ESSO -National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research

(An Autonomous Society under the MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES, Govt. of India)

Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa 403 804

(www.ncaor.gov.in)

The ESSO-National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research (NCAOR), an AutonomousSociety under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, New Delhi is the nodal agencyresponsible for planning, co-ordinating and executing the Indian Polar Programme. In addition,the Centre has a well-focused scientific mandate of basic and applied research in variousdisciplines and themes of polar and ocean sciences.

Director, NCAOR invites online applications from interested and eligible candidates, forfilling up the following positions: -

Sl.No	Name of the post	Mode ofrecruitment	Pay Matrix	Totalposts	Age
01	Scientist D	Directrecruitment	Level 12(78800-209200)	01 (UR)	50
02	Manager	Deputation /Directrecruitment	Level 11(67700-208700)	01 (UR)	45
03	Junior HindiTranslator	DirectRecruitment	Level 6(35400-112400)	01 (UR)	30

* 56 years in case of deputation applicant

Education, Experience & Other Qualifications

For Sl. No. 1 [Scientist D]

Essential:

(i) M.Sc. in Meteorology or Oceanography or Atmospheric Science or Physics or AppliedMathematics or Climate Sciences or Marine Sciences or Earth Sciences or its equivalent from arecognized university with at least first class (60% marks) in the qualifying degree level. ORB.E./B.Tech. in Engineering from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least first class60% marks) in the qualifying degree.

ii) Seven (07) years experience in teaching (at graduate or post graduate level), researchand development, survey, administration, planning, supervision or training, etc., in the field ofAtmospheric Sciences or Meteorology or Oceanography or Theoretical Physics or AppliedMathematics.

Desirable:

i) Higher qualification such as M.Tech / M.E. / M.Sc. (Engineering) / Ph.D. in the relevant fieldsfrom a recognized university as specified in the essential qualification/experience are preferred.

ii) Experience in handling ocean or atmosphere modelling,iii) Handling high resolution oceanographic /meteorological datasets including data processing,quality control, and analysis as reflected in peer-reviewed publicationsiv) Research experience in the field of Polar regions with scientific papers in peer reviewedjournals,v) Familiarity with scientific analysis and visualization software

vi) Familiarity with programming languages such as C, FORTRAN, Python.

Nature of Duties: To plan and execute R&D towards developing Sea-Ice model, polaratmospheric / oceanic regional or global models along with observations/remote sensing data;To lead Polar modelling group through scientific and technical R&D activities.

For Sl. No. 2 [Manager]

On deputation basis (initially for three years)

Officers under the Central Govt./State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies

(i)

Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department. OR

(ii)

With Eight years regular service in posts in PB-2+GP Rs.5400 or equivalent in the parentcadre/department.

On direct recruitment basis Essential:

i. Master Degree from a recognized University.

ii. 6 years experience preferably in Govt./PSU/ Autonomous Bodies/ in the relevant area inPB-2+GP Rs. 4800/5400/-or its equivalent.

iii. Operational computer knowledge.

Desirable:

i. MBA/LLB/Diploma in Management/CA/ICWA/SAS or equivalent.

Job Responsibilities:

Manager is the senior most administrative officer and will be the overall In-charge of the wingsof the institute such as Administration, Purchase & Stores, Finance and Estate Management. Hewill be required to advice Director on administrative and financial matters.

For Sl. No. 3 [Junior Hindi Translator]

Essential:

i) Masters degree of a recognized university in Hindi with English as a compulsory or electivesubject or as the medium of examination at the degree level.

OR

Masters degree of a recognized university in English with Hindi as a compulsory or electivesubject or as the medium of examination at the degree level.

