The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), an autonomous organization under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, invites applications for Fisheries Technical Consultants, Young Professionals (YP-I & YP-II), and Project Experts in 2026. NFDB is the nodal implementing agency for India’s landmark central fisheries development schemes, prominently the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY).
Program Overview: PMMSY Scheme Implementation & Technical Consultancy
India is the second-largest fish-producing country globally, with aquaculture and fisheries supporting millions of livelihoods across coastal, inland, and riverine belts. Under the ₹20,050 crore PMMSY investment framework, NFDB plays a transformative role in upgrading fisheries infrastructure, modernizing post-harvest cold chains, expanding deep-sea fishing, and establishing biofloc and recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) clusters across India. Selected technical consultants and Young Professionals provide essential project appraisal, monitoring, and domain expertise.
| Key Parameter | Recruitment Specifications |
|---|---|
| Host Organization | National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad (and Regional Centres at Bhubaneswar, Guwahati) |
| Positions Offered | Technical Consultants (Fisheries / Aquaculture / Infrastructure), Young Professionals (YP-I & YP-II), State Project Experts |
| Scheme Framework | Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) & PM-MKSSY Projects |
| Monthly Remuneration | Young Professionals: ₹35,000 – ₹50,000 / month Technical Consultants: ₹60,000 – ₹1,00,000+ / month (depending on experience and grade) |
| Engagement Type | Contractual engagement (initially for 1 year, extendable based on project requirements and performance) |
| Selection Methodology | Application screening, document verification, and Walk-in / Virtual Interview at NFDB Hyderabad |
Core Operational Domains & Project Responsibilities
- Aquaculture Technology & Intensive Farming: Technical appraisal of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), Biofloc units, reservoir cage culture, and broodstock multiplication centers.
- Mariculture & Seaweed Value Chains: Expanding coastal open-sea cage farming of high-value marine finfish (Cobia, Pompano, Seabass) and commercial seaweed cultivation clusters along maritime states.
- Fisheries Infrastructure & Harbour Modernization: Monitoring fish landing centers, modern wholesale/retail fish markets, cold storages, insulated transport vehicles, and hygienic fish kiosks.
- Aquatic Animal Health Management: Coordination with state fisheries departments for disease diagnostic laboratories, mobile veterinary clinics, and quality seed certification.
- Digital Fisheries & PM-MKSSY Formalization: Promoting microenterprises, digital registration of fishers, fish farmers, and coastal self-help groups (SHGs) under PM-MKSSY credit-support initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
Young Professionals (Fisheries / Aquaculture)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) in Aquaculture, Fisheries Resource Management, Post-Harvest Technology, Aquatic Animal Health, or allied fisheries disciplines; OR B.F.Sc. / B.Tech (Fisheries Engineering) with relevant project experience.
- Desirable Experience: Strong project appraisal skills, proficiency in MS Office / Excel data analytics, excellent verbal/written communication, and understanding of government fisheries schemes.
Technical Consultants
- Essential Qualification: Post-graduation (M.F.Sc. / Ph.D. in Fisheries / Aquaculture, or M.Tech in Civil/Fisheries Engineering) with at least 3 to 5+ years of verified professional experience in commercial aquaculture project design, fisheries management, or infrastructure execution.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must download the prescribed application proforma from the official NFDB website. Depending on the specific notification, applications should be submitted online via email or candidates should attend the scheduled walk-in interview with original testimonials and photocopies at the National Fisheries Development Board, “Pillar No: 235, PVNR Expressway, SVPNPA Post, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500052, Telangana”.
Official Website & Recruitment Portal: NFDB Official Portal (nfdb.gov.in)
Recruitment Notice Board: Check the “Recruitments / Announcements” tab on the official NFDB home page for active downloadable advertisement PDFs and application proformas.