(TO BE ADVERTISED ON 30.11.2013) STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION NORTH WESTERN REGION

(GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)

Website: www.sscnwr.org

ADVERTISEMENT NO.SSC/NWR-4/2013

(TO BE ADVERTISED ON 30.11.2013)

CLOSING DATE: 27.12.2013)

GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS GENDER BALANCE AND WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Applications are invited for the following posts under Government of India falling within the jurisdiction of Staff Selection Commission (NORTH WESTERN REGION), Chandigarh.

CAT No.: NWR-1: Eight five Post of Assistant Plant Protection Officer (Entamology/Nematology) in the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage.

Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs. 9300-34800 with G.P. 4200/-. General Central Service, Group B (Non-Gazetted), Non Ministerial and (Non-Technical)

No. of Vacancy: Total: 85 (UR-46, OBC- 24, SC-11, ST-04) (Post is identified not suitable for PH candidates so they need not apply).

Age: Not exceeding 30 years. (Relaxation for government servants upto 5 years and 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC & ST candidates in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).

EQ:- M.Sc. degree in Entomology or Nematology or M.Sc. degree in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology or Nematology or M.Sc. degree in Zoology with specialization in Entomology or Nematology from a recognized University or Institution.

DQ:-Nil

I.P: Anywhere in India as per requirement/availability of vacancy at various sub-offices of Dte. of PPQS

All India Service Liability involved Yes

J.R:

1. To conduct and assist in conducting the inspection of plants/plant materials meant for import as well as export for interception of insect pests, mites and nematodes in order to meet requirements of imports/export regulations/standards, etc. Assist in undertaking post entry quarantine inspection of imported plants/plants materials.

2. To assist in preparing technical information on insect pests, mites, nematodes pests etc. in developing pest risk analysis and also in related documentation work.

3. To assist in conducting surveys and monitoring on insect pests, mites and nematodes and natural enemies on crops and assist states in organizing farmers field schools and popularizing activities related to bio-control and integrated pest management. Assist in pest control operation including locust control.

4. To handle and ensure maintenance of routine/hi-tech scientific equipments, plant protection equipments and other technical equipments. Identification and disinfestation of insect pests, mites and nematodes pests. Maintain all relevant records, collection and collation of data and preparation of technical reports.

5. To assist in organization and development of all kinds of plant protection work at headquarters of the Directorate/Sub-station (in the field as well as laboratory) besides assisting in organizing training on plant protection.

6. To assist in work related to bio-efficacy, screening/evaluation of insecticides, bio-pesticides, miticides and nematicides for control of insect, mites and nematodes pests.

7. To assist in maintaining liaison with external agencies namely Customs, State Governments, State Agricultural Universities, ICAR etc.

8. To perform any other duties assigned by Controlling Officer/Superiors from time to time.

CAT No.: NWR-2: Sixty seven post of Assistant Plant Protection Officer (Plant Pathology/Virology/Bacteriology) in the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage.

Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs. 9300-34800 with G.P. 4200/-. General Central Service, Group B (Non-Gazetted), Non Ministerial and (Non-Technical)

No. of Vacancy: Total: 67 (UR-37, OBC-19, SC-08, ST-03) (Post is identified not suitable for PH candidates so they need not apply).

Age limit: Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxation for government servants upto 5 years and 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC & ST candidates in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).

EQ: M.Sc. degree in Plant Pathology or M.Sc. degree in Agriculture with specialization in plant Pathology or M.Sc. degree in Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology from a recognized University or Institution.

DQ:-Nil

I.P.: Anywhere in India as per requirement/availability of vacancy at various sub-offices of Dte. of PPQS.

All India Service Liability involved - Yes

J.R:

1. To conduct and assist in conducting the inspection of plants/plant materials meant for import as well as export for interception of diseases (fungi, bacteria, virus, etc.) in order to meet requirements of import/export regulations/standards, etc. Assist in undertaking post entry quarantine inspection of imported plants/plants materials.

2. To assist in preparing technical information on disease (fungi, bacteria, virus, etc.) in developing pest risk analysis and also in related documentation work.

3. To assist in conducting surveys and monitoring on disease (fungi, bacteria, virus, etc.) and natural enemies on crops and assist states in organizing farmers field schools and popularizing activities related to bio-control and integrated pest management. Assist in pest control operation including locust control.

