National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067
National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi is an Autonomous Research Institution funded by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, to pursue research on various aspects of plant genomics. NIPGR invites applications from Indian Citizens for filling up the vacant posts on Direct Recruitment basis, as detailed below. The posts are temporary but likely to continue. The position of Consultant Engineer is on contract basis.
A. Staff Scientists
Specialization: Applicant should have a Ph.D. with excellent academic credentials along with the track record of scientific productivity evidenced by publications in the frontier areas of Plant Biology such as, Computational Biology, Genome Analysis and Molecular Mapping, Molecular Mechanism of Abiotic Stress Responses, Nutritional Genomics, Plant Development and Architecture, Plant Immunity, Transgenics for Crop Improvement, Molecular Breeding and any other emerging areas based on plant genomics.
Remuneration: The length of experience and scientific accomplishments/quality of scientific productivity record will be major factors in deciding the level of appointment as Staff Scientist as well as starting salary in the pay bands of Rs. 15,600-39,100 (with grade pay of Rs. 5400, 6600 and 7600), and Rs. 37,400-67,000 (with grade pay of Rs. 8700 and 8900) plus usual allowances admissible to the Central Government employees.
B. Administrative / Technical
Name of the Post | Pay Band & Grade Pay (Rs.) | No. of Posts and age limit | Qualifications/Experience |
Management Assistant | Rs. 9300-34800 Grade Pay: Rs. 4,600 | 01 [OBC] 30 years | Graduate with minimum 5 years experience in the pre-revised scale of pay of Rs. 5,500-175-9,000 (revised pay band - 2 of Rs. 9,300-34,800 with GP of Rs. 4,200) or equivalent having the knowledge of administration / finance and accounts matters / establishment, / house keeping jobs etc. |
Technical Staff Grade III | Rs. 5200-20200 Grade Pay: 2800 | 01 (UR) 30 years | a) Matric with Science plus 2 years full time Diploma in Medical Lab Technology course and three years experience after MLT; OR B.Sc. with one year experience in R & D laboratory. OR b) Three years Diploma in Engineering Technology or Matric with ITI Certificate in respective trade with five years experience in the pre-revised scale of pay of Rs. 3,200-85-4,900. |
Consultant Engineer | Consolidated salary as per experience in the relevant field and norms | 01 | Retired as an engineer of CPWD or any other Central / State / Autonomous Body with relevant experience as Site Engineer to oversee Civil/Electrical/AC & Refrigeration, maintenance and other works. |
Since it is not possible to call all the eligible candidates for the interview, the applications will be short-listed. Decision of the Director, NIPGR in this regard will be final. No correspondence or personal enquiries will be entertained by NIPGR in this behalf.
NIPGR may select candidates against the above post(s) depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate and reserves the right to relax age limit, experience, other requirements and any of the qualification(s) in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee. Other things being equal, persons having experience of work in Teaching/Research Institutions will be given preference.
- Selection will be made on the basis of performance in interview. Merely satisfying the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
- Those working in Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies should apply through proper channel or produce 'NOC' at the time of interview.
- No TA will be paid for attending interview.
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PH will be as per Government of India norms. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH category must submit the relevant certificate along with their application. The post of Management Assistant is reserved for OBC, but others may also apply.
- Candidates should superscribe the name of the post on the top of the envelope. Candidate applying for the post of Scientist, must indicate the level / pay band with grade pay, for which the application is submitted.
- NIPGR takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss in postal transit of any application or communication.
- Appointment will be made initially on contract for a period of 5 years with an initial probation period of one year, which may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority. Further continuation, if any will depend on candidate's performance during the initial period of five years. The pay and allowances etc. are admissible as per the recommendation of VIth Pay Commission of the Govt. of India. Other benefits including CPF, Medical Reimbursement, LTC, gratuity etc. as per rules of the Institute.
- Candidates may visit our website: http://www.nipgr.res.in for information about the Institute.
How to apply: Complete bio-data including educational qualifications from Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (10th) onwards, documents in support of age, educational qualifications, whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC/PH, etc., copies of the notable papers/publications, tentative research plans and names and addresses, E-mail, fax/telephone numbers of at least three references and experience etc., together with two recent passport size photographs be sent to the “Director, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P. B. No. 10531, New Delhi – 110067, India”. The last date of receipt of completed application is July 31, 2010. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Note: The Institute reserves the right to consider the names of suitable candidates for the posts of staff scientists who may not have applied.
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