RAJIV GANDHI CENTRE FOR AQUACULTURE (RGCA)
(Marine Products Export Development Authority, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India)
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture, (RGCA), a society under the MPEDA engaged in the development of new Aquaculture technologies through R&D invites
Applications from eligible candidates for the following posts for appointment onRegular/Deputation/ Contract basis through a Walk in interview /test to be conducted at the Office of Marine
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Products Export Development Authority, Panampilly Avenue, Kochi-682 036on the 17 , 18 & 19 November’2015.
Please read the footnote provided at the end of the Advertisement carefully
S. No
Name of the
post
Type of
Appointment
No.of
posts
Essential Qualifications& Experience
Maximum age limit
Pay
Place of Posting
Date of
Interview &
Reporting
time
Head Quarters of
RGCA at Sirkali,
Tamil Nadu
19.11.2015
9.00 AM
Scampi Project,
Kankipadu,
Manikonda Village,
Krishna District, AP
19.11.2015
9.00 AM
Tilapia Project
Manikonda Village,
Krishna Dt., Andhra
Pradesh
19.11.2015
9.00 AM
TECHNICAL POSTS
1
2
3.
Project Manager
(Co-ordination)
Project Manager
Scampi Project
Project Manager
(Tilapia Project)
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
1
1
1
Essential Qualification:
MFSc./MSc in Marine Biology, Mariculture, Aquaculture,
Fishery Science, Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
Desirable
Ph.D in Marine Biology, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Fishery
Science
Experience Essential
1. 12 years experience in shrimp, scampi, fish hatchery
and farming and aquaculture extension/management
2. Good skill on computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Essential Qualification:
MFSc./ MSc in Marine Biology, Mariculture, Aquaculture,
Fishery Science, Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Marine
Biotechnology /MSc Industrial Fisheries or M.Sc Zoology
with Fisheries/Aquaculture, as one of the subjects
Desirable : Ph.D in Marine Biology, Mariculture,
Aquaculture/Fishery Science
Essential Experience: 12 years’ experience in
Scampi/Shrimp hatchery and farming and aquaculture
extension/management
Desirable :Good skill in computer applications with
supporting evidence
Essential:
M.F.Sc./ M.Sc in Marine Biology, Mariculture,
Aquaculture, Fishery Science, Aquatic Biology and
Fisheries, Marine Biotechnology /M.Sc Industrial
Fisheries or M.Sc Zoology with Fisheries/Aquaculture as
one of the subjects
Desirable: Ph.D in Marine Biology, Mariculture,
Aquaculture, Fishery Science
Essential Experience
Not more than 50 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Not more than 50 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Not more than 50 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
` 38016/=`.15600-39100
with GP 6600 in
case of Regular/
Deputation
Consolidated
pay
` 38016/=`.15600-39100
with GP 6600 in
case of Regular/
Deputation
Consolidated
pay
Rs. 38016/Rs.15600-39100
with GP 6600 in
case of
Regular/
Deputation
4.
5.
6.
7
Project Manager
(DTSP BMC)
Assistant Project
Manager
(TT/Extension)
Assistant Project
Manager
-Projects
Asst. Project
Manager
(Genetics)
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
1
4
1
1
1. 12 years’ experience in Finfish/Shrimp/Scampi
hatchery and farming and aquaculture extension/
management
2. Good skill in computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Essential:
M.F.Sc./ M.Sc in Marine Biology, Mariculture,
Aquaculture, Fishery Science, Aquatic Biology and
Fisheries, Marine Biotechnology/M.Sc Industrial Fisheries
or M.Sc Zoology with Fisheries/Aquaculture as one of the
subjects
Desirable: Ph.D in Marine Biology, Mariculture,
Aquaculture, Fishery Science
Essential Experience
1. 12 years’ experience in /Shrimp/Scampi hatchery and
farming and aquaculture extension/ management
2. Good skill in computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Essential Qualifications
M.F.Sc./ M.Sc in Marine Biology,
Mariculture,
Aquaculture, Fishery Science, Aquatic Biology and
Fisheries, Marine Biotechnology /M.Sc Industrial
Fisheries or M.Sc Zoology with Fisheries/Aquaculture as
one of the subjects
Essential Experience: 3 Years in Shrimp /Scampi/
Marine Finfish Hatchery or farmingand aquaculture
extension/management
Desirable
a) Good skill in computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Essential Qualifications
