Organisation : CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resources
Post Name : Recruitment for Scientist in 2017
Reference Number : Advertisement No. 1/VIII/2017-R&A
Apply Online : http://14.139.47.44/
Notification : http://www.indianjobtalks.com/uploads/76916-Eng.pdf
Home Page : http://www.niscair.res.in/

Scientist Recruitment :
Applications are invited from the Indian Nationals for filling up the following scientific positions in the area of Science Communication for Scientific Research Journals/ Popular Science Magazine/ TV, Radio Production/ Research & Business Development/ Human Resource Development/ International Affairs/ Media & Outreach, etc.

Designation : Scientist & Sr. Scientist
No. of posts : 07 {4-UR, 1-ST,1-OBC & 1-PwD(HH/VH/OH)}

Essential Qualification :
** Ph.D Submitted (Science/ Engineering)
OR
** ME/ M.Tech/ M.Vet. Sci./ MD

Desirable Qualification :
** Degree/ Diploma in Science Communication/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Science Writing/ Production of radio/ TV programme/ Film production/ Management/ Foreign Language(s)
** Experience of working in scientific/ academic/ media organization in the field of Science Communication programme/ activities/ publications, etc.
** Experience of science writing/ editing of scientific research journals, magazines, publications, scripts evident from publications/ productions
** Aptitude in science communication evident from writing science articles/ delivering lecturers/ presenting radio/ TV programs supported by copies/ list of programmes/ publications
** Proficiency in English/ Hindi/ Indian language(s)/ Foreign Language(s)

How to apply :
a. Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE through our website niscair.res.in or can apply offline by using the print out of the application form available with this advertisement.
b. If the candidate does not have a valid email id, he/she should create a new valid email id before applying online.
c. Online Application will be available on our website from 9:00 AM, 2nd September 2017 to 5:30PM, 1st October 2017.

d. Candidates are required to arrange for a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.500/ drawn on any nationalized bank and valid for at least 3 months in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" payable at New Delhi. The following details must be filled up on back side of Demand Draft
(i) Candidate's Name,
(ii) Candidate's Category,
(iii) Post Applied For.
The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH/Women/CSIR Employees/Abroad Candidates category are exempted from submission of application fee.

e. In case of universities/institute awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades etc., candidates are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their university/institute.

f. Successful online application is indicated by the page displayed after clicking Submit Button indicating the generated “APPLICATION NUMBER”. Please note down the same carefully and preserve it. If you do not preserve it, you will not be able to Re-print the Application.

g. In case candidate wants to modify/withdraw the application there is a ‘CANCEL’ option to cancel the online application. Please note that application once cancelled will not be retrieved at any stage.

If you have cancelled the application, please reapply before the closure of Application Date as per advertisement. Please remember to take fresh print out after modifying any details.

h. This computer generated application (Print-out) duly accompanied by attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials in support of age, education qualifications, experience, re-prints of publications and caste certificate, if applicable along with one recent passport size self-signed photograph affixed together with Demand Draft (if applicable) should be sent in an envelope superscripted “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ------------” by post to the address:
The Administrative Officer,
National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR),
Pusa Campus, Dr. K S Krishnan Marg,
New Delhi – 110012.


Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application form for each post indicating the Code No. of the post. The hard copy(s) of each application must be accompanied by separate Demand Draft(s).

i. Application once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn and fees once paid will not be refunded on any count nor can it be held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection process.

j. Applications from employees of Government Departments will be considered only if forwarded through proper channel, certified by the employer that the applicant, if selected will be relieved within one month of the receipt of the appointment orders.

Also, vigilance clearance should also be recorded. However, advance copy of the application may be submitted before the closing date. Applications routed through proper channel should reach NISCAIR at the earliest.

k. Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by NISCAIR.

l. Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, unsigned and application fee, applicable testimonials etc.) will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected.

Following documents must be attached along with application form sent by post:
a. Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- as application fee, where applicable.
b. Coloured photograph pasted on the form and signed across in full.
c. Self Attested photocopy of Date of Birth Certificate.
d. Self Attested photocopies of education qualifications certificates.
e. Self Attested photocopy of caste certificate, if applicable.
f. Self Attested photocopies of experience certificates, if any.

Important Dates :
Opening date of online application : 9.00 AM, September 02, 2017
Last date of online submission of application : 5.30 PM, October 01, 2017
Hard copy/ offline application will be accepted by : 5.30 PM, October 08, 2017