ICAR CIFA Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 6 Posts, Check Walk-in Dates

ICAR Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar has published an official notification (Advt No. 16/2026-27) for the contractual engagement of Young Professional-I (YP-I) and Young Professional-II (YP-II) positions under state-funded project initiatives. Eligible candidates possessing relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in Fisheries, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biological Sciences, or Agricultural Engineering can participate in the direct walk-in interviews scheduled for 10 September and 11 September 2026.

ICAR CIFA Recruitment 2026 Overview

Below is the administrative summary of the ICAR CIFA Young Professional selection drive:

ICAR CIFA Vacancy Breakdown 2026

The total 6 openings are categorized across the two Young Professional levels as follows:

Eligibility Criteria: Qualification & Age Limit

1. Educational Qualification

• Young Professional-II (YP-II): Master's Degree (M.F.Sc. / M.Sc. in Horticulture, Agriculture, Zoology, Botany, or Life Sciences / M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering) or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
  Desirable: Field experience in aquaculture, horticulture, or aquaponics research along with AutoCAD design knowledge.
• Young Professional-I (YP-I): Bachelor's Degree (B.F.Sc. / B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Horticulture / B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  Desirable: Working knowledge of computer applications, soil & water physico-chemical testing, aquaponic research, or AutoCAD design.

2. Age Limit (as on date of interview)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation in upper age limits applies to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen as per Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) guidelines.

Selection Procedure

Selection will be based entirely on non-written assessment methods during the walk-in process:

1. Screening and verification of educational certificates and credentials.
2. Evaluation of relevant experience and desirable qualifications.
3. Personal Interview conducted by the designated Selection Committee.

Walk-in Interview Schedule & Reporting Steps

Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria must physically report to the interview venue as per the schedule outlined below:

Step-by-Step Walk-in Procedure

• Download and print the official advertisement notification to obtain the prescribed bio-data format.
• Fill out the bio-data sheet accurately with personal, academic, and experience details.
• Assemble original mark sheets, degree certificates, birth proof (10th certificate), identity card (Aadhaar/PAN), and experience proof.
• Prepare one complete set of self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents.
• Carry two recent passport-size colored photographs.
• Report to ICAR-CIFA Campus, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar, Odisha before 09:30 AM on the respective date.