Sl.

No.

Name of the Post

Direct / Deputation*

No. of

Posts

Reservation for Direct Recruitment as per roster

Scale of Pay /

Pay in Pay Matrix

(7th CPC)

Last Date for receipt of applications

1

Joint Director

(Plant Health Engineering)

Direct / Deputation*

01

UR

Level-12

Rs. 78,800- 2,09,200

30 days from date of publication in Employment Newspaper

2

Financial Advisor

Direct / Deputation*

01

UR

Level-11

Rs. 67,700- 2,08,700

3

Assistant Director

(PHMHorticulture & Floriculture)

Direct / Deputation*

01

OBC

Level-10

Rs. 56,100- 1,77,500

4

Assistant Director (Pest Surveillance)

Direct

01

PwD (OH)

5

Scientific Officer (Pest Risk Analysis)

Direct / Deputation*

01

SC

Level-07

Rs. 44,900- 1,42,400

1

Joint Director

(Plant Health Engineering) 1

(Un-reserved)

Direct Recruitment / Deputation*

Upper Age limit

a. Upto 55 years.

b. Relaxable in the case of deputationists.

Period of Probation

Two years in case of Direct Recruits

ESSENTIAL:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECT RECRUITS

1. A First Class M.Tech. / M.E. in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Farm Machinery and Power / Soil and Water Conservation.

Specialisation can be established by work experience, paper publication, subjects studied exclusively in Post-Graduation.

2. Minimum work experience of 12 years of which at least 4 years of experience in Design and Operational Management of Equipment relating to Pesticide Application, Water Technology (SWC), Quality Control aspects in Agricultural Engineering.

Experience in Research, teaching / training in the respective fields will also be considered as the required work experience.

Minimum work experience stated above can be relaxed by the Director General in case of highly meritorious candidates if they are otherwise suitable to the post.

TRANSFER ON DEPUTATION:

a. Persons under Central / State Governments / Universities / Recognized Research Institutions / PSUs / Statutory Boards or Autonomous organizations of Central and State Governments.

i. Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or

department

(or)

ii. With 5 years of regular service in the grade rendered after appointment there to on a regular basis in Pay Level-11 (7th CPC) i.e. Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15,600-39,100 + GP of Rs. 6,600 of the 6th Pay Commission) or equivalent pay scales in the parent cadre or departments.

b. Possessing qualifications prescribed for Direct recruits (mentioned above). However, two years relaxation from total of 12 years will be given in the case of deputationists.

2

Financial Advisor 1

(Un-reserved)

Direct Recruitment / Deputation*

Upper Age limit

a. Upto 50 years.

b. Upto 55 years in the case of deputationists.

Period of Probation

Two years in case of Direct Recruits

ESSENTIAL:

1. A first class or high second class Bachelor Degree, preferably in Commerce from recognised university or equivalent.

2. 15 years experience in accounts work holding responsible supervisory/administrative position.

DESIRABLE:

Should be conversant with government rules and regulations/office procedures pertaining to budget preparation, accounts and audits.

Minimum work experience stated above can be relaxed by the Director General in case of highly meritorious candidates if they are otherwise suitable to the post.

TRANSFER ON DEPUTATION :

a. Persons under Central / State Governments / Universities / Recognized Research Institutions / PSUs / Statutory Boards or Autonomous organizations of Central / State Governments.

i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis.

OR

ii) With five years of service in the post having Pay Level-9 or 10 (7th CPC) i.e. Grade Pay of Rs 5400/-

OR

iii) Eight years of service in the post having Pay Level-7 (7th CPC) i.e. Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/-

b. Possessing qualifications mentioned above under Essential and Desirable qualifications. However, two years relaxation from the requirement of total experience will be given to deputationists.

3

Assistant Director(Plant Health Management Horticulture & Floriculture)

1 post for OBC

Direct Recruitment / Deputation*

Upper Age limit

a. Upto 45 years.

b. Relaxable in the case of deputationists.

Period of Probation

Two years in case of Direct Recruits

ESSENTIAL:

A. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A First or High Second Class (5.7 OGPA and above) Masters Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture with specialization in Plant Pathology

OR

Masters Degree in Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology

OR

M.Sc. in Horticulture with research area in Plant Pathology

B. Minimum work experience of 5 years (3 years for candidates with Ph.D.) of which at least 3 years of experience in Integrated Disease Management.

