AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

KRISHI ANUSANDHAN BHAWAN-I, PUSA, NEW DELHI-110012

F. NO. 10(02)/2017-R.-I ADVT. NO. 02/2017

Applications are invited from the Indian Citizens for Senior Scientists posts in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Institutes.

I. Senior Scientists (52 positions at Item Nos. 22-68 of the detailed advertisement) in the Pay Band-4 of ` 37400-67000 + RGP of ` 9000/-.

Age : (i) The candidate must not have attained the age of 47 years as on 28.02.2017.

(ii) The retirement age of scientific personnel in the service of the Council is 62 years.

(iii) There shall be no maximum age limit for the Councils employees.

Fee- The fee should be paid as under- and should be enclosed with the application form :-

(i) For candidates applying within the country:- Crossed Demand Draft for ` 500/-, valid for 3(three) months and drawn in favour of SECRETARY,ASRB payable at New Delhi (India). However, the SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped (PH) applicants/candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

(ii) For the applicants/candidates applying from abroad, the application fee of US $ 50 should be deposited in the following account through SWIFT

Name of Account Holder - Secretary ASRB

Name of Bank - Syndicate Bank.

Branch Address - KAB-I, Pusa New Delhi-12

Account No. 24133050000035

IFSC Code - SYNB0009029

SWIFT Code - SYNBINBB019

(iii) The Demand Draft/payment made through SWIFT needs to be appended with the advance copy of application only, and a copy thereof in the application through proper channel.

The closing date for receipt of applications in ASRB is 28.02.2017. For applications posted from abroad/notified remote areas, the closing date will be 15.03.2017. The application(s) not received in ASRB by the above prescribed closing date(s) shall be summarily rejected, without any notice. The candidate, who is employed and who anticipates delay in forwarding of his/her application(s) by his/her employer may send Advance Copy of application(s) to ASRB by the said closing date. However, while sending the Advance Copy of application(s) directly to the ASRB by the closing date, the candidate should append a certificate in his/her advance copy of application indicating clearly therein that he/she has intimated his/her controlling authority/employer of the same and has also simultaneously submitted original application for the said post(s) to his/her controlling authority/employer with a request to forward the same as application Through Proper Channel so as to reach ASRB office positively on the closing date, i.e. so as to reach ASRB office positively on the closing date, i.e. so as to reach ASRB office positively on the closing date, i.e. so as to reach ASRB office positively on the closing date, i.e. so as to reach ASRB office positively on the closing date, i.e. so as to reach ASRB office positively on the closing date, i.e. so as to reach ASRB office positively on the closing date, i.e.

The applicants are advised to fill the application in the prescribed format and that too in the space provided for in the application form and not to resort to annexures except only in case of prescribed documents/certificates, i.e. original Demand Draft, photocopies of Date of Birth/M.Sc./Ph.D/SC/ST/PH certificates or such other certificates/documents as are required to be appended with the application as per Revised Score Card/Application Form. The Revised Application Form and the Detailed Revised Score Card currently available on ASRB website (www.asrb.org.in) and ICAR website (www.icar.org.in) should only be used otherwise the application shall not be processed for evaluation/scoring and is liable to be rejected. Besides these, the detailed Advt. No. 02/2017, Information For Candidates and other relevant details can be accessed/downloaded from the above mentioned websites.

SECRETARY

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD KRISHI ANUSANDHAN BHAWAN-I, PUSA, NEW DELHI-110012

F. NO. 10(02)/2017-R.-I ADVT. NO. 02/2017

Applications are invited from the Indian Citizens for filling up 52 positions of Senior Scientists in different locations at ICAR Institutes.

Age : (i) The candidate must not have attained the age of 47 years as on 28.02.2017.

(ii) The retirement age of scientific personnel in the service of the Council is 62 years.

(iii) There shall be no maximum age limit for the Councils employees.

Pay Band-4 of ` 37400-67000/- + RGP of ` 9,000/-.

ICAR- VIVEKANANDA PARVATIYA KRISHI ANUSANDHAN SANSTHAN, ALMORA

22. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Biotechnology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural Biotechnology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization & Experience in MAS/Applied Genomics in major crops grown in hills.

23. Senior Scientist (Land & Water Management Engineering) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Land & Water Management Engineering with 6 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 6 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

OR

Masters degree in Agricultural Engineering (Land & Water Management Engineering) with 10 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer /Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band 3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

Desirable: Experience in the field of Land & Water Management in hill ecosystem.

24. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Economics) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics/Statistics with specialization in Agricultural Economics with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization & experience in production economics of hill crops.

25. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Entomology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization/ experience in Integrated Pest Management of Field Crops.

ICAR- DIRECTORATE OF WEED RESEARCH, JABALPUR (M.P)

26. Senior Scientist (Agronomy) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agronomy with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Having relevant working experience in Weed Science Research.

27. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Biotechnology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Biotechnology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Having relevant working experience in Weed Science Research.

28. Senior Scientist (Soil Science) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Soil Science with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Having relevant working experience in Weed Science Research.

29. Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Plant Pathology or Doctoral degree in relevant basic sciences with specialization in Plant Pathology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in above subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Relevant working experience in Weed Science Research.

ICAR- INDIAN GRASSLAND AND FODDER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, JHANSI

30. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Extension) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Extension with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Agricultural Extension.

ICAR- DIRECTORATE OF FLORICULTURAL RESEARCH, PUNE

31. Senior Scientist (Floriculture & Landscaping) (Three Posts)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Floriculture and Landscaping/Horticulture with specialization in floriculture and landscaping with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization on Floriculture and Landscaping research/teaching/extension.

ICAR- CENTRAL POTATO RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SHIMLA

32. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Biotechnology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Biotechnology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

ICAR- CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY, COCHIN

33. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Extension) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Extension with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization in Extension research, Entrepreneur Development, Extension Management, Training and Technology Transfer activities.

ICAR- CENTRAL SHEEP & WOOL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, AVIKANAGAR

34. Senior Scientist (Veterinary Extension Education) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Veterinary Extension or Agricultural Extension with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization in Veterinary Extension Education/ Transfer of Technology preferably in small ruminants.

ICAR- CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON GOATS, MAKHDOOM, MATHURA (U.P)

35. Senior Scientist (Animal Nutrition) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Animal Nutrition with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization of working in small ruminants in the discipline of Animal Nutrition.

ICAR- INDIAN VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, IZATNAGAR

36. Senior Scientist (Veterinary Pathology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Veterinary Pathology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject including relevant basic sciences with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

37. Senior Scientist (Veterinary Microbiology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Veterinary Microbiology/ Veterinary Bacteriology/ Veterinary Virology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

38. Senior Scientist (Animal Nutrition) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Animal Nutrition with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

ICAR- NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON YAK, DIRANG (ARUNACHAL PRADESH)

39. Senior Scientist (Animal Reproduction & Gynecology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Animal Reproduction & Gynecology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Experience in working in the area of high altitude animal reproduction, semen processing and using frontiers research tools in animal reproduction.

40. Senior Scientist (Livestock Production & Management) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Livestock Production & Management with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Experience in working in the area of high altitude animal production management, including shelter and stress management of yaks/highland livestock.

ICAR- NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON MITHUN, JHARNAPANI, MEDZIPHEMA (NAGALAND)

41. Senior Scientist (Animal Physiology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Animal Physiology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization in Ruminant Physiology.

42. Senior Scientist (Animal Nutrition) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Animal Nutrition with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization in Ruminant Nutrition.

43. Senior Scientist (Animal Genetics & Breeding) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Animal Genetics and Breeding with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Experience in Conservation and Management of Animal Genetic Resources and Animal Breeding/ Population Genetics/Molecular Genetics.

ICAR- CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, JODHPUR

44. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Economics) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics/ Statistics with specialization in Agricultural Economics with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and Experience in the field of Agricultural Economics in arid agro ecosystems.

45. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Meteorology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Meteorology or Agricultural Physics/ Agronomy with specialization in Agricultural Meteorology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and Experience in the field of Agricultural Meteorology in the area of Arid Zone. Specialization in handling weather data, weather forecasting and crop weather relationship with reference to cropping system in dry land/ Arid Zone.

46. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Statistics) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Statistics or Economics/ Statistics with specialization in Agricultural Statistics/ Agricultural Economics with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Agricultural Statistics in the area of Arid Zone.

47. Senior Scientist (Economic Botany and Plant Genetics Resources) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Agricultural Botany or Botany with specialization in Economics Botany/ Plant Genetics Resources with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Plant Ecology/Range Management in arid regions.

