S. No

Name of the Post

Direct / Deputation

No.

of

Post

Reservation for Direct recruitment as per Roster

Pay Band & Grade Pay

Last Date for receipt of applications

1

Joint Director

(Plant Health Engineering)

Direct / Deputation

01

UR

Level 12 (Rs. 78,800- 2,09,200) (i.e. Pay Band 3: Rs. 15,600- 39,100 GP Rs. 7,600 of the 6th Pay Commission)

30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News

2

Joint Director (Plant Protection)

Direct / Deputation

01

OBC

3

Joint Director (Chemistry)

Direct / Deputation

01

UR

4

Deputy Director

(Plant Pathology)

Direct

01

UR

Level 11 (Rs. 67,700- 2,08,700) (i.e. Pay Band 3: Rs. 15,600-39,100 GP Rs. 6,600 of the 6th Pay Commission)

5

Deputy Director (Chemistry)

Direct

01

OBC

6

Asst. Scientific Officer (R & NMA)

Direct / Deputation

01

OBC

Level 6 (Rs. 35400 112400) (i.e. PB - 2, Rs. 9300 34,800/-, GP Rs. 4,200/- of the 6th Pay Commission)

7

Office Superintendent (Admin.)

Direct / Deputation

01

UR

8

Office Superintendent (Stores)

Direct / Deputation

01

UR

9

Lab Attendant

Direct

02

UR 1

OBC -1

Level 1 (Rs. 18000 56900/-) (i.e. PB 1, Rs. 5200 20200/-, GP Rs. 1800/- of the 6th Pay Commission)

10

Multitasking staff (Category III)

Direct

01

Ex-servicemen

1

Joint Director

(Plant Health Engineering)

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

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential educational qualifications for direct recruits

ESSENTIAL:

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 atleast 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.

TRANSFER ON DEPUTATION:

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

i. Holding analogous posts on regular basis.

OR

ii. With three years of service in the Post having Grade Pay of Rs. 6,600/- or above

OR

With seven years of service in the Post having Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/- or above

OR

With twelve years service in the Post having Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/- or above

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

2

JOINT DIRECTOR (Plant Protection)

DIRECT RECRUITMENT / TRANSFER ON DEPUTATION

Upper age Limit

55 years (relaxable in case of deputationists, not exceeding 56 years)

Period of Probation

2 Years for Direct recruits

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential Educational Qualifications (Direct Recruitment and Deputation)

1) Ph.D in the relevant subject.

2) Masters Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture with specialization in Plant Pathology / Entomology / Nematology (or) Masters Degree in Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology (or) Masters degree in Zoology with specialization in Entomology / Nematology.

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

Essential Experience for Direct Recruitment

Total service of 12 years, of which at least 6 years of experience in the areas of SPS matters, plant quarantine including pest surveillance, pest incursion management, pest risk analysis, phytosanitary treatments for quarantine purposes.

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

Essential Experience for transfer on Deputation

10 years of practical experience in work related to entomology / plant pathology / nematology in the central government / state government / union territories / public sector undertakings / semi-governments / autonomous / statutory organizations / agricultural universities / recognised research institutions / councils:

1) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department (or)

2) With 5 years of regular service in the grade rendered after appointment there to on a regular basis in 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.

Desirable Qualifications for Direct / Deputation

Advanced training in plant quarantine and / SPS.

Experience in Management of projects / programs related to SPS.

3

JOINT DIRECTOR (CHEMISTRY)

DIRECT RECRUITMENT / TRANSFER ON DEPUTATION

Upper age Limit

55 years (relaxable in case of deputationists, not exceeding 56 years)

Period of Probation

2 Years for Direct recruits

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential Educational Qualifications (Direct Recruitment and Deputation)

1) Ph.D in the relevant subject.

2) Masters Degree in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry with experience in the areas of pesticide formulation / pesticide residues analysis (or) Master degree in Agriculture with experience in the areas of pesticide formulation / pesticide residues analysis.

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

Essential Experience for Direct Recruitment

Total service of 12 years, of which at least 6 years of experience in the areas of pesticide formulation / pesticide residues analysis for candidates having Masters Degree in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry. OR

Total service and experience of 12 years, in the areas of pesticide formulation / pesticide residues analysis for candidates having Masters Degree in Agriculture.

