The Fisheries Development Officer is responsible for starting, planning and implementing fishery development projects in a region. Their main role includes identifying and co-ordinating fishery development activities in the harvesting, processing and marketing sectors,
Personal Competencies
• You like working outdoors
• You like to analyze and solve a problem
• You enjoy Science
• You like to work in a team
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2 Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Industrial Fish and Fisheries/Zoology/Fisheries OR
Complete Bachelods degree (BF.Sc.), followed by M.F.Sc. in Aquaculture/Fish Processing/fisheries Extension/fisheries Hydrography OR
Complete Diploma in Aquaculture Management
For admissions, you have to qualify B.F.Sc. entrance exams conducted by each state.
Please check the duration of the during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the department of Fishery Sciences.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Government Holkar Science College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
2. Government College of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
3. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudii Tamil Nadu
4. Dr MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu
5. Ramdayalu Singh College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
6. Government Degree College Boys, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
7. College of Fisheries, Agartala, Tripura
8. College of Fisheries, Dholi, Bihar
9. College of Fisheries, Udaipur, Rajasthan
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and ICAR before applying)
1. Sacred Heart College, Kochi, Kerala
2. Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3. St Alberts College, Ernakulam, Kerala
4. The Muslim Educational Society Asmabi College, Thrissur, Kerala
5. Karim City College, Jamshedpur (Diploma), Jharkhand
6. Doon PG college of Agriculture Science and Technology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
7. Phonics Group of Institutions, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
8. Jawahar Bharati Degree and PG College, Kavali (Diploma), Andhra Pardesh
Information on the institute rankings can be found at -https://wnw.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,640-4,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan, This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: You can work in central labs, fish industries, aquaculture farms, processing aquaculture hatcheries and so on
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 7 to 8 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Fieldman → Fish Overseer → Fisheries Officer → Fisheries Development Officer
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Fisheries Development Officer ranges between INR 42,360-60,000* per month.
FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
NCS Code: NA | AAS009• You like working outdoors
• You like to analyze and solve a problem
• You enjoy Science
• You like to work in a team
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2 Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Industrial Fish and Fisheries/Zoology/Fisheries
OR
Complete Bachelods degree (BF.Sc.), followed by M.F.Sc. in Aquaculture/Fish Processing/fisheries Extension/fisheries Hydrography
OR
Complete Diploma in Aquaculture Management
For admissions, you have to qualify B.F.Sc. entrance exams conducted by each state.
Please check the duration of the during enrolment
This course is offered by the department of Fishery Sciences.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Government Holkar Science College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
2. Government College of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
3. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudii Tamil Nadu
4. Dr MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu
5. Ramdayalu Singh College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
6. Government Degree College Boys, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
7. College of Fisheries, Agartala, Tripura
8. College of Fisheries, Dholi, Bihar
9. College of Fisheries, Udaipur, Rajasthan
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and ICAR before applying)
1. Sacred Heart College, Kochi, Kerala
2. Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3. St Alberts College, Ernakulam, Kerala
4. The Muslim Educational Society Asmabi College, Thrissur, Kerala
5. Karim City College, Jamshedpur (Diploma), Jharkhand
6. Doon PG college of Agriculture Science and Technology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
7. Phonics Group of Institutions, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
8. Jawahar Bharati Degree and PG College, Kavali (Diploma), Andhra Pardesh
Information on the institute rankings can be found at -https://wnw.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,640-4,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan, This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: You can work in central labs, fish industries, aquaculture farms, processing aquaculture hatcheries and so on
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 7 to 8 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Fieldman → Fish Overseer → Fisheries Officer → Fisheries Development Officer
The approx. salary of a Fisheries Development Officer ranges between INR 42,360-60,000* per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/conservation-and-fishery-officer/india
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