Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an Institution of National Importance established through an Act of Indian Parliament by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India under the auspices of UNESCO. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology.
Post : Dean
The Centre invites applications from suitably qualified, dynamic, and result-oriented Indian scientists/academicians who have proven scientific, academic and administrative experience, to fill up the posts of Dean on direct recruitment / deputation or contract basis. Interested candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure 1). A Search-cum-Selection Committee (ScSC) shall make the recommendation for appointment of suitable candidates to the Competent Authority.
Grade Pay : Pay level- 15 (Rs. 1,82,200-2,24,100) plus Rs. 9,000. The total shall not exceed Rs. 2,25,000.
Qualifications and Experience : For Direct Recruitment : a) A PhD in Life Science / allied discipline and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of attracting extramural grants, memberships of premier national and international academies.
b) A minimum of 18 years of teaching/research experience.
c) Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology–mediated teaching / learning process.
d) Capacity for lateral thinking for finding new approaches to multi-disciplinary research, education and training for value additions to the Centre’s programmes.
Desirable : Development of New Interdisciplinary Academic Programs, Strengthening of Research Strategy and Roadmap, Enhancement of Research Infrastructure, Introduction of Innovative Pedagogical Approaches, Strengthening of Academia–Industry Collaborative Programs, and Expansion of International Academic and Research Engagements
For Deputation/Short Term Contract : Officers from the Central / State Government or institutions of national importance or universities / University level institution, research institutions or PSU holding analogous post or with at least 5 years’ relevant experience in the Pay Level-14 plus qualification as prescribed above.
Job description : The Dean shall assist the Executive Director in such matters as may be determined by the Executive Director from time to time, and shall also exercise such powers and perform duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director
No of posts : Two posts (UR)
Age Limit : 55 years for Direct Recruitment and 60 years for Deputation / Contract
Terms and Conditions
1. The period of appointment will be for 5 years or upto the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. There will be a probation period of two years for candidates appointed through direct recruitment which may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
2. The pay and allowances etc. are presently admissible as per the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission of the Govt. of India. Other benefits include NPS, Medical reimbursement, LTC, etc. as per rules of the Centre.
3. The experience requirement specified should be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications required for the post.
4. All educational, professional and technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/ University.
5. The candidates who are employed should apply through proper channel or produce ‘No- Objection Certificate’.
6. Outstation SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid to & fro airfare by Economy Class, on production of the proof of the same. In such cases, tickets to be booked through authorized agents only.
7. Deputation (including Short Term Contract): Terms of deputation will be governed by standard terms of deputation as prescribed by Government of India from time to time. Applications for Deputation Mode to be forwarded through proper channel alongwith Annexure-2.
8. All eligibility qualifications shall be reckoned as on closing date of the application.
9. The upper age limit in respect of the officers already working on a regular basis in the Centre will be as per prevailing RRs.
10. Mere fulfilment of the minimum prescribed qualification and experience will not vest any right on a candidate for being called for selection process. Only the candidates shortlisted by a duly constituted Search Cum Selection Committee will be called for selection process. The decision of the Centre regarding the selection process shall be final and binding.
11. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. No interim inquiries in this regard will be entertained.
12. Any dispute arising out of this advertisement including the recruitment process shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Faridabad, Haryana.
13. Instances of providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate detected at any stage of the selection process or after will lead to disqualification of the candidate from the selection process/employment or to continue further and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any of the recruitment process in the future. Decisions of the Competent Authority at RCB shall be final and binding in this regard.
How to Apply
14. Interested candidates are required to send their applications in prescribed proforma (Annexure 1) alongwith the relevant documents to ‘Controller of Administration, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad, Haryana-121001’ by the prescribed last date. The candidates working in the Government/Semi Government Organisations/Public Sector Undertaking/Statutory Bodies/ Autonomous Organisations must send their application through proper channel.
15. Nominations : Nomination of the candidates by the distinguished experts may be considered, depending upon merit and area of expertise. Nominations should also enclose the documents mentioned at 14 above.
16. The applications/Nominations are to be sent through email at acad.rectt@rcb.res.in and post to ‘Controller of Administration, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad- Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad, Haryana-121001’. Last date of receipt of applications at RCB, Faridabad will be 45 days from the date of publication of advertisement in the Employment News i.e. 08.10.2025. The applicants who are residing abroad, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands, States of North Eastern region, Ladakh Region of J&K, Sikkim, Sub-division Chamba and Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh are eligible for an additional period of seven days for receipt of the applications.
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