4. To handle and ensure maintenance of routine/hi-tech scientific equipments, plant protection equipments and other technical equipments. Identification and disinfestation of disease (fungi, bacteria, virus, etc.). Maintain all relevant records, collection and collation of data and preparation of technical reports.

5. To assist in organization and development of all kinds of plant protection work at headquarters of the Directorate/Sub-station (in the field as well as laboratory) besides assisting in organizing training on plant protection.

6. To assist in work related to bio-efficacy, screening/evaluation of bio-pesticides, fungicides and bactericides for control of disease (fungi, bacteria, virus, etc.).

7. To assist in maintaining liaison with external agencies namely Customs, State Governments, State Agricultural Universities, ICAR etc.

8. To perform any other duties assigned by Controlling Officer/Superiors from time to time.

CAT No.: NWR-3: Twenty nine post of Assistant Plant Protection Officer (Weed Science) in the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage.

Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs. 9300-34800 with G.P. 4200/-. General Central Service, Group B (Non-Gazetted), Non Ministerial and (Non-Technical)

No. of Vacancy: Total: 29 (UR-16, OBC-08, SC-03, ST-02) (Post is identified not suitable for PH candidates so they need not apply).

Age limit: Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxation for government servants upto 5 years and 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC & ST candidates in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).

EQ: M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy) with specialization in weed Science or M.Sc. degree in Botany with Weed Science as a subject from a recognized University or Institution.

DQ: - Nil

I.P.: Anywhere in India as per requirement/availability of vacancy at various sub-offices of Dte. of PPQS.

All India Service Liability involved - Yes

J.R:

1. To conduct and assist in conducting the inspection of plants/plant materials meant for import as well as export for interception of weeds in order to meet requirements imports/export regulations/standards, etc.

2. To assist in preparing technical information on weeds in developing pest risk analysis and also in related documentation work.

3. To assist in conducting surveys and monitoring on weeds in crops and assist states in organizing farmers field schools and popularizing activities related to weed control and integrated pest management. Assist in identification of preferred host weeds and their control operation including Scheduled Desert Areas.

4. To handle and ensure maintenance of routine/hi-tech scientific equipments, plant protection equipments and other technical equipments. Identification and control of weeds. Maintain all relevant records, collection and collation of data and preparation of technical reports.

5. To assist in organization and development of all kinds of plant protection work at headquarters of the Directorate/Sub-station (in the field as well as laboratory) besides assisting in organizing training on plant protection.

6. To assist in work related to bio-efficacy, screening/evaluation of herbicides and plant growth regulators.

7. To assist in maintaining liaison with external agencies namely Customs, State Governments, State Agricultural Universities, ICAR etc.

8. To perform any other duties assigned by Controlling Officer/Superiors from time to time.

CAT No.: NWR-4: Six post of Investigator (Group-C) for the office of Development Commissioner (Handicraft), Ministry of Textiles located at Jammu Kashmir state.

Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs. 9300-34800 with G.P. 4200/-. Group C Non-Technical.

No. of Vacancy: Total: 06 (UR-03, OBC-03) (Post is identified not suitable for PH candidates so they need not apply).

Age limit: Below 30 years (Relaxation for government servants upto 5 years and 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC & ST candidates in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).

EQ: Bachelors Degree with Mathematics or Statistics or Economics as a subject.

DQ: - Nil

I.P.: J&K

All India Service Liability involved - Yes

J.R:

1. To conduct survey of Handicrafts artisans, prepare statistical data.

2. To assist the Assist Director, Marketing & Service Extension Centre in maintaining liaison work with State Govt. PSU/NGO/Co-op. Societies etc. for successful implementation of departmental schemes being executed and implemented for the welfare and upliftment of the handicrafts artisans.

CAT No.: NWR-5: Eight posts of Data Entry Operator Grade-B in Labour Bureau.

Pay Scale: Pay Band-1, Rs. 5200-20200 + G.P. Rs. 2800 (General Central Services Group C- Non-Gazetted/Non Ministerial)

No. of Vacancy: 08 (UR-05, OBC-03) and one post reserved for PH (OH) category.

Age limit: Not exceeding 25 years (Relaxation for government servants upto 5 years and 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC & ST candidates in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).

EQ: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent. Should possess a speed of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour for data entry work.

DQ: - Nil

I.P.: Chandigarh

All India Service Liability involved - Yes

J.R: Preference will be given to those who possess degree with Science, Mathematics, Commerce, Economics, and Statistics.

