TNJFU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) is hiring 1 Assistant Professor (Contractual) at the College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology in Chennai. If you have an M.F.Sc degree with at least 2 years of teaching, research or extension experience, you can apply. Candidates with M.F.Sc plus Ph.D get Rs. 45,000 per month. The last date to send your CV by email is 30 May 2026.

TNJFU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) has invited applications for one post of Assistant Professor on contractual basis in the discipline of Fish Processing Technology / Food Safety and Quality Assurance. The post is at the College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai - 51. The engagement is purely temporary, and interested candidates must email their detailed CV with proof documents to the Dean.

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Assistant Professor (Contractual)
• Vacancies: 1
• Discipline: Fisheries Science with specialization in Fish Processing Technology / Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Location: College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology (CFNFT), Madhavaram, Chennai

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: M.F.Sc (Master of Fisheries Science)
• Preferred Qualification: M.F.Sc with Ph.D in the relevant subject
• Experience: At least 2 years in Teaching, Research and Extension in Fish Processing Technology / Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Age Limit

• Age limit is as per Tamil Nadu Government Rules for contractual faculty positions.

Salary (Monthly Emoluments)

• M.F.Sc with Ph.D: Rs. 45,000 per month
• M.F.Sc only: Rs. 35,000 per month
• The post is purely temporary on contractual basis

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on:

1. Scrutiny of CV and Documents: Eligible candidates are shortlisted from the CVs received by email
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for interview on receipt of the call letter

Candidates must attend the interview at their own cost.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a detailed CV with the following proof of documents in PDF format:
   • Academic certificates (M.F.Sc, Ph.D if applicable)
   • Experience certificates (Teaching, Research, Extension)
   • Publications, if any
   • Identity proof and photograph
2. Email the CV and all PDFs to the Dean at deancfnft@tnfu.ac.in
3. Make sure your application reaches on or before 30 May 2026
4. Wait for the call letter — shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date
5. Attend the interview at the College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology, Chennai-51, at your own cost

Delayed applications will not be considered for interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 May 2026
• Last Date to Email CV: 30 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (call letter will be sent to shortlisted candidates)

• Handle UG (undergraduate) classes in Fish Processing Technology / Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Prepare course material, lesson plans and conduct lectures as per the syllabus
• Evaluate student assignments, projects and examinations
• Assist in research activities of the college in fisheries science
• Support extension activities and outreach programmes of the institute
• Guide students in practical sessions and laboratory work