhatwari Hydro-Electric Project on Aquatic Flora, Fauna, and Socio-Economic Conditions in the Mandakini River Basin, Uttarakhand
Tenure	01 (One) year only OR co-terminus with the project, extendable for two more years (01 year at a time)
Post Name(s)	Young Professional-I (YP-I); Young Professional-II (YP-II)
Vacancies	2 (1 YP-I, 1 YP-II)
Pay	YP-I: Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed); YP-II: Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed)
Age Limit	Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years, with relaxation as per rules
Job Location	ICAR-CIFRI, Prayagraj Centre or as per project requirement
Application Mode	Email ([email protected])
Last Date to Apply	Within 21 days from the date of publication of the vacancy notice in the newspaper

Important dates

Application starts	11 Nov 2026

Eligibility

Qualification	Graduate (see post-wise eligibility)
Age limit	Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years, with relaxation as per rules
Job location	Anywhere in India

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen applies as per government rules — confirm in the official notification.

Post-wise vacancy details

Post Code	Post	Vacancies	Pay
ReNew - 01	Young Professional-I (YP-I)	1 (One)	Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed)
ReNew - 02	Young Professional-II (YP-II)	1 (One)	Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed)
Total	2

Post-wise eligibility

Post	Essential Qualification	Desirable
Young Professional-I (YP-I)	Graduate in Fisheries / Zoology / Life Science / Marine Biology / Chemistry	Experience in Inland Fisheries Research
Young Professional-II (YP-II)	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

How to apply

1Open the official notification and check eligibility, age limit and post-wise vacancies.
2Register on the official portal (cifri.res.in) and fill the online form.
3Pay the fee if applicable.
4Submit before the last date and keep a copy of the confirmation page.

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Important links

Official Notification (PDF)	Click here cifri.res.in
Official Website	Click here cifri.res.in

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for ICAR CIFRI Young Professional Recruitment 2026?+

The last date to apply is given in the official notification. Apply a few days early — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

How many vacancies are there?+

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata has announced 2 Posts. Post-wise and category-wise details are listed above.

What qualification is required?+

Graduate (see post-wise eligibility)

What is the age limit?+

Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years, with relaxation as per rules. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per government rules.

What is the application fee?+

See official notification

What is the salary?+

YP-I: Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed); YP-II: Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed)

How do I apply?+

Use the official link in the Important Links section (cifri.res.in). Register, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee if applicable and save the confirmation page.

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