Essential Qualification:

First class Masters degree in Life Sciences from a recognized University. or Second class M.Sc + Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences from a recognized University

Desirable Qualification:

(i)

Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences or related discipline from a recognized University for candidates with First class relevant degree.

(ii)

Additional Post-doctoral research/ training experience in Reproductive Biology/ Reproductive Endocrinology/ Reproductive Physiology/ Embryology in recognized Institute(s)

(iii) Knowledge of Computer Applications.

(iv) Two years R&D/ teaching experience in Reproductive Biology/ Reproductive Endocrinology/ Reproductive Physiology/ Embryology after obtaining essential qualifications

Job Requirement:

(i)

To assist the Director in planning and executing research in the area of Reproductive Biology.

(ii)

To perform any other work assigned by the Director.

Age Limit: Not exceeding 45 years (including PWD relaxation). Relaxable upto 5 years for Government servants and SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, in accordance with the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training from time to time in this regard.

One time age relaxation is also allowed to Scientific and Technical Staff working in long term projects in ICMR Institutes/Centres provided they meet essential qualifications and experience for the post with a view to provide them opportunity to compete with other candidates as per provision made under HRSC rule 2007 (as amended from time to time) vide Councils letter No.6/1/2007-Admn.II dated 28.3.2011.

General Relaxation clause:

Age, qualification and experience will be relaxable in deserving cases as mentioned in the Recruitment Rules of Health Research Scientist Cadre of ICMR, 2007 under Rule 14 and Notes 1 & 2 of Schedule III (as amended from time to time)

Other Service Conditions:

1) Allowances as per Central Government Rules are admissible on the above pay scale.

2) Benefits of new restructured defined contributory pension system are admissible as per the provision contained in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (ECD & PR Division). Notification No. 5/7/2003-ECD & PR dated 22.12.2003 effective from 1.1.2004.

3) Private practice is not allowed. However, non-practicing allowance is admissible to medical graduates only as per rules.

4) Applications from employees working in Central/ State Govt. Departments/ Public Sector Undertakings and Govt. funded research agencies must be forwarded through proper channel. Advance copies of application will be considered subject to the conditions that a No Objection Certificate from the employer is produced at the time of personal discussion. Application received after the closing date will not be considered. Candidates called for personal discussion/ interview have the option to answer in Hindi also.

How to apply:
1)	Online	applications		to	be	submitted		by	visiting	ICMR		website
	www.icmr.nic.in		or	NIRRH		website	www.nirrh.res.in			on	or	before

6^th November, 2017; 5.30 pm. 2) Application forms (hard copy of online application) duly completed in all

respects and signed by the applicant should be sent to the Director, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, J. M. Street, Parel, Mumbai400012, so as to reach on or before 16^th November, 2017.

3) Attested copies of the following documents should be enclosed with the

application:a)Proof of Date of Birth b)Educational qualification c) Experience d)Caste and Disability Certificate (As applicable)

4) List of Publications with impact factor & citation, role in clinical & Therapeutic / public health impact of contribution of candidate, list of extramural projects whether R&D sponsored/contractual and whether as PI/Co-Investigator to be provided.

5) Unsigned/Incomplete application or application without supportive evidence asked for and application received late are liable to be summarily rejected.

Notes:

1. Ph.D. degree in relevant subjects shall be treated equivalent to three years experience respectively.
   
   
2. Candidates with Ph.D. degree will be preferred for direct recruitment.
   
   
3. Selection Procedure: A written examination of the eligible candidates will be taken, candidates will be called for personal discussion/ interview on merit, on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination. The final selection will be as per criteria adopted by ICMR and decision of the Director General, ICMR will be final in this regards.
   
   

Written Test: The Written test would be of 100 marks consisting of 100 objective/ MCQ type questions of one mark each for the correct answer. The final score will be computed for a maximum of 40 marks based on the marks obtained in the written test of 100 marks. For each wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deducted. Out of 100 questions, 90 questions will be objective/ MCQ type and 10 objective/ MCQ for analytical skills.

a.

Level of questions will be M. Sc level.

b.

Questions will cover all the areas mentioned below:

1. Biostatistics
   
   
2. Computing skills
   
   
3. General Scientific knowledge
   
   
4. Current Affairs including developments in Biomedical Sciences
   
   
5. Common sense
   
   
6. Institute specific areas
   
   
7. Post specific areas
   
   
8. Fundamental knowledge
   
   
9. Subject specific knowledge
   
   

1. No TA/ DA will be paid to the candidate for appearing in the written test. The candidates called for interview from outstation will be paid 2^nd class rail fare through shortest route on production of documents.
   
   
2. This post is with all India transfer liability under the Council.
   
   
3. Candidate belonging to reserved category (SC/ST) should submit the certificates issued by competent authority in the prescribed format as stipulated by Government of India for claiming fee concession/ age relaxation.
   
   

7. In case of candidates belonging to OBC category, certificate should specifically contain the clause that the candidate does not belong to creamy layer section. OBC certificate for the purpose of age relaxation will mean PERSONS OF OBC CATEGORY NOT BELONGING TO CREAMY LAYER as defined in DOPTS O.M. NO. 36012/22/93-Estt (SCT) dated 8.9.1993 and modified vide O.M. NO. 36033/3/2004-Estt (Res) dated 9.3.2004 and 14.10.2008. The closing date for receipt of application will be treated as the date of reckoning for OBC status of the candidate and also for assuming that the candidate does not fall in the Creamy layer on the reckoning date. The candidate should furnish the relevant OBC certificate in the format prescribed for Govt. Job and furnish declaration. OBC candidates must, therefore, furnish valid and updated OBC certificate which should specifically include the clause regarding Exclusion from Creamy Layer in order to get age relaxation. Declaration (Only for OBC category candidates) I son/daughter of Shri resident of village/town/ city district state hereby declare that I belong to the Community which is recognized as backward class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in service as per orders contained in Department of Personnel and Training Office memorandum. No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 8.9.1993. It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in column 3 of the Schedule to the

above referred Office Memorandum dated 8.9.1993.

1. Candidates should ensure that without use of any aid/ assistance by any other person have the capacity to perform/ carry out research in the area of reproductive health, formulate project proposals, conduct laboratory investigations, prepare work reports.
   
   
2. Appointment in these positions will be made to PwD candidates after considering the capabilities to take up nature of duties & responsibilities of the job, location, hazard, strain & other factors, and also considering that the disability is not likely to interfere with the performance of duties of the post with reasonable efficiency and without possible deterioration of his/her health.
   
   
3. Any major medical ailment will debar a candidate from being eligible for the job.
   
   
4. At the time of written examination only blind/low vision candidates and those candidates whose writing speed is affected by cerebral palsy can use scribe/writer at his/her own cost. In all such cases where a scribe/writer is used, the following rules will apply: i) The candidate will have to arrange his/her own scribe/writer at his/her cost. ii) The candidate will have to give a suitable undertaking, in the prescribed format at the time of examination. iii) Only those candidates who use a scribe/writer shall be eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes.
   
   
5. Candidates who wish to opt for engaging Scribe should indicate the same while submitting their online application by choosing the option provided.
   
   

IMPORTANT

i) Applicants should indicate legibly the Advertisement Number and the post applied for (with post code is mandatory) on the first page of the prescribed application form. Any canvassing by or on behalf of candidates or to bring political or other outside influence with regard to selection/ recruitment shall be considered as disqualification.

ii) Receipt of online application process shall stand closed at 5.30 p.m. on 6^th November, 2017.

iii) No correspondence shall be entertained on the issue related to selection process.

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