NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PANCHAYATI RAJ

(An Organisation of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India)

Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad 500030

No.Admn.A/A5/2018/34

Advt. No. 20/2018

National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, is a premier Institute of national and international repute in terms of capacity-building and research in the realm of Rural Development and related aspects. Centre for Development Documentation & Communication, NIRDPR proposes to engage the services of suitable candidates on temporary basis for the position of Assistant Editor on contract. The details with regard to the remuneration, qualifications, experience, age, etc., are as follows:

Name of the Position : Assistant Editor (On Contract)

Duration : One year

Remuneration : Rs.40,000/- per month

Age : 35 years

Essential Qualifications:

1. A Degree in arts preferably in English and Masters Degree in Journalism from any of the recognized Universities

OR

Masters Degree in arts with minimum five years experience in responsible capacity in editing books and periodicals

2. Knowledge of page-making softwares, online editing, graphic designing and photography.

Preference will be given to the candidates who have -

1. Experience in editing Journals/Periodicals of Government organisations

2. Experience in Public Relation/Media Publicity related works

3. Knowledge of Publication/ Page Making Software

4. Apart from good command on English language, should have computer skills to

undertake editing on e-Journals/ On-line Journals

5. Should have worked in Publication House or Media Organisation in Editorial Role

General conditions:

This project assignment is purely temporary and does not envisage any kind of regular appointment in NIRD&PR in future

The Institute has a right to shortlist the candidates as may be necessary

Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification

No correspondence or telephonic enquiry will be entertained as regards short-listing, calling for interview, selection or engagement

The Institute reserves the right to relax any of the requirements i.e. age, educational qualification, experience etc. in exceptional cases

The selection will be at NIRD&PR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

The candidates should apply through online registration available on the website www.nird.org.in

The last date for submitting applications online is 12.11.2018 till 05:30 PM. Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered.

The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date, time and venue of the Interview.

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Assistant Registrar (E)