Here is a fisheries job you can land without an online form, a written test, or a months-long wait. The ICAR–National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) in Lucknow is hiring one Young Professional-II (YP-II) at ₹42,000 a month — and the entire selection happens in a single day. You walk in on Friday, 27 November 2026, with your biodata and documents, and you are interviewed the same day.
The post is under the All India Network Project on Antimicrobial Resistance in Fisheries and Livestock — known as AINP AMR INFAAR — so the work sits at the intersection of fish health, microbiology and biotechnology. If you hold a postgraduate degree in Fisheries Science or Life Sciences, or a graduate degree in a fisheries, veterinary, engineering or biological-technology branch, you are eligible. And unlike most ICAR contract posts, there is no separate application window to miss: the walk-in itself is the application.
The vacancy at a glance
| Detail | What the notification says |
|---|---|
| Institute | ICAR–National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR), Lucknow |
| Post | Young Professional-II (YP-II) — 1 vacancy |
| Project | All India Network Project – Antimicrobial Resistance in Fisheries and Livestock (AINP AMR INFAAR) |
| Advertisement No. | F.1-5(52)/2024-Admn (E-307557), dated 11 November 2026 |
| Pay | ₹42,000 per month, fixed |
| Age limit | 21–45 years as on 27 November 2026, with relaxation as per rules |
| Place of work | ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow |
| Walk-in interview | Friday, 27 November 2026, from 09:00 hrs onwards |
| Reporting time | 30 minutes before the scheduled time — be there by 08:30 hrs |
| Venue | ICAR-NBFGR, Canal Ring Road, P.O. Dilkusha, Lucknow – 226 002, Uttar Pradesh |
| Tenure | Purely temporary; extendable yearly on performance and fund availability, per ICAR guidelines |
What the job is actually about
Antimicrobial resistance — bacteria and other microbes becoming harder to kill with medicines — is one of the biggest worries in modern aquaculture. Antibiotics used in fish farming can leave residues and resistant microbes behind, and tracking that resistance is now a national research priority. That is what AINP AMR INFAAR does: it is ICAR’s network project studying antimicrobial resistance across fisheries and livestock, and NBFGR Lucknow is one of the institutes carrying it out.
That explains the desirable experience the notification asks for: at least three years of working experience in fish health, animal microbiology or biotechnology, plus a publication in a relevant field. The YP-II will work on that research — so a candidate who has handled fish disease samples, run microbiology assays, or worked with molecular-biology tools will have a real edge at the interview, even though the essential qualification is only a degree.
NBFGR itself is ICAR’s Lucknow-based institute for fish genetic resources — the bureau that catalogues, conserves and studies the genetic diversity of India’s fishes. A stint here puts you inside the ICAR system, working on a network project with scientists across institutes, which is exactly the kind of line that strengthens a later application for a JRF, SRF, PhD or a regular ICAR post.
Who can apply
| Requirement | What counts |
|---|---|
| Essential qualification | Postgraduate degree in Fishery Science or Life Sciences, or a graduate degree in any branch of Fisheries, Veterinary, Engineering or Technology (Biological) |
| Desirable | At least 3 years of working experience in Fish Health, Animal Microbiology or Biotechnology; publication in a relevant field |
| Age | Minimum 21 years, maximum 45 years as on 27 November 2026; relaxation as per Government of India rules |
| What helps at selection | Academic performance, research and work experience, PhD, GATE or NET qualification, and interview performance |
Read the essential qualification carefully: it is an either/or. A master’s in Fisheries Science or any Life Science qualifies you outright, but so does a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Veterinary, Engineering or a biological-technology branch. There is no NET or GATE requirement to walk in — though the notification says GATE/NET and a PhD count in your favour at selection, so carry proof of them if you have them.
How to apply: walk in on 27 November
There is no online form and no email application for this post. You apply by appearing in person. Follow these steps:
- Download the notification and the biodata proforma from the official NBFGR website (nbfgr.res.in) — the walk-in notice is listed under Career Corner / What’s New. Fill in the proforma completely; it asks for your age as on 27 November 2026.