The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission in the Govt. of candidates otherwise well qualified.

The speed 8000 key depressions per hour for data entry work is to be judged by conducting a speed test on the EDP Machines by the Staff Selection Commission.

ABBREVIATIONS USED: UR: Unreserved, OBC: Other Backward Classes, SC: Scheduled Caste, ST: Scheduled Tribe, Ex-S.: Ex-Serviceman, PH : Physically Handicapped, OH: Orthopedically Handicapped, HH: Hearing Handicapped, OL: One Leg, BL: Both Legs, OA: One Arm, OAL: One Arm and One Leg, VH: Visually handicapped, IPO: Indian Postal Order, CRFS: Central Recruitment Fee Stamps, Deg. : Degree, Dip.: Diploma, Equiv.: Equivalent, Profi-test: Proficiency Test, Recog.: Recognized, AISL: All India Service Liability, Univ.: University, Instt.: Institute, Insttn.: Institution, M/o: Ministry of, D/o: Department of, O/o: Office of, PC: Post Code, PS: Pay Scale, IP: Initial Posting, EQ: Essential Qualification, DQ: Desirable Qualification, JR: Job Requirement, CGCE :Central Government Civilian Employee. G.P.: Grade Pay

2.FEE PAYABLE: Rs. 50/- (Rupees fifty only). No fee for SCs, STs, Female candidates, Physically Handicapped and Ex-Servicemen. However, such EXS candidates who have already secured employment under the Central Govt. in Civil side after availing the benefit given to them as EXS for their re-employment are eligible for age-relaxation only prescribed for EXS for securing another employment in a higher grade but will not be eligible for the benefit for reservation for EXS & would have to pay the requisite fee of Rs. 50/- for this recruitment. Fee concession is not admissible to sons & daughters or dependents of EXS. Service Clerks in the last year of their color service are also not exempted from payment of fee.

NOTE: - Mode of payment of Examination fee has been indicated in para-7 of these Instructions.

3. PRELIMINARY SELECTION:

Mere fulfilling of minimum prescribed qualification, etc. will not entitle candidates to be called for Interview/Skill Test/Typing Test etc. Shortlisting of candidates for Interview/Skill Test/Typing Test etc. will be done on the basis of the marks in respective field or the percentage of marks in the screening test, if conducted. Therefore candidates are advised to fill the column no. 17 of Application form very carefully. Actual percentage with two decimal digits of Aggregate marks of all subjects at should be indicated in column of percentage. No representation would be entertained if Wrong/less percentage is filled by candidate and recruitment process may be completed accordingly.

SCREENING TEST: The Commission may, at its discretion, decide to hold a screening test where it is felt necessary, before Interview/Proficiency test, keeping in view specific requirements for the post as per the provisions of RRs.

Only such of the candidates who qualify in the screening test at the standard fixed by the Commission, at its discretion, would be eligible for being called for Interview/Proficiency test.

4. HOW TO APPLY:- Applications must be submitted in the form published along with the advertisement in the Employment News/Rosary Samachar of 30.11.2013. The applications may be typed out in double space or Computer printed but format should be the same as published. Candidates may use a photocopy of the form published in the Employment News but should not use Employment News /Rozgar Samachar cuttings as Application forms.

Note: - Applications submitted on a format which is not exactly the same, as published in this Advertisement, are liable to be rejected summarily.

The applications should be addressed to the Deputy Regional Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9 Chandigarh-160017. Fees should be paid only by way of CRFS.

5. DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION:

(i) Central Recruitment fee stamps affixed and clearly cancelled by the issuing post office on the application form, so that the date of cancellation by the Post Office is clearly visible.

(ii) One recent passport size photograph should be pasted (NOT STAPLED) on the space provided in application form. Another copy of the same photo should be retained by the candidate for use at the subsequent stage of recruitment. Candidates must sign in the box below the photograph (column 21 of the application form). They should invariably sign at the end of application form below the declaration part (column 22). The signature should be in the same style/language as in the space below the declaration.

