ICAR-CCARI Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026

ICAR-CCARI Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 — 3 posts

The ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI), Ela, Old Goa, has invited applications for 3 posts of Young Professional-I, on a short-term basis, under notification F. No. II-19072/1/2024-Estt (E-309447), dated 9 November 2026. The engagement is up to 31 March 2027 and extendable.

This is a different advertisement from the live ICAR-CCARI post for Research Associate and Young Professional-I (walk-in 25 November 2026). Do not merge the two — this one is a separate notification with 3 Young Professional-I posts only and offline applications by 30 November 2026.

Pay

Each Young Professional-I post is paid a fixed Rs. 30,000 per month.

Who can apply

Post 1, Young Professional-I under the SCSP Fund, is reserved for SC category candidates: Bachelor of Fisheries Science, B.Sc. Marine Science, B.Sc. Industrial Fish and Fisheries, B.Sc. Aquaculture, B.Sc. Marine Biology, B.Sc. Zoology, B.Sc. Life Science, Biotechnology or Microbiology. Desirable: M.F.Sc. or M.Sc. in Marine Science, Marine Biology or Aquaculture, practical experience in aquaculture, fish breeding data collection and fish sampling, knowledge of Hindi, Konkani and Marathi, computer proficiency, GIS mapping, fishing-gear operations, driving knowledge with a valid two-wheeler licence, and video documentation or social media skills. Duties include aquaculture field work, fish sampling, ornamental fish breeding, fish training, data collection, fish-culture demonstration, and growth, feeding and water-quality observations.

Post 2, Young Professional-I under the STC Fund, is reserved for ST category candidates: a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Science, Agriculture or Fishery Sciences, Zoology, Biotechnology, or a Diploma in Agricultural Sciences. Desirable: a Master of Science in Veterinary Science, Agriculture or allied sciences or Life Sciences, work experience in farm animal research, and statistical methods and computer applications. Duties include farm animal research, field observations, laboratory analysis, management and handling of animals, and biological-sample collection.

Post 3, Young Professional-I under the Institute Fund: a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Horticulture or allied science. Desirable: a Master of Science in Plant Pathology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biotechnology or Horticulture sciences, work experience in field experiments, and statistical methods and computer applications. Duties include molecular breeding laboratory work, field observations, laboratory analysis, biological-sample handling and experimental-data recording.

The age limit is a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 45 years, relaxable as per rules. No cut-off date is printed in the notice.

Fee

No application fee is stated anywhere in the notification.

Selection and terms

Selection is by an objective-type test of 30 minutes duration followed by a structured interview. No TA or DA is paid. This is a full-time engagement with no claim for regular employment, and the Director may terminate the services at any time with one month's notice or one month's emoluments. One month's emoluments are withheld as caution money and released after clearing all dues. Candidates whose near or distant relatives are ICAR-CCARI employees must declare it, and a No Objection Certificate is needed if employed elsewhere.

How to apply

Apply offline in the prescribed proforma appended to the notification, with a latest passport-size photograph and attested copies of certificates for age, education, marksheets, degree, experience and caste status in the prescribed form. Mention the name of the position applied for on top of the envelope and address it to the Director, ICAR-CCARI, Ela, Old Goa 403 402. Use a separate application form for each post if applying for more than one. Applications must reach the Director on or before 30 November 2026.