Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) Recruitment 2014 For 54 Director/ Head of The Institution
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) is an independent recruitment agency to conduct recruitment for posts in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the ICAR and to such other posts and services that the President, ICAR specifies from time to time.
With the present notification from ASRB, there are certain vacancies in the ICAR need to be filled from competent selection.
The details of the criteria for recruitment are mentioned below:
Important dates to reckon for:
- Date of release of Advertisement: 14-June-2014
- Last date for Receipt of Applications at ASRB: 18-July-2013
- Last date for Receipt of Application from Abroad and Remote areas: 31-July-2014
- Last date for Receipt of Applications through Proper channel (where ever applicable): 18-Aug-2014
Name & Number of Vacancies:
1) Post Code-79 – Director, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 8 years’ experience in the grade of Principal Scientist/Professor out of which min 3 years’ experience should be in a Research Management Position. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 21 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.75000 (fixed) and Rs.5000 as special allowance
2) Post Code-80 – Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR Hqrs., New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Crop Science including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 8 years’ experience in the grade of Principal Scientist/Professor out of which min 3 years’ experience should be in a Research Management Position. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 21 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.75000 (fixed)
3) Post Code-81 – Deputy Director General (Agril. Extension), ICAR Hqrs., New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Extension including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 8 years’ experience in the grade of Principal Scientist/Professor out of which min 3 years’ experience should be in a Research Management Position. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 21 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.75000 (fixed)
4) Post Code-82 – Director, National Institute Of Biotic Stress Management (NIBSM), Raipur, Chhattisgarh: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 8 years’ experience in the grade of Principal Scientist/Professor out of which min 3 years’ experience should be in a Research Management Position. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 21 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.75000 (fixed)
5) Post Code-83 – Director, Indian Institute of Agril. Biotechnology (IIAB), Ranchi, Jharkhand: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 8 years’ experience in the grade of Principal Scientist/Professor out of which min 3 years’ experience should be in a Research Management Position. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 21 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.75000 (fixed)
6) Post Code-84 – Asst. Director General (Food & Fodder Crops), ICAR Hqrs., New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Plant Genetics/ Plant Breeding/ Botany including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization in the field of crop improvement with special reference to Food Crops is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
7) Post Code-85 – Asst. Director General (HRD), ICAR Hqrs., New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Science including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Experience of undertaking HRD activities is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
8) Post Code-86 – Asst. Director General (Education Planning & Home Science), ICAR Hqrs., New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Science including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization/experienced in preparation, evaluation and monitoring of educational programs/ projects. Knowledge of computer, network & database development is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
9) Post Code-87 – Asst. Director General (Information & Communication Technology), ICAR Hqrs., New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Computer Science/ Software Engineering/ Information Communication Technology/ Electronics and Telecommunications and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Experience in implementing Information & Communications Technology solutions in agricultural research/ education/ extension management is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
10) Post Code-88 – Director, Directorate of Water Management, Bhubaneswar: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Soils/ Agronomy/ Agricultural Engineering and allied subjects including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/activities/contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization in irrigation and Water Management Research is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
11) Post Code-89 – Director, NRC for Orchids, Pakyong (Sikkim): 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture and allied subjects including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/ teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization in any aspect of Floriculture Research preferably Orchids is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
12) Post Code-90 – Director, Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Science including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/ teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in any field of Agricultural Research relevant to Hill Agriculture is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
13) Post Code-91 – Director, IIHR, Bangalore: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agriculture/ Horticulture including relevant basic sciences with specialization in Horticultural Crops and an eminent Scientist/ teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of fruits/ vegetable/ ornamental crops is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
