Directorate of Oilseeds
Telhan Bhavan, Himayat Nagar
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Hyderabad-500 029 (Telangana)
1. Background
As per the provision in the Operational Guidelines of NFSM-2018, the positions of
two Technical Assistants (TAs) in each of the Crop Development Directorates (CDDs is to be
filled as a part of strengthening of the Crops Development Directorates), particularly for
monitoring of implementation of National Food Security Mission (NFSM) activities in the
States. The TAs are to be engaged for the year 2019-20.
2. Duties and Educational Qualifications/Experience for the post of Technical Assistants
2.1 Duties of Technical Assistants
i) To assist the Technical Officers of the Directorate for overall monitoring of
NFSM.
ii) Collection and compilation of Area, Production and yield of NFSM Crops such as
Rice, Wheat, pulses, Coarse Cereals, Nutri-Cereals, Commercial crops, etc.
export, import and other relevant information related to NFSM from States and
other agencies.
iii) Collection, scrutiny and compilation of targets and progress reports of NFSM.
iv) To maintain relevant records/ data of the NFSM activities.
v) To undertake field visits to assess the progress of NFSM and related activities.
vi) To undertake other works assigned by the Authority and the Technical Officers as
and when required.
3. Educational Qualifications /experience required for Technical Assistants
Essential:
i) Master Degree in Agricultural Sciences (M. Sc. Ag) from a recognized University
/Institute.
ii) Knowledge of computer operation.
iii) Persons with field experience will be given preference.
4. Age Limit: The Age limit of TAs, NFSM will be below 40 years. Age will be computed
as on 31st March, 2019.
5. Remuneration: The TA will be engaged with a consolidated monthly remuneration of
Rs.40,000/+Rs.2,500/- transport allowance. He/she will not be entitled for any other
allowances. However, he/she will be eligible for TA/DA for undertaking official tours, if
any, in connection with the implementation of the Scheme, at par with “Group B” (NonGazetted) officers of Central Government and as per TA/DA rules prevalent in Govt. of
India.
6. Period of Contract: Engagement of TA will be made purely on contractual basis for a
maximum period of 12 months which is extendable on annual basis for a maximum
period of 2 years based on the performance and continuation of the Scheme. The
engagement will not confer upon the concerned TA any right for regularization of his/her
service in the organization or any other agency in future. The engagement of the TA may
be terminated by the authority at any time without assigning any notice and any reason
even before the expiry of the contract period.
7. Mode of Recruitment: The selection of the candidate will be made on the basis of an
interview/personal talk by the Selection/Expert Committee constituted for the purpose by
the competent authority.
8. Special Condition: Any other condition specific to the Crop Directorates.
Format of application for the engagement of Technical Assistants for monitoring of National Food
Security Mission (NFSM) activities (on contractual basis)
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