(iii) Candidates who wish to be considered against vacancies reserved or seek age relaxation must submit requisite certificate from the competent authority, in the prescribed format at the time of Skill Test/ Interview or whenever such certificates are sought by this Sub Regional Office. Otherwise, their claim for SC/ST/OBC/PH/EXS status will not be accepted and their candidature will be considered under UNRESERVED (UR) category. The formats of the certificates are annexed. The candidate should furnish the relevant OBC Certificate in the format prescribed for Central Government jobs as per APPENDIX-IV issued by the competent authority at the time of last tier of Examination i.e. Skill Test/Interview. Candidates claiming OBC status, the certificate on creamy layer status should been obtained within 3 years before the closing date i.e. 27.12.2013 in the prescribed format only. Certificate issued upto the last tier of examination i.e. Skill Test/Interview will also be accepted by the Commission.

(iv) Attested copies of certificates showing age and educational qualifications.

(v) Documents in support of claim of age-relaxation {for categories not covered in item (iii) above}.

(vi) Attested copies of experience certificates if required.

(vii) Candidates in Govt. service need to submit an undertaking that they have informed in writing to their Head of Office/Deptt. that they have applied for this selection process. Departmental/Central Govt. Civilian Employee claiming age relaxation, wherever applicable, must submit requisite certificate in the format given at Appendix-V. They are eligible for age relaxation if they have rendered 3 years regular and continuous service as on the closing date of receipt of application.

NOTE:

(i) Candidates should note that the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation or an equivalent certificate will be accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will be considered.

(ii) If the above documents are not submitted along with the application, the application will be rejected summarily at any stage of the recruitment process and no request for revival will be considered.

(iii) Incomplete or unsigned applications or applications without photograph will be rejected summarily.

(iv) A candidate should submit only one application for a particular category but he/she can submit separate applications for separate categories of NWR-1/2/3/4/5 if applicable.

(v) Copies of all attested certificates should be clear and legible. Applications without legible copies of certificates will be rejected summarily.

(vi) The details in the application form should be hand-written by the candidate himself.

6. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

(i) Certificates in support of educational qualifications must have been obtained from a recognized University/Institute/Board. Candidates whose marks in Essential Qualification are indicated by Grades etc. should enclose a certificate from the concerned Board/University indicating the equivalent marks/percentage.

(ii) Closing date for the receipt of application is 27.12.2013.

(iii) Age limits, Essential qualifications are to be reckoned as on 27.12.2013.

SC/ST candidates must submit prescribed certificate in the proforma given at Appendix III. Like-wise OBC candidates must submit prescribed certificate in the proforma given at Appendix-IV. No age relaxation is admissible to sons and daughters (of an EXS) by virtue of their father being an EXS.

(iv) All persons who had ordinarily been domiciled in the state of Jammu& Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 shall be eligible for relaxation in the upper age-limit by five years in support of which the proof of residence must be submitted along with the application form duly signed by:-

a. The District Magistrate within whose jurisdiction he had ordinarily resided; or

b. Any other authority designated in this behalf by the Govt. of J&K to the effect that he had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.80 to 31.12.1989.

(v) Central Govt. Civilian Employees/Departmental candidates claiming age relaxation must have rendered not less than three years continuous service (on regular basis & not on ad-hoc basis) and must submit prescribed certificate in the proforma given at Appendix-V.

(vi) For Group B & C posts, EXS fulfilling the conditions laid down by the Govt. from time to time shall be allowed to deduct military service from their actual age and such resultant age should not exceed the prescribed age-limit by more than three years(6 years in case of OBC and 8 years in case of SC/ST).

(vii) As per D/o Personnel & Trainings O.M. No. 36034/6/90-Estt-SCT dated 24/04/92, such EXS candidates who have already secured employment under the Central Govt. in Civil side after availing the benefit given to them as EXS for their re-employment are eligible for age-relaxation prescribed for EXS for securing another employment in a higher grade but will not be eligible for the benefit for reservation for EXS & would have to pay the requisite fee of Rs. 50/- for this recruitment.

(viii) The period of Call up Service of an EXS in the Armed forces shall also be treated as service rendered in the Armed forces. For any serviceman (of the three Armed Forces of the Union) to be treated as EXS for the purpose of securing the benefits of reservation, he must have already acquired, at the relevant time of submitting his application for

post/service, the status of EXS and/or should be in a position to establish his acquired entitlement by documentary evidence from the competent authority that he would be released/discharged from the Armed Forces within the stipulated period of one year from the closing date (i.e. 27.12.2013) on completion of his assignment. Necessary certificate/undertaking should be submitted by the Ex-Serviceman candidate in the form prescribed in D/o Personnel & Trainings O.M. No. 36034/2/91-Estt(SCT) dated 03/04/91. (Appendix I and II).

