The Office of the Inspector of Fisheries at Mettur Dam, under the control of the Assistant Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Salem District, has invited applications for the post of Fishery Assistant. This recruitment drive aims to fill 8 vacancies on a communal rotation basis. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply offline before the deadline.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Salem |
| Employment Type | Tamil Nadu Government Job |
| Job Title | Fishery Assistant (மீன்வள உதவியாளர்) |
| Total Vacancies | 08 |
| Location | Mettur Dam, Salem District, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Start Date | 16-10-2025 |
| Application End Date | 31-10-2025 |
| Application Method | Offline (Postal) |
| Official Site | salem.nic.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
The 8 vacancies for the Fishery Assistant post are distributed based on the communal rotation policy as follows :
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Fishery Assistant | 08 |
Community-wise Vacancy Breakdown:
- Adi Dravidar (General): 2
- Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities (General): 1
- Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities (Female – Tamil Medium): 1
- Backward Classes (Female – Tamil Medium): 1
- Backward Classes (General – Destitute Widow): 1
- General Competition (Female – Tamil Medium): 1
- General Competition (General – Inter-caste Marriage): 1
Salary Details
The selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 2 with a salary scale of ₹15,900 – ₹58,500 per month.
Educational Qualification
There is no specific educational qualification mentioned in the notification. However, candidates must possess the following skills and abilities:
- Must be able to read, write, and speak Tamil fluently.
- Must be skilled in swimming, fishing, net weaving, operating a coracle (பரிசல்), and mending damaged nets.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have a training certificate from a Fishermen Training Centre under the Fisheries Department.
Age Limit
As of July 1, 2025, the age limits are as follows :
- Adi Dravidar (SC): Up to 37 years
- Backward Classes / Most Backward Classes: Up to 34 years
- Other Categories (General): Up to 32 years
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the applications received and fulfillment of the eligibility criteria, following the rules of reservation and communal rotation. The process will likely involve a practical test to assess the required skills, followed by direct recruitment.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted offline via post.
- Candidates should send their application along with self-attested copies of the following documents:
- Educational Certificates (if any)
- Family Card (Ration Card) copy
- Aadhaar Card copy
- Age Proof Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
- The application envelope must be superscribed with: “மேட்டூர் அணை அரசு மீன்பண்ணை மீன்வள உதவியாளர் பணியிடத்திற்கு விண்ணப்பித்தல்” (Application for the post of Fishery Assistant at Mettur Dam Government Fish Farm).
- The completed application must be sent to the following address to reach before 4:00 PM on 31-10-2025.
Address:
Deputy Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare (Zonal),
5/596, Avvaiyar Street, Opposite to District Collector’s Office,
Dharmapuri – 636 705.
Instructions
- If eligible female candidates are not available for the reserved posts, male candidates from the same reservation category will be considered.
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Candidates should ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria before applying.
- For further details, applicants can contact the office at the numbers: 04342-233923, 93848 24308, 79046 97121.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 16-10-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31-10-2025 |
Important Links
- Notification link- click here
- Application link – click here
