National Institute of Plant Health Management Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Government of India
Telephone: 9140-24015374 E-mail: niphm@nic .in Tele-Fax: 9140-24015346	Rajendra Nagar Hyderabad 500 030 http://niphm.gov.in

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F.No: 2(238)/2016-Estt. Date: 11-4-2017

I. NOTIFICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL POSITIONS

National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad invites applications in the prescribed format for engagement of following positions on contractual basis. The engagement will be initially for a period of One year or till requirement of project whichever is earlier. The details of educational qualifications, experience, age and other eligibility criteria, along with application proforma are given below. The eligible candidates for the below mentioned contractual posts will be required to make a power point presentation for 15 minutes duration (on the topic of their field) followed by interview. All the candidates should carry the presentation (in CD or Pen drive) while coming for walk in interview.

1. The desirous applicants may submit the filled-in application which is made available below along with self-attested photocopies of all the relevant documents pertaining to educational qualifications, experience, research, training, projects, testimonials, etc., and a recent passport size photograph.

Sl. No.	Name of the Position & Qualifications etc.	No. of Posts	Last date for submission of application
1	Research Associate (Pesticide Management) Pesticide Management Division Essential Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemicals / Agricultural Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Environmental Science / Environmental Chemistry / Biochemistry / Entomology / Plant Pathology OR 2. Masters Degree holders in the above subjects with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelors degree having 1st division (or) 60% of marks (or) equivalent grade point average with at least 02 years of research experience in the field of Chemical analysis as evident from fellowship / Associateship / Training / other engagement etc. Note: In case of candidates applied are not suitable for RA position, the institution may covert the position to SRF. Hence, candidate with above educational qualifications not fulfilling the experience requirements may also apply. Maximum Age limit : 40 for Men & 45 for Women (as on the date for submission of application)	01	Before 5.00 p.m. on 08-5-2017

Note: The above vacancies are indicative and may vary as per actual requirement

The applications for Research Associate (Pesticide Management) should reach the Registrar, National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030, Telangana, before 5.00 p.m. on 08-5-2017.

II. WALK-IN INTERVIEW:

2. The desirous applicants may appear for a walk-in interview for the post of Junior Research Fellow (Plant Biosecurity) post on the date, time and venue specified below along with filled in application.

Sl. No.	Name of the Position & Qualifications etc.	No. of Posts	Tentative Date, Time & Venue of Interview
1	Junior Research Fellow (Plant Biosecurity) Plant Biosecurity Division Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. (Agricultural Entomology) Maximum Age limit : 30 for Men & 35 for Women (as on the date of interview)	01	26-4-2017 at 9.00 a.m. National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), Rajendrangar, Hyderabad 500 030

Note: The above vacancies are indicative and may vary as per actual requirement

The candidates attending walk-in interview for the JRF (PB) should present themselves for certificate verification at the same venue by 9.00 a.m. on 26-4-2017. The candidates are directed to bring all the relevant original documents pertaining to educational qualifications, experience, research, training, projects, testimonials, etc., along with a set of self-attested photocopies and a recent passport size photograph, for necessary certificate verification. It may be noted that production of above said documents is mandatory. Failure to bring the same will render ineligible to attend PPT & Interview. No separate call letter for the PPT & Interview shall be issued. The position is purely temporary on contractual basis and co-terminus with the project or one year from the date of joining, whichever is earlier. NIPHM will not be held responsible to give regular appointment after expiry of the term. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.

SALARY:

1. Research Associates:

i. Rs. 40,000 per month + HRA as applicable, for candidates possessing Doctoral Degree.

ii. Rs. 38,000 per month + HRA as applicable, For candidates possessing Masters degree with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelors degree.

2. Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 25,000/- per month + HRA as applicable for candidates possessing Post Graduate Degree with NET qualification. (OR) @Rs. 12,000/- per month + HRA as applicable for candidates possessing only Post Graduate Degree without NET qualification.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. The position is purely temporary on contractual basis and co-terminus with the project or one year from the date of joining, whichever is earlier. NIPHM will not be held responsible to give regular appointment after expiry of the term.

2. The date & time of Interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates through e-mail for the post of Research Associate (Pesticide Management).

3. The candidates have to produce all the original certificates / documents at the time of Interview. Failure to bring the same will render ineligible to attend PPT & Interview.

4. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.

5. Relaxation of upper age limit in respect of reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PHE/Ex-servicemen etc., as per GOI orders. (in terms of G.I., Dept. of Per. & Trg., Notfn. No. 15012/6/98- Estt. (D), dated 21st December, 1998. OBC candidates have to enclose caste certificate as per GOI norms for claiming age relaxation.

6. Self-attested copies of all educational qualifications along with experience, age relaxation certificates are required to be submitted invariably.

7. Age and educational qualifications may be relaxed in exceptional cases by the Director General. NIPHM.

8. Candidates applying for above positions shall be required to stay in the quarters if allotted or within 3 km radius of NIPHM.

9. An amount equivalent to one month pay will be deducted in three equal installments i.e. @ 1/3rd pay per month from first three months salary as caution deposit. This amount will be refunded to the candidate only on successful completion of notice period obligations. The decision of the Competent Authority will be final in this regard.

10. Candidates applying for Pesticide Management Division posts will be required to work in Shift system.

11. Candidates may submit a declaration stating that they are willing to be considered for a lower position in case their application for the applied position is found ineligible or if not been shortlisted for a further scrutiny.

12. No correspondence will be entertained with the non-shortlisted or non-selected candidates.

13. The above vacancies are indicative and may vary as per actual requirement.

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