Ministry of Earth Sciences Vacancies – Salary Rs 78,000/-pm +HRA
Applications are invited for filling up of temporary project positions for various programs such as Coastal Process and Hazards, Marine Pollution and Marine Litter, Ecosystem and Critical Habitats, and Marine Spatial Planning.
National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Chennai, an attached office of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), established in 1998, has been implementing various projects in coastal research to provide systematic information, solutions, and services for effective management of coastal areas.
Duration: The posts are purely on a temporary and on contract basis, initially for a period of 1 year, and may likely be extended, based on the performance review and based on the project requirements.
Job Title: Project Scientist-I
Department: Marine Chemistry
No.of posts: 2 Posts
Post Code: PS-I-MC29
Eligibility Criteria:
i. Master’s Degree in Marine Science/Marine Chemistry/ Chemical Oceanography/ Analytical Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute with 60% marks or equivalent grade.
i. Ph.D. in Marine Chemistry/Chemical Oceanography or equivalent
from a recognized University/Institute.
ii. Should have adequate experience in the collection and analysis of chemical
oceanographic parameters, marine ecosystem studies.
Nature of Work:
- To participate in cruises for collection of samples and analysis of various chemical parameters such as nutrients, dissolved gases.
- Execution of laboratory and field experiments related to coastal pollution assessment
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Job Title: SRF
No.of posts: 1 Post
Post Code: SRF-M C30
Department: Marine Chemistry
Eligibility Criteria:
i. Master’s Degree in Marine Science/Marine Chemistry/Chemical Oceanography / Analytical Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute with 60% marks or equivalent grade.
ii. NET/CSIR-UGC NET/GATE qualification with two years of research experience in
the analysis of chemical oceanographic parameters.
i. Adequate experience in the collection and analysis of chemical oceanographic parameters.
Nature of Work:
To participate in cruises onboard research and seagoing vessels for collection of water and sediment samples for the analysis of various chemical
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Job Title: Technical Assistant (TA)
No.of posts: 1 Post
Post Code: TA-CH33
Department: Chemistry
Eligibility:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from a recognized University.
i. Two years of experience in chemical analysis, handling of analytical instruments /
equipment.
Nature of Work: To assist the scientists in the field collection and analysis of samples.
General Conditions
1. Applicant must be a citizen of India. All the positions are temporary and on a contract
basis. The completion of the period of contract will not confer any right for further
regularisation and permanency at NCCR.
2. The remuneration, age limit will be as per OM No.MoES/25/07/2011-Estt, dated
24.05.2021 of Ministry of Earth Sciences,
3. Instructions on reservations as received from Govt. of India from time to time shall be
implemented The applicant should not have exceeded the age limit specified above as on
01.07.2021.
4. Maximum age relaxation of 05 years is applicable to SC/ST and 3 Years
for OBC applicants. Age relaxation for PwD/Ex-servicemen will be considered as per
Govt. of India rules.
5. Date of birth as recorded in the 10th standard (SSLC/Matriculation) Mark sheet /
Transfer Certificate / Certificate of Domicile / Birth Certificate issued by competent
authority will be accepted as proof of age.
6. Number of vacancies advertised is tentative and the same may increase or decrease
on the basis of the project requirements and directions from the Ministry of Earth
Sciences (MoES).
7. SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS applicants should produce the required certificates in the
prescribed format duly signed by the issuing authority at the time of submission of application by both online and offline. OBC applicants shall produce the required certificate valid for the appointment of posts under the Central Government.
8. The prescribed educational qualifications should have been obtained from recognized
Board/Institutions/Universities. 19 / 23
9. Applicant should ensure that he/she possesses essential educational qualification and
experience in the relevant area as required for the post, for which he/she is applying,
on the last date of filing of online application.
10. In case a particular institute does not have any criteria for first-class or equivalent, 60% marks will be taken as equivalent to first class. In such cases where conversion
formula is not available, CGPA/CPI of 6.75 (for a 10 point scale) will be taken as
equivalent to 60% as per AICTE guidelines.
11. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and mere possession of the
same does not entitle applicants to be called for an Interview / Trade test/written test.
The written test will be conducted for PS-1 & SRF posts and a trade test will be conducted
for TA & FA posts, prior to the interview.
12. The decision of NCCR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of
applications, mode of selection, will be final and binding on the applicants, and no
inquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection.
