Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) has announced a recruitment notification for the position of Assistant Professor (Contractual). There is a total of 01 vacancy available, and the last date to apply is 16 November 2026.
TNJFU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: 01 Posts, Apply Offline: Overview
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Contractual) |
| Advt No | Not specified |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | nrai.in |

Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to the recruitment process:
| Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026 |
Application Fee
There is no application fee mentioned in the notification.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories | Not specified |
Age Limit
The age limit will be as per Tamil Nadu Government rules.
| Age Limit | As per Tamil Nadu Government rules |
Vacancy Details
There is a single vacancy available for the Assistant Professor (Contractual) position in the Aquaculture department.
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
| Aquaculture | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 01 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess an M.F.Sc. in Aquaculture, Fish Biotechnology, Fish Genetics and Breeding, or Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology to be eligible for the Assistant Professor (Contractual) position. A Ph.D. with NET or a Ph.D. is preferred, but the notification does not specify any experience requirement.
| Post | Qualification | Required Experience |
| Assistant Professor (Contractual) | M.F.Sc. (Aquaculture/Fish Biotechnology/Fish Genetics and Breeding/Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology). Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. with NET (or) Ph.D. | Not specified |
Salary and Pay Scale
The monthly consolidated emoluments for the Assistant Professor (Contractual) position are based on qualification levels.
| Post | Qualification Level | Monthly Emoluments |
| Assistant Professor (Contractual) | M.F.Sc. with Ph.D. | Rs. 50,000/- PM |
| Assistant Professor (Contractual) | M.F.Sc. with NET | Rs. 45,000/- PM |
| Assistant Professor (Contractual) | M.F.Sc. | Rs. 40,000/- PM |
Selection Process
The selection process will involve an interview. Candidates will be contacted for an online interview once their applications are reviewed.
- Submission of application through offline mode.
- Review of applications by the selection committee.
- Online interview for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
Candidates should follow these steps to apply for the Assistant Professor (Contractual) position:
- Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Enclose necessary proof of documents.
- Send the detailed CV along with the necessary proof of documents to: The Dean, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukudi.
- Ensure the application reaches on or before 16 November 2026.
- Attend the online interview upon receiving the call letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
The notification does not mention any experience requirement, so freshers can apply for the Assistant Professor (Contractual) position.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates need to provide a detailed CV and necessary proof of documents as part of the application process.
Documents Required
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Necessary proof of documents
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting an incomplete CV.
- Missing the application deadline.
- Not enclosing necessary proof of documents.
- Applying without the required qualifications.
- Failing to attend the online interview after receiving the call letter.
முக்கிய தகவல்கள் தமிழில்
- அமைப்பு: தமிழ்நாடு டாக்டர் ஜே. ஜெயலலிதா மீன் கல்லூரி
- பதவி: உதவி பேராசிரியர் (கொடுக்கல் வழங்கல்)
- மொத்த பணியிடங்கள்: 01
- கல்வி: M.F.Sc.
- வயது வரம்பு: தமிழ்நாடு அரசு விதிமுறைகள்
- கடைசி தேதி: 16 நவம்பர் 2026
- விண்ணப்பிக்க எப்படி: அஞ்சல் மூலம் அனுப்பவும்
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्थान: तमिलनाडु डॉ. जे. जयललिता मत्स्य विश्वविद्यालय
- पद: सहायक प्रोफेसर (संविदात्मक)
- कुल पद: 01
- योग्यता: M.F.Sc.
- आयु सीमा: तमिलनाडु सरकार के नियमों के अनुसार
- अंतिम तिथि: 16 नवंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: डाक द्वारा भेजें
| Official Notification PDF | Download |