Young Professional – I (Fisheries) Recruitment at MPEDA 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- 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: Upto 27 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is recruiting for 1 position of Young Professional - I (Fisheries) at its Chunar Desk Office in Mirzapur. This role offers a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹40,000 for candidates holding a Master's Degree in Fisheries Science or Aquaculture. It is an excellent opportunity for young professionals to work with a premier statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote India's seafood exports. The selection process is rigorous, ensuring that only the most talented and innovative individuals are chosen for this prestigious contractual engagement.
- The upper age limit is set at 27 years as of January 1, 2026, with applicable government relaxations for reserved categories.
- The engagement is purely on a contractual basis for an initial period of one year, extendable up to three years based on performance.
- Selection will be conducted through a test-cum-interview process where the written test carries 80% weightage and the interview 20%.
- Candidates must submit their applications online through the official MPEDA portal before the mid-July deadline.
- The selected candidate will be posted at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Niryat Suvidha Kendra in Chunar, Uttar Pradesh.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month; no other facilities or allowances are provided.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Scrutiny of applications Shortlisting 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 website www.mpeda.gov.in.
- Go to the 'Notification - Opportunities - Opening List' section.
- Locate the advertisement for Young Professional - I (Fisheries) at Chunar.
- Click on the online application link provided in the interface.
- Fill in all required personal and academic details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of educational certificates and category proofs.
- Submit the application form online before 15.07.2026.
- Download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹40,000 with no additional allowances.
Applicants must possess 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 3-year relaxation for OBC candidates.