Essential Experience for transfer on Deputation

10 years of practical experience in work related to pesticide formulation and pesticide residue analysis in the central government / state government / union territories / public sector undertakings / semi-governments / autonomous / statutory organizations / agricultural universities / recognised research institutions / councils:

1) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department (or)

2) With 5 years of regular service in the grade rendered after appointment there to on a regular basis in 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.

Desirable Qualifications for Direct / Deputation

Advanced training in pesticide formulation / residue analysis / Mass Spectrometry.

Experience in formulating standard protocols for pesticide analysis and implementation of Insecticide Act.

4

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PLANT PATHOLOGY)

DIRECT RECRUITMENT

Upper age Limit

45 years

Period of Probation

2 Years

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential Educational Qualifications

1) Ph.D in the relevant subject.

2) Masters Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture with specialization in Plant Pathology (or) Masters Degree in Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology.

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

Essential Experience

Total service of 10 years, of which at least 5 years of experience in the areas of SPS matters, plant quarantine including pest surveillance for quarantine purposes, diagnosis of fungal, bacterial, viral pathogens, planning and execution of Integrated Disease Management.

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

Desirable Qualifications

Advanced training in plant quarantine and / SPS/Integrated Disease Management.

5

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (CHEMISTRY)

DIRECT RECRUITMENT

Upper age Limit

45 years

Period of Probation

2 Years

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential Educational Qualifications

1) Ph.D in the relevant subject.

2) Masters Degree in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry with experience in the areas of pesticide formulation / pesticide residues analysis (or) Master degree in Agriculture with experience in the areas of pesticide formulation / pesticide residues analysis.

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

Essential Experience

Total service of 10 years, of which at least 5 years of experience in the in the areas of pesticide formulation / pesticide residues analysis for candidates having Masters Degree in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry. OR

Total service and experience of 10 years in the areas of pesticide formulation / pesticide residues analysis for candidates having Masters Degree in Agriculture.

Desirable Qualifications

Advanced training in pesticide formulation / residue analysis / Mass Spectrometry.

Experience in formulating standard protocols for pesticide analysis and implementation of Insecticide Act.

6

Asst. Scientific Officer (Residue & New Molecule Analysis)

Direct / Deputation basis

Age limit

i. Upto 35 years

ii. Relaxable in the case of deputationists

Period of Probation

2 years

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

1. A First or High Second Class Masters Degree in Organic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Agricultural Chemistry / Agri. Entomology / Plant Pathology/ Agrichemicals & Pest Management/ environmental Science/ Environmental Chemistry/ Biotechnology.

2. Total Work experience of 2 years in analysis of pesticide formulation and / or pesticide residue (OR)

1 year in analysis of pesticide formulation and / or pesticide residue for M.Sc candidates who have Post Graduate Diploma in Plant Health Management with specialization in pesticide Management / Post Graduate Diploma in Plant Protection. (OR)

6 months in analysis of pesticide formulation and / or pesticide residue for Ph.D candidates

Desirable:

1. Ph.D in the relevant subject.

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 posts on regular basis. (OR)

ii. With two years of service in the Post having Grade Pay of Rs. 2,800/- or above and

b) Possessing qualifications mentioned in under Essential and Desirable qualifications. However, one year relaxation from total of 2 years will be given in case of deputationists.

7

Office Superintendent (Administration)

Direct / Deputation basis

Age limit

i. 40 years

ii. 55 years in the case of deputationists

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

1. A Bachelor Degree from recognized university or equivalent.

2. 8 years experience in administration.

Desirable:

1. Conversant with the Government rules and regulations / office procedures pertaining to Administration and maintenance of records.

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 posts on regular basis. (OR)

ii. With six years of service in the Post having Grade Pay of Rs. 2,400/-

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

8

Office Superintendent (Stores)

Direct / Deputation basis

Age limit

i. 40 years

ii. 55 years in the case of deputationists

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

1. A Bachelor Degree from recognized university or equivalent.

2. 8 years experience in Administration.

Desirable:

1. Conversant with the Government rules and regulations / office procedures pertaining to Stores and maintenance of records.

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 posts on regular basis. (OR)

ii. With six years of service in the Post having Grade Pay of Rs. 2,400/-

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

9

Lab Attendant

Direct recruitment basis

Age limit

Between 18 - 27

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

1. Matriculation or Equivalent pass.

Desirable:

a. 12th Pass (Intermediate) from a recognized board / university with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as subjects or 12th pass (Intermediate) from a recognized board / University with Physics, Chemistry & Biology as subject.

b. Having knowledge in any of the following areas supported with certificate from recognized Institute / University.

