ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan
Almora - 263601 (Uttarakhand)
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
Eligible candidates are invited for Walk in Interview on 24.08.2015 (for positions serial No. 1), on 25.08.2015 (for positions serial No. 2
to 3) and on 26.08.2015 (for positions serial No. 4 to 5) at 10:00 AM at ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan,
Almora-263601 (Uttarakhand) for the purely temporary and time bound positions of Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Project
Assistant, Lab Assistant and Field Assistant on contractual basis under the following projects. The qualifications and other details are as under –
Position
Serial
No.
1.
Name of the Project
NASF project “Genetic
Transformation and
Development of Elite
Transgenic Maize (Zea
mays L.) for Biotic and
Abiotic Stresses
Tolerance”
Name of
the post(s)
Research
Associate
No. of
post(s)
01
Age limit
Emoluments
Qualification
Essential
The upper age limit is
40 years for men and
45 years for women on
the date of interview
` 23,000/- +
HRA per
month for
Master’s
degree
holders.
Ph.D. in Agricultural
Biotechnology/
Biotechnology/ Genetics
and Plant Breeding/
Biochemistry/ Life Sciences
Desirable
Experience in genetic
transformation, tissue culture
and transgenic construct
development
-
Or
` 24,000/- +
HRA per
month for
Doctoral
degree
holders.
(likely to be
revised)
Senior
Research
Fellow
01
The upper age limit is
35 years for men and
40 years for women on
the date of interview
` 16,000/- +
HRA per
month for 1st
and 2nd year.
` 18,000/- +
HRA per
month for 3rd
year.
(likely to be
revised)
Master’s degree in
Agricultural Biotechnology/
Biotechnology/ Genetics
and Plant Breeding/
Biochemistry/ Life Sciences
with 4 years/ 5 years of
Bachelor’s degree having 1st
Division or 60% marks or
equivalent OGPA with at
least 2 years of research
experience.
Master’s degree in
Agricultural Biotechnology/
Biotechnology/ Genetics
and Plant Breeding/
Biochemistry/ Life Science
with 4 years/ 5 years of
Bachelor’s degree.
Candidates having post
graduate degree in Basic
Sciences with 3 years
Bachelor’s degree and 2
years Master’s degree should
have NET qualification.
Experience in genetic
transformation, tissue culture
and transgenic construct
development
2
DBT funded project
“Development of
micronutrient enriched
maize through molecular
breeding – Phase II
3
ICAR funded “Network
project on Organic
Farming”.
Lab
Assistant
Field
Assistant
Research
Associate
Senior
Research
Fellow
02
01
01
02
35 years on the date of
interview
35 years on the date of
interview
The upper age limit is
40 years for men and
45 years for women on
the date of interview
` 10,000/- per
month
` 10,000/- per
month
` 22,000/- +
HRA per
month.
(likely to be
revised)
Graduation in any discipline
of Science.
Graduation in any discipline
of Science.
Ph. D. in Agricultural
Biotechnology/
Biotechnology/ Genetics
and Plant Breeding/
Biochemistry/
Life sciences with at least
one research paper in
Science Citation Indexed
journal
The upper age limit is
35 years for men and
40 years for women on
the date of interview
` 25,000/- +
HRA per
month for 1st
and 2nd year
M.Sc./ M.Sc.(Ag) in
Agronomy/ Soil Science/
Soil Microbiology/
Entomology/ Pathology/
Horticulture/ Vegetable
Science with with
4
years/ 5 years of Bachelor’s
degree.
Candidates having post
graduate degree in Basic
Sciences with 3 years
Bachelor’s degree and 2
years Master’s degree
should have NET
qualification.
` 28,000/- +
HRA per
month for 3rd
year
4
CRP on Agro-biodiversity
in Finger MilletComponent – II project.
Project
Assistant
01
The upper age limit is
35 years for men and
40 years for women on
the date of interview
` 15,000/- per
month fixed
Post Graduate in
Agriculture-Plant Breeding,
Plant Pathology, Agronomy/
life Sciences with
experience in Crop filed
trials management/
Germplasm handling and
data recording of field trials
Experience in molecular marker
techniques, Biochemical analysis
like phytic acid, β-Carotene, Fe
and Zn analysis
i) Experience in working with
different modern instruments for
soil, manure and plant analysis
ii) Experience in management of
different field crops.
iii)Experience in recording
different plant protection
parameters in experiments
iv) Experience in working with
farmers in rural areas
v) Experience in use of
Microsoft
office (word,
excel, power point etc.)
vi) experience in use GIS and
GPS software
Basic knowledge of MS office
especially MS excel.
5
‘Consortia Research
Project on Biofortification
in Selected Crops for
Nutirional Security’
Senior
Research
Fellow
01
The upper age limit is
35 years for men and
40 years for women on
the date of interview
` 25,000/- +
HRA per
month for 1st
and 2nd year
Master’s degree in Plant
Breeding/ Biotechnology/
Biochemistry (for candidates
with 4 years/ 5 years
Bachelor’s degree)
Or
Master’s degree in Plant
Breeding/ Biotechnology/
Biochemistry with NET
qualification (for candidates
with 3 years Bachelor’s
degree)
Work experience and knowledge
of molecular breeding and
biochemical analysis in field crops
Terms and Conditions:
1. The Interested and eligible candidate fulfilling the above qualifications are invited to appear for walk in interview alongwith the prescribed format of application
on 24.08.2015 ¼for positions serial No. 1), on 25.08.2015 (for positions serial No. 2 to 3) and on 26.08.2015 ¼for positions serial No. 4 to 5½
at 10:00 AM at ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora – 263601(Uttarakhand) alongwith the application, Bio-Data affixing a
self attested recent passport size photograph and enclosing self attested copies of certificates in support of age (Class 10th Certificate), qualifications,
experience.
2. No-objection certificate from the employer/University in case he/she is in employment elsewhere/ studying.
3. The candidates are necessarily required to produce all original certificate which will be returned to them.
4. The above positions are on contractual basis, purely temporary, time bound and co-terminus with the project
5. The place of work will be at ICAR-VPKAS, Almora (Uttarakhand) or the project site.
6. The selected candidate shall not claim any regular employment at this Institute, as the position is co-terminus with the project.
7. No T.A./D.A. will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
8. The Director’s decision will be final and binding in all respects.
Administrative Officer
ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan
Almora-263601 (Uttarakhand)
Application Form
1. Name of the post……………………………………………………………...…..
2. Name of the project……………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………
Recent
passport size
photograph
3. Name (in Block letter) ………………………………………………………….…
4. Father’s/Husband’s name ……………………………………………………..…
5. Permanent address ………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Mailing address……………………………………...........................................
……………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Date of birth …………………………………………………………………….....
8. Age as on closing date of application ……………………………………….....
9. Sex (M/F) ......................................................................................................
10. Nationality…………………………………………………………………………..
11. Whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC…………………………………………..........
12. Educational/Professional/Technical Qualifications
Examination/
Degree/Diploma
Board/University
Year of
passing
Subjects
Division/percentage of
marks
13. Details of experience, if any……………………………………………………................................
14. Details of present employment, if any………………………………………………….....................
Declaration
I …………………………..............Son/daughter/wife of……...........……………….......hereby declare
that all the statements made above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the
event of any information found false or incorrect at any time before or after the
examination/interview/selection, action may be taken against me and I shall abide by the decision of the
Director, VPKAS, Almora.
SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT