NOTICE: Central Govt Hikes Salary For Scientific Officer, Project Scientist & Associates Posts

Central Govt Hikes Salary For Scientific Officer, Project Scientist & Associates Posts

Department of Science & Technology has released the notification for the Scientific / Technical Manpower other than JRF/SRF/RA in R&D programmes of Central Government Departments / Agencies: Guidelines and emoluments. Central Govt Hikes Salary. All of the details regarding the revision have been tabulated. Check it out below:

SR/S9/Z-05/2019
Government of India
Ministry of Science & Technology
Department of Science & Technology

Subject: Scientific / Technical Manpower other than JRF/SRF/RA in R&D programmes of Central Government Departments I Agencies: Guidelines and emoluments

1. Several Departments and Agencies under various Ministries of the Government are sponsoring many extramural and intramural R&D projects every year. These projects have been sanctioned with well-defined objectives for a specific duration. A large number of scientific/technical personnel, other than Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Senior Research Fellow (SRF) / Research Associate (RA) are inducted into these projects.

2. In order to identify the type of scientific/technical manpower, other than JRF/SRF/RA suitable for R&D projects and to formulate guidelines for their management including recruitment and remuneration etc., an Inter-Departmental Committee has been constituted. Based on the recommendations of the Inter-Departmental Committee, the Department has approved

specific manpower positions suitable for inducting in R&D projects. The remuneration, essential qualification and upper age-limit are given against each manpower position as detailed in Annexure.

3. The guidelines help the Principal Investigators (Pis) / Institutes to choose appropriate manpower positions with required qualifications for successful implementation of projects. All Manpower positions in projects will co-terminus with the project.

4. These norms become effective from 1st April 2019 for all categories of Scientific/ Technical Manpower positions in R&D projects.

5. This issues with the approval of Secretary, DST vide Dy. No. EF 23171 dated 21.08.2019 and concurrence of IFD, DST vide Dy. No. C/2301 dated 21.08.2019.

Annexure

Manpower Position / Upper Age Limit	Essential Qualification	Monthly Emoluments (Rs.)
Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field Worker 50 years	Graduate degree in any discipline	18,000/- + HRA
Laboratory Assistant/Technician / Project Assistant / Technical Assistant / Field Assistant 50 years	B.Sc./ 3 years Diploma in Engineering & Technology	20,000/- + HRA Increment of 15% for 3 years of experience with maximum ceiling of 4 such revisions i.e. upto 12 years of experience.
A Project Associate-I 35 years	Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent	31,000/- + HRA
B Project Associate-II 35 years	(i) Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services	35,000/- + HRA
Senior Project Associate 40 years	(i) Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) Four years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering /Technology/ Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent	42,000/- + HRA
Principal Project Associate 40 years	(i) Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognised University or equivalent; and (ii) Eight years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services OR (i) Doctoral Degree in Science I Engineering/ Technology/ Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) Four years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services	49,000/- + HRA
Project Scientist I 35 years	Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent	56,000/- + HRA
Project Scientist II 40 years	Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) Three years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services	67,000/- + HRA
Project Scientist III 42 years	(i) Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) Six years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services	78,000/- + HRA
*Project Scientist B 35 years	Master’s Degree in Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University or equivalent	56,000/- + HRA Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review.
*Project Scientist C 40 years	(i) Master’s Degree in Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) Three years’ experience in Research and Development in the relevant field.	67,000/- + HRA Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review.
*Project Scientist D 45 years	(i) Master’s Degree in Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) Seven years’ experience in Research and Development in the relevant field.	78,000/- + HRA Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review.
PI/Project Coordinator – I (For Non-Governmental / Voluntary Organizations) As per the scheme	Doctoral Degree in Engineering / Sciences / Medicine / Pharma / Social Sciences / MD	60,000/- (Consolidated)
PI/Project Coordinator – II (For Non-Governmental / Voluntary Organizations) As per the scheme	Master’s Degree in Engineering / Sciences / Social Sciences	30,000/- (Consolidated)
#Project Manager	Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent with 20 years of experience in relevant field.	1,25,000/- (Consolidated)

 

* These positions are meant for undertaking the R&D work of the Science Ministries and their institutions and which have been approved through the SFCIEFC/Cabinet notes and by the competent authority.

# This position is meant for big-ticket projects (costing more than Rs. 10.0 crore) or for a Center which manages Central Facilities of the Institute.

B. Service conditions of Scientific/ Technical manpower

(i) DA & CCA: Scientific/ Technical Manpower in projects are not entitled to DA & CCA.

(ii) House Rent Allowance (HRA): HRA is allowed to all categories, except for Project Investigator (Pl) / Project Coordinators in Non-Governmental / Voluntary Organizations (NGONO) / Project Manager as per Central Government norms applicable in the city/location where they are working. The percentage required for calculating HRA will be based on the remuneration.

(iii) Medical Benefits: The Scientific/ Technical manpower will be entitled for medical benefits as applicable in the implementing institution.

(iv) Leave and other entitlements: The Scientific / Technical manpower are entitled to leave as per rules of the host institution. Maternity leave as per the Govt. of India instructions issued from time to time would be available to all categories. The travel entitlement is as per Institute norms.

(v) Bonus, Gratuity & Leave Travel Concession: The Scientific/ Technical manpower will not be entitled to these allowances.

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