The Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI), Thoothukudi, part of the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), is inviting applications for the posts of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Technical Assistants (TAs). These positions are for a project sponsored by the Udangudi Super Critical Thermal Power Project (USTPP) titled “Assessment of the impacts of the udangudi supercritical thermal power project (stage – i) on the coastal ecology and biodiversity.”
Job Details
| Attribute | Details |
| Department | Aquatic Environment Management & Fisheries Biology and Resource Management |
| Employment Type | Temporary (One Year: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026) |
| Job Title(s) | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) & Technical Assistant (TA) |
| Total Vacancies | 03 |
| Application End Date | 12th September 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Location | Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi |
| Application Method | |
| Official Site | tnjfu.ac.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 1 |
| Technical Assistant (TA) | 2 |
Salary Details
The selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay:
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): ₹35,000/-
- Technical Assistant (TA): ₹25,000/-
Educational Qualification
Senior Research Fellow (SRF):
- Eligibility: M.F.Sc. in Aquatic Environment Management, Fisheries Resource Management, Fish Physiology & Biochemistry, or Fish Biotechnology; OR M.Sc. in Marine Biology, Zoology, or Biotechnology.
- Desirable: A Ph.D. in the concerned discipline and hands-on experience in water/sediment sample collection, laboratory analysis (GCMS, HPLC, ICP-MS), fish species identification, and biodiversity studies.
Technical Assistant (TA):
- Eligibility: M.F.Sc. in Aquatic Environment Management, Fisheries Resource Management, Fish Physiology & Biochemistry, or Fish Biotechnology; OR M.Sc. in Marine Biology, Zoology, or Biotechnology.
- Desirable: Hands-on experience in water/sediment sampling, fish sampling at landing centres, and laboratory analysis.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on their performance in a Personal Interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
How to Apply
- Candidates must fill out the prescribed application form available in the official notification.
- Send the scanned copy of the duly filled application form, affixed with a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested certificates for age, qualifications, experience, and other credentials.
- Email all documents to manimekalai@tnfu.ac.in on or before 12th September 2025 by 17:00 hrs.
Instructions
- The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- The job involves extensive fieldwork, including travel to fish landing centres and monthly boat trips for sample collection.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview via email.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- The appointing authority reserves the right to alter the number of positions or cancel the recruitment process.
- Selected candidates are expected to join the post immediately.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last Date for Application Receipt | 12th September 2025, 17:00 hrs |
Important Links
- Notification & Application Form: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
