ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Education, a deemed university under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in Mumbai, has announced recruitment for Research Associate and Junior Research Fellowship posts. A total of 2 contractual positions are available under a Department of Biotechnology funded project on CRISPR-Cas9 mediated gene knockout work for cultivated seafood development, offering research experience in genome editing and cell culture.
ICAR CIFE Research Associate and JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026F.No.10(6)2026/Estt./CharacterizationofCRISPR-Cas9
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11 Nov
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About ICAR CIFE Research Associate and JRF Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Education
- Advertisement No.
- F.No.10(6)2026/Estt./CharacterizationofCRISPR-Cas9
- Post Name
- Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Three years on contractual basis
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate (RA)
1
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Research Associate (RA)1 post
- Qualification
- M. F. Sc. in Fish Biotechnology/MSc in Life Science/Biotechnology
- Experience
- 3 years research experience in Genome Editing, Cell culture, Biotechnology and minimum 02 research publications in the above mentioned area
- Age Limit
- 40 years for men, 45 years for women
- Desirable
- Technical knowledge and skills in Cell Culture, Cultivated Meat/Seafood & Genome Editing
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)1 post
- Qualification
- M.F.Sc. in Fish Biotechnology/M.Sc in Life Science/Biotechnology
- Age Limit
- 35 years for men, 40 years for women
- Desirable
- Technical knowledge and skills in Cell Culture, Cultivated Meat/Seafood & Genome Editing
Age Limit
Research Associate: 40 years for men, 45 years for women. Junior Research Fellowship: 35 years for men, 40 years for women.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation claimed on account of category and previous employment or any other as applicable under GOI norms; certificates to be sent along with documents.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Held at ICAR-CIFE, Yari Road campus; selection is based on academic performance, research experience and performance during the interview. Only candidates fulfilling all eligibility conditions will be invited.
Salary Structure
Research Associate (RA)
Pay: Rs. 61000/- + 30% HRA
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Pay: Rs. 37000/- fixed for 1st and 2nd year; Rs. 42000/- fixed for 3rd year
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | Rs. 61000/- + 30% HRA |
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Rs. 37000/- fixed for 1st and 2nd year; Rs. 42000/- fixed for 3rd year |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare the application in the prescribed format with a recent passport size photograph and details of educational qualifications, NET/GATE qualification, publications and work experience
- 2Attach copies of educational certificates, publications and any age relaxation certificates claimed
- 3Email the completed application to [email protected]
- 4Ensure the application reaches the email address on or before the last date
Reporting Venue
ICAR-CIFE, Yari Road campus, Mumbai
Reporting time: 11:00 AM
Only candidates who fulfil all the eligibility conditions will be invited to appear for the walk-in interview. TA/DA will not be provided for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Recent passport size photograph
•Educational certificates
•NET/GATE qualification details
•Copies of publications
•Age relaxation certificates (if claimed)
Important Details
- The positions are purely temporary and contractual for three years; the incumbent shall have no claim for regular appointment under ICAR and no legal right to claim regularization or absorption against any regular post.
- The engagement is time-bound and co-terminous with the project, and the services stand terminated automatically on expiry of the sanctioned period.
- TA/DA will not be provided for attending the interview.
- The decision of the Director, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai is final and binding in all aspects.
Project Details
The posts are for the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) funded project 'Development and Characterization of CRISPR-Cas9 mediated Myostatin Gene Knockout Muscle Cell Line for Cultivated Seafood Development'. The place of work is ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, and the work involves CRISPR-Cas9, cell culture, genome editing and cultivated seafood development.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 022-26361446/7/8
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