The ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) set up in 1957 is the only national center in the country where research in all disciplines relating to fishing and fish processing is undertaken. The institute started functioning at Cochin in 1957. Research centers function at Veraval (Gujarat), Visakhapatnam (AP), Mumbai (Maharashtra).
The institute functions with the following mandate:
- Basic and strategic research in fishing and processing.
- Design and develop energy efficient fishing systems for responsible fishing and sustainable management
- Development of implements and machinery for fishing and fish processing.
- Human resource Development through training, education and extension.
Administration
The Director with whom all the administrative and financial powers of the institute are vested heads the institute. A Senior Administrative Officer and Asst. Administrative Officers assist him in matters relating to general administration. Assistant Finance and Accounts Officers are looking after the financial and accounting aspects and also the internal audit of the institute. A technical officer attends to the technical matters including those connected with research projects handled by the institute. The Assistant Director (official language) heads the official language implementation section.
The research work at CIFT is carried by the following Research Divisions
- Fishing Technology Division.
- Fish Processing Division.
- Biochemistry & Nutrition Division.
- Quality Assurance & Management Division.
- Engineering Division.
- Extension, Information & Statistics Division.
- Microbiology, Fermentation and Biotechnology Division.
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the temporary post of Project Associate-I (02 Nos.) (on contractual basis) for the Project Development of millet-based novel ready-to-eat (RTE) smart functional foods fortified with fish protein and lipid for entrepreneurship development in the state of Kerala funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST). The duration of the contract is for three year.
Position – Project Associate-I
Emoluments : Rs.25,000/- + 18% (HRA)
Essential Qualification :
Post Graduate Degree in Food Science/Food Technology/Biochemistry/Fish Processing/Post Harvest Technology/Industrial Fisheries.
Desirable Qualification and Experience :One published paper in peer reviewed journals and hands-on experience in nutrient profiling. Excellent writing and communication skill in English.
Age limit:
Candidates should be above 21 years and maximum of 45 years as on date of interview. Age relaxation as per rules.
Terms & Conditions:
- Registration will begin at 09.00 a.m and will close at 10.00 a.m
- Date & time of Interview: – 06th February 2024 (06.02.2024)
- Candidates are required to submit attested copies of all the Certificates in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe/OBC etc. The original certificates should be produced for verification before the interview.
- Age relaxation as per rule is applicable.
- Candidates should bring detailed bio-data (in the enclosed format) affixing a recent passport size photograph.
- The selected candidate will be recruited on contract basis under ICAR norms. The post is purely temporary and is co-terminus with the project.
- No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
- The candidate attending the interview should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions. No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates for selection/test/appointment
- Concealing of facts or Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the post.
- The decision of Director, ICAR-CIFT will be final and binding in all aspects regarding the selection to the post.
Walk in interview
Date of Interview: – 06th February 2024 (06.02.2024), CIFT Junction, Matsyapuri P.O., Cochin – 682029
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