Recruitment for Scientist at National Institute of Virology

The National Institute of Virology is one of the major Institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It was established at Pune, Maharashtra State in 1952 as Virus Research Centre (VRC) under the auspices of the ICMR and the Rockefeller Foundation (RF), USA. It was an outcome of the global programme of the RF for investigating the Arthropod Borne viruses. Since the studies on arboviruses and their arthropod vectors involve most of the basic principles and techniques of general virology, entomology and zoology, these viruses were also considered to be an ideal group, to begin with, for intensive training and research in virology in our country. The RF withdrew its support in 1967 and since then the Institute is entirely funded by the ICMR.

Scientist 'D' (Non-Medical / Life Science)
Pay (as per 7th CPC) : Level 12 of Pay Matrix 78800-209200
Reservation : 1 (UR)
Essential Qualification :
1) 1st Class Masters Degree in Life Sciences* (OR) 2nd Class Masters Degree + Ph.D degree in Life Sciences*
2) Eight years R & D / Teaching experience after acquiring above essential qualification, of which two years in managerial position to handle R&D Projects in a directing capacity.
Desirable Qualification :
1) Doctorate / MVSc in the related subject (will also count as three years experience).
2) Additional Post doctoral research / teaching experience in relevant subjects.
3) Experience of working in BSL-3 / high containment laboratory / scientific research laboratory.
4) Knowledge of bio safety and containment laboratory concepts.
5) Knowledge of Computer Applications.
Job Requirement :
1) Design and plan scientific projects to be carried out in BSL-3/BSL-4 laboratory / scientific research laboratory.
2) Co-ordinate the execution of scientific projects.
3) Supervision of routine activities of BSL-3/BSL-4 laboratory / scientific research laboratory
Age Maximum years excluding any relaxations : Below 45 years

Scientist 'C' (Non-Medical / Life Science)
Pay (as per 7th CPC) : Level 11 of Pay Matrix 67700-208700
Reservation : 1 (UR)
Essential Qualification :
1) 1st Class Masters Degree in Life Sciences* (OR) 2nd Class Masters Degree + Ph.D degree in Life Sciences*
2) Four years R & D / Teaching experience after acquiring above essential qualification.
Desirable Qualification :
1) Doctorate/MVSc in the related subject (will also count as three years experience).
2) Additional Post doctoral research / teaching experience in relevant subjects
3) Experience of working in BSL-3 / high containment laboratory / scientific research laboratory.
4) Knowledge of bio safety and containment laboratory concepts.
5) Knowledge of Computer Applications.

Job Requirement :
1) Design and plan scientific projects to be carried out in BSL-3 / BSL-4 laboratory / scientific research laboratory.
2) Co-ordinate the execution of scientific projects.
3) Supervision of routine activities of BSL-3 / BSL-4 laboratory / scientific research laboratory
Age Maximum years excluding any relaxations : Below 40 years

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Scientist 'B' (Non-Medical / Life Science)
Pay (as per 7th CPC) : Level 10 of Pay Matrix 56100-177500
Reservation : 1 (UR)
Essential Qualification :
1st Class Masters Degree in Life Sciences* (OR) 2nd Class Masters Degree + Ph. D degree in Life Sciences
Desirable Qualification :
1) Doctorate/MVSc in the related subject (will also count as three years experience).
2) Additional Post doctoral research / teaching experience in relevant subjects.
3) Two years experience of working in BSL-3 / high containment laboratory / scientific research laboratory.
4) Knowledge of bio safety and containment laboratory concepts.
5) Knowledge of Computer Applications
Job Requirement :
1) Design and plan scientific projects to be carried out in BSL-3 / BSL-4 laboratory / scientific research laboratory.
2) Co-ordinate the execution of scientific projects.
3) Supervision of routine activities of BSL-3 / BSL-4 laboratory / scientific research laboratory.
Age Maximum years excluding any relaxations : Below 35 years

Note * : Specialization for Life Science: Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Entomology, Bio Physics, Bio Chemistry, Bio Informatics, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Veterinary, Bio Statistics, Virology.

