Laboratory Animal Technicians’ Training Course at NIN, Hyderabad

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCES

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION

(Indian Council of Medical Research)

Jamai-Osmania PO, Hyderabad-500 007

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIANS’ TRAINING COURSE

Laboratory Animal Technicians’ Training Course is conducted by the National Centre for Laboratory Animal Sciences (NCLAS), National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, every year for a period of 6 weeks starting from the middle of June to July last week. The course will cover theoretical and practical aspects of Laboratory Animal Care and Husbandry with emphasis on practical training.

SEATS AVAILABILITY AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:

1. SEATS AVAILABILITY - 16 Nos. - 25% of the seats are reserved for fresh candidates; Age of the fresh candidates should not be less than 20 years. For sponsored service candidates from private or government organizations the upper age limit is 50 years. Age is relaxed for reserved candidates as per Government of India rules.

2. Formal education should be minimum of HSC/SSC/SSLC/ Matriculation pass.

The candidate should have proficiency in English and Hindi since the medium of instruction will be English and Hindi.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

TOTAL SEATS AVAILABLE: 16

Sponsored candidates(Government and Private): 12

Fresh Candidates: 4

ELIGIBILITY

One candidate only from one Institute

PREFERENCE:

Candidates hailing form Institutes and States not covered earlier

Fees: Candidates from Govt. Institutions

Rs.4,000/-

Candidates from Private Institutions

Rs.8,000/-

Fresh candidates Un Reserved

Rs.2,000/-

Fresh candidates Reserved

RS.1,000/-

CONDUCT CERTIFICATE:

A latest conduct certificate from a Gazetted Officer should be enclosed.

ATTENDANCE

All candidates who join are obliged to attend the entire duration of the course. Candidates will not be permitted to take leave of any kind during the course except in exceptional cases, approved by Head, NCLAS. At the end of the course, an examination will be held and certificates will be awarded to the successful candidates.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

A latest medical certificate from an authorized medical officer not below the rank of a Civil Assistant Surgeon has to be enclosed, by every applicant.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be provided in the NCLAS Hostel to all outstation candidates at the rate of Rs.20/- per head per day. All outstation candidates are expected to stay in the hostel.

COURSE FEE

All Candidates need to pay the course fee only at the time of admission. Amount should be paid in the form of a DD drawn in favor of Director, NIN, NCLAS A/c. Payable at Hyderabad.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

No financial support will be provided by the center for travel, accommodation, and boarding. The participants can obtain TA/DA from their respective organizations. However, candidates can approach World Health Organization, New Delhi South Eastern Region Office that has recognized the course for financial support.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications on the enclosed proforma should be sent to Officer-in-Charge National Centre for Laboratory Animal Sciences (NCLAS), National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania P.O, Hyderabad – 500 007.

NOTE: The application should be sent along with the following documents:

a) Medical Certificate as per the format given

b) Attested copies of qualifications certificates

c) Sponsorship certificate for government and private candidates as per format given

d) Conduct certificate from a Gazetted Officer

e) A recent passport size photograph of the candidate to be affixed on the first page of the application.

f) Caste Certificate from competent authority.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ninindia.org/lattc-03-04-12.pdf