UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD
Advt. No. 1/2012
Recruitment of Teachers (Plan Posts)
Applications are invited for the Plan Posts of Assistant Professor (203 Posts), Associate Professor (31 Posts) & Professor (17 Posts) in various Departments of Faculties of Arts, Commerce, Law, Science and other independent Institutes / Centres of the University of Allahabad. The Advertisement includes Plan and Backlog Vacancies.
The University reserves the right to change the number of vacancy(s) of any category and also to withdraw partial or full Advertisement without assigning any reason. Qualifications & Pay Scale shall be as per UGC Regulations-2010.
Reservations for SC, ST, OBC and PH shall be applicable as per UGC Guidelines and GOI Rules. Application form with relevant documents & requisite non-refundable fee (UR & OBC Rs. 500, SC & ST Rs. 200) in form of Demand Draft in favour of Finance Officer, University of Allahabad and payable at Allahabad must reach the Office of the Registrar latest by 04:00 PM, 12 March, 2012.
VACANCY OF ASSISTANT PROFESSORS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE FACULTY
Sl.No. | DEPARTMENTS | UR | SC | ST | OBC |
1 | Botany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2 | Bio-chemistry | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
3 | Zoology | 4 | 1 | - | 2 |
VACANCY OF ASSISTANT PROFESSORS IN VARIOUS CENTRES OF UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENTS | UR | SC | ST | OBC |
Centre of Behavioral & Cognitive Science | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Centre of Bio-informatics | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Centre of Bio-technology | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |
Centre of Environmental Studies | 3 |
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| 1 |
Centre of Food Technology | 1 |
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VACANCY OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SCIENCE FACULTY
S.No. | DEPARTMENTS | UR |
1 | Botany | 1 |
2 | Zoology | 1 |
VACANCY OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS IN VARIOUS CENTRES OF UNIVERSITY
Sl.No. | UNIVERSITY | UR | SC | ST |
1 | Centre of Bioinformatics | 1 | 1 | - |
2 | Centre of Biotecnology | 1 | - | - |
3 | Centre of Environmental Studies | 2 | - | - |
4 | Centre of Food Technologies | 1 | - | - |
VACANCY OF PROFESSORS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE FACULTY
Sl.No. | DEPARTMENTS | UR | SC | TOTAL |
1 | Bio-chemistry | - | 1 | 1 |
VACANCY OF PROFESSORS IN VARIOUS CENTRES OF UNIVERSITY
Sl.No. | DEPARTMENTS | UR |
1 | Centre of Behavioral & Cognitive Science | 1 |
2 | Centre of Bio-informatics | 1 |
3 | Centre of Bio-technology | 1 |
4 | Centre of Environmental Studies | 1 |
5 | Centre of Food Technology | 1 |
PAY SCALE:
Assistant Professor - Pay Band of Rs. 15000-39100 with AGP of Rs. 6000.
Associate Professor - Pay Band of Rs. 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs. 9000.
Professor - Pay Pay Band of Rs. 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs. 10000
All pay scale are as per UGC Notification No. 1-32/2006/U.II/U.I(i) dated 31/12/2008.
NOTE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
i. Good academic record as defined by the concerned university with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Master’s Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
ii. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
iii. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-clauses (i) and (ii) to this Clause 4.4.1, candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions.
iv. NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
i. Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
ii. A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).
iii. A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry excluding the period of Ph.D. research with evidence of published work and a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/policy papers.
iv. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology –mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research students.
v. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in this Regulation in Appendix III.
PROFESSOR
A.
(i) An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification(s) in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 publications as books and/or research/policy papers.
(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college, and/or experience in research at the University/National level institutions/industries, including experience of guiding candidates for research at doctoral level.
(iii) Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology–mediated teaching learning process.6
(iv) A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in this Regulation in Appendix III .
OR
B. An outstanding professional, with established reputation in the relevant field, who has made significant contributions to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, to be substantiated by credentials
GENERAL NOTE:
(i) The candidates who wishes to apply on both plan & non plan posts in a cadre in a department is required to fill up two application forms with requisite application fee i.e. Rs. 1000 for UR & OBC & Rs. 400/- for SC/ST however he is advised to submit only one set of enclosures.
(ii) The University reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post(s) or partial or full advertisement at any time without giving any reason. The number of vacancies may change.Any consequential vacancy arising subsequent to the advertisement may also be filled up from the recommended and approved panel of candidates for a maximum period of one year from the date of approval by the competent authority.
(iii) Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview. In case the applicants are more in number, a Screening Committee may short-list the most suitable candidates to be called for the interview. A written test may be conducted before the interview for any of the posts at the discretion of the competent authority.
(iv) Reservation for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged/ Ex-serviceman shall be given as per the Govt. of India norms.
(v) 3% posts shall be reserved for PH (1% each for OH, HI, PH) Category. Candidates belonging to this category are encouraged to apply for any of the posts in this advertisement. Depending on the availability of the suitable candidates post would be reserved for PH Category.
(vi) Relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) will be provided at the Master's level in case of SC/ST candidates as per Govt. of India Rules.
