Career In Fisheries & Aquaculture

Is your hobby fishing?…Have you ever done fishing?…Do you have interest in Aquaculture?

If you are interested in the harvesting and capturing of fish then you can choose your career in fisheries.

“The term fisheries & Aquaculture itself clear its meaning. It is related to catching of inland and marine fishes for commercial purposes. It involves aquaculture, gears, navigation, oceanography, aquarium management, breeding, processing, export and import of seafood, special products and by-products , research and related activities.”

If talking about business then, India bears seventh position in the export of fish in the world and is the fourth largest producer of fish in the world.

Fishery is the occupation or industry of catching, processing or selling fish or shellfish. Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially, fish, shellfish and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments.

The living of over 500 million people in developing countries depends on fisheries and aquaculture.

The occupation in fisheries is catching or rearing fish through fish farming or aquaculture.

Fishery industry involves in catching, processing, marketing and conservation of fish.

One can learn about managing and understanding fisheries in the academic education of Fisheries Science.

Fisheries

Career Scope

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There are numerous of career or job opportunities in government and the private sector. Aspirants can go for entrepreneurship or self-employed in their own fisheries-related business. You can see that in every state or country, the government has fisheries department in which you can apply for various posts. Aspirants can also do jobs in central government agencies like Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Fisheries Survey of India (FSI), NIO, WHO,  and many others. Degree holders can apply for research projects or can do further study. Candidates can find the number of job opportunities in institutions, banks, fishing/oceans and in foreign countries.

Courses & Programmes

There are various undergraduate and postgraduate courses available in the field of Fisheries & Aquaculture. The degree in Fisheries Science is a Science degree, you must have studied Science with Biology till class 12. Selection process for admission in various universities/colleges is either through university level exam (CUSAT 2023) or state level entrance examination. Students can also apply for ICAR 2023. After completion of B.F. Sc, candidates can apply for M.F. Sc and PhD. You can pursue the following fisheries courses on the basis of your eligibility for this course:

Bachelor’s Courses:

  • Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc) – 4 years
  • Bachelor of Science (Industrial Fish and Fisheries) – 3 years
  • B.Sc. (Fisheries) – 3 years
  • B.Sc. (Aquaculture) – 3 years

Master’s Courses:

  • Master’s of fisheries science (M.F.Sc) – 2 years
  • Master’s of Science (M.Sc) – 2 years
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You can pursue M.Sc in the following specializations:

  • Aquatic Biology & Fisheries
  • Coastal Aquaculture and Marine
  • Fishery Science and Aquaculture
  • Industrial Fisheries
  • Limnology and Fisheries
  • Marine Biology and Fisheries

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Colleges those provide academic education in fisheries:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
  • Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala
  • Osmania University, Hyderabad
  • Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Versova, Mumbai
  • Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kerala

Admission Process

One can apply for the bachelor’s courses in fisheries after the completion of 10+2 with PCB group. To become fishery or Aquaculture graduate, you have to pass the entrance examination called Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Common Entrance Test.

For pursuing master’s courses like M.F.Sc from Central Institutes of India, you are required to clear the All India Level Common Entrance Test conducted by ICAR. Several universities also conducts their own entrance test for providing admission. Below we have listed the colleges offering UG & PG courses in Fisheries & Aquaculture

  • Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
  • Acharya Nagarjuna University, AP
  • Vidyasagar University, West Bengal
  • Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu
  • Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
  • Cochin University of Science and Technology, CUSAT, Kerala

Jobs & Career Scope

Lucrative job opportunities are available for fisheries graduates. After possessing degree of B.F.Sc, you can apply for the post Instructor, Research Assistant, Biochemist, Biologist, Technicians, etc.

Also, you can apply in the fisheries department of state government for the post of Inspector of Fisheries/Research Assistants, Sub-Inspector of Fisheries, Assistant Directors, Assistant Fisheries Development Officer ( AFDO ) / Fisheries Extension Officer ( FEO ) and Fisheries Development Officer(FDO).

Central agencies also recruits fisheries graduates as technical officers and assistant directors in

  • Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
  • Export Inspection Agency ( EIA)
  • Coastal Aquaculture Authority of India (CAA)
  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
  • Fisheries Survey of India (FSI)
  • National Institute of Oceanography(NIO)
  • Indian National Centre for Ocean and Information Services(INCOIS), Hyderabad

In addition to this, there is also a scope of self employment in this field. After, owning degree of B.F.Sc, you can also open your own enterprise.

You will also get the opportunity to work in abroad where you can do business in the field of aquaculture, fish processing export and import. Fisheries professionals in aquaculture sectors are demanded in African countries.

In the field of fisheries, you can become an aquaculturist, farm managers, exporters, traders, breeders and modern fishermen’s, etc.

The job titles of fisheries is given below:

  • Fisheries Biologist
  • Fisheries Extension Officer (AEO)
  • Fisheries Officer
  • Fishery Manager
  • Fishery technician
  • Fishery Observer
  • Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO)
  • District Fisheries Development Officer (DFDO)

Recruiters

  • Fisheries Development Board
  • Food Department
  • Banks
  • Food Processing and Technology
  • Fish Breeding Farms

Salary

Salary in this field depends upon the specialization you are chosen. The salary in the private sector may starts from Rs 2.5 – 3 Lac/Year. Salary offers in government sector is different from the private sector. Depending on education and experience, fisheries professionals can get an average pay of Rs 3 – 5 Lac/Year.

