AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 30(02)/2016-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 01

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex For Neh Region, Arunachal Pradesh Centre, Basar Under ICAR Research Complex For Neh Region, Umiam,Barapani
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in any discipline of Agricultural Sciences with specialization in Natural Resource Management.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publications/activities/contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in Hill Agriculture.

Duties: (i) To plan, co-ordinate and monitor research programmes relevant to the region.

(ii) To publish scientific reports, research bulletins and other related publications for the region from time to time.

(iii) To assist the Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam in official and technical matters.

(iv) To perform any other duty assigned by the Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam/ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 65(01)/2016-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 02

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Project Coordinator (Soil Test Crops Response), ICAR- IISS, Bhopal
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Soil Sciences/Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry or in basic sciences with specialization in crop nutrient management.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publications/activities/contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in soil-plant nutrient management.

Duties: (i) To plan, guide and coordinate basic, strategic and applied research in Soil Fertility Management through Soil Test Crops Response based Fertilizer recommendations under AICRP on STCR.

(ii) To develop geo-referenced database on fertility of Indian Soils.

(iii) To assist the Director in the overall research management of the Institute.

(iv) Any other duty that may be assigned by the Director/Council.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 40(01)/2016-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 03

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Project Coordinator (MULLARP), ICAR- IIPR, Kanpur
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural/Basic Sciences with specialization in Crop improvement/ crop production/crop protection.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publications/activities/contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in the pulse crops.

Duties: (i) To plan, guide, coordinate, and monitor the research work on MULLARP Crops in the All India Coordinated Pulses Improvement Project under the over all guidance of Director, IIPR, Kanpur.

(iii) To prepare and compile reports of research work under the All India Coordinated Pulses Improvement Project and any other report may be needed from time to time in respect of MULLARP Crops..

(iv) Any other duty assigned by the Director/ICAR from time to time.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 14(1)/2016-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 4

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Project Coordinator (Cotton Improvement), ICAR- Central Institute For Cotton Research, Regional Station, Coimbatore Under CICR, Nagpur
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural/Basic Sciences with specialization in Crop Improvement/ Crop Production/ Crop Protection.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in the field crops.

Duties: (i) To be the overall-in-charge of All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton Improvement.

(ii) To plan, guide, coordinate, and monitor the research work on cotton in the All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton Improvement.

(iii) To prepare and compile reports of research work under the All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton Improvement and any other report may be needed from time to time.

(iv) To coordinate the functioning and research programs of various disciplines of the Regional Station.

(v) Any other duty assigned by the Director/ ICAR from time to time.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 18(1)/2014-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 05

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Project Coordinator (Sesame & Niger), AICRP On Sesame, J.N. Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya Campus, Jabalpur With Its Hqrs at ICAR, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural/Basic Sciences with specialization in Crop improvement/crop production/crop protection.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publications/activities/contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in the Oilseed crops.

Duties: (i) Formulation and execution of the research plans for concerned crops.

(ii) To coordinate and supervise the research work of AICRP project on Sesame and Niger and encourage inter disciplinary research.

(iii) Any other activities/responsibility assigned by the ICAR.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 86(1)/2016-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 06

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Project Coordinator (Post Harvest Engineering & Technology), ICAR- CIPHET, Ludhiana
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural Process Engineering/Agricultural & Food Engineering/Processing and Agricultural Structures/ Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology/ Food Engineering/ Food Process Engineering.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: The candidate should have demonstrated proven scientific leadership in terms of publications, patents/technologies; and skill of research coordination, management with a broad vision and perspective of Post-production processes mechanization and value addition.

Duties: (i) To plan, coordinate, guide and conduct research in the field of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology especially Agriculture structure and Process Engineering/Agro Processing activities.

(ii) To review, compile periodically research, technical reports and extension materials etc. in the relevant field.

(iii) To look after the administrative and financial responsibilities of the Project.

(iv) Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the Director/ Council.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 33(3)/2016-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 07

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Project Coordinator (Renewable Sources of Energy for Agriculture and Agro-based Industries), ICAR- CIAE, Bhopal
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Farm Machinery and Power/Bio-Energy/ Renewable Energy Engineering/ Energy Science and Technology.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publications/activities/contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in use of renewable sources of energy for agriculture & agro-based industries.

Duties: (i) To plan, coordinate, guide and conduct research and developmental work in the field of agriculture, energy and power specially renewal sources of energy (Solar, Wind, Bio-gas, Bio-mass producer gas, bio-fuel etc).

(ii) To review, compile periodical research, technical report and extension materials etc. in the relevant field.

(iii) To look after the administrative and financial responsibilities of the Scheme.

(iv) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the Director/ Council.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 66(1)/2016-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 08

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Project Coordinator (Spices), ICAR- IISR, Calicut
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of agricultural/basic Sciences with specialization in plantation/spices crops.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publications/activities/contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in horticulture/plantation crops preferably in spices.

