National Institute of Plant Health Management, Hyderabad

(An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Government of India)

Advertisement No. 03 / 2024

A. National Institute of Plant Health Management invites applications from eligible candidates for the
following posts, as detailed below:
Reservation Scale of Pay
No. Last Date for
S. Name of the Direct / Classifi for Direct /
of Pay in Pay receipt of
No. Post Deputation cation Recruitment Matrix applications
Posts as per roster
(7th CPC)
(i) For direct
Level 11 applicants, the
1 1 Financial Direct or
01 A UR Rs.67,700 –
Advisor Deputation last date is 30
2,08,700 days from
date of
Assistant publishing in
Level 6
2 Scientific Officer Direct 01 B EWS (Rs.35400- employment
(Plant news.
112400)
Pathology)
Level 4 (ii) For
3 Technician
Direct 01 C UR Rs.25,500 – applications of
(Mechanic)
81,100 in-service
Cat-I-SC candidates
Level 1 sent through
4 Lab Attendant Cat II-UR
Direct 03 C Rs.18,000 – proper
(Cat-I, II, III) Cat III-OBC
56,900 channel the
respectively
closing date
will be 40
Multi Tasking Cat II- SC Level 1 days from the
5 Staff (Cat-II and Direct 02 C Cat III-EWS Rs.18,000 – date of
III) respectively 56,900 publication in
employment
newspaper,
* Rule of reservation does not apply for candidates applying on deputation basis

The details of educational qualifications, experience, age and other eligibility criteria etc. along with
application proforma may be accessed from web http://niphm.gov.in.

Hindi version will follow.

Sd/-
REGISTRAR
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B. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT OR TRANSFER ON

DEPUTATION:

1 NAME OF THE FINANCIAL ADVISOR

POST
Method of Direct Recruitment or Deputation
Recruitment
Age limit i. Upto 50 years for Direct Recruitment
ii. Upto 55 years in the case of deputationists
QUALIFICATIONS
& EXPERIENCE: 1. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
a. EDUCATIONAL:
i) Bachelor’s degree from recognized University;
ii) A pass in CA (Final) or ICWA (Final) or SAS Exam of the Indian
Audit and Accounts Department or equivalent.
b. EXPERIENCE:
At least 10 years of experience in supervisory position (in Pay Level-6
& above) in a Central Government Department / Central Autonomous
Bodies.

Minimum work experience stated above can be relaxed by the Director

General in case of highly meritorious candidates if they are otherwise
suitable to the post.
2. DESIRABLE
i) Knowledge of Central Govt. Rules and Regulations relating to
Accounts, Budgeting, Staff matters etc.;
ii) Knowledge of Administrative procedures in a Govt. Organization;
Work experience in computerized accounting environment.

Promotion: Not applicable

TRANSFER ON DEPUTATION :
a. Persons under Central Government Department / Central Autonomous
bodies.
i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis.
OR
ii) With 03 years service in post having Pay Level-9 or 10 (7th CPC)
i.e. Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/- as per 6th CPC or both combined.
OR
iii) With 07 years service in post having Pay Level-7 (7th CPC) i.e.
Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/- as per 6th CPC or above upto Pay
Level-11.
OR
iv) With 10 years service in post having Pay Level-6 (7th CPC) i.e.
Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200/- as per 6th CPC or above upto Pay
Level-11.

b. Possessing Essential Educational qualifications mentioned at 8.1.

Minimum work experience stated above can be relaxed by the Director
General in case of highly meritorious candidates if they are otherwise
suitable to the post.
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Name of the post Assistant Scientific Officer (Plant Pathology)

Method of Direct Recruitment
Recruitment
Age limit Upto 35 years

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:
& EXPERIENCE: 1.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Second Class Master’s Degree in
a. Agriculture/Horticulture with specialization in Plant Pathology
OR
b. Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology.
OR
2 c. Plant Pathology

2.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS-
Two years for M.Sc. candidates (M.Sc in above mentioned
subjects) in Plant Quarantine/IPM/IDM.
OR
Total work experience of 1 year in relevant field for M.Sc.
Candidates (M.Sc in above mentioned subjects) who have Post
Graduate Diploma in Plant Health Management/ Post Graduate
Diploma in Plant Protection.
OR
Ph.D. candidates in above mentioned subjects without experience
will also be considered

Name of the post TECHNICIAN (MECHANIC)

Method of Direct Recruitment

Recruitment
Age limit 18-27 years
QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:
& EXPERIENCE: EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE:
A. SSC (Matriculation) pass with Diploma with not less than 2 years
3 duration in Automobile Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ or equivalent
from the recognized Institution/ Board with two years’ experience