48. Senior Scientist (Livestock Production & Management) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Livestock Production & Management with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Livestock Production & Management in arid zone, especially Cold Arid Regions.

49. Senior Scientist (Pedology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Pedology or Soil Science with specialization in Pedology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Pedology in dry land/Arid Zone.

50. Senior Scientist (Soil Science) (Two Posts)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Soil Science with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Soil Science in the area of Arid Zone.

RRS-LEH UNDER ICAR- CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, JODHPUR

51. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Extension) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Extension with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and Experience in the field of Agricultural Extension in Cold Arid Regions.

RRS- JAISALMER UNDER ICAR- CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, JODHPUR

52. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Statistics) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Statistics or Economics/ Statistics with specialization in Agricultural Statistics/ Agricultural Economics with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Agricultural Statistics in the area of Arid Zone.

53. Senior Scientist (Agronomy) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agronomy with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Agronomy in dry land/ Arid Zone Region.

RRS- KUKMA-BHUJ (GUJARAT) UNDER ICAR- CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, JODHPUR

54. Senior Scientist (Economic Botany and Plant Genetics Resources) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Agricultural Botany or Botany with specialization in Economy Botany/ Plant Genetics with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in relevant subject with 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Plant Ecology/Range Management in arid regions.

RRS- LEH (J&K) UNDER ICAR- CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, JODHPUR

55. Senior Scientist (Livestock Production & Management) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Livestock Production & Management with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Livestock Production & Management in arid zone, especially Cold Arid Regions.

ICAR- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ABIOTIC STRESS MANAGEMENT, BARAMATI, PUNE

56. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Economics) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics/Statistics with specialization in Agricultural Economics with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization/experience in Policy Research for Abiotic Stress Management.

57. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Entomology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and research experience in Integrated Pest Management under abiotically stressed conditions.

58. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Meteorology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Meteorology or Agricultural Physics/ Agronomy with specialization in Agricultural Meteorology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Experience in climate change, modeling, remote sensing etc and development/operational projects on prediction and provision of early warning of extreme climate events and environmental conditions.

59. Senior Scientist (Agricultural Microbiology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Microbiology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization in microbial endophytes for management of Abiotic stresses.

60. Senior Scientist (Animal Biotechnology) (Two Posts)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Animal Biotechnology/ Animal Genetics and Breeding/Veterinary Science with specialization in Animal Biotechnology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject(s) with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization in Green House Gases/Heat stress Management in small ruminants.

61. Senior Scientist (Animal Physiology) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Animal Physiology with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization in Green House Gases/Heat stress Management in small ruminants.

62. Senior Scientist (Farm Machinery & Power) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Farm Machinery & Power or Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Farm Machinery & Power with 6 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject(s) with minimum 6 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

OR

Masters degree in the relevant Engineering subject with 10 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band 3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research/teaching/extension education as evidenced by published work/innovations.

Desirable: Specialization/experience in development of farm machinery for abiotic stress management.

63. Senior Scientist (Fruit Science/Horticulture) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Horticulture with specialization in Fruit Science with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Research experience/specialization in managing abiotic stresses in fruit crops.

64. Senior Scientist (Genetics and Plant Breeding) (Two Posts)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization and research experience in management of Genetic Resources/Breeding of crops for abiotic stress tolerance.

65. Senior Scientist (Geo informatics) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Geo-informatics or Soil Science with specialization in Geo Information Science and Remote Sensing with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Experience in generating databases and mapping of abiotic stresses.

66. Senior Scientist (Land & Water Management Engineering) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Land & Water Management Engineering with 6 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 6 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

OR

Masters degree in the relevant engineering subject with 10 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band 3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research/teaching/extension education as evidenced by published work/innovations.

Desirable: Experience in water saving irrigation technologies and management of edaphically stressed soils.

67. Senior Scientist (Plant Biochemistry) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Plant Biochemistry with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Experience and research in biochemical changes under abiotic stress conditions.

68. Senior Scientist (Soil Science) (One Post)

Qualifications Essential: Doctoral degree in Soil Science with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of ` 15600-39100 with Grade pay of ` 5400/-, ` 6000/- ` 7000/- ` 8000/- having made contribution to research / teaching/ extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations.

