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Govt Job : Vacancy For Scientist /Sr. Scientist (Tissue Culture / Genetics / Plant Breeding) @ CSIR – CIMAP | Salary : Upto Rs 50,000/-

The CSIR-CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICINAL & AROMATIC PLANTS (CIMAP), Lucknow, a premier institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) involved in multidisciplinary R&D programmes invites applications from enthusiastic young and dynamic Indian Nationals having excellent academic record/proven scientific achievements/requisite experience with ability to undertake R&D in an innovative way for the posts of Scientist/Sr. Scientist. The details of the positions and the respective emoluments as well as age limit as per norms are given below:

Position 1

Post Code : S0516

  • Job Title : Scientist/ Sr. Scientist (Tissue Culture )
  • Salary : Rs.15600- 39100 (PB-3) / Grade Pay: Rs. 6600/- for Scientist Rs.7600/- for Sr. Scientist
  • No of Post : 1

Eligiblity : M.Sc. (Botany/Plant Biotechnology) followed by Ph.D. thesis submitted in the area of Morphogenesis /Plant Biotechnology/ Plant Tissue Culture for Scientist.

OR

M.Sc. (Botany/Plant Biotechnology) followed by Ph.D. in the area of Morphogenesis/Plant
Biotechnology/Plant Tissue Culture with two years. Post-doctoral research experience in Plant Tissue Culture/Genetic transformation/secondary metabolism and related areas for Senior Scientist

  • Desirable Qualification / Experience : Practical working experience in Molecular biology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Cell/Tissue Culturing, Tissue banking, in vitro secondary metabolite production and genetic transformation in medicinal & aromatic crops as evident from research publications.
  • Job Specification / Likely place of posting : To work in the areas of microcloning, secondary metabolite production, genetic transformation for pathway modulation, Cell culture based genetic improvement of medicinal and aromatic plants.
  • Place of work : Lucknow

Position 2

  • Post Code : S0616
  • Job Title : Scientist/Sr. Scientist (Genetics/Plant Breeding)
  • Salary : Rs.15600- 39100 (PB-3) / Grade Pay: Rs. 6600/- for Scientist Rs.7600/- for Sr. Scientist
  • No of Post : 2

Eligiblity : M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics/Plant Breeding) followed by Ph.D. thesis submitted in the area of Genetics/Plant Breeding for Scientist.

OR

M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics/Plant Breeding) followed by Ph.D. in the area of Genetics/Plant Breeding
with two years Postdoctoral research experience in related area for Senior Scientist.

  • Desirable Qualification / Experience : Working experience in breeding of industrial, medicinal & aromatic plants. Knowledge of molecular breeding
    techniques as evident from research publications.
  • Job Specification / Likely place of posting : To work in the area of improvement of medicinal & aromatic plants employing conventional and molecular breeding approaches.
  • Place of work : Lucknow

Position 3

  • Post Code : S1016
  • Job Title : Scientist (Marketing and Business Development)
  • Salary : Rs.15600- 39100 (PB-3) / Grade Pay: Rs. 6600/- for Scientist, Rs.7600/- for Sr. Scientist
  • No of Post : 1

Eligiblity : B. Tech. (Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering)/ M.Sc. (Plant Sciences/ Biotechnology/Agricultural Sciences) with MBA for Scientist.

OR

B. Tech. (Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering) /M.Sc. (Plant Sciences/ Biotechnology/Agricultural Sciences) with MBA with three years relevant research experience for Senior Scientist.

  • Desirable Qualification / Experience : Working experience in agricultural business development as evident from research publications.
  • Job Specification / Likely place of posting : To work on marketing of products and technologies developed at CIMAP
  • Place of work : Lucknow

Position 4

  • Post Code : S1216
  • Job Title : Scientist/Sr. Scientist (Biochemistry/ Biochemical Engineering)
  • Salary : Rs.15600- 39100 (PB-3) Grade Pay: Rs. 6600/- for Scientist Rs.7600/- for Sr. Scientist
  • No of Post : 1

Eligiblity : Ph.D. thesis submitted in the area of Biochemistry (Enzymology) for Scientist.