OR

B. Matriculation (10th pass) with ITI in Automobile Engineering/Mechanic

Motor Vehicle (MMV)/ NCVT ITI Trade/ Diesel Mechanic/ Tractor
Mechanic/ Motor Mechanic/ CTS (Craftsman Training Scheme) Mechanic
(Agricultural Machinery) from a recognized Institution/ Board with three
years’ experience

Name of the post Lab Attendant (Category-I, II& III )

No of posts 01 post in Cat I: reserved for SC
01 post in Cat II: reserved for UR
4 01 post in Cat III: reserved for OBC
Method of Direct Recruitment
Recruitment
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Age limit 18-27 years

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
& EXPERIENCE:
1. ESSENTIAL FOR LA (CATEGORY-I):
1. Matriculation or Equivalent pass with certificate from recognized
Institute/ University in the following areas:

a. Vocational (Crop Production)

(OR)
b. ITI (Mechanic Agriculture)

2. ESSENTIAL FOR LA (CATEGORY-II):

1. Matriculation or Equivalent pass with certificate in Soil Testing &
Crop Technician trade from a recognized Industrial Training Institute
or
any other recognized institute.

3. ESSENTIAL FOR LA(CATEGORY-III):

1. Matriculation or Equivalent pass with certificate in Laboratory
Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade from a recognized Industrial Training
Institute or any other recognized institute.

Note:
The duration of above ITI/Vocational course/should be of atleast one year
or above

Name of the post MULTI TASKING STAFF (Category- II & III)

No of posts 01 post in Cat II: reserved for SC
01 post in Cat III: reserved for EWS
Method of Direct Recruitment
Recruitment
Age limit 18-27 years
QUALIFICATIONS 1.ESSENTIAL FOR MTS (CATEGORY-II)
& EXPERIENCE:
1. Pass in Matriculation or Equivalent
2. Diploma/ Certificate course in Gardening, Landscaping and
Agricultural Field operations from recognized University
5
The above Diploma course should be of minimum 2 years or above.

The above Certificate course duration should of atleast one year or above

2.ESSENTIAL FOR MTS (CATEGORY-III)

(For Sweeping, Cleaning, Peon/Attendant duties)

1. Pass in Matriculation or Equivalent

Physical Fitness, aptitude and skill test will be conducted

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NOTE:
1. Rule of reservation is not applicable for candidates applying on deputation basis.
2. Supporting documents for essential qualifications should be enclosed without fail.
3. Desirable qualification and experience will be invoked in the event of shortlisting or tie at the
time of selection.
4. Separate application to be filled, if applying for more than one post.

C. Age Limit :
i. Relaxation of upper age limit in respect of reserved categories such as
SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen etc., shall be given as per Government of India
guidelines/orders. Age limit will be reckoned with reference to the closing date for receipt
of the applications. Crucial date for determining the age limit of candidates for the posts
will be 30 days from the date of publishing advertisement in the Employment News.
Indicative relaxation in age limit
Category Extent of Age relaxation
Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe 5 years against reserved posts only.

OBCs 3 years against reserved posts only.

