VCSG UTTARAKHAND UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY BHARSAR, PAURI GARHWAL, UTTARAKHAND 246123

ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE No. UUHF/KVK /01 of 2019 Dated: 04-01-2019

The Govt. of Uttarakhand has established VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry (VCSG UUHF) by an Act of State Legislative Assembly [The Uttarakhand Krishi Evam Prodhyogik Vishwavidhyalaya (Amendment) Act, 2001 {Uttarakhand Act No. 13 of 2011}] dated 28th April, 2011 with Notification No. 732/XIII-II/2011-12 dated 26 September, 2011.

The University invites applications from eligible candidates on prescribed application format for filling-up the posts of Programme Coordinator (PC)/ Senior Scientist and Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Krishi Vigyan Kendra is a project fully funded by Indian Council Agricultural Research (ICAR). Following vacant posts are to be filled by direct recruitment in KVKs. The Application Format can be downloaded from Universitys website (www.uuhf.ac.in ) along with Score Card. Duly filled Application Form along with Score Card and recent passport size self-attested photograph, supporting documents (self-attested copies of degree certificates/ mark sheets/ experience certificates, reprints of publications, etc.) and Application Fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST candidates) through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Comptroller, Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry payable at Punjab National Bank, Branch Pauri (Branch Code 1370) should reach by speed/ registered post to the Registrar at following postal address:

Registrar, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal -246 123 Uttarakhand latest by 03-02-2019. Applications submitted by hand or sent by email/ fax/ courier or by any other means shall not be accepted.

Details of the Posts

Sl. No.	Name of the post & Location	Pay Scale	Number of posts with category
1.	Programme Coordinator (PC)/ Senior Scientist, KVK Ranichauri, District Tehri Garhwal	37400-67000 (9000)	01 (Gen Female)
2.	Programme Coordinator (PC)/ Senior Scientist, KVK, Bharsar, District Pauri Garhwal	37400-67000 (9000)	01 (SC Female)
3.	SMS/ T-6 in Agronomy in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bharsar, District Pauri Garhwal	15600-39100 (5400)	01 (SC)
4.	Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)/ T-6 in Agriculture Extension in KVK,, Bharsar, District Pauri Garhwal	15600-39100 (5400)	01 (SC Female)
5.	SMS/T-6 in Agriculture Extension in KVK, Ranichauri, District Tehri Garhwal	15600-39100 (5400)	01 (OBC)
6.	SMS/T-6 in Plant Protection in KVK Bharsar	15600-39100 (5400)	01 (Gen)
7.	SMS/T-6 in Plant Protection in KVK, Ranichauri	15600-39100 (5400)	01 (Gen)

Note:

1. Abbreviations: SC=Scheduled Caste, SC Female = Scheduled Caste Female, Gen Female. Only the domiciles of Uttarakhand State are eligible under SC/SC Female/ Gen Female categories.

2. For Horizontal Reservation: If no candidate is available or not found suitable against the post remarked under the horizontal reservation, i.e. females, then the post shall be filled through suitable candidate of original category. However, in case of post remain vacant, it shall be re-advertised with horizontal reservation in the same category.

3. The posts are in KVK project funded by ICAR, and are co-terminus with the KVK project

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
Name of the post	Qualifications & Experience required for the post
Programme Coordinator (PC)/ Senior Scientist	Essential a) For Disciplines other than Engineering subject: Doctoral degree in agriculture/horticulture/forestry and relevant allied subject including relevant basic sciences with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/ Rs. 6000/ Rs. 7000/ Rs. 8000 having made contribution to agriculture/horticulture/forestry research/ teaching/extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact. b) For Engineering Disciplines Doctoral degree in agriculture/horticulture/forestry and relevant allied engineering subject with 6 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/ Rs. 6000/ Rs. 7000/ Rs. 8000 having made contribution to agriculture/horticulture/forestry research/ teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact. OR Masters degree in the agriculture/horticulture/forestry and relevant allied engineering subject with 10 years experience as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/ Rs. 6000/ Rs. 7000/ Rs. 8000 having made contribution to agriculture/horticulture/forestry research/ teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact. Desirable Specialization in implementing extension education programmes.
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)/T6- Agriculture Extension	Masters degree in agriculture extension or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)/T6-Agronomy	Masters degree in Agronomy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)/T6-Plant Protection	Masters degree in Plant Protection (Entomology/Plant Pathology) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.

Important Information for Applicants

1. The posts advertised are in KVK project funded by ICAR, and are co-terminus with the KVK project. Pension is not applicable for these posts.

2. The process of recruitment and appointment on the posts advertised shall be as prescribed under the Statutes and Service Rules of the University.

3. Application Fee as prescribed should be enclosed with the Application Form. Application Forms received without the prescribed Fee shall not be entertained. Fee once paid will not be refunded in any case.

4. Applications, if not on prescribed format or incomplete or received after due date will not be considered. The University shall not be responsible for postal delay, if any.

5. The candidates are required to download the Score Card along with the Application Form from University website, and fill the Score Card and submit the same along with the Application Form.

