Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council (TIFAC) (An Autonomous body under Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India), Vishwakarma Bhawan, A Wing, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi 110 016
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Call for applications / nomination for Appointment of Executive Director
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Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment
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I. Job Description: The Executive Director will have the
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Council (TIFAC), New Delhi has been established by
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overall administrative control of TIFAC and is expected to
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the Government of India, in 1988 with the mandate to
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provide high-level leadership for examining and evaluating
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assess the state of the art technology and set directions
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the state of the art technologies and direction of future
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for future technological development in India in
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technological developments in various cross sectoral areas as
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important socio-economic sectors. Leveraging its
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well as in other sectors of the economy, both in India and
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knowledge networking capabilities, TIFAC have
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abroad and prepare technology foresight reports, technology
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implemented a wide array of programs in many
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impact statements for various areas covered by the
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technology areas. The Organisation has to play a major
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technology foresight studies, identity priorities for
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role in developing a strong foresight framework and
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undertaking indigenous R&D activities, suggest strategies
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network for the country by carrying out foresight
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for technology development based on priorities and draw up
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studies in crucial sectors of national importance.
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specific programmes for research, enthuse and motivate
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Foresight activities are to be driven by factors like
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scientists and other officers of TIFAC, promoting creativity
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economic growth and environmental issues.
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and excellence and create an atmosphere conductive to
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The Executive Director will be appointed after
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harmonious functioning of TIFAC. S/he will interact and
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obtaining the approval of the Competent Authority
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establish rapport with national and international, academic
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based on the recommendations made by a high level
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and professional institutions and ensure multi disciplinary
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Search-cum-Selection Committee. The Search-cum
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and multi institutional cooperation towards fulfilment of the
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Selection Committee will consider the applications
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objective of TIFAC.
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received in response to this advertisement as well as
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J. Application / Nomination Process: Applications typed on
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nominations received from eminent academic persons
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plain paper in the format given below should be sent by post
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like Fellows of Academies, Directors of National
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to In-charge (Fin. & Admn.), Technology Information,
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Laboratories and Vice Chancellors of Universities etc.
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Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), A-Wing, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New
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A. Name of the Post: Executive Director
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Delhi 110 016 so as to reach this address by 2nd April
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B. Pay: 37400-67000 (PB -IV) with grade pay of Rs.
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2018 (till 5:30 PM). (The last date of receipt of application
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10,000/-(Pre-revised)
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from candidates in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh,
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C. Mode of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment /
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Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh
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Deputation / Contract
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Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Split
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D. Tenure: 3-5 years or on attaining the age of
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District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of
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superannuation as per extant Government of India
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Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and
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Instructions (60 years at present), whichever is
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Lakshadweep will be 17th April 2018 (till 5:30 PM).
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earlier.
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In case of nominations, the eminent persons nominating a
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E. Age: Not exceeding 52 years. The crucial date for
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candidate may forward the candidates application along with
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determining the age limit shall be 1st January 2018
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recommendations by post so as to reach the above address by
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F. Qualifications:
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2nd April 2018 (till 5:30 PM). Persons employed in
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Essential: Doctorate in Natural / Agricultural
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Government Departments, Autonomous Organizations and
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Sciences / Engineering / Technology / Medicine
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Public Sector Undertakings, should arrange to sent their
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from a recognized University
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applications through proper channel along with duly attested
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Desirable: (a) Original published work of high
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copies of up-to-date ACR / APAR dossier and necessary
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standards; (b) Evidence of high professional
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certificates that the particulars furnished by the officer are
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eminence by way of recognitions like fellowship
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correct and that no disciplinary/ vigilance case is pending or
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of academics, national / international awards in
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contemplated against the officer along with the statement of
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science, etc. (c) Post-graduate qualifications and /
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penalty imposed, if any, integrity certificate, cadre clearance /
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or research in Management
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employers permission. They may however, send an advance
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G. Essential Experience for Direct recruitment: (a) At least 16 years of experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions and / or Science & Technology organizations or as faculty / scientist of recognized national / international universities / research Institutes / corporate R&D Labs etc. out of which at least 3 years should be in management / administrative
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copy so as to meet the time deadline mentioned above. Duly attested photocopies of certificates in support of qualifications and experience should be sent with the application. Please do not send originals. The envelope containing the application must be superscripted with Application for the post of Executive Director, TIFAC, New Delhi. From In-charge (Fin. & Admn.)
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capacity for science and technology programs, planning and development, budget & finance, coordination and such organizational matters; (b) Demonstrable experience in technology forecasting studies, S&T policies and planning, studies related to economic impact of technologies etc. [Note: R&D experience will include the period spent in obtaining the Doctorate Degree].
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........................................................................................ FORMAT FOR APPLICATION 1. Name in full (in BLOCK letters) 2. Present position 3. Postal address 4. Email address 5. Phone No. (Mobile & Landline) 6. Date of Birth 7. Permanent address 8. Educational Qualifications indicating chronologically the examination passed from Passport size photograp h to be pasted
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H. Eligibility Criteria for recruitment on
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Bachelors onwards.
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Deputation / Contract: Scientists or
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9. Present Pay Band + Grade Pay
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Technologists working in the Central/ State
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10. Experience
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Governments / Universities / Recognized Research
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11. List of Publications
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Institutions / Semi-Government, Statutory or
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12. Details of awards / recognitions / fellowships
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Autonomous Organizations in India.
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of prestigious academies, citations received, h-index, etc.
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(a) (i) Holding Analogous post ; or
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13. Details of projects implemented (completed / in progress)
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(ii) 5 years regular service in the post
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14. Any other information
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carrying pay in the pay band of Rs. 37,400
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15. Declaration:
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67,000+Grade Pay of Rs. 8900/(pre
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I hereby certify that the forgoing information is correct to the
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revised) or
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best of my knowledge and belief. I have not suppressed any
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(iii) 7 years regular service in the post
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material fact or factual information in the above statements. In
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carrying pay in the pay band of Rs. 37,400
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case, I have given wrong information, or suppressed any
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67,000+Grade Pay of Rs. 8700/(pre
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material fact or factual information, then my candidature /
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revised) or equivalent; &
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services are liable to be terminated without giving any notice or
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(b) possessing the essential educational
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reasons thereof. I am not aware of any circumstances which
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qualifications and experience as indicated
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might impair my fitness for employment under the Government.
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for direct recruitment
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16. Signature of the candidate with date: ________ Countersigned _______________ (Employer)
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