Eligibility credentials and scientific specialization for Young Professional-II at ICAR-CIFA Bhubaneswar:
• Professional Postgraduate: M.F.Sc. (4-year B.F.Sc. + 2-year Master's) in Fish Biotechnology from an ICAR-recognized institution.
• Science Postgraduate: M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology, Biochemistry, or Genomics from a recognized University (3-year Bachelor's + 2-year Master's degree).
• Desirable Competencies: Hands-on research experience in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) transcriptomic data analysis, bioinformatics pipeline scripting, database design, and machine learning models in genomics. Completion of Pre-Ph.D. coursework preferred.
• Age Limits: 21 to 45 years as on 15.09.2026 (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/Divyang as per ICAR rules).
Attend the direct Walk-in-Interview on 15.09.2026 at 10:00 AM at ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar.
ICAR-CIFA Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Young Professional-II Post (CABin Project)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 31, 2026
Starts
Aug 31, 2026
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 15, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
The minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 45 years as on the date of interview (15.09.2026).
• Standard age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Divyang (PwD) candidates applies per Government of India / ICAR norms.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Walk-in Reporting, Registration & Verification of Bio-Data on 15.09.2026 at 10:00 AM at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar
Objective Academic Evaluation Scorecard (10th, 12th, Bachelor's, Master's - 40 Marks)
Research / Work Experience Evaluation in NGS / Bioinformatics (20 Marks)
Personal Interview before the ICAR Selection Board (40 Marks)
Merit Ranking (Out of 100 Marks) & Offer of Temporary Contractual Engagement
Selection is conducted through a structured 100-mark evaluation scorecard followed by a Walk-In-Interview on 15.09.2026 at 10:00 AM at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar – 751002, Odisha:
• Academic Qualifications (40 Marks): 10th (10 marks), 12th (10 marks), Bachelor's (10 marks), and Master's (10 marks) evaluated on percentage / OGPA slabs (>90% = 10 marks, >80–90% = 9 marks, down to <30% = 0).
• Research / Work Experience (20 Marks): Scaled from 6 months (3 marks) up to >3 years (20 marks) in NGS data analysis, metagenomics, and bioinformatics.
• Personal Interview (40 Marks): Assessing technical competence and research aptitude.
Candidates must bring 5 copies of bio-data, 2 photos, and original certificates with self-attested copies. No TA/DA is paid.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Educational Qualifications (10th, 12th, Bachelor's, Master's - 10 Marks each based on OGPA/%) | ||
| Research / Work Experience in NGS Data Analysis, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning & Metagenomics | ||
| Personal Interview on Transcriptomics, RNA-Seq Pipelines, Reproductive Biology & Bioinformatics Tools |
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- Five Copies of Bio-Data Required: Candidates must bring 5 physical copies of their bio-data along with 2 passport photographs and one complete set of self-attested photocopies of all marksheets and certificates from 10th standard onwards.
- Strict 100-Mark Scorecard Matrix: Shortlisting and ranking are deterministic: 40 marks for academic grades (10th to PG), 20 marks for research experience in NGS/Bioinformatics (>6 months required for credit), and 40 marks for the personal interview.
- No TA/DA or Accommodation: No travel allowance, dearness allowance, or accommodation is admissible for attending the walk-in interview at Bhubaneswar.
- Zero Regularization Claim: Purely temporary project appointment co-terminus with the project; selected candidate will have no claim for permanent absorption in ICAR-CIFA or ICAR.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Young Professional-II (CABin Project - Fish Genomics)1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
The Young Professional-II position carries a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹42,000/- under the ICAR-CABin project grant.
Fixed consolidated monthly emolument of ₹42,000/- as per revised ICAR Young Professional-II guidelines. Contractual engagement initially up to 31st March 2027 (likely to continue).
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Application Procedure
Interested candidates must appear for a Walk-in-Interview on 15.09.2026 at 10.00 AM at ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002.
Applicants should bring:
- Five copies of their Bio-Data.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- One set of self-attested copies of all certificates (Marks Sheets, Experience certificate, etc.).
- Original certificates for verification of age and caste at the time of interview.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual.
For further details, candidates may visit the official ICAR-CIFA website: http://www.cifa.nic.in.
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Nil. No application fee is charged.
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Published
Aug 31, 2026
Starts
Aug 31, 2026
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 15, 2026
Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Walk-in Reporting, Registration & Verification of Bio-Data on 15.09.2026 at 10:00 AM at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar
Objective Academic Evaluation Scorecard (10th, 12th, Bachelor's, Master's - 40 Marks)
Research / Work Experience Evaluation in NGS / Bioinformatics (20 Marks)
Personal Interview before the ICAR Selection Board (40 Marks)
Merit Ranking (Out of 100 Marks) & Offer of Temporary Contractual Engagement
Selection is conducted through a structured 100-mark evaluation scorecard followed by a Walk-In-Interview on 15.09.2026 at 10:00 AM at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar – 751002, Odisha:
• Academic Qualifications (40 Marks): 10th (10 marks), 12th (10 marks), Bachelor's (10 marks), and Master's (10 marks) evaluated on percentage / OGPA slabs (>90% = 10 marks, >80–90% = 9 marks, down to <30% = 0).
• Research / Work Experience (20 Marks): Scaled from 6 months (3 marks) up to >3 years (20 marks) in NGS data analysis, metagenomics, and bioinformatics.
• Personal Interview (40 Marks): Assessing technical competence and research aptitude.
Candidates must bring 5 copies of bio-data, 2 photos, and original certificates with self-attested copies. No TA/DA is paid.
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ICAR-CIFA Bhubaneswar has announced a walk-in interview for 1 post of Young Professional-II (YP-II) under the CABin striped murrel genomics research project.
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