Fish and Sea Food Processor
Processes fish and seafood for preservation and human consumption.
Overview
A Fish and Seafood Processor is responsible for processing fish and seafood for its preservation and human consumption. Processing entails heading, gutting, cleaning, filleting, canning, freezing, glazing, packaging, or otherwise preserving a seafood product.
Where they work
- Fish and Seafood Processing units
Work environment
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. Factories and companies usually work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from company to company. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to work in teams
- You pay attention to details
- You have good communication skills
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
- 1Undergraduate: Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries Science (B.FSc) (3 years), B.Sc. in Food Technology or Food Science (3 years), B.Tech in Food Technology or Food Engineering (4 years).
- 2Postgraduate: Master's Degree in Food or Fisheries Science (2 years).
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
Government institutes
- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi, Kerala
- National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Engineering, Kochi, Kerala
- College of Fisheries, Mangalore, Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, Kerala
- National Research Centre on Fishery Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Worker
- 2Fish and Seafood Processing Technician
- 3Plant Supervisor
- 4Plant Manager
Expected income
₹8,000 – ₹12,000 per month at entry level
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Fishery Technician/Aquaculture Technician
Stocks, cares for and harvests fish, maintaining ideal conditions for aquatic organisms.
Aquaculture Worker
Assists in cultivating aquatic organisms — preparing farms, maintaining species, equipment and water systems, and harvesting fish.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Domic Savio — Currently works as production manager at Taprobane Seafoods (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka's leading seafood company. He did his Bachelor's degree in Zoology/Animal Biology from Loyola College, Chennai and a PG Diploma in Aquaculture and Management (Aquaculture) from Annamalai University. Savio started his career as a junior technician with the Auro Maritech Private Limited, a Nagapattinam-based wholesale trader in fish.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 17 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3KEAVIS
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.