Recruitment for the Post of Accounts Officer in Central Power Research Institute, Central Power Research Institute

	Central Power Research Institute (A Govt. of India Society, Ministry of Power) Post Box No.8066, Prof. Sir C.V.Raman Road Sadashivanagar Post Office, BANGALORE 560 080

Advertisement No. CPRI/01/2015 (Accts Officer)

The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is a Premier Autonomous Institute under Ministry of Power, Government of India, promoting applied research in the field of power. It has several laboratories throughout India and state-of-the art facilities for evaluation of electrical materials and performance of power equipment. It also acts as the National Level Testing & Certification Authority and is the apex body for initiating and coordinating Research and Development in Power sector. The Institute is looking for dynamic and motivated persons for the post of Accounts Officer with following Qualification and Experience

Sl. No	Name of the post, No. of post, reservation & place of posting	Essential Education Qualification & Experience	Upper age limit
01	Accounts Officer In the Pay band of Rs.15600-39100 with Grade pay of Rs. 5400/1 Post (reserved for SC) Initially at Bangalore	A University Degree and preferably a professional qualification such as SAS, CA, CAW etc. and atleast 5 years experience at the supervisory level	40 years (for age relaxation please see general conditions)

Job Description:

Accounts Officers are expected to and equip themselves for handling the Capital Projects and internal resources around Rs. 450 Crores per annum including Research Projects, Research scheme on Power, National perspective plan Projects, etc. apart from the usual financial management, finalization of accounts, etc. They are also expected to be aware of provisions of Government Accounting System of Capital Grants vis--vis commercial accounting. The other areas of work include Bills Payable/Receivable, Pre-audit, Budgeting, Budgetary control, Reconciliation of various Bank Accounts, Meetings, etc. Expected to handle Government, Ministry Internal Audit, Statutory Audit, Internal Audit etc. They have to be aware of provisions of General/Contributory Provident Fund, as well as New pension Scheme, Pension, Gratuity, Commutation, Labour Laws, etc. They should possess knowledge of Accounting Softwares like Tally, SAP, Custom-built software, etc.

The details of rules and regulations, bye-laws, Working Rule No. 1 and 2 of CPRI Society which covers recruitment, promotion, etc. for all cadres are available in the Bye-laws uploaded in CPRIs website: http://cpri.in/images/pdf/bye-laws.pdf

General Conditions/Instructions I Pay and Allowances

1	The post carry usual allowances as admissible to Central Government employees (as made applicable to CPRI employees) of the same pay and status.
2	Approximate total emoluments per month : Initial pay: Rs.15600/-; Grade Pay: Rs.5400/(in the pay band of 1560039100); HRA: 30% of initial pay and grade pay; Transport allowance Rs.3200; DA 113% of initial pay, grade pay & Transport allowance ie. approximate total emoluments = Rs.57,846/including HRA at Bangalore. Rate of HRA is dependent on the place of posting. In case of allotment of quarters, no HRA is payable but Licence Fee at the Govt. rates will be deducted. In addition, 10% of Basic pay, GP and DA will be contributed by the Institute towards New Pension Scheme.
3	Higher initial pay subject to a maximum of five increments on first appointment if so recommended by the selection committee may be granted to the candidate with exceptionally brilliant professional achievements and performance in the interview.
4	An attractive perks like Medical, subsidized canteen, Children Education Allowance, LTC, Gratuity, Annual Leave encashment etc are admissible.
5	The post is pensionable based on defined contribution under the New Pension Scheme, which has been in vogue with effect from 01.01.2004.

General

1	Only Indian Nationals need apply.
2	The Appointing Authority may in exceptional cases relax any of the eligibility conditions.
3	Institute reserves the right not to fill up the post, if it so desires. Number of vacancies indicated is subject to change at the time of selection depending upon the circumstances and reservation may also vary.
4	The applicants should ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The prescribed essential qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for Interview. Where number of applications received in response to the advertisement is large, it will not be possible for CPRI to call all the candidates for Interview. CPRI may restrict the number of candidates for Interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications/ experience/ achievements/specialization higher than that of the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. The candidates should, therefore, mention all qualifications/ experience/achievements/specialization etc., in relevant fields including those over and above the minimum qualification. After the interview, in accordance with the merit, the offer of appointment to the selected candidates will be issued, restricted to the number of vacancies as per approved rules & regulations of CPRI. The appointment, however, will be subject to the completion of formalities like medical examination prescribed for the posts of the Institute and character verification, besides production & verification of testimonials/certificates. Candidates with higher qualification and or with more experience will be given preference.

