Fisheries College and Research Institute (FC&RI), Thoothukudi, under Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), will hold a walk-in interview on 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM for 2 Technical Expert posts. The pay is Rs. 40,000 a month.
The posts are under the PMMKSSY Fisheries Sector Prosperity Project, in its Verification and Monitoring Consultant (V&MC) work.
TNJFU Technical Expert Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | TNJFU |
| Institute | Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi |
| Project | PMMKSSY V&MC Project |
| Post | Technical Expert |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Pay | Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Selection | Walk-in interview |
| Tenure | Up to 2027 or end of project, whichever is earlier |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Notice signed | 3 November 2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 12 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
Application Fee
The notice does not mention any application fee.
Age Limit
The notice does not give an age limit.
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Category Split |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Expert | 2 | Not specified in the notice |
Educational Qualification
The notice asks for a candidate who is an expert in fisheries science or an equivalent field. The minimum qualification is a graduate degree (UG) in Fisheries or an equivalent subject.
Eligibility Criteria and Skills
Candidates should understand:
- Best practices and protocols for sustainable fishery and aquaculture
- Quality assurance in fisheries
- Fisheries value chains
- Business development
Since the work is about verifying and monitoring a project, field knowledge of how fish farms and fishery businesses run will be useful.
Salary and Pay Scale
The Technical Experts will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 40,000 per month. The job lasts until 2027 or until the project ends, whichever comes first.
Selection Process
Selection is through a walk-in interview. The final choice depends on the candidate’s performance in the interview and the recommendation of the selection committee.
Exam Pattern and Merit Points
There is no written exam and no merit points table in the notice. Your interview and your documents, including any research publications, will decide the result.
Terms and Conditions
- The post is temporary and ends with the scheme.
- University rules for contract staff will apply.
- No TA or DA will be paid for the interview or for joining.
- Selected candidates have no claim to a regular post at TNJFU, and cannot switch to another vacant post.
- Selected candidates may have to join immediately.
- Any change in the notice will be posted only on the TNJFU website.
- Canvassing or bringing influence will lead to disqualification.
How to Apply
- Prepare an application and bio-data with a recent passport-size photo pasted on it.
- Keep all original certificates ready.
- Make one set of photocopies of all certificates, research publications and other relevant papers.
- Reach the Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi – 628 008, by 11:00 AM on 12 November 2026.
- Submit the photocopies at the time of the interview.
The institute will not answer any queries in between, so read the notice fully before you go.
How to Prepare for the Walk-In
The interview will test how well you understand fisheries practice in the field. Before 12 November, revise sustainable aquaculture methods, quality checks in fish handling, and how fish move from farm to market. If you have worked with fish farmers, cooperatives or a fisheries department, be ready to explain what you did and what you learned.
Reach the venue early, as walk-ins can draw many candidates and the process may take time.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notice PDF | Download |
| TNJFU Official Website | tnjfu.ac.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the TNJFU Technical Expert walk-in?
On 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Where is the interview?
At the Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi – 628 008.
What is the pay?
Rs. 40,000 per month, consolidated.
What is the minimum qualification?
A graduate degree in Fisheries or an equivalent subject.
Will I get travel allowance for the interview?
No. TNJFU will not pay TA or DA.