Qualification / Experience Essential:

Masters Degree in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Material Science) or Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent with at least 15 years of experience in any of the following fields:

(a)

Design and/or Construction and/or Operation and Maintenance of generating stations.

(b)

Design and/or Construction and/or Operation and Maintenance of transmission and/or supply of electricity

(c)

Applied Research in the field of electricity.

Desirable:

Ph.D in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Material Science) or Masters Degree in Engineering/Technology (Electrical/Mechanical/ Energy Studies/ Material Science) from a recognized University/Institute. The candidate should have excellent academic record and possess administrative capabilities and demonstrated aptitude for R&D.

For Deputation:

Officers under the Central/ State Govts./ Electricity Boards/ Universities/ Public Sector Undertakings/ Statutory/ Semi-Govt. or Autonomous Organisations :

(a)

(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis or

(ii) with three years minimum service in the Pay Band of Rs.37,400- 67,000 plus Grade Pay of Rs.10, 000 or equivalent; and

(b)

possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruitment as above.

The period of deputation shall be 3 years extendable up to 5 years with the approval of a 3 Member Committee consisting of the President, (CPRI), Vice President, (CPRI) and one Member of the Governing Council of CPRI to be nominated by President, CPRI Governing Council. (Period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other Organization/ Deptt, of the Central Govt. shall not ordinarily exceed 3 years).

For Direct Recruitment:

A performance review on completion of one year of service after appointment as DG CPRI will be undertaken by a 3 Member Committee consisting of the President, CPRI, Vice President, CPRI and one member of the Governing Council of CPRI to be nominated by the President, CPRI. The outcome will be communicated and it will be binding on the incumbent.

(Note: Qualifications and Experience above are the minimum and mere possession of the same would not entitle any candidate for being short-listed. Government reserves the right to reject without assigning any reason therefore any or all the applications received).

Age Limit: as on the closing date for applications:

For direct recruitment Not exceeding 55 years For deputation Not exceeding 56 years

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI):

CPRI was established in the year 1960 by the Government of India and was reorganized into a Society during 1978. The main objectives of the Institute is to serve as national laboratory for undertaking applied research in electrical power engineering besides functioning as an independent testing and certification authority for electrical equipment and components to ensure reliability and improve, innovate and develop new products.

As a premier research organization in the field of power engineering, the Institute has several research laboratories and testing installations in different specialized fields. The Head Office of the CPRI is at Bangalore where most of the laboratories are established. Other units are at Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, NOIDA, Kolkatta and Guwahati.

Job Description of Director General, CPRI:

The CPRI is administrated through Governing Council. The Secretary, Ministry of Power is the President of the Governing Council. Being the Principal Executive Officer of the organization, Director General, CPRI has an important role to play in the power sector by giving impetus to Testing, Research and Development. The responsibilities of the Director General, CPRI include:

a.

Proper administration of the affairs of the Society under the direction and guidance of the Governing Council;

b.

Exercising such supervision and disciplinary control as may be necessary subject to the rules and the bye-laws, over the officers and the staff of the Society for optimal utilization of the resources;

c.

Co-ordinating and exercising general supervision over all scientific and industrial research, testing and other activities under the Society.

Powers of the Director General:

The Director General for all matters under his charge has powers similar to the powers of a Head of the Department under the Government of India, exercising his powers under the direction, superintendence and control of the President of the Society.

The terms and conditions of the candidate selected for appointment (direct recruit) as Director General, CPRI, will be as under:

i. Appointment to the post of Director General, CPRI will be regulated by the provisions contained in the Memorandum of Association, Rules & Regulations of the CPRI and the other relevant rules and instructions applicable to the CPRI.

ii. Pay will be fixed according to rules, in the Pay scale of Rs. 67000-(annual increment @ 3%)- 79,000/-, and he would also be entitled to draw allowances as admissible to officers of his grade under the CPRI from time to time.

iii. The appointment carries with it the liability to serve in any part of India.

Residential Accommodation:

Residential Accommodation at the Headquarter in Bangalore will be provided to the officer selected subject to the rules and regulations of CPRI.

Other conditions of his service such as Provident Fund, LTC will be governed by the various relevant rules and orders applicable under the CPRI from time to time.

The applications are required to be furnished in the prescribed format given at Annexure-I (Parts-A & B).

Applications complete in all respects in the prescribed format should reach The Director, T&R Division, Ministry of Power, F Wing, 2nd Floor, Gate No.2, Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi-110011 on or before 30.03.2015.

Candidates working in Central/ State Govts./ Electricity Boards/ Universities/ Public Sector Undertakings/ Statutory/ Semi-Govt. or Autonomous Organisations should forward their applications through proper channel with Part (B) of the format duly completed. Advance copies shall not be entertained. Incomplete applications or the ones received after the prescribed date shall not be considered. Canvassing in any form will make the applicant liable for disqualification.

Annexure-I (Parts A&B)

PART-A

Application for appointment to the post of Director General, Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore

1. a) Name b) Nationality
   
   
1. Date of Birth
   
   
2. Age as on the closing date for receipt of application
2. Details of any organized service / cadre to which you belong including year of Allotment
   
   
3. Present Designation
   
   
4. Scale of post held
   
   
5. Details of present emolument with effect from
   
   

Basic Pay Grade Pay Dearness Allowance Details of other allowances

Total emoluments

1. a) Whether the present post held on regular basis Yes / No
   
   
2. b) Whether your organization would allow retention of lien on this post in case of deputation Yes / No
1. a) If no to 7(a) above, give details of post held on regular basis
   
   

b) Whether your organization would allow retention of lien

on this post in case of deputation to CPRI Yes / No

9. Educational Qualifications Qualifications possessed by the applicant, which are equivalent or higher than the qualification prescribed

Essential :

Desirable :

10. Details of position held earlier and relevant to the post applied for

Post held & complete scale of pay	Office	Period From	To	Nature of the job	Special contributions made

1. Details of training received relevant to the post applied for
   
   
2. Name of office with complete address
   
   
3. Complete residential address
   
   
4. Category : SC/ST/OBC/General Category
   
   
5. If selected, minimum time required to join
   
   
6. List of publications / academic honours received
   
   
7. My application may be considered for appointment as Director General, CPRI on direct recruitment basis* / Deputation basis *
   
   
8. Signature of the applicant with date:
   
   

Name of training programme	Institute where training was received	Period of Training	Nature of the training	Achievement

Telephone	Fax

Email:
Telephone	Fax

* Strike out whichever is not applicable.

PART B

Name of the Organisation: Reference No.

It is certified that:

1. The date of birth, qualification, experience and other details given by *Shri / Smt./Kum.. in Part A of this application for the post of Director General, Central Power Research Institute have been verified and found to be correct.
   
   
2. Integrity of *Shri / Smt. / Kum is beyond doubt.
   
   
3. No vigilance or disciplinary proceedings is either pending or contemplated against the officer.
   
   
4. The Ministry of Power will be informed at the earliest, if any vigilance or disciplinary proceeding is initiated or contemplated against the officer after his/ her application is forwarded;
   
   
5. Attested copies of ACRs of the Officer for the year 2009-10 onwards are enclosed.
   
   
6. In case of selection *Shri / Smt./Kum. would be allowed to retain lien in his / her regular post of . during the period of his/her appointment as Director General, CPRI on deputation basis (in case of applicants to be considered on deputation basis).
   
   

* Strike out whichever is not applicable.

Date:

Address:

Signature of the authorized Officer (Name & Designation)

Seal of the Officer

Full address of the authorized officer (with Telephone / Fax No. )