Monday, March 30, 2009

SNBNCBS; PhD positions; Last Date: 20-04-09

Phone: (033) 2335 5705/6/7/8

Admission in Post-M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programme 2009

Online Application form

 The S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, a premier research institution engaged in advanced scientific research in a number of areas and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India, invites motivated students to apply for its residential Post-M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programme 2009.

  • Qualification: M.Sc.* in Physics / Physical Chemistry / Mathematics / Biophysics / Biochemistry/Bioinformatics with at least 55% marks (completed or appearing).
  • Interview: The candidates will be called for an interview during 23-26 June 2009 at SNBNCBS based on their JEST / GATE score of 2009, or CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF / LS) qualification. Chemistry/Bio students without GATE/NET qualification may appear for an entrance test conducted by SNBNCBS on 3 May 2009 (Please see a separate announcement on PMSc-Ph.D Programme in Chemical Sciences).
  • Desired field of Study: The candidates are required to indicate their choice of areas of research i.e. the department he / she would like to be considered for admission. A list of research areas and the respective faculty members can be found on the S N Bose Centre’s website. There are four departments at the Centre: 1. Theoretical Science, 2. Material Science, 3. Astrophysics & Cosmology, 4. Chemical, Biological & Macro-molecular Sciences.
  • Residential Programme – The PMSc-PhD Research is a residential programme all through, and the Centre will provide free hostel facility.
  • Monthly Stipend: Junior Research Fellow – Rs 12,000 for first two years then upgradable to SRF (Rs 14,000) on satisfactory performance.
  • Application Deadline: 20 April 2009

Application should be made online at http://www.bose.res.in/admission.htm

For clarification or further information please contact –

The Admission Committee
S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
Block-JD, Sector III, Salt Lake
Kolkata
700098

E-mail: admission@bose.res.in

*or BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in related disciplines.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

PhD at IITB-Monash; Last Date: 28-04-09

IITB-Monash Research Academy

For PhD candidates

Please click here to fill in the Expression of Interest (EOI) Form which will enable us to adequately evaluate your background, academic record and research interests.

The closing date to submit the EOI form is 28th April 2009.

If your EOI form is found to be suitable, you will receive an email indicating you are able to proceed to Step 2 of the application stage. 

If your EOI form is found NOT to be suitable, you will also be notified via email. In case you have any doubts, please read the Applications Process FAQ before sending your doubts to students@iitbmonash.org. We will not respond to queries that have already been adequately answered in the FAQ document

Step 2

If your EOI Form is found to be suitable, you will need to download and complete the full application form, Form A. Contained in the email sent to you will be a unique Form A Number (FAN).

Upon completion of your Form A, please upload it to this site.  For logging in to the Form A site, use your unique Form A Number (FAN). Do not give this FAN to anyone else. It is for your use only. Moreover, you can use your FAN only once. At the site, you will need to upload your Form A as well as copies of all of your academic transcripts, publications GATE score sheet, and other supporting documentation. Remember again that you will only have one opportunity to use your FAN to login to the site to upload all of your documentation related to the applications-process.

So it will be most optimal if you collect all documentation relating to your application before visiting the site.

The closing date for submitting the Form A is 5th May 2009

Phd Program interview

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted with further details. Interviews for places in the PhD program will be conducted on June11-12 2009.

Interviews will be conducted in person at IIT Bombay, Powai Campus, Mumbai. We will not be conducting phone interviews.

The interview list will be uploaded to this website and you will also receive an email notifying you of the date of your interview


PhD admissions at NSIT, Delhi; Last Date:20-04-09

Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT)

Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT) was established by the name of Delhi Institute of Technology (DIT) in July 1983.Started with a view to churn out highly competent, intelligent and dedicated engineers, the institute has more than achieved its motto by emerging as one of the leading tech schools of the country. Unlike the clichéd saying that ‘engineers are not created but are born’, NSIT does a commendable job in training students to achieve excellence in technical research as well as a hoard of extra-curricular activities.

Eligibility:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Science or equivalent in relevant area with a consistently good academic record (Securing 70% or more marks in aggregate).
  • Candidates selected for admission to the Ph.D. Programme will have to subsequently apply to the University of Delhi for Ph.D. registration as per the rules of University of Delhi.

How to apply:

Application forms with full details and various areas of Research in NSIT are available on our website at www.nsit.ac.in. The complete application form along with attested photocopies of certificates/ testimonials   two self addressed for communication envelops (size 25 X 11cm), two address slips and a Demand Draft / Pay order of Rs. 500/- (Rs. Five hundred only) in favour of Director, NSIT, New Delhi – 110078, payable at Andhra Bank , NSIT Branch , New Delhi – 78 , should reach to address listed above.

