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

Name of the post, No. of posts and reservation

Essential educational qualification and experience

Upper age limit

Scientific Officer Gr 3 in the Pay Band of 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/-

01 post

Unreserved

I Class M.Sc./I Class BE with 5 years experience/or M Tech/ME with 3 years experience or Ph.D (Science) with 2 years experience/Ph.D(Engg)

Specialization: Electrochemistry

40 years

(for age relaxation please see general conditions)

Job Description:

- Testing of batteries as per the international standard test methods

- Analysis and modeling of physical and electrochemical processes in large battery systems to capture dynamical processes taking place in the batteries

- Modeling and model verification of Multi-Input-Multi-Output dynamical systems, sensitivity analysis, and dynamical system identification, including parametric, non-parametric and closed-loop methods

- Design, analysis and fabrication of electro-mechanical systems and energy conversion devices

- Design and implement controllers for stationery energy storage applications, current state-of-the-art control systems for stationery energy storage applications and electricity grid operation

- Test and deploy the developed Batter Management Systems

- Research and developmental activities on Fuel cells, Storage systems and their performance assessment

Specialization : Electro-Chemistry

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The posts carry usual allowances as admissible to Central Government employees (as made applicable to CPRI employees) of the same pay and status.

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Approximate total emoluments per month :

Initial pay: Rs.18750/-; Grade Pay Rs.6600/- (in the pay band of 15600-39100); HRA 30% of initial pay and grade pay; Transport allowance Rs.3200; DA 100% of initial pay, grade pay & Transport allowance ie. approximate total emoluments = Rs.64,705/- 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.

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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 candidates with exceptionally brilliant professional achievements and performance in the interview.

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An attractive perks like Medical, subsidized canteen, Children Education Allowance, LTC, foreign tour, merit based assessment scheme of promotion, Gratuity, Annual Leave encashment etc are admissible.

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Candidates appointed will be governed by an attractive and periodical merit based assessment promotion scheme.

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The post is pensionable based on defined contribution under the New Pension Scheme, which has been in vogue with effect from 01.01.2004.

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Only Indian Nationals need apply.

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The Appointing Authority may in exceptional cases relax any of the eligibility conditions.

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State of the art research facilities are available in the laboratories. The researchers will be encouraged to participate in Conferences/Seminars for presentation of papers liberally.

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Institute reserves the right not to fill up the posts, 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.

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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 Written test/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 Written test/Interview. CPRI may restrict the number of candidates for Written test/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.

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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.

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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 given in the on-line applications and only those screened will be called for interview

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Candidates called for interview will have to produce all relevant original documents in proof of details furnished in their applications submitted on-line, at the time of interview. If any information furnished on-line is found to be wrong or false, the candidate will not be interviewed and no TA is paid.

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OUTSTATION candidates called for an 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)

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Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence politically or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification.

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Incomplete applications (i.e. without uploading photograph, signature, educational certificates/experience certificate(s) will not be entertained and will stand rejected.

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The date for determining the age limit/experience/qualification shall be the closing date prescribed for receipt of application, i.e., 04.08.2014. 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 only in those cases where the posts are reserved for respective categories.

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SC/ST/OBC candidates are required to produce attested copy of cast/community certificate (in the format as prescribed by the Central Govt. and issued by the appropriate authorities) along with the Application Form.

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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.

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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 Form.

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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.

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Relaxation in age limit for Ex-Servicemen is as under:

- Ex-servicemen (UR)- 03 yrs after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.

- Ex-servicemen (OBC) 06 yrs (3yrs+3yrs) after deducation of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.

- Ex-servicemen (SC & ST)-08 yrs (3yrs+5 yrs) after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.

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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 attested 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.

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Completed application (with requisite attachments) should be sent in an envelope superscribing Application for the post of Scientific Officer Grade 3 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 04.08.2014.

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Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category, Women candidates and regular employees of CPRI are exempted from payment of application fee.

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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.

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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.