Duties: (i) To plan supervise, guide and coordinate the spices research in different Agricultural Universities in the country under coordinated project.

(ii) To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Council.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 24(1)/2016-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 09

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Project Coordinator (Palms), ICAR- CPCRI, Kasaragod
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of agricultural/basic sciences with specializations in plantation crops.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publications/activities/contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in horticulture/plantation crops preferably in palms.

Duties: (i) To supervise, guide and coordinate research on plantation crops, particularly Palms under the Project.

(ii) To organize research support monitor research progress and release project funds under the project.

(ii) To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Council.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 21(5)/2016-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 10

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Project Coordinator (Potato Improvement), ICAR- CPRI, Shimla
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of agricultural/basic sciences with specializations in crop improvement.

(ii) At least three years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with grade pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publications/activities/contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in vegetable improvement/production technology.

Duties: (i) To conduct and coordinate the work of All India Coordinated Potato Improvement Project.

(ii) To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Council.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 74(1)/2015-Per. III dt. 19.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 11

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Regional Research Station, Sargatia, Kushinagar under ICAR- IIVR, Varanasi
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in any of the ARS disciplines notified under Horticulture Science Group. (Please see ICAR circular no. 8(1)/2013-Per-IV dated 26.02.2015 regarding review of existing qualifications for ARS Scientists in the ICAR site under circular/personnel).

OR

Doctoral degree in basic sciences with specialization in crop improvement/ crop production/ crop protection in vegetable crops.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Research Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in improvement & management of vegetable crops.

Duties: (i) To supervise, coordinate, guide and monitor execution of the research programmes at RRS, Sargatia, Kushinagar.

(ii) To conduct Seed Research at RRS, Sargatia, Kushinagar.

(iii) To assist the Director of the Institute in administrative management of the RRS, Sargatia.

(v) Any other duty assigned by the Director/ICAR.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 52(2)/2005-Per. III dt. 19.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 12

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Division of Crop Protection, ICAR- CISH, Lucknow
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in any of the ARS disciplines notified under Horticulture Science Group, (Please see ICAR circular no. 8(1)/2013-Per-IV dated 26.02.2015 regarding review of existing qualifications for ARS Scientists in the ICAR site under circular/personnel).

OR

Doctoral degree in basic sciences with specialization in crop improvement/ crop production/ crop protection in fruit crops.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Research Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in improvement & management of fruit crops.

Duties: (i) To manage the research programmes especially in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Nematology and related programmes.

(ii) To Plan, coordinate, guide and monitor execution of the research programmes of the Division and collaborate with other programmes of multidisciplinary approaches.

(iii) To conduct research in his/her field of specialization.

(iv) Any other duties assigned by the Director of the Institute.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 21(1)/2007-Per. III dt. 19.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 13

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Central Potato Research Station, Shillong under ICAR- CPRI, Shimla
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in any of the ARS disciplines notified under Horticulture Science Group, (Please see ICAR circular no. 8(1)/2013-Per-IV dated 26.02.2015 regarding review of existing qualifications for ARS Scientists in the ICAR site under circular/personnel).

OR

Doctoral degree in basic sciences with specialization in crop improvement/ crop production/ crop protection in Horticultural crops.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Research Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in improvement and management of Tuber & vegetable crops.

Duties: (i) To administer, coordinate, supervise and monitor research on various aspects of potato, potato seed production and extension activities at the station.

(ii) To conduct research in his field of specialization within priorities programmes of the Institute.

(iii) To perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Director of the Institute.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 21(1)/2012-Per. III dt. 19.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 14

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR- CPRI, Shimla
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Horticulture Science/Crop Science or Doctoral Degree in basic sciences with specialization in biotechnology, genetics, breeding & molecular biology in horticultural crops.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Research Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in improvement and management of Tuber and vegetable crops.

Duties: (i) To plan coordinate, guide and monitor execution of the research programmes of the Division of Crop Improvement at the Institute.

(ii) To coordinate the research programmes of the Division of Crop Improvement at the Institute in liaison with other Heads of Divisions/Stations of the Institute.

(iii) To assist the Director of the Institute in Administration and Management of the Division.

(iv) To conduct research in the field of specialization.

(v) Any other duties assigned by the Director/ICAR from time to time.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 40(2)/2015-Per. III dt. 19.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 15

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR- IIPR, Kanpur
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural/Basic Sciences with specialization in Crop improvement.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in the pulse crops.

Duties: (i) To plan, guide, conduct research work in the field of Plant Breeding and Genetics including multidisciplinary project at IIPR, Kanpur.

(ii) To prepare and compile the research reports of the Division and any other reports as may be needed from time to time in respect of Crop Improvement Division.

(iii) Any other duty assigned by the Director, IIPR, Kanpur from time to time.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 40(1)/2015-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 16

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Division of Plant Biotechnology, ICAR- IIPR, Kanpur
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural/Basic Sciences with specialization in Plant Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Research Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in the pulse crops.