M.F.Sc./ M.Sc in Marine Biology,
Mariculture,
Aquaculture, Fishery Science, Aquatic Biology and
Fisheries, Marine Biotechnology /M.Sc Industrial
Fisheries or M.Sc Zoology with Fisheries/Aquaculture as
one of the subjects
Essential Experience: 3 Years in Shrimp /Scampi/
Marine Finfish Hatchery or farming
Desirable
a) Good skill in computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Essential Qualifications
M.Sc/M.Tech in Biotechnology, Mariculture, Marine
Science, Bio-informatics or Genetics (Animal/Plant)
Essential Experience
Three years’ experience in reputed molecular biology lab
on microsatellites, sequencing or quantitative genetics
Desirable
a) Experience in molecular biological techniques and
Not more than 50 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Not more than 50 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Not more than 50 years as
on 1.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Not more than 32 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
Rs. 38016/Rs.15600-39100
with GP 6600 in
case of
Regular/
Deputation
Consolidated
pay
`. 24192 /`.15600-39100
with GP 5400 in
case of
Regular/
Deputation
Consolidated
pay
`. 24192 /`.15600-39100
with GP 5400 in
case of
Regular/
Deputation
Consolidated
pay
`. 24192 /Rs.15600-39100
with GP 5400 in
case of
Regular/
DTSP Project
Gopalpur-on-Sea
Odisha
19.11.2015
9.00 AM
RGCA Head Quarters
Sirkali/Any place in
Tamil Nadu, Andhra
Pradesh/Maharashtra
19.11.2015
9.00 AM
Seabass Hatchery
Thoduvai,
Nagapattinam
District, Tamil Nadu
19.11.2015
9.00 AM
Central Aquaculture
Genetics Lab
Head Quarters of
RGCA at Sirkali,
Tamil Nadu
18.11.2015
9.00 AM
8
Asst. Project
Manager
(Pathology)
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
9
Asst. Technical
Manager
Various Projects
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
10
Asst. Technical
Manager
Pathology
Contract/
Regular
11
Asst. Technical
Manager
Genetics
Contract/
Regular
1
4
1
1
good research aptitude
b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Essential Qualifications
M.F.Sc Fisheries Biotechnology/M.F.Sc Fish Pathology &
Health management/M.Sc Biotechnology, Microbiology or
Molecular Biology
Essential Experience
Three years’ experience in reputed Pathology Laboratory
Desirable
a) Working Experience in accredited Laboratories
b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Essential Qualifications
MFSc./ MSc in Marine Biology, Mariculture, Aquaculture,
Fishery Science, Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Marine
Biotechnology
/MSc
Industrial
Fisheries
with
fisheries/aquaculture as one of the subjects/ B.F.Sc,
M.Sc Zoology with Aquaculture/Fisheries as one of the
subjects
Desirable
a) Experience in aquaculture field in fin /shellfish hatchery
or farm for B.F.Sc candidates
b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Essential Qualifications
M.Sc in Biotechnology or Molecular Biology
Desirable
a) Experience in molecular biological techniques and
good research aptitude
b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Essential Qualifications
M.Sc/M.Tech in Biotechnology, Mariculture, Marine
Science or Genetics (Animal/Plant)
Desirable
a) Working Experience in molecular biological Labs and
good research aptitude
b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting
evidence.
Deputation
Not more than 32 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Not more than 32 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
Rs. 24192/Rs.15600-39100
with GP 5400 in
case of Regular/
Deputation
Central Aquaculture
Pathology Lab
Head Quarters of
RGCA at Sirkali,
Tamil Nadu
18.11.2015
9.00 AM
Consolidated
pay
`. 17280 /-
Aquaculture
Demonstration Farm
Mahendrapalli Tamil
Nadu/Karaikal & at
Gopalpur, Odisha
17.11.2015
9.00 AM
Not more than 32 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
`. 17280 /-
Central Aquaculture
Pathology Lab
Head Quarters of
RGCA at Sirkali,
Tamil Nadu
18.11.2015
9.00 AM
Not more than 32 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
`. 17280 /-
Central Aquaculture
Genetics Lab
Head Quarters of
RGCA at Sirkali,
Tamil Nadu
18.11.2015
9.00 AM
12
Technician
(Technology
Transfer &
Training)
13
Technician
(Genetics Lab)
14
Technician
(Pathology
Lab)
15
Technician
(All Projects)
Contract
Contract
Contract
Contract
Essential Qualifications
Graduation in any discipline of Science.
