The Veraval Regional Station of the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is hiring for its deep-sea research programme — and the whole selection happens in a single morning. Walk in on Monday, 23 November 2026, report at 10:00 AM, and face the interview the same day. There are 4 posts: two Young Professional-I (YP-I) posts at ₹30,000 a month and two Field Assistant posts at ₹15,000 a month, both consolidated.
The posts are under the project “Mesopelagic Fish Resources off the Gujarat coast, north-eastern Arabian Sea: Distribution, Diversity, and Pathways to Sustainable Exploitation.” In plain terms, this is a survey of the deep, dimly lit middle layer of the ocean off Gujarat — the mesopelagic zone, roughly 200 to 1,000 metres down — where lanternfishes and other mid-water species live. It is one of the least studied fish resources in Indian waters, and CMFRI wants to map what is there before anyone talks about fishing it.
Read this first, because it decides whether this post is for you: this is a walk-in, not an online application. There is no application portal and no email submission. You carry a filled application form and your documents to Veraval on 23 November. If you cannot reach Veraval that morning, you cannot apply for this notice.
The vacancies at a glance
| Post | Vacancies | Pay (consolidated) | Essential qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 2 | ₹30,000/month | B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. in Zoology / Life Science / Oceanography / Statistics, with minimum 60% marks or equivalent OGP |
| Field Assistant | 2 | ₹15,000/month | 10th pass |
| Item | Detail (official CMFRI notice F.No.2-72/2026/VRL, verified 13 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Institute | Veraval Regional Station, ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.B. No. 17, Matsya Bhavan, Bhidiya, Veraval – 362 269, Gujarat |
| Project | Mesopelagic Fish Resources off the Gujarat coast, north-eastern Arabian Sea: Distribution, Diversity, and Pathways to Sustainable Exploitation |
| Notification date | 3 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Walk-in interview | Monday, 23 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Venue | ICAR-CMFRI Veraval Regional Station, Matsya Bhavan, Bhidiya, Veraval – 362 269 (see the venue note below) |
| Age limit | 21–45 years for both posts, with relaxation as per ICAR / Government of India rules; age as on 3 November 2026 |
| Nature of posts | Purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project; no claim for regular appointment in ICAR-CMFRI or ICAR |
| Application fee | None mentioned in the notice — no fee is claimed here |
| TA/DA | None paid for attending the interview |
| Official source | CMFRI careers page (cmfri.org.in/career) and the official notification PDF |
Who should apply — and what CMFRI actually wants
Young Professional-I. The essential bar is a B.F.Sc. or a B.Sc. in Zoology, Life Science, Oceanography or Statistics with at least 60% marks or an equivalent overall grade point. The desirable list is where the project shows its hand: experience in deep-sea fish taxonomy, data analytics, fish biology, oceanographic analysis and sea-going research, plus familiarity with on-board activities, data collection and documentation during sea-going operations. The YPs will be deployed at need-based locations at project operation sites, so the notice also asks for the ability to work in field and marine environments and a willingness to take up sea-going and field duties as required.
Field Assistant. The essential qualification is simply a 10th pass — which makes this one of the rare CMFRI openings where a school-leaver from a fishing family can walk in. The desirable list is practical, not academic: on-board experience, seaworthiness, knowledge of fishing practices and fishing operations, local knowledge about fishery resources, and proficiency in Gujarati. If you have actually been to sea off the Gujarat coast, that counts here.
Age. Both posts carry the same 21–45 year band, with relaxation as per ICAR rules. The application form asks for your age as on 3 November 2026, the notification date — so calculate from that date, not from the interview date.
What the project is really about
Mesopelagic fishes — lanternfishes above all — live in the ocean’s twilight zone and rise toward the surface at night to feed before sinking again by day. They are among the most abundant vertebrates on the planet, and they matter for two reasons: they move enormous amounts of carbon through the water column, and they are eyed worldwide as a potential future source of fishmeal and fish oil. But “potential” is the operative word. Nobody yet knows, for the Gujarat coast, which species are present, in what numbers, where they aggregate, or what catching them would do to the ecosystem that depends on them.
That is exactly what this CMFRI project sets out to answer — distribution, diversity, and pathways to sustainable exploitation, in that order. The YPs will work on taxonomy, fish biology, oceanographic analysis and data work; the Field Assistants will support on-board sampling and field operations. It is survey science, not a fishing operation, and the notice’s wording makes the sequence clear: understand the resource first, talk about use second.
Veraval is the right base for it. It is Gujarat’s biggest fishing harbour, and the station sits on the coast where the north-eastern Arabian Sea meets one of India’s most active fishing fleets. Anyone selected should expect sea-going duty to be a real part of the job, not a line on the form.
How to attend the walk-in: 7 steps
There is no online form and no email application for this notice. Follow the notice exactly.
- Get the application form. The prescribed format is printed on pages 3 and 4 of the official notification, titled “Format of Application for the Temporary Post of Young Professional-I & Field Assistant”. Download the notification PDF from the CMFRI careers page (cmfri.org.in/career) and print those pages.