1. Vocational (Crop Production)*

2. ITI (Mechanic Agriculture)*

* The above course duration should be of atleast one year or above.

10

Multi-Tasking Staff (Category III)

Direct recruitment basis

Age limit

Between 18 - 27

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential for MTS (category III)

(For Sweeping, Cleaning, Peon/Attendant duties)

Matriculation or Equivalent pass

(Physical fitness, aptitude and skills will be tested.)

Category

Extent of Age relaxation

Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe

5 years against reserved posts only.

OBCs

3 years against reserved posts only.

PwD with minimum 40%

disability

10 years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBCs) in case of direct recruitment to Group C posts.

5 years (10 years for SCs/STs and 8 years for OBCs) in case of direct recruitment to Group A & B posts.

Subject to maximum age not exceeding 56 years on the last date for receipt of applications.

Central/ Govt. Servants

Up to 5 Years (as per GOI norms)

(10 years for persons belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and 8 years for persons belonging to OBCs in respect of the posts reserved for them)

Ex- servicemen or any other category

As per Government of India norms.

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.

2

Joint Directors

(Plant Protection & Chemistry)

Shortlisted candidates will be called to appear for power point presentation for 15 minutes duration (on the work done by the applicant and its relevance to the post applied for) followed by interview.

3

Deputy Directors

(Plant Pathology & Chemistry)

The Selection will be based on Written Test, Powerpoint Presentation and Interview.

4

Asst. Scientific Officer (R & NMA)

Selection to the post will be based on written test and skill test.

5

Office Superintendent (Admin.)

6

Office Superintendent (Stores)

7

Lab Attendant

Selection to the post will be based on written test and skill test

8

Multitasking staff (Category III)

Selection to the post will be based on written test and Trade test/skill as applicable in the relevant fields.

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

Joint Directors

(Plant Protection / Chemistry)

They are expected to plan, implement and coordinate various activities of their divisions to enable the Directors accomplish the responsibilities assigned. Any other duties assigned by the Directors or the Director General form time to time.

4

Deputy Directors

(Plant Pathology/ Chemistry)

They are expected to plan, implement and coordinate various activities of their divisions to enable the Joint Director / Directors accomplish the responsibilities assigned. Any other duties assigned by the Joint Directors / Directors or the Director General form time to time.

4

Asst. Scientific Officer (R & NMA)

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

5

Office Superintendent (Admin.)

To supervise and discharge all establishment related activities properly and punctually, maintain all service records, reservation roster points, matters related to recruitments, audit replies, RTI, disciplinary cases, attend to stores procurement, assist in monitoring of construction & maintenance works of the Institute, attend to various court related matters, and liaising with Advocates, preparation of affidavits, follow-up, etc. any other work assigned by the competent authority from time to time

6

Office Superintendent (Stores)

To supervise and discharge all establishment related activities properly and punctually, maintain all stock registers correctly, attend to stores procurement, preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, GeM portal, physical verification of stocks, reviewing of stock level, assist in monitoring of construction & maintenance works of the Institute. any other work assigned by the competent authority from time to time

7

Lab Attendant

Tentative duties to be performed by Lab Attendant

Assisting the technical staff/officers in laboratory or in filed, wherever required, technical staff/officers in workshop, cleaning of vehicle/machinery of the office; Photo copying, sending of FAX; Physical maintenance of records of the lab; Dusting of furniture, fixtures, building etc and General cleanliness and upkeep of the Lab and related premises; Watch and ward duties and any other work assigned by the superior authority

8

Multitasking staff (Category III)

Tentative duties to be performed by Lab Attendant

Physical maintenance of record of the section; General cleanliness and upkeep of the section/Unit; Carrying of files and other paper within the building; Photo copying, sending of FAX etc.; Other non-clerical work in the Section / Unit; Assisting in routine office work like diary, dispatch etc. including on computer; Delivering of Dak (outside the building); Watch and Ward duties; Dusting of furniture, building, fixture etc.; Driving of vehicle having valid driving license; Upkeep of parks, lawns, potted plants etc.; Any other work assigned by the superior authority

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