MPEDA Young Professional – I (Fisheries) Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹40,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Fisheries Science or Aquaculture with specialization in respective fields from a recognized university.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 27 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Marine Products Export Development Authority is recruiting for the position of Young Professional - I (Fisheries) with 2 vacancies available at the Port Blair Desk Office. Successful candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay of ₹40,000 and must possess a Master's Degree in Fisheries Science or Aquaculture. This role offers a unique opportunity for energetic professionals to contribute to marine product development in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Joining MPEDA provides a prestigious platform under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to gain specialized experience in the fisheries sector.
- The upper age limit is 27 years as of January 1, 2026, with applicable relaxations for SC, ST, and OBC categories.
- The initial contract period is one year, which is extendable up to three years based on annual performance evaluations.
- Selection is based on a composite score where the written test holds 80% weightage and the interview holds 20%.
- Applicants must be residents of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to be eligible for these specific positions.
- The monthly remuneration is a fixed consolidated amount of ₹40,000 with no additional allowances or benefits.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month; no other facilities or allowances will be allowed.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting by Scrutiny Committee based on merit Written Test (80% weightage) Interview (20% weightage) Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPEDA website at www.mpeda.gov.in.
- Navigate to the 'Notification - Opportunities - Opening List' section.
- Click on the online application link for Notification No. YP/01/2026.
- Register and log in to the recruitment portal.
- Fill in the required personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload valid certificates for qualification, age, and category (SC/ST/OBC) as per GoI guidelines.
- Submit the application before the closing date of 30.06.2026.
- Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selected candidates for the Young Professional - I (Fisheries) role will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹40,000.
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Fisheries Science or Aquaculture with specialization in respective fields from a recognized university.
The maximum age limit is 27 years as of 01.01.2026, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST and a 3-year relaxation for OBC candidates.