- Reach the venue by 08:30 hrs on Friday, 27 November 2026. The interview starts at 09:00 hrs, and the notification asks candidates to report 30 minutes early. The venue is ICAR-NBFGR, Canal Ring Road, P.O. Dilkusha, Lucknow – 226 002.
- Carry one set of self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents — degrees, marksheets and certificates — plus two recent passport-size photographs.
- Carry your original documents for verification at the venue.
- Attend the interview the same day. Selection is based on your academic record, research and work experience, and your interview performance. The Director’s decision is final, and canvassing in any form disqualifies a candidate — so do not try to influence the process.
Plan your travel a day ahead if you are coming from outside Lucknow: a 09:00 start with an 08:30 reporting time leaves no room for a delayed train or bus. The notification does not mention any travel allowance for attending, so budget your own trip.
What to know before you go
- It is a contract post, not a regular government job. The engagement is purely temporary, terminable by the Director without assigning reasons, and gives no claim to regular employment at ICAR-NBFGR or any other ICAR institute. It can be extended yearly on performance and fund availability.
- Only one post is open. With a single vacancy, the interview matters more than the paper qualifications — prepare to talk concretely about fish health, microbiology or biotechnology work you have actually done.
- Carry proof of everything you claim. Experience certificates, publications, GATE/NET scorecards and your PhD certificate (if any) all feed into the selection criteria the notification lists.
- Verify before you travel. Read the official notification on nbfgr.res.in before setting out — it is a two-page PDF (Advt. No. F.1-5(52)/2024-Admn (E-307557), dated 11 November 2026) and it is the only authoritative source for this walk-in.
Other fisheries jobs open right now
If Lucknow does not suit you, or you want a longer-term option, these are also live:
- 97 fisheries posts in ICAR’s Technical Assistant recruitment — permanent, direct-recruitment posts; applications open 18 November and close 17 December 2026.
- CIFRI is hiring 2 Young Professionals at ₹42,000/month — apply by 1 December 2026.
- CMFRI Calicut is hiring a Young Professional-I at ₹30,000/month — apply by email before 19 November 2026.
- NBFGR’s earlier YP-I walk-in for ornamental fish work — the October call, now closed, shows how NBFGR runs these walk-ins.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an online application for this NBFGR post?
No. This is a walk-in interview. You fill the biodata proforma from the official notification and appear in person at ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow, on 27 November 2026.
What is the last date?
There is no separate last date — the walk-in itself is on Friday, 27 November 2026, from 09:00 hrs. Report by 08:30 hrs.
What is the salary?
₹42,000 per month, fixed, as per the notification. No separate allowances are mentioned.
I have a B.F.Sc. but no master’s — can I apply?
Yes. A graduate degree in Fisheries is one of the essential-qualification routes. A postgraduate degree in Fishery Science or Life Sciences is the other route.
Do I need NET or GATE?
No, neither is required to appear. But the notification says PhD, GATE and NET count at selection, so they strengthen your case if you hold them.
Is this a permanent job?
No. It is purely temporary and contractual, extendable yearly on performance and fund availability under ICAR guidelines.
Official links
- Official notification PDF (Advt. No. F.1-5(52)/2024-Admn (E-307557), dated 11 November 2026): nbfgr.res.in — Walk-in interview on 27.11.2026
- ICAR-NBFGR official website: nbfgr.res.in
- NBFGR contact: Canal Ring Road, P.O. Dilkusha, Lucknow – 226 002; phone +91-522-2441735
Fact-check note: every date, figure and eligibility condition in this post was verified on 14 November 2026 against the official NBFGR notification (Advt. No. F.1-5(52)/2024-Admn (E-307557), dated 11 November 2026) hosted on nbfgr.res.in. The walk-in is on Friday, 27 November 2026 — still in the future at the time of publishing. Images in this post are illustrations, not photographs of the institute.