Books & Study Materials

Some of the best books for the preparation of fisheries is mentioned below:

  • Basics of Fisheries Science: Aquaculture – K.C. Badapanda
  • Aquaculture Technology and Environment by Ujwala Jadhav
  • A textbook of Fish Biology and Fisheries – S.S. Khanna
  • Integrated Aquaculture by B. Ahilan, K. Ravaneshwaran, P. Kumaravel
  • Aquaculture and Fisheries – N. Arumugam
  • A Textbook of Fishery Science and Indian Fisheries – C.B.L. Srivastava

For more information about Career in Fisheries, you may ask your queries below.

Displaying 37 Comments
  1. Vivektiwari says:

    There was no final submit option after filling application

  2. S. Abraham Fofana Jr says:

    I have decided to be apart of the fishery family.so my good friends please guide me through the process.

  3. Vindhiya M says:

    Sir I have interest in bsc can I get admission for this course in counseling

  4. Vindhiya M says:

    Sir I great interest in bsc can I get admission for this course in counseling

  5. Amit Kumar Srivastav says:

    I have completed three years b.sc fishries course, I have needed a job…

  6. Mahi girpunje says:

    Want fishery cource

  7. sahil ranjan panda says:

    sir i am a bsc biotechnology student who i can get a job with fisheries dept

  8. R. Ramya says:

    Doing ph D in fisheries biotechnology. Want job in abroad.

  9. Shaban hasan says:

    fisheries kr liya hu 62.25% result h job Krna chahta hu please help me

  10. N. Maneesha priya says:

    I am completed bsc aquaculture,, I need a job

  11. Mohamed Salih V A says:

    Iam completed bsc aquaculture.I need a job

  12. Abhinaw KUMAR says:

    Industrial fish and fisheries course kiye hai or aquaculture line job krna chahte hai

  13. Soumaydeep bhowmik says:

    Sir after bsc in fisheries science in any college from West Bengal, can i study for msc in marine biology
    Plz sir tell me plz.

  14. Johnny says:

    Where can I work when I do fishery course??

  15. Kishore kumar.c says:

    I am DME complete 2011, I interested in fisheries & aquaculture any one can suggest me study pls

  16. Jay says:

    Sir i am studying b.voc industrial aquaculture and fisheries course further any job opportunity’s

  17. Blessi. says:

    Sir IAM blessi Iam going to complete my 12 th (bipc) I have an interest on aquaculture jobs which course I should take after my 12th

  18. Soliheen qari says:

    Can I get admission for b.fsc course without any entrance test direct admission…plzz reply

  19. Mahesh says:

    I am completing my Bdc in zoology and I wont to career in fisheries. please sir what I can do to get career in fishery

  20. Kuldip says:

    Bhai….log me Gujarat she hu… Mene 93 % score kiya … PR hamare Gujarat me fisheries clg 2 hai… And seat 95 all Gujarat… Upar se me sc me hu to 4 sc seat… Hai…ab merit list me mera naam 203 se hai…kabhi kabhi aisa lagta hai… Hamari jaat ke sath galat ho RHA …sab ki Maaa choooooo dege ham

  21. Omary omary s says:

    Anything about fish either marine fish or freshwater fish is very important because it’s source of most required protein in our bodies.

  22. Priyanka says:

    I have completed BSC fishery.
    So I need e job immediately please give me a suggestion.

  23. Ankita says:

    Sir i have completed my msc in zoology and specialisation fisheries i need any kind of job in fisheries sector

  24. Sasi Kilari says:

    Plzz tell me I want to join related aquaculture courses I completed my intermediate 9676155806 thus is my number plzz suggest mee plzz

  25. Mangaldip Chandra says:

    Good morning.sir I’m completed my Bsc iff. If any vacancy.

  26. Jaladanki vani says:

    Hi sir,
    This is vani I’m complicated B.sc Aquaculture now with any job’s Aqua field

  27. Rossana N.Asis says:

    Grad.BSEd. aquaculture nc 11 /TM /NTTC , sir,can you suggest what addtional units to be taken to meet other qualifications?GBU

  28. G.Pavan kumar says:

    Sir Im studying MSc aquaculture, final year.
    Sir Can you say good job opportunities regarding my studies..

  29. I have great interest in fisheries science please guide me abt it. I am studying in 12 with PCB says:

    I am studying in 12 with PCB. have great interest in fisheries science please guide me abt it

  30. sir I m in bsc 3 bt should I do nxt says:

    I m in part 3 bt should I do nxt

  31. chandan kumar says:

    i have completed bs.c(industrial fish and fishery)i need job

  32. Sanju says:

    I have completed my graduation in zoology,im interested in fisheries,what is the further steps that I had do,then what are the job opportunities in fisheries both government and private sectors,please kindly reply me

    • Mohit says:

      There are opportunities available in this field, you can either make your career in the Fisheries department of the state or union govt, also one can go for research in this field.

  33. jaya says:

    Whatever the information u have given regarding jobs either private or govt. ,is only for the students who had completed their m.fsc. …,then what r the job opportunities for the students who have completed their (msc.aquaculture).?..are there any govt. Opportunities for msc.aquaculture students?? If so please kindly reply me…

  34. Ram kumar Raghuwanshi says:

    I have completed M.F.Sc. 2014 at 77%
    i am argently requir job in fishereis sectore

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