14) Post Code-92 – Director, Directorate of Soybean Research, Indore: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Crop Sciences including relevant basic sciences with specialization in Horticultural Crops and an eminent Scientist/ teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Oilseeds preferably Soybean is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
15) Post Code-93 – Director, NRC on Mithun, Nagaland: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Veterinary/Animal Science as related to Animal Production including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/ teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in any field of Animal Production is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
16) Post Code-94 – Director, IASRI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Statistics/ Statistics/ Computer Science or related disciplines including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/ teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization in modern statistical techniques and/or Computer Applications in Agriculture & R & D experience in ICT in Agriculture is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
17) Post Code-95 – Zonal Project Director, Zone-I, Ludhiana, Punjab: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Science including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/ teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in appraisal, planning, monitoring, evaluation and coordination of Agricultural Extension Research and Frontline Extension is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
18) Post Code-96 – Zonal Project Director, Zone-IV, Rawatpur, Kanpur: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Science including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/ teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in appraisal, planning, monitoring, evaluation and coordination of Agricultural Extension Research and Frontline Extension is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
19) Post Code-97 – Joint Director (CADRAD), IVRI, Izatnagar: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in discipline of Animal Health viz. Veterinary Pathology/ Veterinary Microbiology including Bacteriology and Virology/ Veterinary Parasitology including relevant basic sciences and an eminent Scientist/ teacher having at least 5 years’ experience as Principal Scientist/ Professor. Or, an eminent Scientist with at least 15 years of experience in relevant areas of Research Management Positions. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in any field of Animal Health/Animal Production preferably animal disease diagnosis and control is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
20) Post Code-98 – Project Coordinator (Chickpea), IIPR, Kanpur: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Crop Sciences including relevant basic sciences and with at least 3 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of pulses improvement is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
21) Post Code-99 – Project Coordinator (Nematodes), IARI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Nematology/ Plant Pathology or Entomology with specialization in Nematology including relevant basic sciences and with at least 3 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and working experience in Plant Parasitic nematodes is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
22) Post Code-100 – Project Coordinator (Post Harvest Technology), CIPHET, Ludhiana: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering including relevant basic sciences and with at least 3 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology/ Agricultural Structure and Process Engineering is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
23) Post Code-101 – Head, NBSS & LUP Regional Centre Kolkata under NBSS & LUP, Nagpur: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Soil Science/ Agricultural Chemistry/ Agronomy/ Geography or any relevant field including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Soil Survey, Soil Genesis and Classification, Soil-Landscape Relationship, Land Evaluation and Land Use Planning is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
24) Post Code-102 – Head, NBSS & LUP Regional Centre Jorhat under NBSS & LUP, Nagpur: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Soil Science/ Agricultural Chemistry/ Agronomy/ Geography or any relevant field including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Soil Survey, Soil Genesis and Classification, Soil-Landscape Relationship, Land Evaluation and Land Use Planning is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
25) Post Code-103 – Head, NBSS & LUP Regional Centre Bangalore under NBSS & LUP, Nagpur: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Soil Science/ Agricultural Chemistry/ Agronomy/ Geography or any relevant field including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Soil Survey, Soil Genesis and Classification, Soil-Landscape Relationship, Land Evaluation and Land Use Planning is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
26) Post Code-104 – Head, Div. of Pharmacology & Toxicology, IVRI, Izatnagar: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology/ Veterinary Public Health/ Veterinary Pathology/ Veterinary Microbiology including Bacteriology & Virology including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
27) Post Code-105 – Head, Div. of Biological Products, IVRI, Izatnagar: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Veterinary Microbiology (Bacteriology & Virology) including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Veterinary Bacteriology and Virology, especially in diagnosis and vaccines along with quality assessment is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
28) Post Code-106 – Head, Div. of Germplasm Conservation, NBPGR, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Botany/ Economic Botany/ Agricultural Botany/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Biotechnology/ Plant Physiology/ PGR Management including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in seed conservation biology, gene bank management and operation/ in-vitro conservation/ cryopreservation is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