OR

Masters degree of a recognized university in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindimedium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at thedegree level;

OR

Masters degree of a recognized university in any subject other than Hindi or English, withEnglish medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examinationat the degree level;

OR

Masters degree of a recognized university in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindian English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examinationanthe other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level;

AND

Recognized Diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or twoyears experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or StateGovernment office, including Government of India Undertaking.ii) Operational computer knowledge

Desirable:

i. 6/10 years experience preferably in Govt./PSU/ Autonomous Bodes in the relevant area in PB-1 GP Rs. 2800/ 2400/-respectively or its equivalent.

Job Responsibilities: All official language work undertaken in NCAOR.

General Conditions:

1. The last date of submission of online application is 08^th June 2018 by 05:00pm. The lastdate is the cutoff date for all purposes including Age/Qualification/experience etc.
   
   
2. Age Relaxation permissible beyond the Upper age limit.SC/ST -5 years /OBC -3 years /PH -10 years /PH + OBC-13 years / PH + SC/ST -15 years andupto 5 years for persons serving on regular basis in Government organizations/Autonomous bodies/PSUs.
   
   
3. NCAOR will have full discretion to fix separate minimum criteria for shortlisting and criteriafor written/interview for each category of candidates (viz. SC/ST/OBC /PH/General (UR)).
   
   
4. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview/written examination. If the number ofapplications received in response to advertisement is large, it will not be convenient orpossible for the Selection Board to interview or conduct written examination for all those candidates. So, the Centre may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview/written examination to a reasonable limit of desirable qualification and /or on therecord of academic performance and /or relevant experience for the post prescribed in theadvertisement as per the specific requirement of the Centre and/or any other benchmarkdecided by a committee constituted to screen the applications. No correspondence will beentertained with candidates who are not called for Interview/written examination.
   
   
5. The selection for the Manager and Scientist D post shall be on the basis of performance ofthe screened in candidates in the interview and Junior Hindi Translator post shall be on thebasis of performance of the screened in candidates in the written examination.
   
   
6. Director, NCAOR has the discretion to prescribe any method for recruitment i.e. interview/written examination, prescribe minimum qualifying marks for written examination whichcan be increased or decreased at any stage without assigning any reason thereof.
   
   
7. Canvassing in any form and /or bringing any influence, political or otherwise will be treatedas disqualification of candidature. No interim correspondence/inquiry will be entertained.
   
   
8. Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel. The candidate must produce the requisite No ObjectionCertificate from their employer at the time of interview/written examination. Failure to comply with the provision would lead to cancellation of candidature.
   
   
9. Experience will be counted after completion of essential academic qualifications.
   
   
10. Experience shall mean the experience in the relevant field acquired in Government/Semigovt./Autonomous/Research/Reputed Organisation after obtaining the minimum essentialqualification.
    
    
11. Online application submitted without the scanned copies of the certificates/signature/photowill be rejected.
    
    
12. Director, NCAOR has the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel therecruitment process at any stage, without assigning any reason thereof.
    
    
13. Any discrepancies found in the certificate will attract the disqualification of applications.Non-production of the original certificates at the time of interview/written test will alsomake the candidate disqualified. Candidates currently working in any other organizationneed to provide the proof of their current employment with a service/experience certificatefrom the employer. Appointment order will not be considered as proof of currentemployment.
    
    
14. No travelling advance will be paid for attending the interview/written examination exceptOut-station SC/ST candidates called for interview/written examination (for directrecruitment mode) will be paid to-and-fro Sleeper-class railway/Bus fare by the shortestroute on production of proof of journey tickets etc.
    
    
15. The candidates need to make their own stay arrangements. NCAOR will not be responsiblefor any accommodation arrangements.
    