C. DESIRABLE:

1. Ph.D. in the relevant subject.

2. Experience in teaching / training in Integrated Disease Management.

3. Advanced Training in Integrated Disease Management

Minimum work experience stated above can be relaxed by the Director General in case of highly meritorious candidates if they are otherwise suitable to the post.

TRANSFER ON DEPUTATION :

a. Persons under Central / State Governments / Universities / Recognized Research Institutions / PSUs / Statutory Semi Govt. or Autonomous organizations of Central/State Governments.

i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis.

OR

ii) With three years of service in the post having Pay Level-7 (7th CPC) i.e. Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- or above

OR

iii) With five years of service in the post having Pay Level-6 (7th CPC) i.e. Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/-

b. Possessing qualifications mentioned above under Essential and Desirable qualifications. However, two years relaxation from total experience will be given to deputationists.

4

Assistant Director (Pest Surveillance) 1 post for PwD (Orthopedically Handicapped)

-Direct Recruitment

Upper Age limit

45 years

ESSENTIAL:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

A First Class or High Second Class (5.7 OGPA and above) Masters Degree in

a. Agriculture / Horticulture with specialization / research area in Plant Pathology/ Entomology / Nematology OR

b. Plant Pathology / Entomology / Nematology OR

c. Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology OR

d. Zoology with specialization in Entomology / Nematology OR

e. Agronomy with project work on Weed Science

EXPERIENCE

Minimum work experience of 4 years (2 years for candidates with Ph.D.) in Plant Protection work.

Experience in Research, teaching/training in the respective fields will also be considered.

DESIRABLE:

1. Advanced Training in Pest Surveillance.

2. Ph.D. in the relevant subject.

Minimum work experience stated above can be relaxed by the Director General in case of highly meritorious candidates if they are otherwise suitable to the post.

5

Scientific Officer (Pest Risk Analysis) 1 Reserved to SC

Direct Recruitment / Deputation*

Upper Age limit

a. Upto 35 years.

b. Relaxable in the case of deputationists.

Period of Probation

Two years in case of Direct Recruits

ESSENTIAL:

1. A First or Second Class Masters Degree in Plant Pathology / Entomology.

OR

Agriculture with specialization in Plant Pathology / Entomology / Nematology.

OR

Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology.

OR

Zoology with specialization in Entomology / Nematology.

OR

M.Sc. in Agronomy with specialization in Weed Science.

2. Minimum work experience of 5 years (2 years for candidates with Ph.D.) of which at least 2 years of experience in Integrated Pest Management / Integrated Disease Management / Integrated Weed Management.

DESIRABLE:

1. Ph.D. in the relevant subject.

2. Advanced Training in IPM / SPS / Plant Quarantine / Integrated Disease Management / Integrated Weed Management.

Minimum work experience stated above can be relaxed by the Director General in case of highly meritorious candidates if they are otherwise suitable to the post.

TRANSFER ON DEPUTATION:

a. Persons under Central / State Governments / Universities / Recognized Research Institutions / PSUs / Statutory Boards or Autonomous organisations of Central and State Governments.

i. Holding analogous posts on regular basis.

OR

ii. With five years of service in the Post having Pay Level-6 (7th CPC) i.e. Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200/- or above

b. Possessing qualifications prescribed for Direct recruits (mentioned above). However, two years relaxation from total of 5 years will be given in the case of deputationists.

1

Joint Director

(Plant Health Engineering)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to make a power point presentation for 15 minutes duration (on the work done by the applicant, preferably in the area of sustainable agriculture), and attend the interview.

(date of interview will be communicated later)

2

Financial Advisor

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend Written Test followed by Interview, which will cover knowledge of GFR rules.

(date of Written Test and Interview will be communicated later)

3

Assistant Director

(Plant Health Management Horticulture & Floriculture)

Selection will be based on Written Test followed by PPT and Interview.

Syllabus :

1. Plant Pathology History and Principles of Plant Pathology.

2. Preparation of media, isolation of pathogens and their identification, preservation of microorganisms in pure culture.

