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Best jobs in india in fisheries sector after masters


Shubham dey 10th Nov, 2025
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Prachi Kumari 15th Nov, 2025

Hello,

Here are some of the best jobs in India after completing a master’s degree in Fisheries Science:

  1. Fisheries Officer / Inspector – Work with state or central government departments to manage fisheries resources and monitor fishing activities.

  2. Assistant Professor / Lecturer – Teach fisheries subjects in universities or fisheries colleges.

  3. Research Scientist / Project Scientist – Work in research institutes like ICAR-CIFT, ICAR-CIFE, CMFRI, or CIFRI on fish breeding, aquaculture, or marine studies.

  4. Aquaculture Manager – Manage fish farms, hatcheries, or aquaculture units.

  5. Fisheries Extension Officer – Provide technical support and training to fish farmers.

  6. Quality Control Officer – Work in seafood export and processing industries ensuring product quality.

  7. Fisheries Consultant – Advise private companies and farmers on fish farming, feed, and marketing.

  8. Export Manager / Processing Executive – Work in seafood export houses and processing plants.

  9. Fishery Biologist / Environmental Analyst – Work with NGOs or research bodies on conservation and environmental projects.

  10. Government Research Jobs – Opportunities in ICAR, State Fisheries Departments, and other research organizations through exams like ICAR-NET or ASRB.

Private aquaculture companies and government departments both offer good career options after a master’s in fisheries.

Hope it helps !

Sankalp Agrawal 10th Nov, 2025

Hello,

After a Master’s in Fisheries Science (MFSc), you can get many good jobs in both government and private sectors. Some of the best career options in India include:

  • Fisheries Officer / Assistant Director (Govt. Departments) – through state PSC or central agencies like ICAR, MPEDA, and NFDB.

  • Research Scientist / Project Assistant – in ICAR institutes, CIFE, or universities.

  • Fish Farm / Hatchery Manager – in government or private aquaculture units.

  • Export & Quality Control Officer – in seafood export industries.

  • Lecturer / Assistant Professor – in fisheries colleges or universities.

With experience, you can also start your own fish farming or consultancy business, which offers high income potential.

Hope you understand.

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