13. Experience certificate issued from the competent administrative authority of the concerned
the organization will only be considered.
14. The period of experience for the post/area of work wherever prescribed shall be
counted from the date of acquiring the prescribed minimum educational qualifications,
required for that post.
15. Candidates currently working need to provide proof of their current employment
with a service/experience certificate from the employer. Appointment order will not be
considered as proof of current employment.
16. Doctorate degree in the relevant field for the applied post will be counted as 03 years
experience.
17. NCCR strives to have a workforce that reflects gender balance and women
candidates are encouraged to apply for the posts.
18. Applicants working in Government departments, autonomous bodies, public sector
undertakings and Government Funded research institutions should forward their
applications through proper channel with a certificate that the applicant will be relieved
immediately of his/her duties in the event of his/her selection.
19. To apply, the applicant must fill the online application first and upload the scanned
image of passport size color photograph and relevant self-attested copies of all
semester mark sheets and degree certificates for academic/professional qualifications,
experience certificates, caste certificates, etc, where upload options are given in the
online application form.
20. The hard copy (Print-out) of the application should be accompanied by self-attested
copies of the relevant certificates/supportive documents should reach this office on or
20 / 23 before the due date. Incomplete applications, not accompanied with the required
certificates and documents or received after the closing date are liable to be rejected.
21. Following documents must be attached along with the physical/hard copy (Print-out) of
Online application form should be sent by speed post ONLY :
i. Color passport size photograph, attached to the application form.
ii. Self-attested photocopy of 10th mark sheet/certificate or equivalent, indicating Date
of Birth
iii. Self-attested photocopy of 12th mark sheet/certificate.
iv. Self-attested photocopies of all degree certificates along with consolidated mark
sheet indicating first class/division and marks.
v. Self-attested photocopy of community certificate for SC/ST/OBC categories, if
applicable.
vi. Self-attested photocopies of experience certificates, if applicable.
vii. Relevant certificate copies for PwD/EWS, if applicable.
viii. All other supportive documents relevant to the post applied for, in support of the
application. Applications without any supportive documents will be rejected.
22. The hard copy application along with supportive documents should be sent to The
Director, National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Ministry of Earth Sciences, 2nd Floor, NIOT Campus, Velachery-Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600 100 in a cover superscribed as “Application for <mention Post code> – <Reference no> (For example, for applying the post at Sl.No.2 of the advertisement qualifications details, the cover should be superscribed as “Application for PS-III-MB2 – xxxxxx” (where xxxxxx is the system generated reference no, printed in the online application form).
23. Applicants applying for more than one post should submit separate application forms for each post and the respective hard copies should be sent in separate envelopes. All the
applications placed in a single envelope will not be considered. Candidates are
informed to apply for relevant posts, not exceeding two postcodes.
24. Applicants 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 be rejected.
25. The decision of the Director, NCCR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or
rejection of applications, the conduct of trade test and not to fill up all or any of the posts
will be final and binding on the applicants and no inquiry or correspondence will be
entertained in this regard from any individual.
26. Applicants should produce all the original certificates as and when required.
Discrepancies found in the certificates and the supportive documents or concealing
21 / 23 the facts will attract the disqualification of the applicant. Non-production of the original
certificates at the time of interview will also make the candidate disqualified.
27. The place of posting will be in Chennai or at any other location in India including
Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep Islands.
28. Applicant should be willing to undertake field data collection programs, participate in
small boats/ fishing trawlers/research vessels for the oceanographic survey.
29. If the number of applicants is reasonably very high, then the applicants will be
shortlisted by a screening committee based on academic qualification and
relevant experience. In case of shortlisting is done by the screening committee, then the
committee will adopt suitable criteria for bringing down the number of applicants to be
called for an interview.
30. The selection for the posts will be on the basis of the performance of the screened-in
candidates in the interview. Director, NCCR reserves the right to decide on the mode
of interview either online/ offline. In case of an online interview, all short-listed candidates
will be provided link for attending the online interview and the invitation link will be
communicated separately and candidates should make their own arrangements for
attending an interview in terms of connectivity of the internet.
31. Applicants have to login to the recruitment portal of NCCR to fill the online application
form and upload documents (in PDF format with file size limitation), as indicated in the
advertisement form.