Age Limit (on the closing date of the application) :
Crucial date for calculating the maximum age will be the closing date for online application. Relaxable up to 5 years for Government servants in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the Department of Personnel and Training from time to time in this regard. However, the prescribed age may be further relaxed in exceptional cases for experienced and qualified candidates.

One time age relaxation is allowed to Scientific and Technical staff working in long term projects in ICMR Institutes/Centres for posts advertised under HRSC, 2007 provided they meet essential qualifications and experience for the post with a view to provide them an opportunity to compete with other candidates as per Council’s letter No.6/1/2007-Admn.II dated 28.3.2011.

General Relaxation Clause: Age, qualification and experience will be relaxable in deserving cases as mentioned in the Recruitment Rules of Health Research Scientists Cadre of ICMR, 2007 under Rule 14 and Note 1 & 2 of Schedule-III.

Other Service Conditions:
(1) Allowances as per Central Government Rules are admissible on the above pay scale.
(2) Benefits of new restructured defined contributory pension system are admissible as per the provision contained in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (ECD & PR Division) Notification No.05/07/2003-ECD & PR dated 22.12.2003 effect from 1.1.2004.
(3) Private practice is not allowed, however, non-practicing allowance is admissible to medical / veterinary graduates only, as per rules.
(4) Educational qualification and experience should be from a recognized Board / Organization / Institute of repute.
(5) Separate application should be submitted for each post.
(6) The vacancies shown are tentative and may vary.
(7) Suppression or misleading information may entail forfeiture of candidature at any stage of selection process or thereafter.

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How to apply:
1) Only online applications will be accepted.
2) Online application form is available at website : niv.erecruitment.co.in . Candidates (other than exempted) have to pay the application of Rs.500 during the process of online application. The payment provision is available in the online link. No copy of certificate/testimonial is required at this stage. SC/ST/PwDs and Women candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. Fee is payable by all other candidates including ICMR employees. Indian Scientists working abroad are exempted from application fee.
3) Initially, only online applications will be accepted. Hard copy of online applications with enclosures will be obtained from those who qualify the online written test and called for interview/personal discussion. Original certificates / Testimonials will be verified from the candidates at the time of interview and candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwDs/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) should furnish their latest certificates in the prescribed format as per GoI Instructions, failing which their candidature will not be considered.
4) Those working in Central / State Govt. / Public Sector Undertakings / Govt. funded organizations etc. should submit their online applications with the prior permission of the employer.In such cases ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the present employer must be producedat the time interview/personal discussion, failing which their candidature will not be considered.
5) Kindly refer to ICMR guidelines issued vide letter No.6/15/2003-Admn.II dated 5.12.2017 available on ICMR website (http://icmr.nic.in/circular/2017/154.pdf). Self assessment marks can be provided in the online system based on these ICMR guidelines, subject to scrutiny by the Institute.
6) Application once made will not be allowed to 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.
7) Incomplete application in respect of the above points / late application or applications without payment of application fee (as required) are liable to be summarily rejected.

Note:
1) If no suitable candidates are found for the advertised posts, the posts can be filled up at immediate lower level except for Scientist B.
2) Since it is not possible to call all the candidates for the interview/personal discussion at Pune, the applicants will be short-listed for this purpose through online written test. The decision of the Director General, ICMR will be final in this regard. No TA will be paid to attend the online written test.
3) Candidates called for personal discussion / interview for post of Scientist-D will be paid a 1st class rail fare and 2nd Class rail fare for Scientist C & B, by the shortest route on production of documents.
4) Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidates or to bring political or other outside influence with regard to selection/recruitment shall be disqualification.
5) The post is with all India transfer liability under the Council.
6) For further updates / amendments, please refer to niv.erecruitment.co.in / NIV / ICMR websites.