OR

Doctoral degree in the relevant subject with minimum 8 years experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/ organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.

Desirable: Specialization/research experience in soil physics/management of edaphic stresses.

IMPORTANT NOTE

I. (a) CLOSING DATE

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD IS 28.02.2017. For applications posted from abroad and notified remote areas (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshdweep, Minicoy and Amindivi islands, States/Union Territories in the North-Eastern Region, Ladakh Division of J & K State, Sikkim, Pangi, Sub-division of Chamba, Lahul and Spiti Districts of Himachal Pradesh), the last date for receipt of application will be 15.03.2017. The application(s) not received in ASRB by the above prescribed closing date(s) shall be summarily rejected, without any notice.

(b) The candidate, who is employed and who anticipates delay in forwarding of his/her application(s) by his/her parent office/employer may send Advance Copy of application(s) to ASRB by the said closing date. However, while sending the Advance Copy of application(s) directly to the ASRB by the closing date, the candidate should append a certificate in his/her advance copy of application indicating clearly therein that he/she has intimated his/her parent office/controlling authority/employer of the same and has also simultaneously submitted original application for the said post(s) to his/her parent office/controlling authority/employer with a request to forward the same Through Proper Channel so as to reach ASRB office positively on/before the closing date, i.e. 28.03.2017 and 17.04.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(c) The application/Advance Copy of application submitted personally/by hand or sent through speed post or courier, should reach ASRB on or before the above said closing date(s). The Board will in no case be responsible for non-receipt of application(s) or any delay in receipt thereof on any account whatsoever. It is also stated that no application received after the above said prescribed closing/last date(s) will be entertained under any circumstances and all the late applications will be summarily rejected, without any notice.

II. (a) It may be ensured by the applicant/candidate that his/her Through Proper Channel copy of application(s) (TPC), as forwarded by his/her parent office, reaches ASRB office by the stipulated date.

(b)The candidate, who is on deputation/foreign service, should also get his/her application through proper channel forwarded through the office in which he/she is on deputation/foreign service in addition to the same being got forwarded by his/her parent officer.

(c) The application(s) through proper channel should also contain the duly filled in Certificate of Verification by the Employer, verifying/authenticating and indicating clearly the following positively and without fail:

(i) service particulars indicated in the application by the candidate;

(ii) suitability to the post applied for;

(iii) vigilance clearance ;

(iv) details of imposition of major/minor penalties, if any, during the last ten years;

(v) gist of AAR/ACR/APAR Gradings for the last 5 years; and

(vi) Date of receipt of the candidates original application in the office, which is to be sent to the ASRB as Through Proper Channel copy of application.

(vii) Date of receipt of Annual Immovable Property Return (AIPR) proforma for the year 2016 (31.12.2016) from the candidate be indicated and a copy thereof be enclosed for reference.

III The following documents should be enclosed with the application form:-

(i) Crossed Demand Draft for `500/-, valid for 3(three) months and drawn in favour of SECRETARY,ASRB payable at New Delhi (India). However, the SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped (PH) applicants/candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

(ii) For the applicants/candidates applying from abroad, the application fee of US $ 50 should be deposited in the following account through SWIFT

Name of Account Holder - Secretary ASRB

Name of Bank - Syndicate Bank.

Branch Address - KAB-I, Pusa New Delhi-12

Account No. 24133050000035

IFSC Code - SYNB0009029

SWIFT Code - SYNBINBB019

(iii) The Demand Draft/payment made through SWIFT needs to be appended with the advance copy of application only, and a copy thereof in the application through proper channel.

(iv) Self attested copies of Date of Birth, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree certificates. (SC/ST/PH candidates need also to enclose self attested copy of the certificate, issued by the competent authority in this regard).

(v) Such other documents/certificates as are required to be enclosed as per the Revised Score Card/Application Form.

(vi) Photographs at the appropriate space(s) in the application form.

(vii) The applicant should indicate his/her name, name of the post applied, advertisement no. and Item no. on the top of the envelope, containing his/her application along with all the prescribed enclosures.

IV The following applications shall be liable to be summarily rejected without any notice:-

(i) The applications (Advance Copy of application) not received by the prescribed closing date.

(ii) The application Through Proper Channel (TPC), to be sent by the parent office of the candidate, not received by the prescribed date.

