F. No.10(4)/12-R.I Dated 14^th December, 2012 CORRIGENDUM

Reference ASRB Advt. No. 04/2012. The Qualifications Essential (i)/Desirable in respect of the posts appearing at Item No. 369, 373 and 378 may be read as under :-

Name of the post (s)	Qualifications published in the advertisement.	Revised Qualifications.
Asstt. Director General (Hort.II), ICAR Hqrs. (Item No. 369)	Qualifications Essential :-(i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Horticulture including relevant basic sciences. (ii) At least 5 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of Rs.37,400-67,000 with grade pay of Rs.10,000. OR An eminent Scientist having proven record of scientific contribution working in a reputed organization / Institute having at least 15 years experience in the relevant subject. (iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.	Qualifications Essential :- (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Agriculture/Horticulture including relevant basic sciences with specialization in horticultural crops. (ii) At least 5 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of Rs.37,400-67,000 with grade pay of Rs.10,000. OR An eminent Scientist having proven record of scientific contribution working in a reputed organization / Institute having at least 15 years experience in the relevant subject. (iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.
	Desirable :- Specialization in coordinating of research programmes in the field of Horticulture (Fruit Crops/Plantation Crops) Post Harvest Technology in particular.	Desirable:-Specialization in coordinating of research programmes in Horticultural Crops.
Director, Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai (Item No. 373)	Qualifications Essential :-(i) Doctoral degree in Fibre Technology/Agricultural Engineering/Chemical Technology/Applied Chemistry/Applied Physics including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in Item No. 369 above.	Qualifications Essential :- (i) Doctoral degree in Textile Technology/Manufacture/Agricultural Engineering/Chemical Technology/ Applied Chemistry/Applied Physics including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in Item No. 369 above. Desirable :-Specialization in Fibre Technology or primary processing and

	Desirable :- Specialization in Fibre Technology or primary processing and industrial liaison preferably of cotton and allied fibres.	industrial liaison preferably of cotton and allied fibres.
Director, Directorate of Research on Women in Agriculture (Item No. 378)	Qualifications Essential :-(i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Agriculture Science/Home Science/Social Science including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in Item No. 369 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization and experience in addressing the issues related to women in Agriculture. (ii) Should possess MDP/EDP Course completion Certificate of NAARM.	Qualifications Essential :- (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Agriculture Science/Home Science/Social Science including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in Item No. 369 above. Desirable:(i) Specialization and experience in addressing the issues related to women in Agriculture. Desirable (ii) stands deleted/withdrawn.

IMPORTANT NOTE

(i)

CLOSING DATE (ONLY FOR ABOVE THREE POSTS) THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD IS 15.01.2013(For applications posted from abroad and in the 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 30.01.2013).

(ii)

The last date for receipt of Through Proper Channel copy of the applications (ONLY FOR ABOVE THREE POSTS)containing the Certificate of verification by the Employer complete in all respects in ASRB is 15.02.2013 , and non-receipt of the same in ASRB by the stipulated date would result in rejection of the candidature/application of the candidate for the post(s) concerned.

(iii) It may be noted that in case the candidate (APPLYING FOR ABOVE THREE POSTS)doesnt send the Advance Copy of the application by 15.01.2013 (closing date) [30.01.2013 for the candidates sending the applications from remote areas/abroad], then he/she is required to ensure that the Through Proper Channel copy of the application reaches ASRB by the 15.01.2013 (30.01.2013 will be the closing date for receipt of Through Proper Channel copy of applications for remote areas/abroad in such a case).

(iv)

The applications (Advance Copy of Applications and Through Proper Channel Copy of applications) may reach the Secretary, ASRB either by hand or by post or by courier on or before the prescribed dates. 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 prescribed closing/last date(s) will be entertained under any circumstances and all the late applications will be summarily rejected. It is, therefore, emphasized that the applicant(s)/candidate(s) should ensure that his/her/their application(s) reach Boards office on or before the prescribed closing/last date(s).

(v)

In case a candidate anticipates delay in forwarding of his/her application form Through Proper Channel, he/she must send an Advance Copy of the application form to the SECRETARY, ASRB, KAB-I, Pusa, New Delhi-110012 on or before the closing date.

