Contractual / Regular

TNJFU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 29, 2026
Assistant Professor (Contractual)

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹40,000/- to ₹50,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per Tamil Nadu Government Rules

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 25, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Oct – 16 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Minimum Qualification: Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) in Aquaculture, Fish Biotechnology, Fish Genetics and Breeding, or Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology from a recognized university.

Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. with NET or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.

Key Responsibilities: Handling undergraduate (UG) classes, and assisting in departmental research & extension activities.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria and relaxations are governed by Tamil Nadu Government rules for university contractual teaching staff.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic & Document Screening

OfflineQualifying Only

Online Interview

OnlineMerit Scored

The selection process comprises two stages:

  1. Stage 1 - Screening: Scrutiny of submitted detailed CV, academic credentials (M.F.Sc./Ph.D./NET), and supporting documents against eligibility requirements in Aquaculture.
  2. Stage 2 - Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates receive an official call letter and must attend an online interview evaluating teaching competency, research aptitude, and subject knowledge before the Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Postgraduate Degree (M.F.Sc. in Aquaculture / Relevant Disciplines)Basic Eligibility
Higher Qualifications (Ph.D. with NET / Ph.D.)Preferred Criteria / Higher Pay Bracket
UG Teaching, Research & Extension CompetencyKey Responsibility Assessment
Online Technical & Pedagogical Interview PerformanceFinal Selection Merit

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Assistant Professor (Contractual) in Aquaculture at Fisheries College and Research Institute (FC&RI), Thoothukudi—a premier constituent college of Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU)—is responsible for delivering undergraduate (B.F.Sc.) academic lectures and practical laboratory sessions. Key duties include mentoring students, supervising aquaculture farm operations, fish hatchery trials, and contributing to ongoing departmental ICAR/state-funded research and community extension programs along the coastal Thoothukudi belt.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Fisheries College and Research Institute (FC&RI), Thoothukudi - 628008, Tamil Nadu. The appointment is purely contractual and temporary as per university operational requirements.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The engagement is strictly contractual without any provision for absorption into regular university service. However, academic teaching and research experience gained as a contractual Assistant Professor at TNJFU carries significant weightage (API points) for permanent Assistant Professor recruitments across State Agricultural and Fisheries Universities (SAUs/SFUs), ICAR institutes (ARS), and state fisheries departments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Deadline Strictness: Detailed CV along with self-attested proof of documents must physically reach the Dean, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukudi - 628008 on or before 16.11.2026. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances.
  • Online Interview Format: Shortlisted candidates will be issued call letters and must be prepared to attend the selection interview in online mode with stable internet and video setup.
  • Qualification-Linked Pay Tiers: Remuneration is deterministically tiered based on credentials: ₹50,000/- PM for M.F.Sc. with Ph.D., ₹45,000/- PM for M.F.Sc. with NET, and ₹40,000/- PM for M.F.Sc. alone.

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

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly emoluments based on qualification: ₹50,000/- PM for M.F.Sc. with Ph.D.; ₹45,000/- PM for M.F.Sc. with NET; ₹40,000/- PM for M.F.Sc. degree holders.

Consolidated monthly remuneration based on highest qualification: M.F.Sc. with Ph.D.: ₹50,000/- PM; M.F.Sc. with NET: ₹45,000/- PM; M.F.Sc.: ₹40,000/- PM. The post is purely temporary and contractual.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting educational qualifications (B.F.Sc., M.F.Sc., Ph.D., NET), research publications, teaching/extension experience, and personal details.
  2. Enclose self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates (degrees, mark sheets, NET certificate, Ph.D. award letter, community certificate, and experience proofs).
  3. Send the hard copy of the detailed CV and supporting documents in an envelope marked 'Application for the post of Assistant Professor (Contractual) in Aquaculture' to: The Dean, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukudi - 628008, Tamil Nadu.
  4. Ensure the application reaches the Dean's office on or before 16.11.2026. Delayed receipt will not be considered.
  5. Shortlisted candidates will receive an interview call letter with schedule and link to attend the interview online.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed for this post.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates with a Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) degree in Aquaculture, Fish Biotechnology, Fish Genetics and Breeding, or Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology are eligible. Preference is given to candidates with Ph.D. or Ph.D. with NET.

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