MAHARASHTRA ASSOCIATION FOR THE CULTIVATION OF SCIENCE

AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)

G.G.AGARKAR ROAD, PUNE  - 411004

E-mail:arilib@pn2.vsnl.net.in.

Advt./Rec/1/2010

 

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a temporary post of Cytogenecist (Scientist C) under the ICAR Grape Project being operated in the Genetics Group of Plant Sciences Division of this Institute.  Pay-scale PB-3 Rs. 15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs.6600 and other admissible allowances (TME Rs.41429/- approx.).  Age limit 40 years. relaxable by 3 & 5 years respectively for OBC & SC, ST & Employees from Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous Bodies applying through proper channel. 

 

Qualification: Essential: (a) At least 1st Class M.Sc. in Cytogenetics/ Genetics & Plant Breeding OR M.Sc. (Agri) with specialization in Cytogenetics/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Horticulture. (b) 4 years R&D experience in the breeding of horticulture crops.  Desirable: i) Ph.D. & post doctoral experience in the above subjects.  ii) Knowledge of at least one foreign language other than English.  Job Requirements: Candidate should be well versed with horticultural and breeding work. Scientist concerned will have to work at laboratory in Pune or Agricultural farm situated at Hol Atphata, Tal. Baramati, Dist. Pune (about 80 k.m. from Pune), as per needs.   Selected candidate is expected to join within one month from the date of issue of offer.  [Code: Sc.C-ICAR Grape].

 

General conditions : Age limit 40 years, relaxable by 3 & 5 years respectively for OBC & SC, ST & Employees from Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous Bodies applying through proper channel.  Further age relaxation may be considered in case of deserving and highly experienced candidates. Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s website http://www.aripune.org., with attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Caste Certificate issued by competent authority and Passport size photograph, to the Director, ARI, Pune, before 31.01.2010.  Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.  The prescribed essential qualifications are a bare minimum and mere possession of the same will not entitle the candidate to be called for interview.  In case number of applications received in response to an advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to interview all the candidates.  The Institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.  Interim enquiries will not be responded.

                                                                                                                                    DIRECTOR. ARI