29) Post Code-107 – Head, Div. of Plant Exploration and Germplasm Collection, NBPGR, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Economic Botany/ Botany/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and relevant experience in taxonomy, Plant Ecology, Survey, Plant Exploration and collection, Phyto-geographic distribution etc. of Agri-horticultural Crops and their wild relatives is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
30) Post Code-108 – Head, Div. of Germplasm Evaluation, NBPGR, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Economic Botany/ Botany/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding/ Agricultural Botany/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Horticulture/ Plant Biotechnology/ Plant Physiology/ PGR Management including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in Germplasm Evaluation/ Characterization/ Maintenance/ Utilization and Documentation of Agriculture and Horticultural crops and their wild relatives is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
31) Post Code-109 – Head, CTRI Reg. Station, Jeelugumilli, East Godavari (AP) under CTRI, Rajahmundry: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and research experience in the improvement and management of tobacco crop is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
32) Post Code-110 – Head, CTRI Reg. Station, Kandukur, Prakasm Dist (AP) under CTRI, Rajahmundry: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and research experience in the improvement and management of tobacco crop is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
33) Post Code-111 – Head, Div. of Floriculture & Landscaping, IARI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Horticulture/ Floriculture/ Plant Breeding/ Genetics including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Floriculture & Landscaping is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
34) Post Code-112 – Head, Div. of Agricultural Economics, IARI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics/ Economics with Agricultural Specialization including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in Agricultural Economics is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
35) Post Code-113 – Head, Div. of Microbiology, IARI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Microbiology or Microbiology or Botany, based on research on any aspect of Agricultural Microbiology including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Agricultural Microbiology is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
36) Post Code-114 – Head, Div. of Agricultural Engineering, IARI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Agricultural Engineering is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
37) Post Code-115 – Head, IARI Reg. Station, Pune under IARI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences or any other subject related to Plant Protection Sciences/ Plant Pathology/ Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and research experience in viral and/or mycoplasmal diseases particularly fruits and vegetables are desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
38) Post Code-116 – Head, IARI Reg. Station, Indore under IARI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences/ Genetics or Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Agronomy/ Plant Pathology including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in crop improvement and seed production of cereals crops, as evidenced by development and release of new varieties is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
39) Post Code-117 – Head, Div. of Agricultural Physics, IARI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Physics, Soil Physics, Environment Physics or Bio-Physics, Agricultural Physics & Meteorology including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in any branch of Agricultural Physics is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
40) Post Code-118 – Head, Div. of Socio-Economics & Extension, ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Economics/ Agricultural Extension/ Extension Education including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience of research in the field of Farming System/Resource Conservation Technology/ Technology Assessment and Refinement/ Agricultural Policy Analysis/ Agricultural Extension/ Agricultural Economics/ Transfer of Technology and training is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
41) Post Code-119 – Head, Div. of Irrigation & Drainage Engineering, CSSRI, Karnal: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Soil & Water Conservation Engineering/ Irrigation and Drainage Engineering OR, Civil Engineering with specialization in Land & Water Resource Management Engineering including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and relevant experience in conducting & management of basic and applied research in the field of Irrigation & Drainage Engineering preferably in reclamation of salt affected soils/ marginal quality waters is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
42) Post Code-120 – Head, Div. of Soil & Crop Management, CSSRI, Karnal: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Soil Science/ Agronomy including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in conducting & management of basic and applied research in the field of Soil Science/Agronomy preferably pertaining to the management of salt affected soils and poor quality water is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
43) Post Code-121 – Head, Div. of Integrated Land Use Management & Farming System, CAZRI, Jodhpur: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Soil Physics and Soil & Water Conservation/ Agronomy/ Agroforestry/ Soil Chemistry/ Soil Fertility/ Soil Microbiology/ Agricultural Science including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Arid Zone Research and development is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
44) Post Code-122 – Head, Div. of Transfer of Technology, Training & Production Economics, CAZRI, Jodhpur: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including Agricultural Extension/ Agricultural Economics/Social Sciences including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Arid Zone Research and development is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
