CMLRE Recruitment 2025: 16 Opportunities for Scientific and Technical Experts
Here is all about CMLRE Recruitment 2025 for various project roles, eligibility criteria, key dates, and application process.
CMLRE Recruitment 2025: The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, has announced recruitment for various project positions for the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), Prithvi Scheme, and BBNJ Secretariat for the year 2025.
These temporary positions are on a project mode for 2025-26 and aim to engage eligible candidates with relevant qualifications and experience. The recruitment includes scientific and non-technical roles with different age limits and pay scales. Interested candidates can apply by registering online before the specified deadline.
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) is a premier R&D institute attached to the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. It focuses on research related to marine living resources and ecology, supporting oceanographic studies, marine biodiversity, and ecosystem dynamics through various missions and projects like the Deep Ocean Mission and others.
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Vacancies of CMLRE Recruitment 2025
| Position | Posts | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager (PM-1) | 1 | 1 UR |
| Project Scientist-II (PS-II) | 4 | 4 UR |
| Project Scientist-I (PS-I) | 1 | 1 UR |
| Senior Research Fellow/ Project Associate-II & Junior Research Fellow/ Project Associate-I | 4 | 2 UR, 1 SC, 1 ST |
| Project Assistant/ Technical Assistant (TA) | 1 | 1 UR |
| Consultant (Scientific) | 3 | 3 UR |
| Consultant (Non-Technical) | 2 | 2 UR |
| Total | 16 |
Salary/Benefits/Pay Scale
- Project Manager: Rs. 1,25,000 – 2,00,000/- (Consolidated)
- Project Scientist-II: Rs. 67,000/- + HRA, with increments based on performance
- Project Scientist-I: Rs. 56,000/- + HRA, with increments based on performance
- Senior Research Fellow: Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/ GATE qualified) or Rs. 28,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)
- Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/ GATE qualified) or Rs. 25,000 + HRA (Non-NET/ GATE)
- Project Assistant/Technical Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
- Consultants (Scientific): Fixed Rs. 80,000/- per month
- Consultants (Non-Technical): Rs. 35,000/month or last basic pay drawn – basic pension (whichever is less)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Project Manager: Minimum 45 years
- Project Scientist-II: Maximum 40 years
- Project Scientist-I: Maximum 35 years
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Maximum 32 years
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum 28 years
- Project Assistant/Technical Assistant: Up to 50 years
- Consultants (Scientific and Non-Technical): Up to 65 years (relaxation applicable)
Educational Qualifications
- Project Manager: Ph.D. in Physics/ Oceanography/ Marine Science with 20 years of research experience
- Project Scientist-II: Master’s degree in relevant Marine Sciences or Life Sciences with 3 years of experience; Ph.D. desirable
- Project Scientist-I: M.Sc./ M.Tech in Physics/ Oceanography/ Marine Science, first class; Ph.D. desirable
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Master’s degree in relevant sciences with 2 years of experience; NET/ GATE qualification affects pay
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or equivalent with first class; NET/ GATE qualification affects pay
- Project Assistant/ Technical Assistant: B.Sc. in Marine Science/ Fishery Science or diploma with 60% marks
- Consultants (Scientific and Non-Technical): Relevant Master’s degree with minimum 15 years of experience; doctoral degree preferred for scientific posts
Experience
- Extensive research experience and handling of oceanographic data is required for senior posts.
- Relevant experience in marine sciences, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and law is mandatory for respective posts.
- Experience in handling specific techniques such as cell culture, AI/ ML, molecular biology, geoinformatics, fisheries acoustics, and legal affairs is required for specialized positions.
Selection Process
- The selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the interview.
- Original documents verifying qualifications, experience, and age will be scrutinized before the interview.
- The decision of the selection committee is final, and no correspondence will be entertained from candidates not called for an interview.
Documents Required
- Original certificates of educational qualifications
- Proof of age
- Experience certificates
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
- Other relevant supporting documents
Steps to Apply
Candidates who wish to appear for the interview of CMLRE Recruitment 2025 can follow the steps given below:
- Click on the Google Form – Registration link given below
- Enter your personal details and educational details
- Submit the form to get registered
- Keep checking the official website for interview related updates
- Prepare original documents for verification and appear in the interview
Key Dates
| Last date to register for the interview | 3rd November 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Interview date | To be announced on CMLRE website |
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