Zoology, Genetics, Biochemistry Scientist Posts @ DRDO

Zoology, Genetics, Biochemistry Scientist Posts @ DRDO:

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO)
RECRUITMENT AND ASSESSMENT CENTRE (RAC)

Advt. No. 92

RAC INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR FOLLOWING POSTS IN DRDS

Scientist - D Posts in (1 post each)

Zoology @ Institute of Nucliear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi

Experience in radiation-induced neurocognitive dysfunction. Radiobiology of high energy charged particle radiation, hippocampal neurogenesis and neuronal radioprotection. See Job Profile

Life Science with specialization in Genetics @

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi

Experience in “In vitro” and “In vivo” studies related to the development of radio protectors with particular reference to herbal radioprotectors . Experience in high LET radiobiology and non-invasive imaging in radio biological studies. See Job Profile

Biochemistry @ Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi

Experience in “In vivo” and “In vitro” assay for the development of radioprotectors from microbial, herbal, natural/ synthetic small molecules. Experience in molecular assay based HTS technology in relation to cellular radiation response and mitochondrial biochemistry.

See Job Profile

1. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential

(a) i) At least first class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or first class Master's Degree in Science in the relevant subject from a recognised university or equivalent with Experience / specialisation as mentioned against each item.

(b) At least 10 years of relevant experience for Scientist 'F' & Scientist ‘E’, 8 years for Scientist 'D' and 4 years for Scientist 'C'.

Desirable

(a) M.Tech/ Ph.D. in the relevant subject/specialisation.

(b) Knowledge of Chinese, French, German or Japanese foreign language.

2. Candidate having Master of Tech / Doctorate degrees in relevant areas of specialization will be preferred.

3. AGE LIMITS (as on closing date of advertisement):

(a) For Scientist `C': not exceeding 35 years,

(b) For Scientist `D' and Scientist 'E': not exceeding 45 years,

The upper age limit as on Closing Date (inclusive), the upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years for physically handicapped persons and Central Govt employees as per rules. Age is also relexable for Armed Forces personnel as per rules in vogue.

4. The applicants should ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria upto closing date of advertisement. The required experience will be counted after the essential qualifications are obtained. The prescribed Essential Qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to an advertisement is large, it will not be possible for RAC to interview all the candidates. RAC may restrict the number of candidates for interview to a reasonable limit. The applicants will be short listed on the basis of subject knowledge / experience/ professional achievements/ aptitude for research / management skills and personal qualities / strength. The candidates should, therefore, mention all qualifications/experience/ achievements/ specialisation in relevant field including those over and above the minimum qualifications. After the interview, in accordance with the merit, the offer of appointment to the selected candidates will be restricted to the number of vacancies and minimum qualifying criteria. The appointment, however, will be subject to the completion of formalities like medical examination prescribed for Group 'A' technical posts of Government of India with field service liability and character verification besides verification of SC/ST/PH Certificate, if applicable.

5. HOW TO APPLY:

Neatly filled applications typed or in own handwriting or downloaded on A4 size paper only in the prescribed format along with summary available at RAC or DRDO websites (http://rac.drdo.in/) or (http://www.drdo.com/) accompanied with a crossed non-refundable Indian Postal Order of the value of Rs. 50/- (for each post) drawn in favour of Director RAC, payable at Delhi should be sent to Director Recruitment & Assessment Centre, Lucknow Road, Timarpur Delhi –110054, preferably by registered post, superscribed “Application for post of Scientist ‘-’, Advt. No. 92 item no."__”. There is no fee for SC/ST/PH candidates. Closing date of receipt of application is 13 November 2008. In respect of candidates from Nicobar islands, Lakshadweep, NE Hill Region, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahul & Spiti and Pangi Sub Divisions of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh and abroad, closing date of receipt of application is 23 November 2008. Candidates may like to submit the Summary of the application form online, which is available on http://www.drdo.com/ or http://rac.drdo.in/

6. Fare concession is being given by Railways to unemployed youth in second class when travelling to attend interviews for job in Central Govt. Deptts. To avail free railway tickets, the candidate is required to submit an attested copy of (i) call/interview letter (ii) a copy of application form to railway authorities. The candidate is advised to utilise this facility given by the railways as no rail fair will be paid by this office, if the place is connected by rail.

7. Only Indian nationals need apply.

8. Self attested copies of certificates regarding essential qualifications and experience only should be attached along with the duly filled application and summary forms. Candidates, however, will have to produce all original certificates for verification at the time of interview.

9. Incomplete applications or those received late will be summarily rejected and no correspondence would be entertained in this regard.

10. CANDIDATES WORKING IN GOVERNMENT/PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS, AUTONOMOUS ORGANISATIONS/ARMED FORCES INCLUDING DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES) MUST APPLY THROUGH PROPER CHANNEL. THEY SHALL NOT BE INTERVIEWED IF THEY FAIL TO PRODUCE A “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE” AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.

11. Candidates desirous of applying for more than one post must apply separately for posts indicating Item No. of the posts accompanied by separate requisite Indian Postal Order.

12. Selected candidates have the liability to serve anywhere in India.

13. Number of vacancies are tentative and may vary.

14. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL DISQUALIFY THE CANDIDATE

15. Our e-mail address: dirrac@ndb.vsnl.net.in

16. CHECK LIST

Please ensure that you have:

a) Used the application format on A4-size paper typed or downloaded from DRDO websites and attached self-attested certificates and summary (ref Para-5).

b) Rightly indicated the item number, subject and the post applied for.

c) Paste recent passport size photograph.

d) Attached an Indian Postal Order of Rs. 50/- if you belong to UR/OBC Category.

e) Attached a requisite caste certificate in case you belong to SC/ST/OBC/PH.

f) Attached a requisite NOC from the competent authority in case of serving Armed forces personnel and relieving certificate in case of retired Armed forces personnel.

g) Applied through proper channel if already employed as stated in para (10).

CLOSING DATE 13 November 2008

23 November 2008 for candidates from Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, NE Hill Region, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahul & Spiti and Pangi Sub Divisions of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh and abroad

http://rac.drdo.in/advt__92/advt__92.html

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