6. Self attested photocopy of supporting documents pertaining to age, educational qualifications, employment record, caste certificate (if applicable) etc should accompany the filled-in Application Form. Original certificates should be produced at the time of interview for verification.

7. In-service candidates should send their application through proper channel. However, advance copy along with Application Fee should reach at the following postal address by the closing date:-

Registrar, VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal 246 123 (Uttarakhand)

8. The reservation policy of the Uttarakhand State Government shall be applicable.

9. Envelope containing application should be superscribed as Application for the post of (Name of Post) and (Name of the KVK i.e. Tehri Garhwal or Pauri Garhwal).

10. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received in response to the advertisement is large and it may not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates, the University, at its discretion, may screen the applications and shortlist the candidates on the basis of qualifications, experience, publications etc to be called for the interview. For this purpose, the University may constitute a screening committee to screen the applications to short list the candidates. For the post of SMS, the University may also hold written test, if required, to short list the candidates for interview.

11. The list of candidates screened out shall be placed on the website with the reason for being screened out. The screened out candidates may submit an appeal, if any, in this regard within 21 days from the date of placement of the list on University website. The appeal so made shall be referred to the Screening Committee for review, and the decision of the Committee shall be communicated to the appellant.

12. No T.A./ D.A. will be paid to the candidates called for interview/ written test.

13. The process of selection may include a presentation/ written test/ interview or a combination of all. A presentation of maximum 5 minutes duration related to concerned discipline for the farmers/ livestock owners may be required to be given. The written test, if given, will include subject related questions, and will be of maximum one hour duration. The written test shall not be given for the post of PC.

14. Canvassing in any form may lead to cancellation of candidature.

15. Qualifications/ experiences etc. shall be reckoned as on the closing date of submission of applications.

16. If at any time even after the selection and the appointment of the candidate or during the tenure of his/ her service, it is found/ detected that any document/ information submitted by the candidate is incorrect or that the candidate has concealed/ suppressed any information, then appropriate action shall be taken against him/ her as per rules which may even lead to termination of his/ her candidature/ services.

17. The University reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all the posts advertised without giving any reasons thereof.

18. The University shall not be responsible for postal delay, if any.

19. The area of jurisdiction for any legal dispute shall be District Court at Pauri and High Court of Uttarakhand

20. The candidates are advised to visit the University website i.e. www.uuhf.ac.in regularly for information related to recruitment of the posts advertised.

Note: Please note that the posts mentioned at Sl. No. 1 to 3 had been advertized earlier vide advertisement no. UUHF/KVK/03 of 2016 dated 23.12.2016. These posts are being re-advertised with some amendments. The applicants for the above mentioned posts who had applied earlier in response to advt. no. UUHF/KVK/03 of 2016 dated 23.12.2016 need not to apply and not to pay the prescribed fee again. However, they may send their updated application form in view of the terms and conditions as amended in this advertisement for eligibility and selection of candidates.

Registrar

VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry

Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal

Application Format for Post of PC/ SMS, KVK

(Note: Please carefully go through the instructions given in the advertisement before filling up the Application Form)

Advertisement No: UUHF/KVK	Registration No:
	/01 of 2019	(For Office use Only)	Self attested
	Dated 04-01-2019		latest passport
Last Date of Receipt of		size photograph
		is to be pasted
Application Form: 03-02-2019
		here

1. Name of the post applied for:....

2. Location (District of KVK)

3. Category applied for:. (SC / SC Female/ Gen Female)

4. Details of payment of Application Fee:

Demand Draft Number

Amount

Name of the Bank Payable

Issuing Branchs Name with

Branch Code

& Date

(in Rs.)

at

Punjab National Bank,

Pauri (Pauri Garhwal)

Branch Code: 1370

5. Personal Details of the Applicant:

First Name

Middle Name

Surname

(a) Name

(in capital letters)

(b) Date of Birth

Day

Month

Year

Age as on the date

Years

Month(s)

Day(s)

of 01.01.2019

c) Fathers Name

d) Mothers Name

e) State of domicile

f) Nationality

g) Gender

(Male/ Female/ Transgender)

h) Religion

i) Marital Status

(Married/ Unmarried)

j) Permanent address

k) Address for

Correspondence

E-mail:

Mobile number:

Telephone no. with STD

Code

6. Educational Qualifications (Class X onwards):

Name of the

% Marks/

Sl. No. of

Passing

proof/

S.N.

Examination passed

Board/

OGPA/

Subjects studied

Year

documents

University

CGPA

enclosed

1.

High School

2.

Intermediate

3.

Graduation

4.

Post-Graduation

5.

Ph.D

6.