(iii) The candidate who is on deputation/foreign service may also get his/her TPC forwarded by the office in which he/she is on deputation/foreign service in addition to getting the same forwarded to the ASRB by his/her parent office.

(iv) The application(s) through proper channel received in time but not containing duly authenticated Certificate of Verification by the Employer with the requisite details.

(v) The applications not in the prescribed format.

(vi) While some of the candidates, instead of furnishing information in the space provided for in the application form, resort to furnishing the same in the annexures, some other candidates append with the application form unnecessary and unwanted documents in addition to the prescribed documents, which makes the application bulky and unwieldy. Therefore, the applications in which the information is found to have been furnished in the annexure or the applications found to have been accompanied with the documents other than the ones listed at III of Important Note above shall be summarily rejected without any notice.

(vii) The discrepancies regarding name of the candidate, name of the post applied for, advt. no. with item number of the post date of birth etc. in the application.

(vii) Application not accompanied with valid Demand Drafts for `500 (US $50 in case the application is sent from abroad).

V. (i) The retirement age for Senior Scientists posts are 62 years. The posts of Senior Scientist are filled up on permanent basis.

(ii) The applicants/candidate selected for appointment to the posts in Animal Science disciplines and possessing degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry followed by Masters and Doctoral degree in the relevant discipline will also be entitled to Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) as admissible under the rules from time to time subject to the fulfillment of conditions of entitlement for the same as prescribed by the Council.

VI. Qualified Women applicants/candidates are encouraged to apply.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Revised Applications Form (as available in MS-WORD/pdf format on the ICAR/ASRB websites), and other relevant documents/details can be downloaded from websiteshttp:/www.icar.org.in and http:/www.asrb.org.in. The same can also be provided to the candidate on his/her request to the Secretary, ASRB, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan I, New Delhi 110012.

2. For each post, separate application form, separate fee, separate No Objection Certificate and separate Vigilance Clearance Certificate are required to be sent to ASRB.

3. No two applications should be tied together.

4. Application fee is to be remitted by way of Demand Draft only. The applicant/candidate should, on the back of the Crossed Demand Draft, indicate his / her name, address, name of the post, advertisement number and item number. It may be noted that no other means of payment of the application fee is acceptable, i.e. the application fee paid by way of Indian Postal Orders/Money Orders etc. will not be accepted. The date of the Demand Draft (DD) should not be prior to the date of the issue of the advertisement in the newspapers. Further, the DD should be valid for a period of three months and the same valid for less than three months will not be accepted.

5. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and possessing of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The applicants/candidates who qualify on screening of applications as per Revised Score Card System (currently available on ICAR/ASRB websites) adopted by the ASRB for assessing relative merit of candidates on the basis of educational qualifications, experience, research work, publications, awards etc. will only be called for interview. As such, the candidates are advised to fill Part B of the application form carefully and each and every column of application should be filled up accurately because marks will be awarded on the basis of information supplied by them in each column. For filling up of entries relating to publications/other publications, applicants/candidates may also refer to NAAS Rating of Scientific Journals effective from 01.01.2016.

6. Higher initial pay may be recommended by the ASRB for specially qualified and experienced candidates for all the posts.

7. Summoning of applicants/candidates for interview conveys no assurance whatsoever that they will be selected. Appointment orders to selected candidate(s) will be issued by Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

8. Short-listed applicants/candidates must appear for personal interview at such a place, as may be fixed by the ASRB. The Board does not defray the traveling or other expenses of applicants/candidates summoned for interview. It, however, contributes towards those expenses at a rate corresponding to the amount of the Second Class Mail railway fare by the shortest route to the place of interview from the Railway Station nearest to the normal place of residence of the applicant/candidate or from which he actually performs the journey, whichever, is nearer to the place of interview, and back to the same station or the amount of Railway fare actually incurred by the candidate whichever is less. Details of this will be furnished by the applicants/candidates, when they are called for interview.

9. Crucial date for determining the age limit/educational qualifications/experience etc. in respect of the applicants/candidates is 28.02.2017.

10. ASRB does not enter into correspondence with the applicants/candidates regarding not calling them for interview or non-selection for interview/appointment.

11. The option to communicate/reply in Hindi in the interview exists in the Board.

12. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the applicant/candidate.

Note: In case of any discrepancy, English version of the detailed advertisement appearing in the Employment Newspaper/ASRB & ICAR Websites will be treated as final.