Walk In Interview, Project Associate – Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT)

The ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-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 (Andhra Pradesh) and Mumbai (Maharashtra).
 

The institute functions with the following mandate:

•   Basic and strategic research in fishing and processing.
•   Design and development of 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.

Vision

To facilitate sustainable harvesting and total utilization of fishery resources through innovations in harvest and post harvest technology.
 

Mission
 

Ensure responsible harvesting of fishery resources through eco friendly, energy efficient and economical means; ensure total utilization of the harvested fish through appropriate processing, value addition, packaging and waste utilisation; ensure food safety and nutritional security to the consumer and minimise carbon and water footprint per unit volume; and to ensure equitable benefits to the stakeholders, across the value chain.
 

Quality Policy
 

CIFT is committed to continually improve its processes to fulfill stakeholder expectations, with a view to promote responsible and sustainable harvest and post-harvest technologies in fisheries sector by conducting basic, strategic and applied research, and undertaking consultancy, training, testing and technology transfer.

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• Venue: CIFT, Cochin      

• Date of Interview: 29.03.2025

• Time: 10:00 A.M. 

Eligible candidates are invited to attend a walk-in-Interview with all relevant documents for the temporary post of Project Associate (on contractual basis) to work under the following project at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin. The duration of the contract is for 01 (one) year.

Project Associate : 1 Post (Code: PA-VI)

• Project Title: Seaweed and Millet for the Development of Novel Food grade Ramsden Emulgels for Next-generation Food packaging Applications
• Emoluments: Rs.25,000/- per month (Consolidated)
• Essential Qualification: First class Masters degree in Post Harvest Technology/ Fish Processing  Technology/ Industrial Fisheries/ Food Technology/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry or related subjects.
   

Terms & Conditions:           

1. Registration will begin at 9.00 a.m. and will close at 10.00 a.m.
2. Candidates should be above 21 years and maximum of 45 years as on date of interview. Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates is permissible.
3. Candidate should possess 1^st class or 60% marks or equivalent overall GPA
4. Candidates are required to submit detailed bio-data (in the enclosed format) affixing a recent passport size photograph alongwith attested copies of all the Certificates in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, experience, Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/OBC etc. The original certificates shall be produced for verification before the interview. The candidate should at least hold a Provisional Certificate in r/o. Graduation/ Professional Courses. (website results/ result awaiting candidates will not be considered)
5. The selected candidate will be recruited on contract basis under ICAR norms. The post is purely temporary. 
6. 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.
7. Candidates already employed should submit “No Objection Certificate” from the present employer while attending the interview.
8. No TA/DA will pay to attend the interview. Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the post.
9. The decision of Director, CIFT will be final and binding in all aspects regarding the selection to the post. 

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