TEA RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
TOCKLAI TEA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation)
CINNAMARA, JORHAT-785 008, ASSAM
Ref: TOK/X21/17/1560 8th September 2017
Positions are available for two (2) Junior Research Fellow (temporary) under the DBT Unit of
Excellence project “A study on aluminium detoxification in tea (Camellia sinensis L.):
Paradigm shift towards biotechnology approach” at Upper Assam Advisory Centre, Tea
Research Association, Dikom -786101, Dibrugarh, Assam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Candidate should be M.Sc in
Biotechnology/ Chemistry / Environmental Science/ Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science or on
allied relevant discipline in Earth Sciences from recognized University with good academic
background.
Preference will be given to C.S.I.R./U.G.C./N.E.T qualified candidates with knowledge
in computer and statistical analysis having good writing skills. Competence and experience in the
line of work will also be honored.
AGE LIMIT: Maximum age limit is 30 years as on 3rd October, 2017. A relaxation of age-limit
upto 2 years may be considered by the competent authority in the case of applicants who are suitably
qualified and have research experience in relevant discipline. In the case of applicants of Scheduled
Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes, age relaxation upto 5 years maybe allowed.
DUTIES: Selected candidate has to carry out field trials and chemical analysis involved in various
experiments under the project along with preparation of draft report and manuscript.
TENURE AND FELLOWSHIP: The tenure of the Fellowship is three years. The selected
candidate shall be entitled for fellowship of Rs.25000/+ 10% HRA per month for the first two years
as JRF and Rs. 28000/-+10% HRA for the third year as SRF for those candidate having Post
graduate degree in basic science with NET qualification or graduate degree in Professional course
with NET qualification or Post Graduate degree in professional course. Candidate without NET
qualification will be entitled fellowship of Rs. 12000/-+ 10% HRA for the first two years as JRF and
Rs. 14000/-+10% HRA for the third year as SRF.
DA AND CCA: The selected candidate will not be entitled to these allowances.
HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE (HRA): The selected candidate may be provided with hostel
accommodation subject to availability. JRF residing in accommodation provided by the Institute will
not be eligible to draw HRA. Wherever provision of hostel accommodation is not possible, HRA
will be allowed. The fellowship amount may be taken as basic for calculating the HRA.
HOW TO APPLY
The appointments will be purely on contractual basis and hence the Institute will not provide any
employment after completion of the project. Interested candidates may send their application on
plain paper together with the copies of mark sheets, certificates, degrees, testimonials, etc. should
reach the In-charge, Upper Assam Advisory Centre, Tea Research AAssociation, Dikom-
786101, Dibrugarh, Assam on or before 3rd October, 2017. Candidates may also apply with their
full credentials by email to r.k.baruah@tocklai.net OR t.karak@tocklai.net. Please note that all the
applications received within 3rd October, 2017 shall be considered for short-listing by a Screening
Committee. Only the candidates recommended by the Screening Committee will be called for
interview. The decision of the Institute on short-listing will be final and the Institute will not
entertain any correspondence in this respect. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending in the
interview.
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