What is covered in the Fisheries Science section of NFDB exam?

The Fisheries Science section covers aquaculture and fish culture techniques (freshwater, brackishwater, and mariculture), fish biology and taxonomy, fisheries management and conservation, fish nutrition and feed formulation, fish health management and disease control, post-harvest technology and value addition, fisheries economics and cooperative management, and government fisheries schemes (PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Blue Revolution). Marine fisheries ecology, deep sea fishing technology, and inland fisheries management are also important areas.

What government fisheries schemes should I know for NFDB exam GK?

Key schemes include PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) which is the flagship fisheries development scheme with Rs. 20,050 crore investment, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana for food processing including fish processing, Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), and the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCA). NFDB's own programmes on cage culture in reservoirs, recirculatory aquaculture systems (RAS), biofloc technology, and deep-sea fishing vessel subsidy are directly relevant to exam preparation.

What is the career path after joining NFDB?

Officers recruited to NFDB begin as Project Officers or Technical Officers and work on scheme implementation across coastal and inland states. Career growth is within NFDB's cadre structure up to Director and Deputy CEO levels. NFDB officers also represent India at FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) fisheries committee meetings and coordinate with international organisations like Bay of Bengal Programme (BOBP-IGO). The role provides exposure to the Blue Economy policy framework and national fisheries development planning.

Is fisheries science a good career option in India?

Fisheries science has become increasingly attractive with India being the third largest fish-producing country globally with over Rs. 1.7 lakh crore sector value. Government investment through PM Matsya Sampada Yojana has expanded career opportunities in government (NFDB, MPEDA, CMFRI, CIFRI, state fisheries departments), private sector (aquaculture firms, fish processing companies, export houses), and development organisations. B.F.Sc. and M.F.Sc. graduates are in demand across aquaculture, fish seed production, ornamental fish trade, and fisheries extension services.

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Conducting BodyNational Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad

Exam ModeOnline (CBT)

Marking Scheme+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect

SectionsFisheries Science, General Studies, Reasoning Ability

FrequencyAs per vacancy

Next ExamAs per NFDB notification 2027

RegistrationAs per NFDB notification

EligibilityB.F.Sc. / M.F.Sc. / B.Sc. in Zoology/Marine Biology or related discipline from a recognised university; age up to 30 years

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Study PM Matsya Sampada Yojana components, NFDB schemes, and state fisheries department structure for GK and current affairs questions relevant to the NFDB mandate.

Focus on aquaculture technology (shrimp farming, freshwater fish culture, cage aquaculture) as these are the core technical topics in most NFDB exam papers.

Read ICAR-CIFE and ICAR-CMFRI publications on fisheries management and marine biology for deeper technical knowledge beyond standard textbooks.

For Reasoning section, practise data interpretation problems using fisheries production statistics and aquaculture area data as context-based questions are common.

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The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, headquartered in Hyderabad. NFDB implements schemes for development of fisheries sector including aquaculture, deep sea fishing, post-harvest infrastructure, and fish processing. A recruited officer monitors scheme implementation at the field level, appraises project proposals from state fisheries departments and cooperatives, prepares progress reports, and coordinates with MPEDA, APEDA, and state governments on fisheries development programmes.

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