(ix) Upper age is relaxable only for posts/vacancies reserved for categories like SC/ST/OBC/EXS/PH. No such relaxation would be available to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for UR posts/vacancies.

(x) For Group C posts, Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried belonging to Unreserved/General category are entitled to age relaxation upto 35 years as on the closing date of receipt of application. Similar women belonging to OBC and SC/ST category are entitled to further relaxation of 3 and 5 years, respectively.

7. Candidates are advised to pay the Examination fee in the form of CRFS for which they are not to pay any commission to the post office. These stamps are available at all departmental Post Offices of the country. These Recruitment Stamps may be pasted at the top left hand corner of the application form in the space earmarked for the purpose. Recruitment Fee Stamps must be got cancelled from the counter clerk of any post office (including the post office of issue) with the date stamp of post office in such a manner that the impression is clear and distinct to facilitate the identification of the date and the post office of issue, at any subsequent stage. After getting the Recruitment Fee Stamps cancelled from the post office, the candidate may submit the application to the North Western Regional Office of the Commission in the usual manner after completing other formalities.

NOTE: i) Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

ii) Fee paid by IPO, cash, Bank Draft or pay order, will NOT be taken into consideration.

8. More vacancies in equivalent/comparable Posts pertaining to same or other Departments may also be filled through this advertisement. Further, vacancies mentioned above are subject to change without notice.

9. SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid T.A. as per Govt. orders (if vacancy is reserved for SC/ST as the case may be).

10. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.

11. The job requirements of the posts are indicated below each category to facilitate the candidates to understand the main functions to be performed after appointment to the post.

12. Candidates must submit separate applications and pay the fee separately for each category of post in case they wish to apply for more than one category. Candidates should also note that one envelope should contain application(s) of one candidate only.

13. All candidates in Govt. Service whether in a permanent or in temporary capacity or as work-charged employees other than casual or daily rated employees, or those serving under Public Enterprises, will be required to submit an undertaking that they have informed in writing their Head of Office/Department that they have applied for the post. These candidates may send their applications directly to the Commission after intimating their Head of Office/Department and need not send another copy through proper channel. They must ensure that the application complete in all respects reaches Staff Selection Commission by the closing date. Applications shall be rejected if received late and/or are not complete in all respects as provided in the rules.

Candidates should note that in case a communication is received from their employer by the Commission withholding permission to the candidate to appear at the examination, their applications shall be rejected/candidature shall be cancelled.

14. Any dispute in regard to this recruitment will be subject to Chandigarh courts/Tribunals' jurisdiction.

15. Disqualification:- No persons-

(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having spouse living; or

(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to said post:

Provided that Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

16. A candidate must be in good mental and physical health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient discharge of his duties as an Officer of the service. A candidate who after such medical examination as may be prescribed by the competent authority, is found not satisfying these requirements, will not be appointed.

17. Candidates should satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the post(s) they are applying as per the requirement mentioned in the advertisement. If at any stage it is detected that they are not eligible, their candidature will be rejected. Commission does not undertake scrutiny of applications at the initial stages and mere fact that they have been called for interview/screening test does not preclude the Commission from canceling their candidature if they are found not eligible for the post.

18. The application, complete in all respects, should reach the Deputy Regional Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9 Chandigarh-160017 by 27.12.2013. In the case of candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and for candidates residing abroad, their closing date for receipt of application would be 03.01.2014. Application shall be rejected if received late and/or not complete in all respects as provided in the rules.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING APPLICATION FORM

1. It may be noted that the Commission uses Common Application Form for its recruitment. Please go through the notice for the Recruitment and also these instructions carefully, before applying for any of the post mentioned in the Notice. You must satisfy yourself that you are eligible for the post for which you are applying.

2. Use only blue/black pen for filling up the Application Form.

3. Instruction has been given for most items in the application itself which should be gone through carefully before filling up the boxes. For items for which instructions are not available or require further clarification, further instruction given below may be gone through carefully.

4. Column 10 may be filled up carefully. Ex-Servicemen candidates are also required to fill up columns 10 and 10.1

5. PH candidates are required to fill up Columns 10, 11, 11.1, 16 & 16.1 as may be applicable. The Commission may decide to hold screening/skill test for certain posts and therefore, VH candidates should fill in columns 16 and 16.1.