45) Post Code-123 – Head, Div. of Hydrology & Engineering, CS&WCR & TI, Dehradun: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Soil & Water Conservation Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/Soil & Water Engineering/Civil & Environmental Engineering (Specialization in Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering) including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of Hydrology/Soil and Water Conservation Engineering /Watershed Management is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
46) Post Code-124 – Head, Div. of Food Grains & Oilseed Processing, CIPHET, Ludhiana: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and working experience in the field of Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering specifically in the area of Post Harvest Technology of food grains and oilseeds is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
47) Post Code-125 – Head, Div. of Design of Experiments, IASRI, New Delhi: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Statistics/ Statistics including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in application of Design of Experiments and analysis of Experimental data to biological and Agricultural Research is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
48) Post Code-126 – Head, Div. of Aquaculture, CIFE, Mumbai: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Aquaculture/ Aquatic Biology/ Fish & Fishery Sciences/Zoology (with Specialization in Fishery Science/ Aquaculture) including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and relevant experience in teaching/research in the field of Aquaculture/Fish & Fishery Science is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
49) Post Code-127 – Head, Div. of Reservoir & Wetland Fisheries, CIFRI, Barrackpore: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Fisheries Science/ Zoology (Specialization in Fisheries or a related subject) including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Experience of research work in Inland Fisheries related to Ecology and Fisheries of Reservoirs and Wetland is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
50) Post Code-128 – Head, Div. of Chemical & Biochemical Processing, CIRCOT, Mumbai: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Chemistry/ Textile Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Agricultural Microbiology/ Textile Technology including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the field of processing and finishing of Cotton Textile/Cotton Seed/Agro and Industrial Waste Utilization is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
51) Post Code-129 – Head, Div. of Agricultural Mechanization, CIAE, Bhopal: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Farm Machinery and Power including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization in Agricultural Mechanization and experience in design and development of improved agricultural machinery for crop production and in research management is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
52) Post Code-130 – Head, Div. of Crop Improvement, CRIJAF, Barrackpore: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Plant Breeding/ Genetics/ Botany/ Agricultural Botany including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in the discipline of jute and allied fiber crop research is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
53) Post Code-131 – Head, Div. of Crop Improvement, CPRI, Shimla: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Horticulture/ Plant Breeding/ Genetics/ Allied disciplines including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization/ experience in crop improvement work in Potato/Tuber or other vegetables is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
54) Post Code-132 – Head, Div. of Crop Improvement, CIAH, Bikaner: 01 Position (UR)
- Academic Requirements & Experience: A Doctoral degree in Horticulture/ Plant Breeding/ Genetics/ Allied disciplines including relevant basic sciences and with at least 2 years experience as Principal Scientist/Professor or in an equivalent position in PB-4. Must have Evidence of publication/ activities/ contribution to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Specialization and experience in breeding of fruits and vegetable crops is desirable.
- Pay Scale: Minimum pay of Rs.43000 in PB-4 in the range of Rs.37400 – Rs.67000 + RGP of Rs.10000
Age Specific Norms:
- The applicant must not have crossed 60 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application (18-July-2013)
NOTE: The age of retirement for all these posts will be 62 years.
Application Fees:
- The candidates have to remit an application fee of Rs.500 in shape of a Crossed Demand Draft valid for 3 (three) months and drawn in favor of THE SECRETARY, ASRB payable at New Delhi (India).
- For the candidates from abroad, the application fee should be accompanied with a crossed International Bank Draft for US$50 drawn in favor of THE SECRETARY, ASRB payable at New Delhi (India).
- However, the application fee is exempted for SC/ ST/ Women/ Physically Handicapped (PH) applicants
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates who fulfill the minimum basic eligibility criteria are required to apply through the Prescribed Format of Application Form as available at the website of ASRB and ICAR at //www.asrb.org.in/ and //www.icar.org.in
- The candidates need to ensure that they fill up complete details as per the detailed advertisement published at //asrb.org.in/administrator/uploads_dir/1402981848english.pdf or at //asrb.org.in/administrator/uploads_dir/1403869845english.pdf
- The candidates should make sure to send their completed application form along with two self-addressed envelopes and self-attested certificates along with the Demand Draft / International Bank Draft at the following address so as to reach by 18-July-2013 (as in case mentioned above)
- Recent passport size photograph has to be attached on the application and pasted in desired places.
- The completed applications should be sent in an envelope super-scribed as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF……………………” in bold and capital letters
- Address to send the completed Application:
The Secretary
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board
Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-I, Pusa, New Delhi-110 012