Position: Young Professional-II (04 positions available)
Duration of Engagement: Up to March 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension
Emolument: Rs. 42,000/- per month consolidated
Project: Genome Editing in Aquaculture
Location: ICAR-CIFA, Kausaylaganga, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Date of Interview: May 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM
Venue: ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar- 751002
Overview:
The ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is inviting applications through a Walk-in-Interview for the engagement of four Young Professional-II on a contractual basis. This engagement is part of the ICAR Research Project, “Genome Editing in Aquaculture.”
Qualifications:
- Essential: M.F.Sc / M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Aquaculture/Zoology or Life Sciences from a recognized University in India.
- Desirable: Candidates with working experience in Gene editing and completed Pre-Ph.D. coursework shall be given preference.
Age Limit: 21 to 45 years (as on the date of the interview) with relaxation to SC/ST/OBC & Divyang as per rules.
Requirements:
- Interested candidates are required to bring their Bio-Data (5 Copies), two passport size photographs, and one set of self-attested copies of all certificates/marks sheets/experience certificates.
- Original certificates and proof of age and caste need to be produced at the time of the interview for verification.
- The selected candidate may be required to work in rural areas and travel extensively as per project requirements.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Interim inquiries will not be entertained, and canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
Important Notes:
- The engagements are purely temporary and will stand terminated automatically after the completion of the indicated period or as intimated subsequently.
- The selected candidate may have to join immediately.
- The Director, ICAR-CIFA, reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process, and their decision will be final.
- For further details, candidates are advised to visit the ICAR-CIFA website: http://www.cifa.nic.in.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Age Limit: 21 to 45 years, with relaxation as per rules.
- Educational Qualifications: M.F.Sc / M.Sc. in specified fields.
- Desirable: Candidates with gene editing experience and completed pre-Ph.D. coursework preferred.
Evaluation Method:
Candidates will be evaluated based on their educational qualifications, desirability, and performance in the personal interview.
Evaluation Breakdown:
- Educational Qualification: 40 marks
- Desirable Qualifications: 20 marks
- Personal Interview: 40 marks
- Total: 100 marks