Desirable: Experience in Aquaculture field in Finfish/
Shellfish Hatchery/Farm
Not more than 28 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
`.12096 /-
At any RGCA project
location including
A & N Islands
17.11.2015
9.00 AM
2
Essential Qualifications
B.Sc/B.tech in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry
or Genetics
Desirable: Lab experience in related field in any reputed
institute.
Not more than 28 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
`.12096 /-
At any RGCA project
location including
A & N Islands
18.11.2015
9.00 AM
1
Essential Qualifications
B.Sc in Microbiology/ Biochemistry with Diploma in
Medical Lab Technology or B.Sc in Medical Lab
Technology
Desirable: Exposure to Histological Techniques
Not more than 28 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
`.12096/-
At any RGCA project
location including
A & N Islands
13
Essential Qualifications
Graduation in any discipline of Science.
Desirable: Experience in Aquaculture field in Finfish/
Shellfish Hatchery/Farm
Not more than 28 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
`.12096/-
At any RGCA project
location including
A & N Islands
1
Essential Qualifications: B.E /B.Tech in Civil
Engineering/Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Govt.
Recognized Institute
Desirable: M.Tech in Civil Engineering
Essential Experience: 7 years for B.E /B.Tech and 12
years for Diploma Holders in Civil construction &
preparation of plans, designs and Bills for civil
constructions. Knowledge and good skill in AUTOCAD is
essential.
Desirable: Experience in handling/installation of
Aquaculture Equipment and Machinery in large
commercial projects.
2
18.11.2015
9.00 AM
17.11.2015
9.00 AM
ENGINEERING POSTS
16
Project Manager
(Works)
Contract/
Regular/
Deputation
Not more than 50 years as
on 01.11.2015
(Age relaxation 5 years for
SC/ST candidates and 3
years for OBC)
Consolidated
pay
` 38016/`.15600-39100
with GP 6600 in
case of Regular
Deputation
At any RGCA project
location including
A & N Islands
19.11.2015
9.00 AM
Work involves management of Live Aquatic Organisms in Hatcheries and Farms that require 24 X 7 uninterrupted monitoring. Jobs are also transferable to any
part of India.
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The consolidated salary for contract employees indicated shall be applicable for a period of 6 months and will be enhanced subsequently on satisfactory
performance during the 6 months period as:
Project Manager
Asst. Project Manager
Asst. Technical Manager
Technician
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: Rs. 57,024/=
: Rs. 36,288/=
: Rs. 25,920/=
: Rs. 18,144/=
Candidates posted at Andaman & Nicobar Islands are eligible for allowances as per RGCA norms.
Age limit and qualifications are relaxable in respect of MPEDA/TASPARC/OSSPARC/RGCA/NACSA/NETFISH and other departmental candidates.
Research work leading to MPhil/PhD or Post-Doctoral degrees will not be counted as experience. Real field experience is necessary.
Those candidates who are opting for deputation from MPEDA/OSSPARC/TASPARC may forward their application through proper channel to reach the
Secretary MPEDA, Kochi on or before 12.11.2015
Candidates working on contract at RGCA/NACSA/NETFISH interested in applying for the above posts may forward the same to reach the Project
Director, RGCA, c/o MPEDA Head Office, Panampilly Avenue, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi 682 038 on or before 12.11.2015 along with copies of certificates
through proper channel.
The candidates should bring with them, their requisite ATTESTED copies of certificates of qualification, experience, age, community etc. for due
verification along with Self-Resume, Passport size photograph and a valid proof of Identity.
Candidates appearing for interview on the 17 th, 18th& 19th November 2015 should present the above for verification on the 16 th, 17th& 18th November’2015
respectively between 9.00 AM and 4.00 PM at the venue.
Candidates who do not produce the requisite particulars will not be eligible to appear for interview.
On the spot written test will be conducted for all posts. Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be eligible for appearing in the interview.
A short test may also be conducted to check the proficiency of candidates in computer skills (Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point & Internet
usage).