PwBD with minimum 40% 10 years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBCs) in case of direct
disability recruitment.
Subject to maximum age not exceeding 56 years on the last date
for receipt of applications.
Central Govt. employees / Up to 5 Years (as per GOI norms)
NIPHM employees (10 years for persons belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled
Tribes and 8 years for persons belonging to OBC’s in respect of
the posts reserved for them)
Ex- servicemen or any other As per Government of India norms.
category
ii. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC candidates in respect of vacancies which
are reserved for them. SC/ST/OBC candidates have to produce a caste certificate in GOI
prescribed proforma issued by the Competent Authority for claiming age relaxation. Copy
of caste certificate should be sent along with the application.
iii. For OBC: If you belong to ‘Creamy Layer’, you are not eligible for consideration against
posts reserved for OBC and therefore you may apply against UR posts. OBC certificate
should have been issued on a date within 2 (two) years of the last date for receipt of
application as stated in the advertisement. If you claim OBC and attach BC/MBC or any
other certificate other than a valid OBC certificate (in GOI format), your application will
be summarily rejected.
iv. For PwBD: The age relaxation to the persons with benchmark disabilities shall be
admissible irrespective of whether the post is reserved or not.
A person who wants to avail of benefit of age relaxation under PwBD would have to submit a
Disability Certificate issued by a Competent Authority. If a person with disability is entitled to age
relaxation by virtue of being a Central Government employee/NIPHM employee, relaxation to him/her
will be admissible either as a ‘person with disability’ or as a ‘Central Government employee’ / NIPHM
employee whichever may be more beneficial to him/her.
The Competent Authority to issue Disability certificate shall be a Medical Board duly constituted by
the Central or a State Government. The Central/ State Government may constitute Medical Board(s)
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consisting of at least three members out of which at least one shall be a specialist in the particular field
for assessing Visual/ Hearing/ Locomotor/ Cerebral disability, as the case may be.
The definition of different categories of disabilities, for the purpose of age relaxation, will be same as
given in “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 at Chapter VI (34) or as amended from time
to time.
v. For Central Govt. employees / NIPHM employee: A candidate claiming to belong to the
category of Central Government employees / NIPHM employee and seeking age relaxation
would be required to produce a Certificate issued after the date of advertisement from
his/her Employer on the Office letter head to the effect that he/she is a regularly appointed
Central Government employees / NIPHM employee serving continuously for more than 3
years in the Government /NIPHM and not on casual/adhoc/daily wages/hourly
paid/contract basis employee.
The age relaxation will be admissible to such of the Government employees as are working in posts
which are in the same line or allied cadre and where a relationship could be established that the service
already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of the post(s)
to which recruitment has been advertised.
D. Closing Date :
The closing date for receipt of applications in NIPHM shall be 30 days from the date of publication of
advertisement in Employment Newspaper. Those who are in Government service / NIPHM should
forward their application through proper channel within 40 days from the date of publication in
Employment Newspaper.

E. Forwarding of applications “Through Proper Channel” by in-service candidates

a. Candidates / applicants who are in Government service / NIPHM should forward their
application through proper channel. It may be ensured by the applicant/candidate that his/her
application (Through Proper Channel), as forwarded by his/her parent office, reaches NIPHM
office within 40 days from the date of publishing advertisement in the Employment News.This
extra time is given because in-service candidates have to send their application through proper
channel. However, an advance copy of the application may be submitted on or before the last
date. Such advance copy will only be treated as an intimation of the application and only the
application received through proper channel within due date will be considered for scrutiny
and further selection process.
b. The candidate, who is on deputation / foreign service, should also get his/her application
through proper channel forwarded through the office in which he/she is on deputation /foreign
service in addition to the same being got forwarded by his/her parent office / Department.
c. The application(s) through proper channel should also contain the following positively:
i. Service particulars indicated in the application by the candidate
ii. Vigilance Clearance Certificate
iii. Details of imposition of major/minor penalties, if any, during last ten years or in the
service period, whichever is less.
iv. Photocopies of AAR/ACR/APAR gradings for the last 5 years or for the service
period, whichever is less.

F. Application Fees:
The candidates belonging to UR, OBC and EWS submitting application for different positions must pay to
NIPHM a non -refundable application fee as follows:
a. For Group A posts only: Rs.590/-.
b. For Group B posts only: Rs.590/-.
c. For Group C posts only: Rs.295/-.
If applying for more than one post, application fee to be paid for each application
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Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen/ Women are exempted from payment of such
an application fee

NOTE-I: The fee must be in the form of Demand Draft or through online payment to the
office and payment proof should be submitted along with the application without fail. The payment
through online mode can be made to the following account:

NIPHM SBI Collect Account details:

Account Number : 40373518076

Corporate Address: National Institute of Plant Health
Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderbad,
Telangana 500030
Branch: Rajendranagar Branch, Hyderabad (20074)
IFS Code: SBIN0020074

NOTE-II:APPLICATIONS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY THE PRESCRIBED FEE SHALL

BE SUMMARILY REJECTED/ NOT ACCEPTED.

NOTE-III: Transaction charges for Demand Draft/online payment mode as the case may be,
will have to be borne by the candidate.

NOTE-IV: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be
held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

NOTE-V: The application fee shall be paid for each post (post wise) separately.

NOTE-VI: The application fee includes GST 18%

Note –VII: The demand draft should be drawn infavour of National Institute of Plant
Health Management, payable at Hyderabad. In-service candidates can send the demand draft with
the advance copy of application.

