Applications are invited for the following post in Dhaanyaganga Krishi Vigyan Kendra (under the aegis of ‘Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational & Research Institute’, a Deemed-to-be-University), located at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Sargachhi, District Murshidabad, West Bengal, an Outreach Centre of the University.

Notification Date: 19 March 2018

Name of the post : Sr. Scientist & Head

• One post.
• Pay scale: PB-4, Rs.37,400/- – Rs.67,000/- with RGP of Rs.9,000. [As per Circular Letter No.F.No.ZPD-II/1-G/2012-13 dated 30 January 2013 from Zonal Project Director, read with Letter No. F.Extn/1/3/2012-AE-I dated 11 June 2013 from Under Secretary (AE) to Zonal Project Director giving further clarification].

Essential Qualification and Experience:

1. For Disciplines other than Engineering subject:

   Doctoral degree in relevant subject including relevant basic sciences (For example, Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Sciences/Fisheries/Home 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 Rs.15600/–39100/- with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/-Rs.6000/-Rs.7000/-/Rs.8000/- having made contribution to research/teaching/extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

2. For Engineering Disciplines:

   Doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering with 6 years’ experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of Rs.15600/–39100/- with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/-Rs.6000/-Rs.7000/-/Rs.8000/- having made contribution to research/teaching/extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact. OR Masters degree in Agricultural Engineering with 10 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of Rs.15600/–39100/- with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/-Rs.6000/-Rs.7000/-/Rs.8000/- having made contribution to research/teaching/extension education as evidenced by published work/ innovations and impact.

Desirable Qualification:

Ability to understand and speak regional language for proper interaction with the local farmers. Knowledge of agricultural scenario of West Bengal and the operational district.

How to apply :

Candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria as mentioned above may submit their applications in the format prescribed (download) and typed on plain A-4 size paper , along with copies of the certificates duly attested regarding qualifications, date of birth, caste (if needed), experience, etc. Please provide only the list of research publications published in peer reviewed journals. The actual reprints/photocopies should not be sent with the application at this stage. They should be produced at the time of interview. The application forms duly completed in all respects should be sent to the following address:

Registrar Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational & Research Institute (Deemed-to-be-University as declared by MHRD, Govt. of India under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956) P.O. Belur Math, Dist. Howrah 711202 West Bengal

within 26 May 2018. A non-refundable application fee of Rs.1500/- (Rs. One thousand and five hundred only) should be paid by “A/c Payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of “DHAANYAGANGA KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA RKM SARGACHHI” payable at SARGACHHI”. On the top of the envelope containing the application, please mention the following in block letters: Application for the post of “Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK, Sargachhi”

Last Date for submission of Applications in the Revised Format is extended up to 26 May 2018. Those who have already sent application forms in the old format are requested to resend in the Revised Format with details of Demand Draft sent earlier.

General Instructions:

1. In-service candidates should forward their application through proper channel. No objection certificate has to be produced at the time of interview
2. The university reserves the right not to fill up any of the vacancies advertised in case of non-availability of suitable candidate
3. Please provide only a list of peer reviewed publications if any along with their impact factor (research, technical, extension), the actual reprints/photocopies should not be sent with the application at this stage. They must be produced at the time of interview.
4. The University reserves the right of rejection of any application form due to non-observance of these instructions.

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