(vi)

It may be ensured by the applicant/candidate that his/her application(s) forwarded to the Board by his/her Employer/Forwarding Authority should carry duly filled in Certificate of Verification by the Employer clearly showing and authenticating therein verification of service particulars indicated by the candidate in his/her application form, suitability to the post applied for, vigilance clearance with the details of imposition of major/minor penalties, if any, during the last ten years and AAR/ACR gradings for the last 5 years, failing which application is liable to be rejected.

(vii) Incomplete Application Forms are liable to be rejected.

(viii) Application not accompanied with Demand Drafts for `500 ($50 in case the application is sent from abroad) will be rejected. However, SC/ST/PH/Women applicants/candidates are exempted from paying any fee.

(ix)

The retirement age for all the scientific posts is 62 years. In the ICAR the RMP/HOD posts are filled up for a tenure of 5 (five) years, whereas the posts of Principal Scientists and Senior Scientists / Programme Coordinators are filled up on permanent basis.

(x)

The 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.

(xi)

Qualified Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

List of enclosures / documents/certificates to be submitted along with the application in the order given below.

1. Crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 500/-, valid for 3 (three) months and drawn in favour of SECRETARY, ASRB payable at New Delhi (India). For the candidates abroad, the application fee should be accompanied with a crossed International Bank Draft for US $50 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.
   
   
2. Two envelopes (27 cm X 12cm) First envelope: Name of the post with Advertisement No. & Item no. may be given on the top of the envelope, while name of the Forwarding Authority with complete office address of the candidate may be given in the middle of the envelope. Second envelope: Name of the post with Advertisement No. & Item No. may be given on the top of the envelope, while name of the candidate and his/her address for correspondence (residential address) may be given in the middle of the envelope.
   
   
3. Self attested copies of Date of Birth, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree certificates. (SC/ST/PH candidates need to enclose self attested copy of the certificate, issued by the competent authority in this regard).
   
   
4. Photographs at the appropriate space(s) in the application form.
   
   
5. Application Form (use only Revised Application Form as available in MS-WORD format on the ICAR/ASRB websites). Application of the candidate in any other format will be summarily rejected.
   
   

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Applications Forms (Revised Application Form as available in MS-WORD format on the ICAR/ASRB websites), and other relevant documents / details can be downloaded from websites http:/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, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan I, Pusa, 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 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 application form not accompanied with the application fee will be rejected and 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.

1. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and possessing of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The candidates who qualify on screening of applications as per Revised Score Card System 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 Website (www.naasindia.org).
   
   
   1. (i) As per ICAR Instructions, applications of scientist holding Research Management Positions for another equivalent Research Management Position (RMP) under ICAR system may be forwarded after he/she has rendered two years service in the existing RMP Post held by him/her. However, the scientists not holding RMP post may apply any time for equivalent posts involving research management. However, this provision will not be applicable to incumbents of the posts of Directors of IARI/IVRI/NDRI/CIFE/NAARM, DDGs and ND, NAIP. Scientists working in higher grades may not be allowed to apply for a position involving research management but carrying a lower scale of pay even if the advertisement mentions about granting of higher scale of pay to specially qualified candidates.
      
      
   2. (ii) As per ICAR instructions, the Head of Division/Regional Station of the Institute will not be permitted to join or apply for another equivalent position within ICAR or outside, during the first four years of his/her tenure.
2. Short-listed candidates must appear for personal interview at such place, as may be fixed by the ASRB. Further, summoning of 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.
   
   
3. Higher initial pay may be recommended by the ASRB for specially qualified and experienced candidates for all the posts.
   
   
4. No TA/DA will be paid to the in-service candidates called for interview.
   
   
5. Crucial date for determining the age limit/educational qualifications/experience etc. in respect of the candidates for above three posts is 15.01.2013.
   
   
6. ASRB do not enter into correspondence with the candidates about reasons for their non-selection for interview/appointment.
   
   
7. The option to communicate/reply in Hindi in the interview exists in the Board.
   
   
8. Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
   
   

REVISED EXTENDED DATE FOR RECIEPT OF APPLICATIONS ONLY APPLY FOR ABOVE THREE POSTS (ITEM NO. 369, 373 & 378) Note: In case of any discrepancy, English version of the detailed advertisement appearing on the ICAR/ASRB Websites will be treated as final.

(N.S.RANDHAWA) SECRETARY, ASRB