If you hold an M.F.Sc. and want to teach the next generation of fisheries professionals, this is a short, sharp window: the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) has invited applications for one Assistant Professor (Contractual) post in the Department of Aquaculture at its Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI), Thoothukudi. The pay is not flat — it rises with your qualification, from Rs. 40,000 a month for an M.F.Sc. to Rs. 50,000 a month for an M.F.Sc. with a Ph.D. Applications must reach the Dean, FCRI Thoothukudi, on or before 16 November 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
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The post at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| University | Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) |
| Institute | Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI), Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu |
| Department | Aquaculture |
| Post | Assistant Professor (Contractual) — 1 vacancy |
| Nature of engagement | Purely temporary and contractual |
| Pay | Rs. 40,000 – Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated, by qualification) |
| Last date to apply | 16 November 2026 — application must reach the Dean by this date |
| How to apply | Offline — send a detailed CV with proof of documents to the Dean, FCRI Thoothukudi |
| Selection | Interview online, on receipt of a call letter |
Pay: what you actually get depends on your qualification
Unlike most contractual posts that fix one salary for everyone, this notification grades the consolidated monthly emolument by qualification level. That matters, because the difference between the bottom and top of the scale is Rs. 10,000 a month — Rs. 1,20,000 over a year.
| Qualification level | Monthly emolument (consolidated) |
|---|---|
| M.F.Sc. | Rs. 40,000 |
| M.F.Sc. with NET | Rs. 45,000 |
| M.F.Sc. with Ph.D. | Rs. 50,000 |
The notification does not state any additional allowances, and the emoluments are consolidated — so do not add HRA or other allowances on top when you compare this with other offers. If you hold both a Ph.D. and NET, the notification’s preferred qualification is “Ph.D. with NET (or) Ph.D.”, and the top slab is stated for “M.F.Sc. with Ph.D.” — the post does not promise a higher slab for holding both.
Who can apply
Essential qualification: M.F.Sc. in one of Aquaculture, Fish Biotechnology, Fish Genetics and Breeding, or Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology.
Preferred qualification: Ph.D. with NET, or Ph.D.
Experience: the notification does not mention any experience requirement. That is good news for fresh M.F.Sc. graduates — but it also means your CV, academic record and subject specialisation carry the full weight of the shortlisting.
Age limit: as per Tamil Nadu Government rules. No specific age figure is stated in the notification summary, so check the official notification on tnjfu.ac.in for the exact rule that applies to you before you post your application.
Because only one vacancy is open, and it sits in a single department, this is a narrow competition: Aquaculture specialists first, with Fish Biotechnology, Fish Genetics and Breeding, and Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology also eligible. If your M.F.Sc. is in a different fisheries specialisation — say Fish Processing Technology or Fisheries Resource Management — this particular post is not for you, and you should not spend the postage on it.
What the job actually involves
The notification describes the role in two lines, but they tell you a lot about the working week:
- Handling undergraduate classes — you will teach UG students in the Department of Aquaculture at FCRI Thoothukudi, one of TNJFU’s constituent colleges.
- Assisting in research and extension activities — alongside teaching, you support the department’s research and extension work, which in an aquaculture department typically means farm trials, field demonstrations and farmer-facing programmes.
For an early-career fisheries academic, that combination is exactly the profile that strengthens a future permanent faculty application: classroom teaching plus research and extension exposure, at a dedicated fisheries university, in a coastal campus where aquaculture is the core subject rather than a side department.
How to apply — step by step
- Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Include your M.F.Sc. specialisation prominently, plus NET/Ph.D. status, publications, teaching or research experience, and any aquaculture field work. Since no experience is required, a clear academic record matters most.
- Enclose necessary proof of documents. Attach proof of every qualification and claim in your CV — degree certificates, NET certificate if you hold it, Ph.D. certificate if you hold it, and any other supporting documents.
- Address it to the Dean, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukudi. There is no online form for this post: applications go offline, by post or by submission, to the Dean.
