All India Council for Technical Education

(Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India)

Sub: Advertisement for Posts in the Innovation Cell for fostering Innovation in

the Higher Educational Institutions.

The Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development has set up Innovation Cell in AICTE with special mandate to promote activities involving education sector for fostering the culture of appreciating, nurturing, supporting and handholding new ideas leading to innovation, entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem in India.

The proposed cell shall actively engage with institutions organizing different innovation activities/ events/ programs to achieve the desired impact. The Innovation Cell will also coordinate with various education agencies under the Government to ensure that desired goal is percolated to the base of pyramid and every corner of our nation. This Cell shall also identify and plug loopholes in current ecosystem, IPR policies, funding mechanism for long term success.

The Innovation Cell shall have following positions to be filled from amongst the professionals in the field of Innovation, IPR, Teaching, Research, Educational Planning or Administration, Training etc. for a period of TWO (2) Years.

(1) Chief Innovation Officer (CIO)

CIO is the leader of the team and is expected to work with all the Divisions in the MHRD and the institutions being supervised by the Ministry, and promote the innovation culture amongst the students in these institutions. CIO shall help in preparing an Innovation work plan for each institution for every year, and monitor implementation of the same.

CIO is expected to tour extensively, motivate and energise the stakeholders including the institutions, students and parents so as to promote innovation culture.

The position will be at the level of Additional Secretary in the Government of India.

He / She shall possess the following educational qualifications and experience:

(i) Qualifications:

Ph.D degree with a Master's Degree in any of the subjects of Science or Mathematics or Computer Application or Management including Behavioral Science, Commerce, Arts, Business Economics, Pharmacy, Engineering and Technology, Architecture and Town Planning or Equivalent from a recognized university.

(ii) Experience:

Minimum Ten years of relevant experience in the field on promoting innovation, IPR, teaching, research, educational planning or administration, training etc. in Central or State Govt. University or other Institutions of higher education or autonomous bodies or PSUs or Private organizations.

(iii) The CIO could be a suitable candidate even from a Private Organization on 'Secondment' for a period of 2 years with pay grade or total emoluments of that of Additional Secretary in Government of India. He / She, on 'Secondment' will be eligible for other allowances and perks as per the rules.

(iv) The upper age limit: 58 years

(2) Innovation Director (Position- 1)

Candidate from industry with experience, commitment and energy for promoting

innovation in the higher educational institutions. He/ She will work under the

supervision of CIO. He / She shall possess the following educational qualifications

and experience:

(i) Qualifications:

Master's Degree in any of the subjects of Science or Mathematics or Computer Application or Management including Behavioral Science, Commerce, Arts, Business Economics or Pharmacy or Engineering and Technology or Architecture and Town Planning or Equivalent from a recognized university.

(ii) Experience:

Minimum Eight years of relevant experience in the field on promoting innovation, IPR, teaching, research, educational planning or administration, training etc. in Central or State 'Govt.

University or other Institutions of higher education or autonomous bodies or PSUs or Private organizations.

(iii) The upper age limit: 50 years

Note: Preference will be given to the persons with Doctorate Degree and / or high quality published research work with evidence of writing technical reports.

He / She shall be paid a fixed pay of Rs. 1.25 lakhs per month, apart from the transport allowance of Rs 7000/- per month and HRA of Rs 9000 per month.

(3) Assistant Innovation Director (Positions-2)

Candidates from industry with experience, commitment and energy for promoting innovation in the higher educational institutions. He/ She shall possess the following educational qualifications and experience:

(i) Qualifications:

Master's Degree in any of the subjects of Science or Mathematics or Computer Application or Management including Behavioral Science, Commerce, Arts, Business Economics or Pharmacy or Engineering and Technology or Architecture and Town Planning or Equivalent from a recognized university.

(ii) Experience:

Minimum Six years professional experience at Supervisory level in an organization or in Teaching/ Research, IPR, Educational Planning or Administration in Central or State Government or Private organization or University or other Institutions of higher education or autonomous bodies or PSUs or Private organizations.

(iii) The upper age limit: 45 years.

Note: Preference will be given to persons holding Doctorate Degree and / or high quality published research work with evidence of writing the technical reports.

He/ She will be paid a fixed salary of Rs. 1 lakh per month apart from the Transport Allowance of Rs. 7000/- per month and HRA of Rs. 8000/- per month

(4) Innovation Officer (Position-4)

The awardees shall be considered synonymous to the faculty/ scientists at the level of Scientist-D. The scheme provides a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 85,000/ - p.m. In addition, transport allowance of Rs. 7000/-per month and a House Rent Allowance of Rs. 7,500 / - p.m. shall be given. He / She shall possess the following educational qualifications and experience:

(i) Qualifications:

Master's Degree in any of the subjects of Science or Mathematics or Computer Application or Management including Behavioral Science, Commerce, Arts, Business Economics or Pharmacy or Engineering and Technology or Architecture and Town Planning or Equivalent from a recognized university.

(ii) Experience:

Minimum Four years professional experience at Supervisory level in an organization; or in Teaching/ Research, IPR, Educational Planning or Administration in Central or State Government or Private organization or University or other Institutions of higher education or autonomous bodies or PSUs or Private organizations.