G. Documents to be appended:
i. Self attested copies of Date of Birth, SSC, Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation, Doctoral
Degree certificates to be enclosed invariably.
ii. Such other documents / certificates as are required to be enclosed as per the advertisement and
post requirements.
iii. Photographs at the appropriate space (s) in the application form.
iv. The applicant should indicate his/her name, name of the post applied and advertisement no. on
the top of the envelope containing his/her application along with all the prescribed enclosures
v. All the claimed educational qualifications shall be from a recognised University / Institute only.
vi. The application will be summarily rejected if – a) certificates are attached, but column is not
filled; or b) the column is filled but certificates are not attached. Letter of Appointment, Pay
Slip, Office Memorandum, Office Order, Joining Report, or any such document(s) will not be
accepted as document in support of knowledge or experience. Certificate in support of
knowledge and experience should be in proper format i.e. should be on the organisation’s
letterhead; bear the date of issue; specify period of work(including Job roles and
responsibilities, clearly stating nature of work, salary drawn with pay scale and grade pay, if
any; name and designation of the issuing authority along with signature.
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H. Rejection of applications :
The following applications shall be liable to be summarily rejected without any notice:

a. The applications not in the prescribed format.

b. The application ‘Through Proper Channel’ (TPC) to be sent by the parent office of the
candidate, not received within stipulated time.
c. The application (s) through proper channel received in time but not duly authenticated by the
Head of Department with the requisite details.
d. The application of a candidate who is on deputation / foreign service should be forwarded
‘through proper channel’ by (i) the office in which he/she is on deputation/ foreign service,
and (ii) his/her parent department.
e. The applications with any irrelevant documents other than the ones claimed in the application
form shall be summarily rejected.
f. Application not accompanied with valid Demand Draft/online fee payment proof as per the
prescribed fee.

I. General Terms and Conditions:

1. A candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not
entitle candidates to be called for written test and / or interview. All applicants must fulfill the essential
requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement. They are advised to satisfy
themselves before applying that they possess the essential qualifications and experience laid down for
various posts. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained.
3. Candidates, who are availing UGC/ICAR Scales, and opting for Grade Pay protection will not be entitled
for training allowance.
4. General relaxation: “qualifications and experience can be relaxed in exceptional cases by the appointing
authority”.
5. In case of deputationists working in higher scale and also due for promotion to higher scale than the
advertised post need not apply.
6. Please visit NIPHM website http://niphm.gov.in for downloading the prescribed application proforma.
Separate application need to be filled for each post advertised along with its enclosures and fees.
7. The candidates should pay the application fee through Demand Draft drawn in favour of National
Institute of Plant Health Management, payable at Hyderabad or through online payment mode.
8. The applications in prescribed proforma along the original Demand Draft (through proper channel in
case of Central/ State Governments/ Universities/ Recognized Research Institutions/ PSUs / Statutory
Semi-governments or Autonomous organizations candidates) should be sent in sealed cover superscribed
as “Application for the post of ……………..” so as to reach the Registrar, National Institute of Plant
Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030, Telangana, within 30 days from date of
publication in Employment newspaper by 5.30 p.m. in hard copy. Persons working in Govt. service
should apply through proper channel only and ensure that the application through proper channel reaches
within the last date i.e. within 40 days from date of publication in Employment Newspaper. In case it
takes time to obtain clearance from the Head of Department, an advance copy of the application may be
sent on or before the closing date. The advance copy will only be treated as an intimation and only the
application received through proper channel within due date will be considered for scrutiny and further
selection process.
9. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the information provided by them in their applications.
They must ensure that the information is true. If at any subsequent stage or at the time of written test/
interview any information given by them or any claim made is found to be false, their application /
candidature even during employment will be liable to be cancelled.
10. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle
candidates to be called for selection process. The consideration of qualifications as ‘equivalent’ to the
essential and desirable qualifications stated above shall be at the discretion of the relevant committee
constituted for scrutinizing the applications.
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11. In the event of number of applications being large:

a. NIPHM reserves the right to shortlist the candidates/ restrict the candidates to be called for
skill test/ written test/ PPT/ interview to a reasonable number by adopting reasonable criteria
(applied uniformly) as recommended and decided upon by the Competent Authority. These
criteria may include possessing of desirable qualifications and / or experience more than that
prescribed in the advertisement and/or qualifications/ experience in a particular field as per
the specific requirement of the Department. Since the criteria for shortlisting the candidates
may be raised above the minimum eligibility criteria, candidates are advised to fill their
complete educational qualifications and/or experience as well as enclose any additional
documents in support of their candidature such as list of research papers etc.
b. NIPHM will have discretion to schedule the scrutiny of applications either prior to or after the
selection process or at any stage of selection process.
12. The Institute reserves the right not to fill up any or all advertised posts, or cancel the advertisement in
whole or in part at any stage without assigning any reason and the decision of the Institute in this regard
shall be final.
13. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even
after the issue of offer of appointment, the Institute reserves the right to withdraw/cancel/modify any
communication made to the candidates.
14. In case of any dispute with regard to screening of the applications, the decision of Director General,
NIPHM shall be final.
15. The Rule of Reservation is not applicable in the case of deputationists. However, subject to availability,
eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories will be duly considered as per rules in force.
16. The Medical facilities applicable to NIPHM employees will be extended to the deputationists.
17. In the case of direct recruitment the selected candidates will be governed by the National Pension
System, 2004, Govt. of India, as amended from time to time.
18. The Probation period for direct recruits will be two years as per the rules in force.
19. Appointment of candidates will be subject to receipt of prescribed Medical fitness certificate from a Civil
Surgeon / District Medical Officer.
20. No correspondence will be entertained with the non-shortlisted or non-selected candidates.
21. Canvassing in any form is not accepted and will lead to the disqualification of such candidates.
22. In case of any disputes/suites or legal proceedings against the Institute, the Jurisdiction shall be
restricted to the High Court of Hyderabad.
23. Candidates are warned that they should not furnish any particulars that are false or suppress any
material information in filling up the application form. Candidates are also warned that they should in
no case correct or alter or otherwise tamper with any entry in a document or its attested/certified copy
submitted by them nor should they submit a tampered/fabricated document. If there is any inaccuracy
or any discrepancy between two or more such documents or their attested/certified copies, an
explanation regarding this discrepancy should be submitted.
24. The vacancies are indicative and may vary as per actuals.
25. Incomplete / invalid applications – if any column is left unfilled or lack of submitting adequate
certificates / documents in support of candidature will lead to rejection of the application.
26. No interim correspondence: No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates
regarding postal delay, conduct and result of test / interview and reasons for not being called for
test / interview. Interim correspondence will not be entertained and replied to.
27. Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay. Last date for receipt of applications is as stated in
the advertisement.
28. In case of any discrepancy between English and Hindi version, the English version will be treated as
final.
29. Shortlisting of applicants/candidates for written test/interview conveys no assurance whatsoever that
they will be selected. Appointment orders to the selected candidate(s) will be issued by NIPHM
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30. Candidates with desirable qualifications will be given preference only when there is a tie in the final
selection.
31. NIPHM will retain data of applications received from non – shortlisted candidates only for a period of
six months after completion of recruitment process i.e. the issuance of offer letter to the selected
candidate.

J. PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION

S. No. Name of the Post Selection Procedure and Weightage

1 Financial Advisor Written Test (50 Marks) and Interview (50 Marks)
2 Assistant Scientific Officer (Plant Written Test (100 Marks) and Skill Test ( 50Marks)
Pathology)
3 Technician (Mechanic) Written Test (100 Marks) and Skill Test ( 50Marks)
4 Lab Attendant (Cat- I, II, III) Written Test (100 Marks) and Skill Test (50 Marks)
5 Multi Tasking Staff (Cat- II, III) Written Test (100 Marks) and Skill Test (50 Marks)

Note:

1. Qualifying percentage for Written Test will be 40%.

2.Skill test will be conducted based on the OM No.39020/01/2013/Estt(B)-Part dated 29.12.2015
issued by DoPT and any other instructions issued from time to time. The skill test will be in
qualifying in nature. Qualifying percentage for skill test would be 45%.

K. DUTIES OF THE POSTS

1. Financial Advisor The Financial Advisor shall assist the Director General in the financial
management of the Institute. He shall be in-charge of all accounting of
receipts, payments, Provident Funds, Investment, Budget, Audit and
allied matters of the Institute. He shall, in particular –
1 Advise the Director General on all matters falling within the field
of delegated powers;
2 Establish and maintain a system of financial control governing the
allocation and use of funds;
3 keep himself closely associated with the formulation of schemes
and important expenditure and income proposals, from their initial
stages;
4 associate himself with evaluation of progress/performance in the
case of projects and other continuing schemes and see that the
result of such evaluation studies are duly taken into account in the
budget formulation;
5 Watch settlement of audit objections, Inspection reports, etc.
6 Organize effective Internal Audit;
a. To ensure accuracy in accounts and in other basic records;
b. To review systems and procedures as have a financial
bearing, to reduce costs, promote efficiency and safe guards
the interests of the Institute.
7 The Financial Advisor or such Officer designated by the Director
General shall examine and advise Director General in every case of
re-appropriation of funds.
8 Function as the Drawing & Disbursing Officer for the
establishment of the Institute.
9 Any other duties assigned by the superior officers.
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2. Assistant Scientific
Officer (Plant They are expected to plan, implement and coordinate various activities
Pathology) of their sub-divisions to enable the Joint Directors / Directors
accomplish the responsibilities assigned. Any other duties assigned by
the Directors or the Director General from time to time.