- Make sure it reaches on or before 16 November 2026. The notification is explicit that delayed receipt will not be considered. Post early — a 16 November arrival is the deadline, not the posting date, so build in postal time.
- Watch for your call letter. Candidates should attend the interview online on getting the call letter. Keep the contact details in your CV current and check them regularly after you apply.
Documents checklist
- Detailed CV
- Proof of documents for all qualifications claimed (M.F.Sc. degree, NET certificate if applicable, Ph.D. certificate if applicable)
- Any other supporting documents for experience, publications or specialisation
What the notification does NOT say — read this before you apply
Honest gaps matter as much as the headline figures, so here is what is not stated in the notification summary:
- No contract term is mentioned. The post is purely temporary and contractual, but the duration is not stated — do not assume a one-year or multi-year term.
- No application fee is mentioned. No fee is stated in the summary; verify this in the official notification before sending any payment to anyone.
- No specific age limit figure is given — only “as per Tamil Nadu Government rules”.
- No email or online application route is given — this is an offline application to the Dean, FCRI Thoothukudi.
Because of those gaps, re-verify the live notification on tnjfu.ac.in (Careers section) before you post your application. Universities can amend dates and terms, and the official notification governs — not this article.
Why this post is worth a stamp
Contractual assistant professor posts at dedicated fisheries universities are rare, and this one has three things going for it: the pay is graded by qualification rather than flat, so a Ph.D. is actually rewarded; the post is in Aquaculture itself, the largest and most employable fisheries discipline; and the duties combine teaching with research and extension, which is the exact mix selection committees look for later. The trade-off is equally clear: it is temporary, the term is unstated, and there is only one seat. If you are an M.F.Sc. in one of the four eligible specialisations and you can get your application to Thoothukudi by 16 November 2026, this is worth applying for — but apply with your eyes open about the contractual nature of the post.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there? One — Assistant Professor (Contractual) in the Department of Aquaculture, FCRI Thoothukudi.
What is the last date? 16 November 2026. Applications must reach the Dean, FCRI Thoothukudi, by that date; late receipt is not considered.
What qualification do I need? M.F.Sc. in Aquaculture, Fish Biotechnology, Fish Genetics and Breeding, or Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology. Ph.D. with NET, or Ph.D., is preferred.
What is the salary? Rs. 40,000 a month for M.F.Sc., Rs. 45,000 for M.F.Sc. with NET, and Rs. 50,000 for M.F.Sc. with Ph.D. — all consolidated, with no additional allowances stated.
Is the post permanent? No. It is purely temporary and engaged on a contractual basis.
How is the interview held? Online, on receipt of a call letter.
Is there an online application form? No. Applications go offline, by post or submission, to the Dean, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukudi.
Related fisheries jobs on Fisheries India
If this post does not fit your specialisation, these recent openings may: KUFOS is hiring five posts from Director of Research to intern, with the intern post closing first on 5 November 2026; CMFRI is hiring two Field Assistants at its Vizhinjam centre, with bio-data due by 18 November 2026; ICAR-CIFE Mumbai is hiring a Research Associate at Rs. 61,000 plus HRA and a JRF under its CRISPR cultivated-seafood project, closing 7 November 2026; and Bihar’s 231 Fisheries Officer posts show the scale of regular state-level fisheries recruitment when it opens.
Sources and fact-check note
Details verified 30 October 2026 against FreeJobAlert’s summary published 29 October 2026 of the official TNJFU notification (official notification PDF hosted on tnjfu.ac.in; official website tnjfu.ac.in, Careers section). Every figure in this post — 1 vacancy, Rs. 40,000 / Rs. 45,000 / Rs. 50,000 pay slabs, 16 November 2026 deadline, offline application to the Dean, FCRI Thoothukudi, and online interview on call letter — comes from that summary of the official notification. No application fee, contract term, or specific age figure is claimed, because none is stated in the summary. Readers should re-verify the live notification on tnjfu.ac.in before applying, as the university may amend the notice.