Agriculture and Food

Aquaculture Worker

Salary range₹10,000 – 16,000 / month → ₹16,000 – 25,000 / month Top hiring statesBihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An aquaculture worker raises fish, prawns or other aquatic animals in ponds, tanks or cages, feeding them and keeping the water healthy.

Prepare and maintain ponds / tanks
Feed fish and monitor their health
Harvest, grade and pack the catch

2 Skills required

Pond & water management Feeding practice Basic fish disease signs Physical fitness Record keeping Teamwork

3 Opportunities available in the market

Fish farming is a fast-growing rural livelihood supported by the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

Fish farms and hatcheries
Cooperative and self-help-group farms
Self-employment with government subsidy

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹10,000 – 16,000 / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹16,000 – 25,000 / month

Senior / specialistOwn farm: income depends on pond size and market

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	High demand
2	West Bengal Kolkata, Siliguri	Kolkata, Siliguri	High demand
3	Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada	Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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