3. Technician (Mechanic) 1. Assisting in conduction of regular practicals for officer trainees/

farmers/ PGDPHM students
2. Upkeep and maintenance of all sprayers in the Division.
3. Monitoring all Institute vehicles for regular maintenance
4. POL bill preparation
5. Assisting in Divisional Projects
6. Maintenance of Log Books- vehicle, equipment etc
7. Assisting in small fabrication works related to Division
8. Other works as assigned by superior officers.

4. Lab Attendant Regular Duties for all Categories (I, II, III):
(Cat-I,II, III)
 General maintenance and upkeep of NIPHM farm and assisting in
overall coordination of farm activities, dusting tables, cleaning,
washing glass ware, servicing of lab equipment arranging water etc
 Physical maintenance of records
 Photocopying, sending fax, other non-clerical work in the section/
laboratory
 Assisting in routine office work like diary, dispatch etc including
working on computer
 Watch and ward duties
 Opening and closing of the laboratories, buildings etc
 Overall support to different activities of the divisions like assisting
the technical staff/ officers in laboratory or in field, workshop,
cleaning of vehicles /machinery of office, training programs,
practical demonstration of equipment, outdoor field visits etc
 File movement within the Institute, Delivering Dak (outside the
building) etc
 Upkeep of plants, nursery, plantation crops, poly house activities
etc.
 Verification and short listing of eligible trainees for different
statutory training programs
Lab duties:

Cat-I: Vocational (Crop Production) (OR) ITI (Mechanic

Agriculture)
 Work allotment, Monitoring daily labour attendance and reporting
to Farm In-charge
 Planning of crop calendar for NIPHM farm, monitoring farm
operations like land preparation, sowing, weeding, irrigation, IPM
and Good Agricultural Practices.
 Harvesting, sale and record maintenance of farm produce
procurement of inputs for farm
 Maintenance of workshop and the equipment along with sprayers
charging and fuel history books, lab records etc.,
 Timely providing Personnel Productive Equipment (PPE) for
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washing at the end of the training

 Arranging Drone for demonstration and practical
 Duties specified in his/ her ITI trade.
 Any other duties as assigned by higher officers from time to time

Cat-II: Soil Testing & Crop Technician:

 Collection, preparation, processing and maintenance of soil

samples, testing and recording observations
 Assisting in the service of the equipment in lab and in procuring
consumables for soil testing
 Upkeep of poly house, net house and vermicompost.
 Duties specified in his/ her ITI trade
 Any other duties as assigned by higher officers from time to time

Cat-III: Laboratory Attendant (Chemical Plant):

 Preparation of stock solutions of chemicals and their safe handling,

preparation of biological media
 Maintenance of Chemical and Glassware store and cleaning of
laboratory equipment
 Arranging of glassware and laboratory platforms for practical
classes
 Cleaning of water distillation units and distillation of water for
laboratory uses
 Operation of water purification systems for Type I and Type II
waters
 Packing of proficiency Testing items and assistance in PT item
dispatch
 Cleaning and maintenance of Gas cylinders and Gas generators
Room
 Duties specified in his/her ITI trade.
 Any other duties as assigned by higher officers from time to time.

Multi Tasking Staff Common regular Duties for all categories (II & III):
(Category – II & III)
1. Physical maintenance of record of the section
2. General cleanliness and upkeep of the section / unit
3. Carrying of files and other paper within the building
4. Photocopying, sending of FAX etc.
5. Other non-clerical work in the Section / Unit
6. Assisting in routine office work like diary, dispatch etc. including
on computer
7. Delivering of DAK (outside the building)
8. Watch and Ward duties
9. Opening and Closing of rooms
10. Cleaning of rooms
11. Dusting of furniture, building, fixture etc
12. Upkeep of parks, lawns, potted plants etc
13. Assisting the staff/ officers as required.
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MTS (Category II):

1. Digging, trenching and maintenance of beds.
2. Maintain and grow the garden, nursery and polyhouse.
3. Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying
bins, managing weed control and leaf raking.
4. Plant and nurture trees and various plants.
5. Work with hand tools and basic light machinery.
6. Maintain a clean garden by clearing rubbish and litter from the
garden and grounds.
7. Upkeep of lawns.
8. Propagating, pruning and training of fruit/ornamental trees and
nursery maintenance.
9. Any other work assigned by the superior authority from time to
time

MTS (Category III):

Sweeping, cleaning, Peon/ Attendant duties

Any other work assigned by the superior authority from time to time

L. INDICATIVE SYLLABUS (as per applicability): for written/ skill test will be notified separately
in NIPHM website. Applicants are requested to visit NIPHM website frequently.

