Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

Government of India

Call for applications/nominations for the post of Director General, Council of Scientific and (DSIR Industrial Research (CSIR)-cum-Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research)

Applications are invited for the post of Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-cum-Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India.

2. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) is one of the Departments of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The mandate of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research includes promotion of Industrial research for indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and transfer. DSIR promotes R&D by the industries, and provides a link between scientific laboratories and industrial establishments.

3. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is India's flagship organization for industrial research and development. CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology research-from radio to space physics, oceanography, chemicals, nanotechnology, mining, etc. and provides technological intervention in critical areas such as environment, health, drinking water, food, etc. CSIR also supports extramural research and provides doctoral and post-doctoral research fellowships.

Eligibility conditions and other details may be seen on www.dsir.gov.in .

The Government may relax the criteria, if considered necessary, for meritorious applicants.

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

Government of India

Call for applications/nominations for the post of Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) -cum -Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)

Applications are invited for the post of Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-cum -Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India.

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) is one of the Departments of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The mandate of DSIR includes promotion of industrial research for indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and transfer. The primary endeavor of DSIR is to promote R&D by the industries, support a larger cross section of small and medium industrial units to develop state-of-the-art globally competitive technologies of high commercial potential, catalyse faster commercialization of lab-scale R&D, enhance the share of technology intensive exports and establish information network to facilitate scientific and industrial research in the country. It also provides a link between scientific laboratories and industrial establishments for transfer of technologies through National Research Development Corporation and facilitate investments in R&D through Central Electronics Limited.

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is India's flagship organization for industrial research and development. With a dynamic

network of 38 National Laboratories, 39 Outreach Centres, 3 Innovation complexes and 5 Units, CSIR has 4600 scientists supported by about 8000 scientific and technical personnel. CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology -from radio to space physics, oceanography, chemicals, nanotechnology, mining, etc. It provides technological intervention in critical areas such as environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, farm and non-farm sectors. CSIR also supports extramural research and provides doctoral and post-doctoral research fellowships.

Requirements for the post are as follows:

(i) Essential qualifications: Indian Scientists who preferably possess a Doctorate degree in relevant field from a recognized University with more than 15 years experience in Scientific and Industrial Research.

(ii) Desirable qualifications: Experience of heading a Research and Development Institution of repute, with demonstrated strength in managerial and administrative functions, with proven capacity to plan, guide and implement large and coordinated research programs in areas relating to Scientific and Industrial research.

(iii) Age: Preferably below 57 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

The Government may relax the above criteria, if considered necessary, for meritorious applicants.

Pay and Emoluments: Apex Scale at the level of Secretary to Government of India (Level 17 : Rs.2,25,000 fixed) plus other allowances as admissible.

Application form is appended below. The last date for receipt of applications/nominations is 31st July, 2018.

Applicants in the service of Government / Autonomous Bodies should apply through proper channel. However, they may submit an advance copy.

The applications/nominations may be sent to the following address:

Shri K.R. Vaidheeswaran

Joint Secretary

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road

New Delhi 110016

E-Mail: jsadmn-dsir[at]gov[dot]in

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Application form for the post of Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) -cum -Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)

1. 1. Name in full
   
   
2. 2. Date of birth
   
   
3. 3. Educational qualification:
   
   

Sl. No.	Degree /	Year of passing	University /	Subjects

1. 4. Current position and address, phone / mobile / e-mail ID
   
   
2. 5. Details of previous employment
   
   

Sl. No.	From	To	Name of	Position held

1. 6. Academic / Research experience / employment
   
   

Sl. No.	From	To	Name of	Position held

1. 7. Areas of specialization
   
   
2. 8. Honors / Awards / Recognitions received
   
   
3. 9. Professional affiliations
   
   
4. 10. (a) List of research publications including popular articles , if any;
   
   

(b) List of best professional outputs / outcomes In last 10 years, relevant to present field of specialization

(c) Highlights of contributions to the area of specialization

1. 11. Number of books authored / edited
   
   
2. 12. (a) Number of patents / copy rights / trade mark / IPR granted / applied for & highlights of translational research contributions
   
   

(b) Technologies developed, licensed and / or commercialized with details

1. 13. Dissertations supervised
   
   
2. (a) Ph.D.
   
   
3. (b) Post-Graduation
   
   
4. 14. 1-2 page of summary of vision as DG, CSIR-cum-Secretary, DSIR
   
   
5. 15. List of 3 professional referees of high repute with whom candidate has interacted in the past, letters of commendation may also be attached):
   
   
6. 16. Any other relevant information including detailed CV may be enclosed.
   
   

Signature of applicant

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