32. The applicant is solely responsible for the correctness of the information provided in
the application. If it is found at a later date that any information given in the application
is incorrect or false, the candidature is liable to be canceled, or the appointment will be
terminated.
33. Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, without a reference number, without
a signature, without relevant certificates/mark sheets/documents and applicable
testimonials, etc.) will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected.
34. Incomplete applications or applications received after the prescribed time limit will not
be considered. Any further information regarding this advertisement like date, time, and venue of interview/tests, addendum/corrigendum, or any variation in a number of
post/cancellation of the post. and all future updates will be uploaded on the NCCR website
(https://www.nccr.gov.in) only. Therefore, applicants are informed to visit NCCR
website/page regularly (https://www.nccr.gov.in/NRect2021/nrect1.htm)
35. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence political or otherwise will be
treated as a disqualification for the post
More details on posts, qualifications, experience, and nature of work along with a link for the ONLINE Application Form are available on the NCCR website page: https://www.nccr.gov.in/NRect2021/nrect1.htm
HOW TO APPLY:
36. Applicants are requested to read the advertisement details carefully before applying for
the above posts and should follow the prescribed procedure for submission of online
application.
37. Applicants are advised to fill in their correct and active e-mail address in the
registration/online application, as all correspondence will be made by NCCR through
the registered e-mail of the applicant.
38. The various steps involved in the recruitment process are 1) Online Registration 2)
Activate Account 3) Scanned files for color passport size photo (in .png/.jpg and others
in .pdf format with limited file, size), community certificate (if needed), all educational
qualification mark sheets/certificates starting from 10th/SSLC/Matric to a degree in
separate files, training certificates, experience certificates, a list of publications, etc. The
degree certificate or equivalent and consolidated mark sheet are essential and without
the supportive documents, the application is treated as incomplete application and will
be rejected. 4) Apply Online and upload the necessary documents 4) Take print-out of
the online application & sign the application and 5) Send the hard copy application
(duly signed) along with necessary copies of certificates (self-attested) and supportive
documents to NCCR by Speed Post.
39. Applicant has to fill the online application and upon submission, each application will be
assigned a system-generated reference number.
40. Applicant should upload the educational certificates and relevant documents (in PDF
format) as listed in the advertisement. Also, ensure that the uploaded file name
should not have more than one dot. Applicants are informed to ensure that the file is
uploaded successfully.
41. Applicants will receive an auto-generated email regarding their registration, submission
of application details, etc. Applicants are requested to check their spam/junk folder as
there may be a chance of this mail being placed at the user’s spam/junk folder.
42. Applicant has to take a printout of the submitted application, duly signed, and send to
NCCR, with the requisite self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and documents
by speed post. Applicants should ensure that the system-generated Reference The number is printed on the hard copy application form, before sending the application. The hard copy application without Reference Number (Printed), without supportive/necessary certificates/documents and/or without signature will be treated as an incomplete application and it will be rejected.
43. The hard copy Application should be sent by Speed Post, addressed to The
Director, National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Ministry of Earth Sciences, 2nd Floor, NIOT Campus, Velachery-Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, 23 / 23 Chennai 600 100 in a cover superscribed as “Application for <mention Post code> – <Reference no> (For example, for applying the post at Sl.No.2 of the advertisement (a table containing postcodes, qualifications, etc), the cover should be superscribed as “Application for PS-III-MB2 – XXX” where XXX is the reference no., printed in the application form). The hard copy application will be used for screening purpose and hence applicants are informed to ensure their application is complete in all
respects.
44. Applications without the requisite certificates, passport size photograph, and signature
of the applicant will be summarily rejected. Passport size color photo should be
attached to the hard copy application. The original certificate should not be sent with the
application form.
45. Applications received through emails or Incomplete applications or applications
received after the prescribed time limit will be rejected. NCCR cannot take any
responsibility for transit and other delays.
46. No Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the interview / written test if any.
47. If there are any difficulties in the process of submitting the online application, send an email request to [email protected] with all relevant details including any error message,
screen-shot, etc.
Important Dates:
- Online Registration Start Date: 24.07.2021,9:00 PM.
- Online Registration Closing Date: 20.08.2021,4:00 PM.
- Online Application Submission Due to Date:20.08.2021,5:00 PM.
- Application Submission (hard copy) Due to Date:27.08.2021,5 PM.
Apply Online
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