Duties: (i) To plan, guide and supervise the research work in the field of Plant Biotechnology including multi-disciplinary projects at IIPR, Kanpur.

(ii) To guide and supervise the research reports of the division and any other report as may be needed from time to time in respect of Plant Biotechnology division.

(iii) Any other duties assigned by the Director/ICAR from time to time.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 26(1)/2001-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 17

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR- SBI, Coimbatore
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural /Basic Sciences with specialization in Crop Improvement.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in Sugarcane.

Duties: (i) To formulate and guide inter disciplinary research programmes in sugarcane in the discipline of Genetics and Cyto-genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Technology and Biotechnology.

(ii) To coordinate the varietal improvement programmes between the Central and State Sugarcane Research Organization.

(iii) Management of the Division for achieving better capabilities and building up of the Division to higher levels of research excellence.

(iv) Any other duty that may be assigned by the Council.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 22(1)/2005-Per. III dt. 20.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 18

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR- NRRI, Cuttack.
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural /Basic Sciences with specialization in Crop Improvement.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Research Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in the rice crops.

Duties: (i) To Plan, Organize, guide and coordinate Research on Plant Breeding Genetics and Rice Genetic Resources and activities in Plant Breeding/Genetics and Cytogenetics, Genetic resources and Economic Botany in the Institute, Sub-station, out Research programme & other concerned Institute.

(ii) To initiate, participate and coordinate in National and International cooperative Research Projects in rice crop improvement.

(iii) To be responsible for day to day administration of the Division and participate in inter divisional and inter-institutional activities.

(iv) To serve as key person in collection, maintenance and dissemination of information on Rice Genetics, Breeding and Genetic Resources.

(v) Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Institute/ICAR.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 13(2)/97-Per. III dt. 19.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 19

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Division of Quality Evaluation & Improvement, ICAR- CIRCOT, Mumbai.
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Textile Technology/Applied Physics/Textile Physics/ Agricultural Process Engineering/Post Harvest Engineering/ Textile Engineering/ Chemical Engineering.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in quality evaluation and improvement in natural fibre products and garments.

Duties: (i) To be In-charge of the Quality Evaluation & Improvement Division comprising fibre, yarn and fabric testing sections including statistics.

(ii) To carry out research work in fibre structure, fibre properties and developments/standardization of test methods for textile

(iii) To perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Director/Council.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 86(2)/2013-Per. III dt. 19.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 20

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Division of Transfer of Technology, ICAR- CIPHET, Ludhiana
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural Process Engineering/Agricultural & Food Engineering/ Processing and Agricultural Structures/ Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology/ Food Engineering/ Food Process Engineering or in agricultural extension with specialization in transfer of agricultural technology.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Research Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Experience in transfer of agricultural technology.

Duties: (i) Planning, organizing, leading and executing in Transfer of Technology activities in the areas of processing of farm produce including field demonstration prototype production, prototype testing, technology promotion and consumer surveys.

(ii) To organize seminars, conference, training programmes in the area of Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology, food testing, food safety management systems, HACCP etc., publish training manuals, extension bulletins and liaise with state/central agencies, equipment manufacturers, processors and traders related to food and agricultural produce.

(iii) Any other duty assigned by the Director from time to time.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

F.NO.10(1)/2017-RECTT.I

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

(Vide ICAR Letter No. 36(5)/95-Per. III dt. 19.12.2016)

ADVT. NO. 01/2017 ITEM NO. 21

Date of release of Advt. :- 08.01.2017.

Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) : 08.02.2017 (Normal Closing Date)/ 23.02.2017 (Closing date for receipt of application/advance copy of application(s) for notified remote areas/abroad). Last date for receipt of Application Through Proper Channel is 10.03.2017and 27.03.2017 (from notified remote areas/abroad).

(I)	Name and location of the post	Head, Division of Plant Science, ICAR- IIS&WC, Dehradun
(II)	No. of post(s)	1 (One)
(III)	Pay Band/Grade Pay	Minimum pay of 43,000 in the PB-4 of 37,400-67,000/- + RGP of 10,000/-.
(IV)	Whether Tenurial Post/Permanent Post	Tenurial
(V)	Position regarding reservation	Unreserved
(VI)	Age limit	The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 08.02.2017.

Qualifications Essential (i) Doctoral degree in Plant Sciences/Crop Science/ Horticulture Science including Agro Forestry or in any discipline of basic Sciences with specialization in field, forestry or horticultural crops.

(ii) At least two years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in the pay band-4 of 37,400-67000 with Research Grade Pay of 10000/-

(iii) Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/perspective on agricultural research.

Desirable: Specialization in Soil and Water Conservation.

Duties: (i) To initiate, conduct and guide research work in the field of Forestry/Agroforestry /Fruit Science/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/Botany.

(ii) To coordinate the works of Division.

(iii) Any other duties assigned by the Institute/ICAR.

NOTE: THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH THE CONTENTS OF THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ALONG WITH IFC(s).