Many students choose fisheries science for their master’s degree. The scope, job opportunities and salary attracts the students towards this course. Fisheries science relates to the study of aquatic species, their farming, husbandry etc in any marine environment. The candidate with a master’s degree in fisheries science can take up the career as farm manager, breeders, exporters, aqua culturist etc. A master’s degree in fisheries science makes the candidate technically qualified and competent so that they can use their skills for the development of the marine life. It also helps them to assist in research and development and execute and develop plan by the fisheries department.

Salaries after M F Sc in Government Organizations

Some of the Job opportunities in the Government sector are as follows:

In State Fisheries Department one can start his career as,

• Assistant Director
• Research Assistant
• Fisheries Inspector

The candidates can take up a job with the central government organizations also.

They can write the Agricultural Research Service exam conducted by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research and can take up the post of scientist in Central Fisheries Institutes like Central marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Central Institute for Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), etc. Opportunities are also available in Banks as Agricultural Officers or Fisheries Officers etc.

The government sectors offer a pay which is less compared to the private sector, but is stable. Depending upon the position and profile the salaries vary. The starting salary for a Fisheries graduate will range from Rs.8, 000-10,000 per month. A Fisheries scientist might get a pay of Rs 15600-39100 per month.

Salaries after M F Sc in Private Institutions

Candidates who wish to take up a job in the private sector have lots of opportunities in the following major sectors of fisheries. They include

• Quality Central Labs
• Fish Processing Industries
• Aquaculture-Farms
• Aquaculture- Hatcheries

The pay varies according to the type of job and specialization of the candidate and varies widely. One can start with a salary of Rs 6,000-8,000 in the private sector. Experienced candidates with knowledge in fisheries field can earn a lucrative salary.

Remuneration after M F Sc in Private Practice in India and Abroad

There are lots of opportunities for candidates with graduation in fisheries abroad, in government as well as private sector. Job opportunities are plenty in US, UK, Austria, China and Japan etc. Starting salary can range from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 65,000 per month for fresher who take up a job in the fisheries department abroad.