Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Contractual / Regular

ICAR CIFE Mumbai Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Young Professional-II (YP-II) Post

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Sep. 10, 2026
Young Professional-II (YP-II)

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹42,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 45 Years (as on date of interview)
Job Location
Maharashtra47Mumbai22

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 8, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 8, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 22, 2026

Application Window8 – 22 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date22 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Postgraduate degree (Master's degree) in Fisheries Science / Food Technology / Fish Processing / MBA / Agribusiness or related discipline from a recognized University with 1st Division or at least 60% marks (or equivalent overall grade point average). Only candidates who have original or provisional Master's degree certificates are eligible to appear.

Desirable: 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.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years as on the date of walk-in interview (22.09.2026). Age relaxation is admissible to SC, ST, OBC, Women, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India and ICAR rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Walk-in Reporting & Document Scrutiny (Original & Provisional Degree Verification)

OfflineQualifying Only

Declaration of Relatives in ICAR / CIFE (Annexure-II)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before the Selection Committee at ICAR-CIFE Mumbai

OfflineMerit Scored

Final Merit Empanelment & Offer of Appointment

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Selection is conducted through the INTERVIEW_PORTFOLIO_EVALUATION mechanism via Walk-in Interview on 22.09.2026 from 11:00 AM onwards. Candidates report with completed application proforma (Annexure-I), Declaration (Annexure-II), original credentials, bio-data, and self-attested photocopies. The Selection Committee evaluates educational merit (minimum 60% in Master's), experience in startup incubation/agribusiness, and performance in the personal interview. No TA/DA is admissible.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
Academic Credentials & PG Specialization
Incubation & Agribusiness Experience
Analytical & Project Management Competency
Personal Interview & Communication Skills

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Stationed at the prestigious ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) Deemed University campus in Versova, Mumbai. Working under the 'Centre of Excellence in Fisheries Entrepreneurship Development (CEFED)' / Agri-Business Incubator (ABI), the role combines academic research support with dynamic entrepreneurship incubation—mentoring fisheries start-ups, evaluating business plans, coordinating industry-academia tie-ups, and organizing stakeholder networking events.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is tenured at ICAR-CIFE Mumbai (Versova, Andheri West). Initial appointment is for 1 year, extendable annually based on satisfactory performance and project requirements, up to a maximum total tenure of 5 years.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a contractual professional assignment under ICAR guidelines. While there is no direct departmental promotion or regularization, high-level project management experience at an ICAR Deemed University provides invaluable credentials for competitive recruitment into ICAR ARS (Agricultural Research Service), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) posts at KVKs, university faculty positions, or senior incubator manager roles in agribusiness incubators.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated emoluments of ₹42,000/- per month fixed under the ICAR-CIFE CEFED project. The position is purely contractual and temporary.

Fixed consolidated emoluments of ₹42,000/- per month as per ICAR Young Professional-II guidelines. No House Rent Allowance (HRA) or other allowances are admissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application proforma (Annexure-I and Annexure-II) from the notification circular published on the ICAR-CIFE portal (www.cife.edu.in).
  2. Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications from matriculation onwards, and relevant experience.
  3. Attach one passport-size photograph pasted onto the application form, alongside one set of self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates, mark sheets, provisional/degree certificates, and experience testimonials.
  4. Complete the mandatory declaration regarding any relative employed in ICAR/CIFE as specified in Annexure-II.
  5. Appear in person for the Walk-in Interview on 22.09.2026 (from 11:00 AM onwards) at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai-400061 along with all original certificates for verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee is payable).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview will be held on 22.09.2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai-400061.

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