(iii) The upper age limit: 40 years

Last date of receipt of hard copy of application at AICTE Hq New Delhi: 20/06/2018

The details regarding the Innovation Cell at AICTE, its Vision, Purpose, Mandate, Expectations etc. and the qualifications, experience and general terms and conditions for different posts are available at AICTE website www.aicte-india.org. Interested candidates may apply online on AICTE Website (www.aicte-india.org ) from 08/06/2018 onwards. A copy of filled application downloaded from the website duly signed and affixed photograph should be sent to AICTE office at the following address:

Member Secretary,

All India Council for Technical Education,

Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj,

New Delhi 110070.

The number of vacancies may increase or decrease. The Council reserves the right to cancel the above advertisement for any of the above mentioned post(s), without assigning any reason thereto.

All India Council for Technical Education

Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India

Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070

APPLICATION FORM FOR INNOVATION CELL POSTS

Fill up Separate Form for Each Post

Affix here

a recent

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Advt. No.: Admn.(Estt.)/06(01)/2018

SECTION-A: GENERAL

01. Position applied for :

02. Name of the Candidate :

03. Date of Birth :

04. Sex : Male/Female/Transgender

05. Fathers Name :

06. Mothers Name :

07. Address-

(a) Correspondence :

(b) Permanent :

(c) Telephone/Mobile :

(d) E-Mail Id :

08. Marital Status :

09. Nationality :

10. State of Domicile :

11. If, Differently-abled, indicate : OH/VI/HH

12. Present Employer

(If coming on Secondment, undertaking from employer stating that he/she shall be permitted secondment with full salary for two years)

13. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Starting with highest degree obtained):

Sl. No.	Examination/Degree	Year of Passing/award	Name of Board/ College / University	Percentage of Marks/Final Grade/ Division	Subject(s)

(Please attach photocopies in support)

15. Title of the Ph.D. thesis if awarded ....................

...................

16. Post-doctoral fellowship: Yes No

17. If Post-doctoral fellowship obtained from abroad, share outcomes:.......................................................................

...................

18. Details of Employment Experience: (In chronological order starting with the most recent)

(Attach separate sheet if necessary)

Sl. No.	Name of Employer (Govt./Quasi Govt. /Autonomous /Private etc.)	Post held/ Designation	Period of Employment	Basic salary Last drawn, Pay scale and Grade Pay & Total Pay per month	Nature of duties
From	To

19. Summary of experience/performance

Nature of Experience related to

From

To

Total

(Years)

Describe specific activities undertaken, publications, patents, mentoring done accomplishments, vision for the future be given in 200 words.

Innovation

IPR
Research
Product development
Start-up
Entrepreneurship
Teaching related
Educational Planning
Administration

20. Any other professional activities undertaken, awards received etc.

21. Membership of professional societies.

22. Papers presented in Regional / National and International Seminars / Conferences / Workshops / Symposium. (recent 5 only)

SI No.	Title/Subject of paper presented	Subject of Conference Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop	Organizing Institution/ and Name of City/ Country	Duration From __ to __	Whether the proceedings published Yes/No

23. Lecture/Special Lecture in Institutions of repute within the country and outside. (recent 5 only)

SI No	Title/Subject of Lecture delivered	Name and Place of Institution	Date of Lecture	Duration

24. Names, Designations with E-mail id and Mobile number of Two Referees:

(i) .. (ii) ..

.. ..

. ..

25. Please indicate how you wish to achieve the vision & goals of Innovation cell of MHRD

(maximum 200 word):

________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

26. List of Relevant Enclosures:

1. Attested Copies of all the Educational Certificates Testimonials/ Experience Certificates

2. Last Pay Slip

3. Age proof

4. Differently-abled Certificate

5. Forwarding letter from the employer

6. Any other (Please Specify)

Send with application form as hard copy

27. DECLARATION TO BE SIGNED BY THE CANDIDATE

A. I hereby declare that if I am selected for the applied post, I am willing to work either at AICTE headquarter or any of its regional offices and can be transferred from one location to another.

B. I hereby declare that the information given by me in the Application is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that nothing has been concealed or distorted. If ay point of time, I am found to have concealed/distorted any information or given any false statement, my application/appointment shall liable to be summarily rejected/terminated without notice or compensation.

________________________

(Name of the Applicant)

Date: ____________

Place: ____________ ________________________

(Signature of the Applicant)

28. Forwarding letter from the present employer of the applicant. (strike off whichever is not applicable)

Forwarded with the remarks that Shri/Ms. is working

in this organization in the capacity as from _________________ to ____________ and the institution/ organization has no objection to the candidature of the applicant being considered for the post applied for as above.

and

Shri/Ms. _______________________ will be relieved on deputation/Lien basis within a period of 2 months.

or

The organization is willing to provide the services of _____________ for a period of 2 years on secondment taking care of his / her salary and shall relieve him/her within a period of 2 months.

Place: ___________

Date: ____________ Signature of Head of the Organization/Employer

Fax: ____________ Name: _______________

E-mail: ____________ Designation: ________________

Address: ________________

(Rubber Stamp)

Important Dates

	Start Date	End Date
Applications		20-Jun-2018

Notification Issued By

Organization : All India Council of Technical Education
Organization City, State : new delhi, delhi
Organization Website : http://www.aicte-india.org

Recruitment of Chief Innovation Officer, Innovation Director and Assistant Innovation Director

All India Council for Technical Education

(Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India)

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