One post of Research Associate (RA) under the CRP on Secondary Agriculture at Agricultural Engineering Division of ICAR, New Delhi 110012

Applications are invited for walk-in-interview on 2nd April 2018 at 10.00 a.m. for one post of Research Associate (RA), purely on contractual basis at the Agricultural Engineering Division, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II, Pusa, New Delhi from eligible candidates.

Eligibility: - Research Associate (RA)

Essential:-Ph.D. or Masters degree in Food Science & Technology / Agriculture Process Engineering/ Food & Nutrition 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 evidence from fellowship/ Associateship/ Training / other engagements as circulated vide F.No. 2-9/ 2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014. Published research papers will be desirable. .

It may be noted that:

1) No TA/DA will be given to the Candidates for attending the interview.

2) The upper age limit for RA is 40 years for male and 45 years for female.

3) Candidates reporting after 10.30 a.m. will not be interviewed.

Emoluments: RA: Masters degree holders Rs 38,000 per month; Doctoral degree holders: Rs 40,000 per month (Based on the revised guidelines of the councils O.M 15(1)/2010-A&P (Edn.) dated the October 26, 2010).

Other Terms & Conditions: Crucial date for determining the age limit of candidates shall be the date of walk-in-interview, i.e., 2nd April 2018. The period of engagement of RA will be initially for a period of one year only which may be extendable on satisfactory performance. There is no provision of re- engagement after termination of scheme / plan. The selected candidate shall have no legal right to claim regularization by absorption or otherwise or against any Regular post or any further continued engagement on termination of contract in Engineering Division. The engagement is purely time bound, Non- regular and on co-terminus basis. The services of the incumbent shall stand terminated on expiry of the period given in the sanction or even before, if not found satisfactory. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Since the engagement of the manpower in the scheme is purely time bound and non-regular and also not against any sanctioned vacancy/ cadre strength / post / position, the service provisions for regular post including reservation will not be applicable to these engagements.

Venue & Time of Interview: The eligible candidates may appear for Walk- in-Interview in the Room No. 411, KRISHI ANUSANDHAN BHAWAN-II,-PUSA, New Delhi-110012 on 2nd April 2018 at 10.00 a.m. along with originals and attested copies of certificates, age proof and NOC from present employer, if applicable. Candidates reporting after 10.30 a.m. will not be interviewed.