6. Column No. 12.1 Category like OBC/SC/ST/EXS/CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE (CGCE) etc. may be written in this column.

7. For all categories, age as on normal closing date for receipt of applications, should be indicated.

8. Column 17 Educational Qualification: Candidates are advised to fill this column very carefully. Actual percentage with two decimal digits of Aggregate marks of all subjects at should be indicated in column of percentage. Candidates are required to submit only one application. No representation would be entertained if Wrong/less percentage is filled by candidate and recruitment process would be completed accordingly.

9. Candidates should read carefully the Essential Qualification required for the post for which they are applying and ensure that they fulfill the same. Documents in support of Essential Qualifications should invariably be furnished along with the application failing which the applications will be summarily rejected.

10. Column No. 19: Write your complete communication address including your Name in English in capital letters or in Hindi with blue/ black ball pen. Do not forget to write 6 digits PIN in the boxes.

11. Column No. 20: Paste your recent photograph of size 4cmx5cm. Do not staple and do not get the photo attested. Please note that your application shall be rejected summarily without photograph.

12. Column No. 21 and 22: Unsigned applications will be rejected. Variations in the signature will render the application liable to be rejected. Important Instructions

i. One envelope should contain application of one candidate only; else the application will be summarily rejected.

ii. The envelope containing the application must be super scribed in bold letters as APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF 1.ASSISTANT PLANT PROTECTION OFFICER (ENTOMOLOGY/NEMATOLOGY) 2.ASSISTANT PLANT PROTECTION OFFICER (PLANT PATHOLOGY/VIROLOGY/BACTERIOLOGY) 3.ASSISTANT PLANT PROTECTION OFFICER (WEED SCIENCE) 4. INVESTIGATOR (HANDICRAFT) 5. DATA ENTRY OPERATOR GRADE-B ADVERTISED VIDE CATEGORY NWR- 1/2/3/4/5 of ADVT. NO. NWR-4/2013.

iii. An application will be summarily rejected at any stage of the recruitment process for having incomplete information/wrong information/misrepresentation of facts/left unsigned/submitted without fee where due/without a photograph pasted at the appropriate place/not accompanied by attested copies of certificates in support of claim for educational qualifications, age and category (SC/ST/EXS/OH/HH/OBC) or for submitting more than one application for any post.

iv. If a candidate has changed his/her name or dropped/added part of his/her name after Matriculation/SSC/Hr.Sec he/she is required to submit an attested copy of Gazette Notification to the effect that he/she changed his/her name after matriculation etc. The changed name should also have been indicated in the Gazette Notification.

v. The Commission will not be responsible for postal delays.

vi. Candidates should sign in the box below the photograph (column 21) and at specified place at the bottom of Application Form (column 22). If any variation is found in the signatures appended by him at different places or fails to sign at specified places, his/her candidature will be liable to be cancelled by the Commission.

vii. CANDIDATE SHOULD MINUTELY GO THROUGH ALL THE PROVISIONS IN THE NOTICE TO ENSURE THAT HE/SHE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE POSTS FOR WHICH HE/SHE IS APPLYING IN TERMS OF REQUIREMENTS OF AGE, EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ETC AS ON CRUCIAL DATE.

viii. Candidates must satisfy themselves that they fulfill the eligibility conditions specified for the post applied for and that they have enclosed necessary documents (in prescribed format wherever applicable). If it is detected at any stage that the candidate does not fulfill eligibility conditions or he has not submitted along-with the application the required documents, his candidature will be rejected.

APPENDIX-VII

Essential Educational Qualification Code

Educational Qualification (EQ)	Code
BA	01
BA (Hons.)	02
B.Com	03
B.Com (Hons.)	04
B.Sc	05
B.Sc (Hons.)	06
BE	07
B.Tech	08
M.Sc	09

Subject Code

Subject of Educational Qualification	Code
Mathematics	01 01
Statistics	0202 02
Economics	03 03
Entomology	04
Nematology	05 05
Agriculture with specialization in Entomology or Nematology or Plant Pathology	06 06
Zoology with specialization in Entomology or Nematology	07 07
Plant Pathology	08 08
Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology	09 09
Agriculture (Agronomy) with specialization in Weed Science	10
Botany (Weed Science)	11
Others	12