Technical Assistant , Field investigator & Farm assistant posts at CPCRI

CENTRAL PLANTATION CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

KASARAGOD - 671 124, KERALA, INDIA

web site: cpcri.gov.in or bioinfcpcri.org

ADVT. NO. 01/12-13 (CPCRI)

(No.F.4(156)/98-Estt. Vol.IX)

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM THE ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS UNDER CPCRI

Name of the Post: T-3 (TECHNICAL ASSISTANT)

Pay Band : 5200 - 20200 + GP `..2800 (PB-1)

No. of Posts & Category: 1 Post (Un Reserved)

Place of posting: CPCRI, Kasaragod, Kerala

Qualification Essential: First or Second Class Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Botany/Bio-Technology/Chemistry from a recognized University.

Desirable:

i. M.Sc in relevant field

Ii. Two years experience in the relevant filed.

iii. Computer knowledge

Age limit: 18-30 years **

Name of the Post :T-3 (FIELD INVESTIGATOR)

Pay Band : 5200-20200 + GP `..2800 (PB-1)

No. of Posts & Category: 02 Posts ( Un Reserved - 01 & SC - 01)

Place of posting: CPCRI, Kasaragod & CPCRI, Reg. Station, Kayangulam, Kerala

Qualification Essential: First or Second Class Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or any other branch of Science/Social Science relevant to Agriculture or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.

Desirable:

i. M.Sc in relevant filed

ii. Experience in transfer of Technology field/field data collection.

iii. Computer knowledge

Age limit: 18-30 years **

Name of the Post: T-3 (FARM ASSISTANT)

Pay Band: 5200-20200 +GP `.2800 (PB-I)

No. of Posts & Category: 03 Posts ( OBC - 02 & ST - 01 )

Place of posting: CPCRI, Kasaragod, Regional Station, Kayangulam, Kerala & CPCRI Regional Station, Minicoy, Lakshadweep

Qualification Essential: First or Second Class Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Botany/Plantation Development from a recognized University.

Desirable:

i. M.Sc in relevant field

ii. Experience in Farm Management.

iii. Computer knowledge.

Age limit :18 -30 years **

**Age relaxation:

1. The upper age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PH/ X- Serviceman as per the Government of India rules.

2. Age relaxation is also applicable to Senior Research Fellows/Research Associates working in time bound ICAR Research Projects as per ICAR letter F.No.19(25)/2011-Estt.IV dated 24.01.2012 for Technical position T-3 posts only.

The applications completed in all respect should reach the Director, CPCRI, Kudlu, Kasaragod-671 124, Kerala on or before the closing date of application as mentioned above alongwith a Demand Draft of `.100/- drawn in favour of “ICAR UNIT-CPCRI, KASARAGOD” payable at Kasaragod. No fee for SC/ST/PH/X-serviceman candidates.

The Department will not be responsible for late or non-receipt of applications due to delay including postal delay/other reasons.

The text of advertisement, General Instructions for the Candidates, application Form and other details etc., may be down loaded from Institute web site: www.cpcri.gov.in or bioinfcpcri.org

General Instructions & Application format for the candidates:

1. The closing date of application is 15.09.2012

2. The crucial date for determining the age limit in each case will be the closing date of receipt of application.

3. Prescribed application form can be downloaded from our website cpcri.gov.in or bioinfcpcri.org.

4. Applications should be submitted strictly as per attached proforma, neatly typewritten/computer types alongwith one passport sized photograph. A latest passport size photograph duly attested by a Gazetted Officer may be affixed on the application.

5. Unemployed SC/ST candidates called for written test/interview for the post will be paid traveling expenses equivalent to second class railway fare as per GOI rules.

6. The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC who fulfill required educational qualification/technical qualification can also apply against UR vacancies. They will however, have to compete with the UR candidates. No age relaxation will be allowed to such SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against UR vacancies.

7. Fee: Fee `.100/- (Non refundable) in the form of Demand Draft/IPO drawn in favour of ICAR Unit, CPCRI, Kasaragod may be enclosed alongwith application. No other means of payment will be accepted. No fee for SC/ST/PH/X-serviceman candidates.

8. Original certificates and mark sheets should not be submitted alongwith the application but should be brought as and when called for selection process. Attested copies of certificates regarding age, educational qualification, experience and caste etc. should however, be submitted along with the application.

9. No correspondence will be entertained with the candidate for being called for written test/interview. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate for the post applied for.

10. When called for written test/interview, the candidate will have to appear at a place and date(s) to be notified in due course.

11. Those already in Govt. Service(Central/State/Autonomous bodies) should forward their applications through proper channel.

12. The incomplete/unsigned application or applications without application fee or applications received after the due date for whatsoever the reason including postal delays will not be considered.

13. Candidates should mention clearly the post applied for on the top of the application as well as on the envelop. The application duly completed in all respect in the prescribed format should reach to the Director, CPCRI, Kasaragod, PO Kudlu 671 124, Kerala.

14. The selected candidate is governed under the “New defined Contributory Pension Scheme” and governed by ICAR Rules applicable from time to time.

15. The selected candidate will be posted under CPCRI. However, they will be liable to serve in any Institute of ICAR located anywhere in India.

16. Candidates are advised to apply for one Post only in one application form. In case they apply for more than one posts in one application form, their application form will be rejected.

17. The Director, CPCRI, Kasaragod reserves the right to short-list the candidates for test/interview after due screening of applications.

18. The Director, CPCRI, Kasaragod reserves the right to fill up the post and also to cancel/withdraw the selection process at any stage.

19. The Director, CPCRI, Kasaragod reserves the right to adopt revised recruitment rules in case the same is revised before selection.

20. Information can be downloaded from our web site: www.cpcri.gov.in under Notice Board – opportunities or web site: bioinfcpcri.org