Fisheries contribute considerably to food, economic & employment securities, nutrition & opportunely are one of the fastest growing agricultural sub - sectors since last three decades. At present, fisheries contribute 4.6 % of the agricultural Gross Domestic Product, provide employment security to approx.
Entrance Test for Fisheries Science 2023-24
Several Universities organise several Entrance Test into Fisheries Science program. These courses include various programs include graduate, postgraduate and at doctorate levels. The selection of eligible students in to the various courses in Fishery Science is done through certain entrance exam. The students who have passed 12th class with Science as the main subject are eligible to apply for the bachelor courses in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc). Similarly, those have passed B.F.Sc are eligible to attend the entrance exam for Master’s courses in Fishery Science.
Various Entrance Exams for Fisheries Science 2023-24
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research Common Entrance Test
- JNU EAMCET: JNU Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test
- Junagath Agricultural University Entrance Test
- Karnataka Common Entrance Test
- Kerala Agricultural University Common Entrance Test
- Maharana Pratap University Pre Post graduate Test
- Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology Common Entrance Examination
Career In Fisheries Science
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

The Job Titles in Fisheries
- Fisheries Biologist
- Fisheries Extension Officer (AEO)
- Fisheries Officer
- Fishery Manager
- Fishery technician
- Fishery Observer
- Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO)
- District Fisheries Development Officer (DFDO)
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.
Recruiters
- Fisheries Development Board
- Food Department
- Banks
- Food Processing and Technology
- Fish Breeding Farms
Books and Study Materials
- 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