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


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