Internship opportunity at RGCA in Central Aquaculture Genetics, Pathology, and Food Testing Laboratory

The Central Aquaculture Genetics, Pathology, and Food Testing Laboratory (CAGPFTL) located at the RGCA Headquarters in Sirkali, Mayiladuthurai District, TN, is a cutting-edge facility equipped with modern instruments to ensure the highest sensitivity and specificity of tests. It is one of the few NABL accredited (ISO/IEC 17025: 2017, Certificate No. – TC-13191) aquaculture pathology and genetics labs in India.

Admission Procedure:

1. Application Process:
   • Interested candidates must send a request email to centrallabrgca@gmail.com or rgcacgl@gmail.com mentioning their research area or topics of interest.
   • For Students/Research Scholars:
     • Submit a recommendation/permission letter from the Principal/HOD/Guide.
     • Include a CV/Biodata/Resume.
     • Attach a scanned copy of the College/University ID card.
   • For Non-Students:
     • Send a request letter along with a CV/Biodata and any Government-issued ID card.

2. Program Details:
   • The available programs, durations, and corresponding fees are detailed in Annexure-1.
3. Certification:
   • Upon completion of the program, a certificate will be issued by the Project Director, RGCA, subject to the submission of a No-Dues certificate from the office and a recommendation from the lab staff/section.

Program Fees and Duration:

• Up to 12 working days:
  • Students/Research Scholars: Rs. 7,500 (Inclusive of GST)
  • Non-Student Candidates: Rs. 10,000 (Inclusive of GST)
• Up to 30 working days:
  • Students/Research Scholars: Rs. 10,000 (Inclusive of GST)
  • Non-Student Candidates: Rs. 20,000 (Inclusive of GST)
• 31-60 working days:
  • Students/Research Scholars: Rs. 15,000 (Inclusive of GST)
  • Non-Student Candidates: Rs. 30,000 (Inclusive of GST)
• 61-90 working days:
  • Students/Research Scholars: Rs. 20,000 (Inclusive of GST)
  • Non-Student Candidates: Rs. 40,000 (Inclusive of GST)
• More than 90 working days:
  • Fees decided by the committee based on the nature of work.

Available Laboratory Sections:

• Molecular Pathology (pathogen detection in Crustacean and finfishes)
• Microbiology
• Histopathology
• Water and Soil Quality Analysis
• Shrimp Post Larvae Health Analysis
• Genetic Research – Species Identification
• Genetic Research – Sequencing (bacterial, fungal, and other samples)
• Residue Analysis in Seafood Testing (LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS)

Training Programs for the Seafood Sector:

• Identification of Seafood Fraud using Molecular Techniques:
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Fee: Rs. 12,000 (Inclusive of GST)

Accommodation: Separate hostel facilities for girls and boys are available with a canteen on campus. Tariff details are as follows:

• Officers/Staff of MPEDA and its societies:
  • AC: Rs. 450
  • Non-AC: Rs. 300
• Others:
  • AC: Rs. 800
  • Non-AC: Rs. 500
• Students/Scholars:
  • Dormitory: Rs. 100

Contact for more details:
Mobile and WhatsApp: +91-6374502175, +91-7382287509