    
16. At present, the place of posting is at Goa with transfer liability to any part of India.
    
    
17. Selected candidates may have to join the post immediately on being found fit by a MedicalAuthority.
    
    
18. Scheme of written examination for the post of Junior Hindi Translator is as per Annexure C.
    
    
19. Instructions to Applicants for submission of online Application are placed at Annexure A:
    
    
20. For applicants for the post of Manager (on deputation basis)
    
    

i. Period of de utation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post heldimmediately receding this appointment in the same organization /department of theCentral Govt. shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

ii. The department officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotionwill not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly,Deputationist shall not be eligible for consideration for a pointment by promotion. Themaximum age limit for appointment on de utation/absortion shall be not exceeding 56years as on the closing date of receipt of aplication.

iii. Print out of deputation application to be forwarded to this office along with the certificateof the cadre controlling authority (Annexure B) and APARs latest by 15^th June, 2018.

Sd/

(S. Anoop) Administrative Officer ANNEXURE A

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION

i. Online application form & details of recruitment of the Post is available athttp://www.ncaor.gov.in.

ii. Before submitting the online application, the applicants are requested to go throughcarefully the details of the post and content of the post on the websitehttp://www.ncaor.gov.in.

iii. Submit online application well in advance along-with legible and scanned copies ofeducational qualification, experience certificates, date of birth, disability (OH, PH), caste(ST/ST/OBC) certificate, No Objection Certificate in PDF format not exceeding 100 KB for each document/attachment. If the certificates are in a language other than English orHindi, then attested translation should be uploaded. The applicants are not required tosend hard copies to this office.

iv.

A recent passport size colour photograph (scanned) should be in .jpg format (size not exceeding 100 KB).

v.

Signature (scanned) should be in .jpg format (size not exceeding 100 KB)

vi. The applicants are advised to fill in all their particulars carefully in the online application.Incomplete application shall be rejected.

vii. Applicants are advised to retain the acknowledgement and printout of the submittedonline application for future reference.

viii. In case of difficulty in the submission of online application form please email the quires toictd@ncaor.gov.in.

Annexure B

Certificate to be submitted by the Cadre Controlling Authority for the post of Manager (on deputation basis)

(i) The certificate that the particulars furnished by the officer have been checked fromavailable records and found correct.ii) Certified that the applicant is eligible for the post applied as per conditions mentioned inthe circular/advertisement.

iii) Certified that no vigilance /disciplinary case are either pending or contemplated againstthe applicant.

iv) Integrity of the applicant is certified as Beyond Doubt.

v) It is certified that no major/minor penalties have been imposed on the applicant during thelast 10 years (alternatively, penalty statement during the last 10 years may be enclosed)

vi) Up-to-date CR dossier of the applicant /attested photocopies of APAR for the last 5 ears(2012-2013 to 2016-2017). Photocopies of APAR have been attested on each page bthe

^{Head of the department.} _Name ure___________________________________^Signat, Designation & Telephone of the forwardingOfficer not below the level of under secretary

_Date: (Office Stamp)

Place:

ANNEXURE C SCHEME OF EXAMINATION JUNIOR HINDI TRANSLATOR

Part	Mode of	Subject		Que	Mar	Time
	paper			stio	ks
				ns
Paper-I (Objective	Written	a) General Hindi b) General English	The questions will be designed to test the candidates understanding	100	100	02 Hrs
Type)		c) Office procedure, Official Language Act, Rules etc.	of the languages and literature correct use of words, phrases and idioms and ability to write the language correctly, precisely and effectively. The question will be
			degree level. Basic government procedures & rules.
Paper-II (Conventional Type)	Descriptive	Translation & Essay	The paper will contain two passages for translation-one passage for translation from Hindi to English and one passage for translation from English to Hindi, and an Essay each in Hindi and English, to test the candidates, translation skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages correctly, precisely and effectively.	04 (Tw o Pas sag e and Two ess ay)	100	02 Hrs
			The level of the paper will be consistent with the educational qualifications prescribed.

Note:-There will be negative marking of 0.33 marks for objective type questions.

i) Paper-I will consist of Objective Type-Multiple choice questions only.

ii) The candidate scoring the highest marks in the examination shall be selected.However, the candidate has to score minimum of 25% marks in Paper I and atleast 35% marks in Paper II.