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Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, without attested copies of educational certificates/experience certificate(s), unsigned applications, application without D D if applicable and applications with columns left blank) will not be entertained and will stand rejected.

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Attested copies of Secondary School certificate showing Date of Birth

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Attested copies of Senior Secondary Certificate and marks sheet

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Attested copies 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)

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Attested copies of relevant experience certificate(s), if any (as claimed in the application)

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Demand Draft of Rs.500/-, wherever applicable

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Attested copy of Certificate of belonging to OBC/SC/ST/PWD category (in prescribed format and issued by appropriate authority)

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No Objection Certificate (applicable to serving Govt./Public Sector employees).

Affix recent passport size

Photograph

here

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Post to which applied

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Discipline

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Advt. No. & Date (and name of the newspaper in which appeared)

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Name in full (in Block letters)

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Age and Date of Birth (Enclose a copy of certificate in support of age)

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Nationality

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Fathers/Husbands name

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Address for correspondence (in Block letters)

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Permanent Address

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Telephone No. (Landline/Cell)

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Landline :

Mobile :

E-mail id:

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Alternate No., if any

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Nearest Railway Station from where the candidate is likely to travel for Written Test / Interview

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Religion

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Whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC/ PWD (must be supported by Certificate)

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Educational/professional qualification (indicating clearly the examinations passed, University/Board, Year and Month of passing, class and percentage of marks & subjects taken starting from minimum qualification prescribed for the post) If the examination was semester wise, marks should be indicated semester wise and copies of marks sheets of all semesters should be enclosed. If the examination is year-wise marks should be indicated year wise and copies of marks sheets of all years should be enclosed, along with certificates, failing which the application will be rejected:

Examination passed

Year and month of passing

Board/ University/ Institution

%age of Marks semester wise /year wise

Class obtained

Subjects taken

Whether marks sheets enclosed

Semester/ year

% of marks

(ATTACH SEPARATELY as Annexure I )

Name of the course

Year and month of Regis-tration

Board/University/

Institution

Whether part time or full time

Subjects Taken

Year & month during which the course will be completed

(ATTACH SEPARATELY as Annexure II )

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Details of the previous/present employment held, if any, in chronological order starting from present position backwards (indicating the name of the employer with full address, post held, salary drawn, period of service, nature of duties etc.). Supporting documents in the form of offer of appointment letter, discharge letter, experience certificate etc. shall be enclosed. Without these documents, experience will not be considered.

Name of the Firm/Company with address

Post held

Service Period

Scale of pay, salary drawn

Nature of duties

Reason for leaving the previous organisation

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To

(ATTACH SEPARATELY as Annexure III)

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Total number of years of experience

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Area of expertise

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Details of Research Projects undertaken

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Details of Research papers published

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Details of Professional membership

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Details of membership in National Committees if any

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Details of special work carried out if any

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Details of Training/Course

attended

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Details of Seminar/Training/short term courses organized

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Details of awards/honours received

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Have you executed any bond to present Employer, if so, please give details

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If selected, the minimum time required to join the post

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Name and address of two persons who have knowledge about your professional experience

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2.

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Have you ever been detained in Police Custody? If yes, please give complete details thereof.

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Whether you have been convicted by any Court of Law? If yes, please give complete details thereof.

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Whether any criminal case is pending or contemplated against you in any Court of Law? If yes, please give complete details thereto.

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The date of birth, qualification, experience and other details given by Shri/Smt./Dr. _________________________________________________as given in Part A of this application for the post of _________________________________________________at Central Power Research Institute have been verified and found to be correct.

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Integrity of Shri/Smt./Dr. ___________________________________________ is beyond doubt.

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No vigilance or disciplinary proceedings is either pending or contemplated against the officer.

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ST

OBC

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University

Degree Obtained

Subject

Specialisation

Month

Year

% age

Grade

Rank

University

Degree Obtained

Subject

Specialisation

Month

Year

Percentage

Grade

Rank

Name & Address of the Firm/Company

Designation & Pay Band

Period of Service (DD/MM/YY)

Nature of Duties

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To