Any other

7. Whether qualified ASRB/ UGC/CSIR NET or SLET/SET of Uttarakhand State:

Year of qualifying (Sl. No. of proof/ documents enclosed)

8. Professional Experience in Chronological Order (giving current position/employment first)

Name, &

Basic

Period of

No. of

Nature of

Sl. No. of

Employment

Nature of

Address of

Pay/ Pay

proof/

Post held

Years/

Work/

the Employer/

Band &

documents

Employment

from

to

Months

Duties

Institution

AGP

enclosed

*

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

* Please mention whether Regular / Temporary/ Contract/ Other

9. Present Position

	Name &	Nature of		Present Salary		Sl No. of
Designation	Address of the	Employment*	Type of the		Basic			proof
	Employer/		Institution #	Pay Band			AGP	/documents
					Pay
	Institution							Enclosed

* Please mention whether Regular / Temporary/ Contract/ Other

# Please mention whether Organization/ Institution/ University is a State Govt./ Central Govt./ Private etc.

10. Publications, if any (Give number only)*:

Publications

Published

Accepted/in printCommunicated

Book(s)

Book Chapter(s)

Research Paper(s)

Number of research paper(s) in peer reviewed

journals

Article(s)

Conference proceeding/ abstract(s)

*Attach list of publications with complete citation & NAAS/ any other ratings/ letter of acceptance.

10(A). Details of Patent(s) filed/ Granted, if any

Registration/ Granting	Registration/ File No./	Year of Filing/ Granting	Title
Agency	Patent No.

10 (B). Awards, if any*

Name of the Award	National/ State/ University	Year of the Award	Awarding
	level		Organization

*weightage of the Award(s) shall be decided by the Selection Committee

11. Membership of Professional Societies, if any

12. References: Give name & address of two referees

1.

2.

13. Total number of self attested testimonials attached

14. International exposure as Researcher/ Extension Scientist at University Level:

15. Any other information:

(attach separate sheets if required)

Declaration

I . Son/ Daughter/ Wife of ...hereby declare that the

statements and entries made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If at any time even after my selection and the appointment or during the tenure of my service, it is found/ detected that any document/ information submitted by me is incorrect or that any information is concealed/ suppressed by me, then appropriate action shall be taken against me as per rules which may even lead to termination of my services.

Place : (Signature of the Applicant)

Date :

Name (in block letters)

Endorsement by the Employer (For in-service candidates)

The applicant Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. ________________________ who has submitted this application for

the post of (Name of the Post)__________________________________________ has been working in this

organization on the post of ____________________________________ on temporary / contract / permanent

basis with effect from _____________________________ in the pay scale of (mention present basic pay, pay

band and grade pay, if applicable) _____________________________________.

Certified that no disciplinary / vigilance action is contemplated or pending against the said applicant. There is no objection to his/her application being considered by the VCSG UUHF, Bharsar. In the event of his/ her selection on the said post, he/ she shall be relieved to join on the said post in VCSG UUHF, Bharsar.

Place:

(Signature of Forwarding Officer)

Date:

Name:

Designation:

Seal:

Score Card for the post of SMS in KVK

		Score to be	Score as
Particulars	Max.	filled by the	checked/ verified
	Score	candidate*	by the Selection
			Committee#
A. Academic Qualification (s)
Marks in Class 10th (% marks /100* 5)	05
Marks in Class 12th (% marks /100*10)	10
Score of Bachelors Degree	20
Percentage (% marks / 5)
OGPA 10 point scale (2*OGPA)
OGPA 4 point scale (5*OGPA)
OGPA 5 point scale (4* OGPA)
Score of Masters Degree	20
Percentage (% marks / 5)
OGPA 10 point scale (2*OGPA)
OGPA 4 point scale (5*OGPA)
OGPA 5 point scale (4* OGPA)
Ph D Awarded	05
Awards / Gold Medals ( National Level Award 3 marks;	3
State Level Award - 2 marks; University Level 1 marks)
Employment record (one mark for each completed year	2
in any government recognized institute/ University at a position not less than Assistant Professor/Assistant Scientist/Assistant Extension Specialist/ Subject Matter Specialist )
Publications (one marks for each extension / research	5
paper published in a reputed Indian / Foreign Journal)
TOTAL	70

*Signature ..

Name of the Candidate

Name of the post applied for with discipline ..

KVK (Name of the district) ..

# Signature of Chairman of Selection Committee (To be signed after verification)

Score Card for the post of PC in KVK

		Score to be	Score as
	Max.		checked/ verified
Particulars		filled by the
	Score	candidate*	by the Selection
			Committee#
A. Academic Qualification (s)
Marks in Class 12th (% marks /100*10)	10
Score of Bachelors Degree	10
Percentage (% marks / 10)
OGPA 10 point scale
OGPA 4 point scale (2.5*OGPA)
OGPA 5 point scale (2*OGPA)
Score of Masters Degree	10
Percentage (% marks / 10)
OGPA 10 point scale
OGPA 4 point scale (2.5*OGPA)
OGPA 5 point scale (2*OGPA)
PhD Awarded	15
Awards / Gold Medals (National Level Award 5 marks;	05
State Level Award 3 marks)
Publications:	15
Number of extension/ research paper(s) published @ 1.0 Mark per paper
Book Chapter(s) @ 1.0 Mark per chapter
Book published @ 2.50 Marks per book as main author and @ 1.0 mark per book as Co-author(s)
Extension project undertaken	5
As PI @ 2.50 Marks per project and as Co-PI @1.0 mark per project
TOTAL	70

*Signature ..

Name of the Candidate

Name of the post applied for with discipline ..

KVK (Name of the district) ..

# Signature of Chairman of Selection Committee (To be signed after verification)