(vii) Only matriculation/SSC certificate/Admit card/passing certificate issued by the concerned education board will be considered as proof of date of birth. No other document will be accepted for verification of date of birth.
(viii) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category should submit proper caste certificate as per the proforma of Govt. of India (which should not be more than 6 months old from the last date of submission of application).The certificate should among others specifically mention that he/she does not belong to the persons/sections (creamy layer) as mentioned in Col. 3 of the schedule to the Department of Personnel & Training in the Govt. of India OM No. /36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 8/9/93 at the time of test/interview in case of OBC candidates.
(ix) Candidates belonging to OBC category, but coming in creamy layer will not be entitled to the benefits of reservation and should apply as General Category candidate.
(x) Candidates must ensure before applying that they are eligible according to the criteria stipulated in the advertisement. If the candidate is found ineligible at any stage of recruitment process,he/she will be disqualified and their candidature will be cancelled. Hiding of information or submitting false information will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage of recruitment.
(xi) Only the short listed candidates will be called for interview. The University shall reimburse to and fro second class rail fare by the shortest route or actual bus fare, (Government Transport) on production of tickets to SC/ST/PH candidates only.
(xii) The age of superannuation shall be 65 years for teachers subject to amendment from time to time.
(xiii) Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement and / or an application in response thereto can be instituted only in Allahabad and courts/tribunals/ forums at Allahabad only shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to try any such cause/ dispute.
(xiv) The University reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever.
(xv) The University reserves the right to Revise/Reschedule/Cancel/Suspend the recruitment process without assigning any reason. The decision of the University shall be final and no appeal shall be entertained.
(xvii) The candidate must attach copies of all relevant testimonial documents self attested. The original certificates would be required at the time of interview only.
(xviii) The posts carry usual allowances i.e. DA, HRA and Transport Allowance etc. as admissible to teachers of University of Allahabad. In addition to the emoluments, benefits such as New Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Concession, Reimbursement of Medical expenses for self and dependents, conveyance advance, Children Education Allowance etc. shall be admissible as per Prevalent University of Allahabad Rules.Accommodation will be allotted as per priority to be reckoned from the date of application/availability, in which case HRA will not be admissible.
(xix) Candidates desirous of applying for both PLAN as well as NON PLAN posts are required to submit separate applications mentioning the respective Advertisement Number mentioned in the Advertisement alongwith separate application fee prescribed for the category.
(xx) Candidates desirous of applying for more than one level (post) should submit separate application for each level (Post) along with requisite application fee. If a candidate is willing to apply for a General as well as specialized post in the same cadre. He has to fill up only one application form make a mentioned at the top regarding his candidature for specialized post. Applications not accompanied with prescribed fees and incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
(xxi) The employed candidate of Govt./Private Universities/Colleges/Autonomous bodies should send the applications through proper channel. However, they may produce the NOC from their organization at the time of interview with an unambiguous certificate that (i) no vigilance case is pending/being contemplated against him/her (ii) the applicant will be relieved within one month of receipt of appointment offer, if he is selected. The Integrity Certificate. List of Major/Minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last 10 years may be asked to submit at any time.
(xxii) The period of experience in the requisite discipline/ area of work wherever prescribed shall be counted w.e.f. the date of acquiring the prescribed minimum educational qualifications required for that post.
(xxiii) The decision of the Vice Chancellor, University of Allahabad in all matter relating to eligibility,acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or his/ her agency.
(xxiv) Where an applicant requests, for good and sufficient reasons, to be considered in absentia, the Selection Committee may, with the approval of the competent authority, so consider him/her.
(xxv) For the post of Professor, the Selection Committee may, with the approval of the competent authority, consider in absentia, the names of eminent persons who have not submitted such application.
(xxvi) Applications received without the requisite documents and after the prescribed date will not be entertained.
(xxvii) Incomplete, unsigned applications and those not accompanied with copies of certificates and application fee will be summarily rejected.
(xxviii) Canvassing in any form and or/bringing in any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
(xxix) Minimum Educational Qualifications: All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the UGC REGULATION ON MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF IN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AND MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 2010. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for various posts. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained:
(xxx) The date of determining the eligibility of all candidates in every respect shall be the normal closing date for receipt of Applications.
(xxxi) Candidates must be in sound bodily health. They must, if selected be prepared to undergo such medical examination and satisfy such medical authority as the University may require.
(xxxii) The envelope must be superscribed as application for the post of “Name of the Post”. Application may be rejected, if not superscribed.
(xxxiii) The competent authority reserves the right to extend the closing date for receipt of applications and also reserves the right to postpone/cancel the recruitment exercise for any/all the posts at any stage.
(xxxiv) Non-refundable Application fees in form of demand draft of Rs. 500/- (Rs. Five hundred only for General and OBC candidates) and Rs. 200/- (Rs. Two hundred only for SC/ST candidates) from any nationalized bank drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, University of Allahabad, payable at Allahabad.
(xxxv) The printed application form, complete in all respect along with other documents, demand draft etc as required must reach the Registrar, University of Allahabad, Allahabad-211002 (U.P.) on or before 4:00 PM 12 /03 /2012.