- Fill the form completely. It asks for your name in block letters, parent’s or spouse’s name, date of birth as per your Matriculation certificate, age as on 3 November 2026, correspondence and permanent addresses, contact details, category (SC/ST/OBC/GEN), gender, disability details, marital status, educational qualifications from Matriculation onwards, relevant work experience, and a signed declaration.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph. The form has a space for a self-attested recent colour passport-size photograph.
- Prepare your documents. Carry original certificates and documents plus one set of self-attested photocopies — educational qualifications, age proof, experience certificates and category certificate, if applicable.
- Reach Veraval on time. Report at 10:00 AM on Monday, 23 November 2026 at the Veraval Regional Station, Matsya Bhavan, Bhidiya, Veraval – 362 269. The notice warns that latecomers may not be permitted to participate.
- Carry originals for verification. Originals are checked at the interview; a false or incorrect entry can get your candidature cancelled without notice.
- Do not canvass. Canvassing in any form will disqualify you, and the competent authority’s decision on selection is final and binding.
Do not confuse this with the other Veraval notice
CMFRI’s Veraval station has two live notices at the same time, and mixing them up would send you to the wrong process:
| This notice (walk-in 23 Nov) | The other Veraval notice | |
|---|---|---|
| Posts | 2 Young Professional-I + 2 Field Assistant | Project Associate-II + Project Assistant |
| Project | Mesopelagic fish resources off the Gujarat coast | Kappaphycus seaweed — sustainable enhancement for climate resilience |
| How to apply | Walk in on 23 November 2026, 10:00 AM | Email application, closing 19 November 2026 |
| Pay | ₹30,000 / ₹15,000 per month | ₹28,000 + HRA / ₹20,000 + HRA |
| Notice number | F.No.2-72/2026/VRL, dated 3 November 2026 | Issued 29 October 2026 |
Similarly, do not confuse this with the CMFRI Calicut YP-I notice for the Black Seabream project — that one needs an emailed biodata by 19 November 2026 and interviews on 25 November in Kozhikode, a different station, a different project and a different email. Apply to the station named in the notice you are reading.
A note on the venue
The notice states that candidates must report “at the venue at the time specified in the interview notice” and gives 10:00 AM on 23 November 2026, but it does not print a separate venue line beyond the station’s own address. The listings that summarise the notice place the interview at the Veraval Regional Station itself — P.B. No. 17, Matsya Bhavan, Bhidiya, Veraval – 362 269 — which is the address printed on the notice. Check the CMFRI careers page (cmfri.org.in/career) before you travel, and reach the station well before 10:00 AM.
What to keep in mind before you go
- Temporary means temporary. The posts are purely contractual and co-terminus with the project. Selection gives you no claim for regular appointment in ICAR-CMFRI or ICAR, and the institute reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview, modify the process, or not fill any or all of the posts without assigning a reason.
- No fee, no TA/DA. The notice mentions no application fee and states plainly that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Anyone asking you to pay for this walk-in is not speaking for CMFRI.
- Sea duty is real. Both posts list sea-going work among their duties and desirables. If you are prone to seasickness or cannot be away at sea, weigh that before travelling to Veraval.
- Documents decide eligibility. Age, qualifications and experience are determined as per the conditions prescribed for each post. Bring everything from Matriculation onwards — missing certificates are the most common reason walk-in candidates are turned away.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply online or by email for this notice?
No. This notice is a walk-in interview only. You must attend in person at Veraval on 23 November 2026 with the filled application form and your documents.
What is the last date to apply?
There is no separate application deadline — the walk-in itself, 23 November 2026 at 10:00 AM, is the date that matters. Arrive on time; latecomers may not be permitted.
I have a B.Sc. in Statistics with 58%. Am I eligible for YP-I?
No — the notice requires a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent overall grade point for the YP-I post. The 60% bar applies to all four qualifying degree subjects.
I passed Class 10 and have worked on fishing boats. Can I apply?
Yes, for the Field Assistant post. The essential qualification is a 10th pass, and on-board experience, seaworthiness, knowledge of fishing operations and Gujarati proficiency are listed as desirable.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. Both posts are purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project, with no claim for regular appointment.
Where is the official notification?
On the CMFRI careers page, cmfri.org.in/career — look for “Walk-in Interview for the Posts of Young Professional-I (YP-I) and Field Assistant – Veraval Regional Station”, issue date 4 November 2026, closing date 23 November 2026, notification F.No.2-72/2026/VRL dated 3 November 2026.
Sources
- Official CMFRI notification PDF, F.No.2-72/2026/VRL dated 3 November 2026 (cmfri.org.in) — posts, pay, qualifications, age, walk-in date and time, project title, terms and conditions, application format (verified 13 November 2026).
- Official CMFRI careers page, cmfri.org.in/career — Veraval YP-I / Field Assistant walk-in listed with issue date 4 November 2026 and closing date 23 November 2026 (verified 13 November 2026).
- FreeJobAlert summary of the official notification (published 4 November 2026) and FreshersLive / MySarkariNaukri listings — all three agree with the official PDF on every material fact.
Note: the images on this post are illustrations. All dates, pay figures, qualifications and procedures above are taken from the official CMFRI notification; check the CMFRI careers page before travelling.
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