5	Employment in the Institute carries with it All-India transfer liability and presently CPRI has its Units at Bangalore, Bhopal, NOIDA, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Kolkata, Guwahati and NHPTL, Bina Madhya Pradesh.
6	The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and possession of the same does not automatically make the candidates eligible to be called for interview. There will be an initial screening based on the academic performance and other parameters and only those screened will be called for interview.
7	Candidates called for interview will have to produce all relevant original documents in proof of details furnished in their applications submitted, at the time of interview. If any information furnished is found to be wrong or false, the candidates will not be interviewed and no TA is paid.
8	OUTSTATION candidates called for interview will be reimbursed **to and fro second class sleeper train fare/ Bus fare (Non-AC) by the shortest direct route from their usual place of residence as indicated in the application on production of documentary proof. (Change of address and city for the purpose will not be entertained)**
09	Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence politically or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification.
10	15.09.2015 (LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS) will be cut-off date for all purposes like age, qualification etc.
11	Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, signature, educational, experience certificate(s) caste certificates will not be entertained and will stand rejected.

Age Relaxation

1	The date for determining the age limit/experience/qualification shall be the closing date prescribed for receipt of application, i.e., 15.09.2015. The upper age limit, however, may be relaxed upto 5 years for SC/ST and up to 03 years for OBC candidates as per Government orders in force.
2	SC/ST/OBC candidates are required to produce attested copy of caste/community certificate (in the format as prescribed by the Central Govt. and issued by the appropriate authorities) along with the Application.
3	Relaxation in the upper age limit for Physically Handicapped will be 5 years, over and above the relaxation provided for the SC/ST/OBC candidates as the case may be.
4	Candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) must submit a photocopy of the latest certificate in the prescribed form issued by the specified competent authority (SDO/District Magistrate/Dy. Commissioner) along with the Application.
5	Relaxation in the upper age limit of 5 years applicable for the persons who were domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the State of J&K during the period of 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 subject to production of a certificate from the District Magistrate in the Kashmir Division within whose jurisdiction he/she had ordinarily resided OR from any other authority designated in this behalf by the Government of J&K State, to the effect that he/she had ordinarily been domiciled in the Kashmir Division of State of J&K during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989.

6	Relax	ation in age limit for Ex-Servicemen is as under:
	-	Ex-servicemen (UR)03 yrs after deduction of the military serrendered from the actual age as on the closing date.	vice
	-	Ex-servicemen (OBC) 06 yrs (3yrs+3yrs) after deducation of military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.	the
	-	Ex-servicemen (SC & ST)-08 yrs (3yrs+5 yrs) after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.	the

IV How to apply & Application Fee Checklist: Following documents must be attached along with the application.

1	Candidates should download the prescribed application format from CPRI website http://www.cpri.in. They should neatly type the format and should fill in the application in all respects and attach copies of all certificates of educational qualifications, experience etc. together with the application fee (if applicable) of Rs.500/(Rupees Five hundred only) in the form of crossed Demand Draft valid for at least 3 months, in favour of CPRI payable at Bangalore.
2	Completed application (with requisite attachments) should be sent in an envelope superscribing Application for the post of Accounts Officer to the Chief Administrative Officer, Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Post Box No.8066, Prof. Sir C V Raman Road, Bangalore 560 080, so as to reach on or before 15.09.2015.
3	Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category, Women candidates and regular employees of CPRI are exempted from payment of application fee.
4	Applications from employees of Govt. Departments would be considered only if forwarded through proper channel, duly certified by the employer that the applicant would be relieved within one month of the receipt of the offer of appointment, if selected. Vigilance clearance in respect of the employee should also be recorded in the forwarding letter. However, candidates may submit an advance copy of the application before the closing date. Applications routed through proper channel should reach CPRI at the earliest.
5	Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by CPRI. Any enclosure received separately subsequent to the receipt of the application may not be connected therewith. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
6	Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, without copies of educational /experience/caste certificate, unsigned applications, application without DD if applicable and applications with columns left blank) will not be entertained and will stand rejected.

a)	Copy of Secondary School certificate showing Date of Birth
b)	Copy of Senior Secondary Certificate and marks sheet
c)	Copy of Diploma/Degree/Post Degree certificates and mark sheets (year/semester wise) in support of essential qualification and any higher qualification.(Wherever grades are awarded by Universities/Institutes in CGPA/SGPA/OGPA etc. system, candidates are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula adopted by the University/Institute and mention the percentage in the appropriate column in the application form)
d)	Copies of relevant experience certificate(s), if any (as claimed in the application)
e)	Demand Draft of Rs.500/-, wherever applicable
f)	Copy of Certificate belonging to SC/ST/PWD/OBC category (in prescribed format and issued by appropriate authority)
g)	No Objection Certificate (applicable to serving Govt./Public Sector employees).

Important Dates

	Start Date	End Date
Notification Issued
Applications		15-Sep-2015
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Notification Issued By

Organization : Central Power Research Institute
Organization City, State : bengaluru, karnataka
Organization Website : http://cpri.in