Walk in Interview for Senior Research Fellow and Research Associate, Indian Institute of Soil Science

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038 (M.P.)

Tel. No.(0755)2747375 EPABX:2730970/2734221 (Ext. No. 233 & 256) Fax. No. (0755) 2733310

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Sl. No.	Name of Post	Qualification	Emoluments	Project	Date and time of Test/ Interview
1	Senior Research Fellow (02 post)	Essential: M. Sc. in Soil Science/Agronomy/ Chemistry with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelors degree. Candidates having post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelors degree and 2 years Masters degree should have N.E.T. qualification*.	Rs.25000/- per month (fixed) + HRA for first & second year in 3rd year Rs.28000/- per month (fixed) + HRA	Soil Quality Assessment and Developing Indices for Major Soil and Production Regions of India	Date: 11.05.2016 Time: 10.00 a.m.
					Desirable: Experience of soil and plant analysis, computer applications and data analysis
		2	Senior Research Fellow (01 post)	Essential: M. Sc. in Geo-informatics / Computer applications/ Computer Science/ Agricultural Sciences with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelors degree. Candidates having post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelors degree and 2 years Masters degree should have N.E.T. qualification*.	Date: 13.05.2016 Time: 10.00 a.m.
					Desirable: Experience in GIS and database management and preparation of GIS based soil maps

Sl. No.	Name of Post	Qualification	Emoluments	Project	Date and time of Test/ Interview
3	Research Associate (01 posts)	Essential: Ph. D. in Soil Science/Agronomy/Agril. Physics/Environmental Science/Agril. Meteorology OR M. Sc. in Soil Science/ Agronomy/ Agril. Physics/ Environmental Science/Agril. Meteorology/ with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelors degree having 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with at least two years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/ Associate ship/ Training / other engagements. Candidates having post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelors degree and 2 years Masters degree should have N.E.T. qualification* and at least two years of research experience.	Rs. 40000/- (fixed) + HRA for Doctoral Degree Holders and Rs.38000/- (fixed) + HRA for Master Degree Holders	Simulating the effect of elevated CO2 and temperature on water productivity and nutrient use in soybean-wheat cropping system	Date: 11.05.2016 Time: 10.00 a.m.
					Desirable: Experience of soil and plant analysis; Working in climate control facilities and experiments, Computer applications and statistical data analysis
4	Senior Research Fellow (01 post)	Essential: M. Sc. In Soil Science/ Soil Chemistry/ Agricultural Chemistry/ Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Geology with 4years/ 5 years of Bachelors degree. Candidates having post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelors degree and 2 years Masters degree should have NET qualification*.	Rs.25000/- per month (fixed) + HRA for first & second year in 3rd year Rs.28000/- per month (fixed) + HRA	Conversion of naturally occurring plant nutrient containing minerals into nano form by top down approach to enhance the availability of plant nutrients in soil and faster reclamation of problem soils and Use of Nano Sensors network for field detection of moisture and nutrient stress in plant and soil.	Date: 12.05.2016 Time: 10.00 a.m.
					Desirable: At least one year experience in soil analytical work/ field works/laboratory work

*As regards, NET examination, any national level examination conducted by the Central Govt. Departments/ agencies for admission to Ph. D. programme are considered as NET for the purpose of RA/SRF. The following are some of the NET examinations:

CSIR-CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test

MHRD-Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering admission.

DBT-Biotechnology Eligibility Test & Test conducted in Bioinformatics by Bioinformatics National Consortium.

DAE-JEST & JGEEBILS, NBHM

ICMR-JRF Entrance Examination

ICAR-Test conducted by ICAR for admission to Ph. D. programme.

DoP-GPAT

Terms and conditions:

1. Interview of eligible candidates will be held at Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal, which is 6 K.M from Bhopal main station for the above contractual positions.

2. Age limit for Research Associate is 40 years for Men & 45 years for Women & for Senior Research Fellow is 35 years for Men and 40 years for women (relaxation of age in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates as per Government norms).

3. The above positions are purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. Other terms as per the guidelines for Research Associate/Senior Research Fellows working in the ICAR Schemes.

4. The selected candidate will have no right what so ever for absorption/regularization in the Institute.

5. The engagement on these positions will be initially for a period of six months/one year or till termination of the project. The extension will be given subject to the satisfactory performance of the work.

6. The selection of candidate(s) doesnt entail on them any right for absorption/regularization at IISS and/or any other sister concern including ICAR Headquarter.

7. The services of selected candidates can be dispensed with even before the termination of the project without any notice if his/her services are no more required or his/her contribution is considered not up to the mark.

8. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

9. All eligible candidates are requested to be present 30 minutes before the scheduled time on date of interview for necessary formalities.

10. The applicants must bring with them original documents for verification along with four sets of the complete bio-data with self attested photograph and self attested enclosures such as mark sheets, proof of date of birth, certificates for qualification, experience, and cast certificate for submission in office at the time of interview.

11. Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature.

12. The Director, IISS, reserves the right to fix criteria and short list the candidates for after due screening of applications/test.

13. The decision of the Director, IISS, Bhopal would be final and binding in all aspects.

I/c Administrative Officer

Important Dates

	Start Date	End Date
Interviews	11-May-2016	13-May-2016

Notification Issued By

Organization : Indian Institute of Soil Science
Organization City, State : , madhya pradesh
Organization Website : http://www.iiss.nic.in