OR

Ph.D. in the area of Biochemistry (Enzymology) with two years Post-doctoral research experience in related area for Senior Scientis

  • Desirable Qualification / Experience : Working experience in the area of applied Enzymology using enzyme technology for industrial scalebiotransformation as evident from research publications
  • Job Specification / Likely place of posting : To work on enzymes of medicinal and aromatic plants.
  • Place of work : Lucknow

General Information & Conditions :

  •  These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. as admissible to the central government employees and as made applicable to CSIR. Council employees are also eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as per CSIR Residence allotment rules depending on availability in which case HRA will not be admissible.
  • In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category of posts, benefits such as applicability of New Pension Scheme 2004, reimbursements of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, Conveyance advance and House Building Advance are available as per CSIR rules.
  • CSIR provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidates for career advancement under Assessment Promotion Scheme.
  • Deserving candidates may be considered for advance increment(s) as per CSIR Rules
  • All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of submission of online application i.e. 08.08.2016. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for various posts as on the last date of submission of online application i.e. 08.08.2016 . No enquiry asking for advice as
    to eligibility will be entertained. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidate should therefore, mention in the application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification, supported with documents.
  • The hard copy (print-out) of the application, generated after filling online application form should be accompanied by self attested copies of the relevant educational qualification, experience. The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained through recognized Universities/Institutions etc. Incomplete applications or applications not accompanied with the required certificates/documents are liable to be rejected
  • In respect of equivalent clause in Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement, then the candidate is required to produce order/letter in this regard, indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated otherwise the application is liable to be rejected.
  • The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, visiting/guest faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the candidates for interview.
  • If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript of the same duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or notary is to be submitted.
  • The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and/or experience shall be the closing date prescribed for submission of online applications i.e. 08॰08.2016.
  • The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that post
  • Only outstation candidates called and found eligible for interview will be paid to and fro single second class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of their residence whichever is nearer to Lucknow Railway Station on production of Rail Tickets/Rail Ticket Numbers or any other proof of journey.
  • The decision of the CIMAP/CSIR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, and conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates.
  • The selected persons should be ready to serve at any of the offices/Research Centres of CSIR-CIMAP located at Lucknow, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pantnagar, Purara (Distt. Bageshwar) or at any place of posting in India as per need of CSIR-CIMAP R&D activities
  • Certificates/documents in support of experience must specify duration of experience in terms of date/month/year.
  • The number of vacancies indicated against each category/post is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.

How To Apply:

  • Eligible and interested candidates are required to fill the application form ONLINE by accessing the website https:/www.cimap.res.in
  • For online application process please refer ‘How to apply online’ instructions, ‘Fee Payment Procedure’ and ‘Application Form Replica’ available on the above-mentioned website.

URL for Online Application: https://recruitment.cimap.res.in 

The application is to be submitted in four distinct steps, as below:

  1. Registration
  2. Fee Submission
  3. Application Submission
  4. Dispatch of physical copy of online application (Manual).
  5. Offline-Candidate should take printout of challan generated online after completion of registration and deposit fee in the Bank.
  • Candidates are required to pay application fee Rs.100/- only as per ‘Fee Payment Procedure’ available on the website. The candidates belonging to SC/ST/Women/PWD/Abroad candidates and regular employees of CSIR are exempted from payment of application fee.
  • The Printout of the application, generated after online submission, duly accompanied by self-attested copies of the requisite certificates/mark sheets of date of birth, educational qualifications, experience, re-prints of publications and community certificate, if any, addressed to the ″Controller of Administration, CSIRCentral Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Post Office-CIMAP, Lucknow-226015″ should reach this office by speed post/registered post on or before 19-08-2016. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application for each post indicating the Code No. of the post.
  • The envelop containing the application should be superscribed “Application for the post of …………………. (Post code …………… Advt. No. ………………)″.
  • Applications from employees of Government Departments will be considered only if forwarded through proper channel, certified by the employer that the applicant, if selected will be relieved within one month of the receipt of the appointment orders and in which vigilance clearance should also be recorded. However, advance copy of the application may be submitted before the closing date. Applications routed through proper channel should reach CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow at the earliest.
  • Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by CIMAP, Lucknow
  • Incomplete applications (i.e. unsigned, without photograph and applicable testimonials etc.) will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected.
  • Following documents must be attached along with application form (print-out) sent by post:
  1. Coloured photograph pasted on the form and signed across in full.
  2. Self attested photocopy of Date of Birth Certificate.
  3. Self attested photocopies of educational qualification certificates.
  4. Self attested photocopy of caste certificate, PWD certificate, if applicable
  5. Self attested photocopies of experience certificates, if any.

Important Dates :

  • Start date for Registration for Online Application: Friday, 1st July, 2016 : 10.00 Hrs IST 2.
  • Last date for registration for Online application: Friday, 29th July, 2016 : 23:59 Hrs IST 3.
  • Last date for Fee Submission Online/Off line: Monday, 1st August, 2016 : 16:00 Hrs IST
  • Last date for Submission of Online Application: Monday, 8th August, 2016 : 23.59 Hrs IST
  • Last date for Receipt of physical copy of application at CIMAP: Friday, 19th August 2016 : 17:30 Hrs IST

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