TAFCOFED Recruitment 2026: Tamil Nadu State Apex Fisheries Cooperative Federation Ltd. (TAFCOFED) released an official notification for the recruitment of Domain Expert posts under the PMMSY scheme for strengthening Primary Fishermen Co-operative Societies into Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs). There are 22 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their Postgraduate/Graduate degree in Fisheries Science, Social Work, Computer Science/IT, or Commerce (as applicable to the domain applied for) are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply from 07.08.2026 to 24.08.2026 (5:00 PM).
TAFCOFED Recruitment 2026 22 Domain Expert posts official Notification
TAFCOFED Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | Tamil Nadu State Apex Fisheries Cooperative Federation Ltd. (TAFCOFED) |
| Job Category: | Government Jobs |
| Post Name : | Domain Expert (Fisheries/Aquaculture Management, Value Chain, Social Mobilization, IT/MIS, Accounts) |
| Vacancy: | 22 |
| Job Location: | Chennai, Nagapattinam, Trichy & Madurai, Erode & Dharmapuri, Thoothukudi (Cluster-wise, Tamil Nadu) |
| Apply Mode: | Offline (By Post/In Person) & E-mail |
| Start Date: | 07.08.2026 |
| Last Date: | 24.08.2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Official Website: | www.fisheries.tn.gov.in |
Vacancy Details:
- Fisheries / Aquaculture Management – 05
- Value Chain – 05
- Social Mobilization – 05
- Information Technology (IT) / MIS – 02
- Accounts – 05
Eligibility Criteria:
- Fisheries / Aquaculture Management –
Educational Qualification: Postgraduate (M.F.Sc./M.Sc. Zoology/M.Sc. Marine Sciences/M.Sc. Marine Biology/Master Degree in Fisheries /Industrial FisheriesEconomics/Fisheries Business Management/M.Sc. Agriculture and allied disciplines) with minimum 3 years relevant experience in fisheries production techniques, technology interventions or marketing of fish seed, and working with FFPOs/FPOs/Fisheries Cooperatives/similar institutions or the private sector engaged in fisheries and aquaculture. (or) Graduate (B.F.Sc./B.Sc. Zoology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Fisheries Economics/Industrial Fisheries/Fisheries Business Management/B.Sc. Agriculture and allied disciplines) with minimum 5 years relevant experience in the same areas.
Age Limit: 25 to 35 years
- Value Chain –
Educational Qualification: Postgraduate (M.F.Sc./M.Sc. Zoology/M.Sc. Marine Sciences/M.Sc. Marine Biology/Masters in Fisheries Economics/Industrial Fisheries/Fisheries Business Management/M.Sc. Agriculture and allied disciplines) with minimum 3 years relevant experience in value chain development, marketing, post-harvest management/processing, and working with FFPOs/FPOs/large farmers groups/Fisheries Cooperatives/similar institutions or the private sector engaged in fisheries and aquaculture. (or) Graduate (B.F.Sc./B.Sc. Zoology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Fisheries Economics/Industrial Fisheries/Fisheries Business Management/B.Sc. Agriculture and allied disciplines) with minimum 5 years relevant experience in the same areas.
Age Limit: 25 to 35 years
- Social Mobilization –
Educational Qualification: Postgraduate (MSW/Master of Social Science/Masters in Rural Studies/MBA Rural Management/PG Diploma in Rural Development) with minimum 3 years relevant experience in mobilization of farmers, field demonstrations, organizing village level meetings, etc. (or) Graduate (BSW/Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Rural Studies/BA Rural Development) with minimum 5 years relevant experience in the same areas.
Age Limit: 25 to 35 years
- Information Technology (IT) –
Educational Qualification: M.C.A/M.Tech in Computer Science/Masters in IT with minimum 3 years relevant experience of handling IT assignments, MIS development, software development, etc. (or) B.C.A/B.Tech in Computer Science/Diploma in IT with minimum 5 years relevant experience in the same areas.
Age Limit: 25 to 35 years
- Information Technology (MIS) –
Educational Qualification: Same as Information Technology (IT).
Age Limit: 25 to 35 years
- Accountant / Accounts –
Educational Qualification: B.Com with minimum 5 years relevant experience in accounting, auditing, statutory compliance, legal matters, arbitration, etc.
Age Limit: 25 to 35 years
Salary Details:
- Fisheries / Aquaculture Management – Rs.35,000/- (Thirty-Five Thousand only) + Rs.5,000/- Travelling Allowance per month
- Value Chain – Rs.35,000/- (Thirty-Five Thousand only) + Rs.5,000/- Travelling Allowance per month
- Social Mobilization – Rs. 30,000/- (Thirty Thousand only) per month
- Information Technology (IT) – Rs. 40,000/- (Forty Thousand only) per month
- Information Technology (MIS) – Rs. 40,000/- (Forty Thousand only) per month
- Accountant / Accounts – Rs. 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand only) per month
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications
- Interview and/or other assessment method decided by TAFCOFED
Apply Procedure:
- Candidates fulfilling the above criteria may submit their application in the prescribed proforma either by post/in person or by e-mail to [email protected] on or before 24.08.2026 (5:00 PM). Applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be entertained. The hard copy should be superscripted with “Application for the post of …….” and sent to: Office of the Joint Director of Fisheries/Administrator, TAFCOFED, Integrated Office Complex for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, (4th Floor), No.571, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai – 35.
Dates to remember
- Start date to send application form: 07.08.2026
- Last date to send the application form: 24.08.2026 (5:00 PM)
Important Links
| TAFCOFED Official Website | Click Here |
| TAFCOFED Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| TAFCOFED Application Form PDF | Click Here |