3. Molecular detection of pathogens using different methods.

4. Management of pathogens through satellite antisense RNA, Ribozymes etc.

5. Mycology

6. Plant bacteriology

7. Plant Virology

8. Plant disease epidemiology

9. Diseases of important crop plants, vegetables, flowers, fruits and their management.

10. General principles of plant quarantine.

11. Sanitary and phytosanitary issues.

12. Use of antagonistic microorganisms in biological control of plant pathogens.

13. Integrated disease management of crop plants, flowers and fruit crops.

4

Assistant Director

(Pest Surveillance)

Selection will be based on Written Test followed by PPT and Interview.

The Syllabus for written test shall be sent to shortlisted candidates through e-mail and hosted in NIPHM Website.

5

Scientific Officer

(Pest Risk Analysis)

Shortlisted candidates will be called for Written Test, power point presentation for 15 minutes duration (on the work done by the applicant, preferably in the area of sustainable agriculture), and followed by interview.

The Syllabus for written test shall be sent to shortlisted candidates through e-mail and hosted in NIPHM Website.

1

Joint Director

(Plant Health Engineering)

As Head of Plant Health Engineering Division, plan and coordinate various training programmes of the Division under the guidance of Director General, NIPHM.

Undertake Research & Development in Plant Health Engineering systems relating to Application Technology, Farm Power, Post-Harvest Technology, Irrigation under guidance of Director General, NIPHM.

Supervise other Divisional activities including transport management.

Any other duties as assigned by Director General, NIPHM from time to time.

2

Financial Advisor

The Financial Advisor shall assist the Director General in the financial management of the Institute. He shall be in-charge of all accounting of receipts, payments, Provident Funds, Investment, Budget, Audit and allied matters of the Institute. He shall, in particular

i. Advise the Director General on all matters falling within the field of delegated powers;

ii. Establish and maintain a system of financial control governing the allocation and use of funds;

iii. keep himself closely associated with the formulation of schemes and important expenditure and income proposals, from their initial stages;

iv. associate himself with evaluation of progress/performance in the case of projects and other continuing schemes and see that the result of such evaluation studies are duly taken into account in the budget formulation;

v. Watch settlement of audit objections, Inspection reports, etc.

vi. Organize effective Internal Audit;

a. To ensure accuracy in accounts and in other basis records;

b. To review systems and procedures as have a financial bearing, to reduce costs, promote efficiency and safe guards the interests of the Institute.

vii. The Financial Advisor or such Officer designated by the Director General shall examine and advise Director General in every case of re-appropriation of funds.

viii. Function as the Drawing & Disbursing Officer for the establishment of the Institute.

ix. Any other duties assigned by the Director General.

3

Assistant Director

(Plant Health Management Horticulture & Floriculture)

As Sub-divisional heads they are expected to plan, implement and coordinate various activities of their sub-divisions to enable the Joint Directors / Directors accomplish the responsibilities assigned. Any other duties assigned by the Joint Directors, Directors or the Director General from time to time.

4

Assistant Director (Pest Surveillance)

As Sub-divisional heads they are expected to plan, implement and coordinate various activities of their sub-divisions to enable the Joint Directors / Directors accomplish the responsibilities assigned. Any other duties assigned by the Joint Directors, Directors or the Director General from time to time.

5

Scientific Officer (Pest Risk Analysis)

As Sub-divisional heads they are expected to plan, implement and coordinate various activities of their sub-divisions to enable the Joint Directors / Directors accomplish the responsibilities assigned. Any other duties assigned by the Joint Directors, Directors or the Director General from time to time.

QUALIFICATION

YEAR

UNIVERSITY

CLASS & % OF MARKS

REMARKS

(Awards if any)

QUALIFICATION

YEAR

BOARD/ UNIVERSITY

CLASS & % OF MARKS

REMARKS

(Awards if any)

Office/Instt./

Organisation

Post held

From

To

Scale of pay and

basic pay therein

Nature of

duties

performed

1.

Name and Address

(in Block Letters)

Affix Passport size Photograph

Mobile No.

E-mail Address

2.

Date of Birth (in Christian era)

3.

i) Date of entry into service

ii) Date of retirement under Central/State Government Rules

4.

Educational Qualifications

5.