Sd/-
REGISTRAR
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Application Form for Direct

Recruitment basis
PROFORMA

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF………………………………… (Category……….. if applicable)

on Regular Basis (Direct Recruitment)

1. Name :
(in Block letters)
Affix Passport
2. Father’s/Husband Name : size Photograph

3. Date of Birth (in Christian era) :

4. Age (as on date ……….. ) : Years……..Months…………..Days…..………

5. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE :
a. Present :

b. Permanent :

c. Email ID : 1.
2.
d. Mobile :
e. Phone No. (STD/ISD code) :
6. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:-
(Enclose self-attested copies of certificates without which applications will not be considered for
scrutiny).
QUALIFICATION YEAR UNIVERSITY Division & % REMARKS
OF MARKS (Awards if any)

7. TECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:-

(Enclose attested copies)
QUALIFICATION YEAR BOARD/ Division & % OF REMARKS
UNIVERSITY MARKS (Awards if any)

8. Details of employment in the chronological order in the table indicated below. Enclose a separate sheet,
duly authenticated by your signature, if the space below is insufficient. (Enclose attested copies)
Office/Instt./ Post held From To Scale of pay Nature of
Organisation and duties
basic pay performed
therein

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9. Nature of present employment i.e. ad-hoc or :

temporary or quasi-permanent or permanent.
10. Additional details about present employment. :
Please state whether working under:-
(indicate the name of your employer against
the relevant column)
(a) Central Government :
(b) State Government :
(c) Autonomous Organization :
(d) Public Undertakings :
(e) Universities :
(f) Others :
11. Present Pay & Grade Pay / Pay Band :
12. Additional information, if any, which you would like :
to mention in support of your suitability for the post.
(This among other things may provide information with regard to
(i) Additional academic qualifications :
(ii) Professional training :
(iii) Work experience (over and above the prescribed) :
(enclose a separate sheet if the space is insufficient)
13. Whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC/UR
PwBD/Ex-Servicemen (Proof to be enclosed)
(OBC Candidates have to enclose latest caste certificate as per
GOI norms for claiming age relaxation and for considering to
the reserved OBC post)
14. Remarks
(The candidates may indicate information with regard to
(i) Research publications and reports and special projects :
(ii) Awards/scholarship/official appreciation :
(iii) Affiliation with professional bodies/institutions/societies and :
(iv) Any other information. :
(enclose a separate sheet if the space is insufficient):
15. Details of payment of application fee (Proof to be enclosed): DD in original or online transaction
payment copy
16. I certify that particulars furnished above are true.
Date :
Place :
SIGNATURE OF CANDIDATE

It is certified that particulars furnished are correct and no disciplinary case is either pending or contemplated
against the officer and no penalty, major or minor, was imposed on the officer during the last 10 years and
his integrity is beyond doubt.

Date: Signature of the Head of Department with seal

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Annexure
Application Form for
PROFORMA Deputation basis

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF…………………………….on Deputation Basis

1. Name and Address
(in Block Letters)
Mobile No.
E-mail Address
2. Date of Birth (in Christian era) Affix Passport size
Photograph
3. i) Date of entry into service
ii) Date of retirement under
Central/State Government Rules
4. Educational Qualifications
5. Whether Educational and other
qualifications required for the post are
satisfied. (If any qualification has been
treated as equivalent to the one
prescribed in the Rules, state the
authority for the same)
Qualifications/Experience required as mentioned Qualifications/Experience possessed by the
in the advertisement/vacancy circular officer
Essential Essential
A) Qualification A) Qualification
B) Experience B) Experience
Desirable Desirable
A) Qualification A) Qualification
B) Experience B) Experience
5.1 Note: This column needs to be amplified to indicate Essential and Desirable Qualifications as
mentioned in the RRs by the Administrative Ministry/Department/Office at the time of issue of
circular and issue of Advertisement in the Employment news
5.2 In the case of Degree and Post Graduate Qualifications Elective/main subjects an subsidiary
subjects may be indicated by the Candidate
6. Please state clearly whether in the light of entries
made by you above, you meet the requisite Essential
Qualifications and work experience of the post.
6.1 Note: Borrowing Departments are to provide their specific comments/views confirming the
relevant Essential Qualification/Work Experience possessed by the Candidate (as indicated in
the Bio-data) with reference to the post applied
7. Details of Employment, Chronological order. Enclose a separate sheet duly authenticated by your
signature, if the space below is insufficient.
Post *Pay band and Grade Nature of Duties (in
held on Pay/Pay scale of the detail) highlighting
Office/Institution From To
regular post held on regular experience required
basis basis for the post applied for