Whether Educational and other qualifications required for the post are satisfied. (If any qualification has been treated as equivalent to the one prescribed in the Rules, state the authority for the same)

Qualifications/Experience required as mentioned in the advertisement/vacancy circular

Qualifications/Experience possessed by the officer

Essential

Essential

A) Qualification

A) Qualification

B) Experience

B) Experience

Desirable

Desirable

A) Qualification

A) Qualification

B) Experience

B) Experience

5.1 Note: This column needs to be amplified to indicate Essential and Desirable Qualifications as mentioned in the RRs by the Administrative Ministry/Department/Office at the time of issue of circular and issue of Advertisement in the Employment news

5.2 In the case of Degree and Post Graduate Qualifications Elective/main subjects an subsidiary subjects may be indicated by the Candidate

6.

Please state clearly whether in the light of entries made by you above, you meet the requisite Essential Qualifications and work experience of the post.

6.1 Note: Borrowing Departments are to provide their specific comments/views confirming the relevant Essential Qualification/Work Experience possessed by the Candidate (as indicated in the Bio-data) with reference to the post applied

7.

Details of Employment, Chronological order. Enclose a separate sheet duly authenticated by your signature, if the space below is insufficient.

Office/Institution

Post held on regular basis

From

To

*Pay band and Grade Pay/Pay scale of the post held on regular basis

Nature of Duties (in detail) highlighting experience required for the post applied for

*Important: Pay-band and Grade Pay granted under ACP/MACP are personal to the office and therefore, should not be mentioned. Only Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay scale of the post held on regular basis to be mentioned. Details of ACP/MACP with present Pay Band and Grade Pay where such benefits have been drawn by the Candidate, may be indicated as below:

Office/Institution

Pay, Pay Band, and Grade Pay drawn under ACP/MACP Scheme

From

To

8.

Nature of present employment i.e. Adhoc or Temporary or Quasi-Permanent or Permanent

9.

In case the present employment is held on deputation/contract basis, please state

a) The date of initial appointment

b) Period of Appointment on deputation/contract

c) Name of the parent office/organization to which the applicant belongs.

d) Name of the post and pay of the post held in substantive capacity in the parent organization

9.1 Note: In case of Officers already on deputation, the applications of such officers should be forwarded by the parent cadre/Department along with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity certificate

9.2 Note: Information under Column 9(c) & (d) above must be given in all cases where a person is holding a post on deputation outside the cadre/organization but still maintaining a lien in his parent cadre/organization

10.

If any post held on deputation in the past by the applicant, date of return from the last deputation and other details

11.

Additional details about present employment:

Please state whether working under (indicate the name of your employer against the relevant column)

a) Central Government

b) State Government

c) Autonomous Organization

d) Government Undertaking

e) Universities

f) Others

12.

Please state whether you are working in the same Department and are in the feeder grade or feeder to feeder grade

13.

Are you in Revised Scale of Pay? If yes, give to date from which the revision took place and also indicate the pre-revised scale

14.

Total emoluments per month now drawn

Basic Pay in the PB

Grade Pay

Total Emoluments

15.

In case the application belongs to an Organization which is not following the Central Government Pay-scales, the latest salary slip issued by the Organization showing the following details may be enclose

Basic Pay with Scale of Pay and rate of increment

Dearness Pay/Interim relief/other Allowances etc. (with break-up details)

Total Emoluments

16.

A) Additional information, if any, relevant to the post you applied for in support of your suitability for the post

(This among other things may provide information with regard to (i) additional academic qualifications, (ii) professional training and, (iii) work experience and above prescribed in the Vacancy Circular/Advertisement)

(Note: Enclose a separate sheet, if the space is not sufficient)

B)Achievements

The candidates are requested to indicate information with regard to:

(i) Research Publications and reports and special projects

(ii) Awards/Scholorships/Official Appreciation

(iii) Affiliation with the professional bodies/institutions/societies

(iv) Patents registered in own name or achieved for the organization

(v) Any research/innovative measure involving official recognition

(vi) Any other information

(Note: Enclose a separate sheet if the space is insufficient)

17.

Please state whether you are applying for deputation (ISTC)/Absorption/Re-Employment basis. #(Officers under Central/State Governments are only eligible for Absorption. Candidates of non-Government Organizations are eligible only for Short Term Contract)

#(The option of STC/Absorption/Re-employment are available only if the vacancy circular specially mentioned recruitment by STC or Absorption or Re-employment.

18.

Whether belongs to SC/ST