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*Important: Pay-band and Grade Pay granted under ACP/MACP are personal to the office and therefore,
should not be mentioned. Only Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay scale of the post held on regular basis to be
mentioned. Details of ACP/MACP with present Pay Band and Grade Pay where such benefits have been
drawn by the Candidate, may be indicated as below:

Pay, Pay Band, and Grade Pay

Office/Institution From To
drawn under ACP/MACP Scheme

8. Nature of present employment i.e. Adhoc or

Temporary or Quasi-Permanent or Permanent

9. In case the present employment is held on

deputation/contract basis, please state

c) Name of the
b) Period of parent d) Name of the post and pay of the
a) The date of initial
Appointment on office/organization post held in substantive capacity in
appointment
deputation/contract to which the the parent organization
applicant belongs.

9.1 Note: In case of Officers already on

deputation, the applications of such officers
should be forwarded by the parent
cadre/Department along with Cadre
Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity
certificate
9.2 Note: Information under Column 9(c) &
(d) above must be given in all cases where a
person is holding a post on deputation outside
the cadre/organization but still maintaining a
lien in his parent cadre/organization
10. If any post held on deputation in the past by
the applicant, date of return from the last
deputation and other details

11. Additional details about present

employment:
Please state whether working under (indicate
the name of your employer against the
relevant column)
a) Central Government
b) State Government
c) Autonomous Organization
d) Government Undertaking
e) Universities
f) Others
12. Are you in Revised Scale of Pay? If yes, give
to date from which the revision took place and
also indicate the pre-revised scale

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13. Total emoluments per month now drawn

Basic Pay in the PB Grade Pay Total Emoluments

14. In case the application belongs to an Organization which is not following the Central Government Pay-
scales, the latest salary slip issued by the Organization showing the following details may be enclose
Basic Pay with Scale of Pay Dearness Pay/Interim relief/other
Total Emoluments
and rate of increment Allowances etc. (with break-up details)

15. A) Additional information, if any, relevant to the post you applied

for in support of your suitability for the post
(This among other things may provide information with regard to (i)
additional academic qualifications, (ii) professional training and, (iii)
work experience and above prescribed in the Vacancy
Circular/Advertisement)
(Note: Enclose a separate sheet, if the space is not sufficient)
B)Achievements
The candidates are requested to indicate information with regard to:
(i) Research Publications and reports and special projects
(ii) Awards/Scholorships/Official Appreciation
(iii) Affiliation with the professional bodies/institutions/societies
(iv) Patents registered in own name or achieved for the organization
(v) Any research/innovative measure involving official recognition
(vi) Any other information
(Note: Enclose a separate sheet if the space is insufficient)
16. Please state whether you are applying for deputation including Short
Term Contract (ISTC)/Absorption/Re-Employment/ basis. #(Officers
under Central/State Governments are eligible only for “Absorption”.
Candidates of non-Government Organizations are eligible only for
Short Term Contract)
#(The option of STC/Absorption/Re-employment are available only
if the vacancy circular specially mentioned recruitment by “STC” or
“Absorption” or “Re-employment”.
17. Whether belongs to SC/ST
18. Details of payment of application fee (Proof to be enclosed): DD in
original or online transaction payment copy

I have carefully gone through the vacancy circular/advertisement and I am well aware that the
information furnished in the Curriculum Vitae duly supported by the documents in respect of Essential
Qualification/Work experience submitted by me will also be assessed by the Selection Committee at the
time of selection for the post. The information/details provided by me are correct and true to the best of my
knowledge and no material fact having a bearing on my selection has been suppressed /withheld.

(Signature of the Candidate)

Address: ________________________
Date:
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Certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority

The information/details provided in the above application by the applicant are true and correct as per
the facts available on records. He/she possesses education qualifications and experience mentioned in the
vacancy notification. If selected, he/she will be relieved immediately.
2. Also certified that:

i. There is no vigilance or disciplinary case pending/contemplated against Shri/Smt.

ii. His / Her integrity is certified
iii. His / Her CR dossier in original is enclosed/photocopies of the ACRs for the last 5 years duly attested
by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary of the Govt. of India or above are enclosed.
iv. No major/minor penalty has been imposed on him/her during the last 10 years OR a list of major/minor
penalties imposed on him/her during the last 10 years is enclosed. (as the case may be)

Countersigned

(Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority with Seal)

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