Dates to remember:

Last date for submission of application form: 04/20/09

JRF position in Mining Engineering; Bengal Univ; 03-04-09

Bengal Engineering & Science University
 Shibpur

One JRF (Junior Research Fellow) will be recruited for a DST sponsored project under Dr. Suranjan Sinha, Principal Investigator, Department of Mining Engineering, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, Howrah-711103, West Bengal, India.

Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Mining, CST, IT or MSc in Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science ( NET/GATE preferable).

Remuneration Rs. 12,000/- + HRA (House rent).

Candidates ready to work in coal mining areas.

Apply to Dr. Suranjan Sinha by sending resume/CV along with attested photocopies of mark sheets within 3/04/09.

Phone: 91-33-2668-4561 to 63 (ext-484)
email: ssuranjan[ at ]hotmail.com

webpage: http://www.becs.ac.in/

Project Scientist position at ARCI

International Advance Research Centre for Power Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI)

ARCI, Hyderabad for its 5 years sponsored project (CFCT) located at Chennai, invites applications in the prescribed form for filling up the following posts on contract basis:

Project Senior Scientist

Name of Post: Project Senior Scientist
No. of Posts: 04 (Four) Posts
Gross Total Emoluments: Rs 73,976/48,744* (depending on qualification and no. of years of experience, salary will be fixed accordingly).
Essential Qualifications & Experience: Master’s degree in Physical Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent from a Recognized University PLUS 10 years/8 years research experience in Fuel Cell area (fuel cell electrodics, experience in different analytical techniques required for characterization of fuel cell components, development of fuel cell materials such as catalysts, polymer electrolytes, bipolar plates etc., design of fuel cell components, system integration and application demonstration).
Desirable:
a) Doctorate degree or equivalent in related subject from a Recognized University.
b)
Experience of managing and directing R & D projects/programmes.
c) Published research work of high standard.


Project Scientist

Name of Post: PROJECT SCIENTIST
No. of Posts: 06 (Six) Posts
Gross Total Emoluments: Rs. 35,824/-*
Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in Physical Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ / Technology or equivalent from a Recognized University in Chemical/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Applied Chemistry/Physics/Polymer/Electro-Chemistry or Materials Science and Technology.
Desirable:
a) Chemical/Mechanical engineers with good knowledge of fluid dynamic analysis/heat transfer/computer aided graphics/modeling softwares such as Solid Works, CFX, ANSYS, MATLAB, FLUENT, NX NASTRAN, Pro-E, Auto CAD.
b)
Electronics/Electrical engineers with good knowledge in development of PLC/microprocessor based control system, integrated circuit controls, system integration.
c) Materials/Polymer scientists with good knowledge of synthesis and characterization of such materials.


Please Note:

(i) Since, project CFCT is a time-bound project (i.e. 5 years from May 2009) requiring expertise in a very specialized area, the experience for each of the above contract post is very critical and among the candidates meeting the essential qualifications, those having such an experience will be given preference over the other candidates.
(ii) Age: In case of candidates possessing the expertise required by project CFCT, age will not be a consideration.
(iii) *Gross total emoluments shown against each of the above contract post is at the minimum of the basic pay of the respective post.
(iv) The selected candidates will be offered purely temporary appointment on contractual basis in the project CFCT and will be posted at Chennai. Their appointment will be co-terminus with the project CFCT (ie.5 years from May 2009) or earlier, based on their performance.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

JRF, SRF positions at CGCRI


RECRUITMENT for Project Assistant, Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, & Research Associate
Applications are invited from prospective candidates for recruitment in different categories of project staff for various projects being undertaken and to be started in future. The positions are purely temporary and the tenure will depend on the requirement of the projects. Normally the tenure is between 1 to 3 years The appointment shall be co-terminus with the duration of the project and the candidate shall have no right/ claim for appointment on regular basis.
This is a general advertisement and is not pertinent to any specific project. An application received complete with relevant information will be duly scrutinized. If the qualifications, experience ( if required), age etc, are found to be suitable for a particular project the applicant will be informed to appear for an interview for possible selection in an appropriate category. A panel of selected candidates will be formed which will remain operative for a period of one year.
Categories of positions :-
The following categories of positions may be available from time to time depending upon the requirement of project(s):-
i) Project Assistant( Level I to V ) ( Age Limit : 25/28*, *28/30 , 32, 35, 37 )
ii) Junior Research Fellow ( Age limit : 28)
iii) Senior Research Fellow ( Age limit : 32)
iv) Research Associate ( Age limit : 35 )
* For Network Projects
( Age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per GOI instructions )
Qualification:
The qualifications, depending on the post may be any one of the following. Experience is sometimes preferred - and therefore be clearly indicated.
i) 1st Class B. Sc. in Chemistry / Physics
ii) 1st Class Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics
iii) 1st Class M. Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ Physics/ Applied Physics
iv) 1st Class BE or B. Tech. in Ceramics/ Metallurgy/ Materials Science/ Electrical /Electronics/ Chemical/ Mechanical
v) ME or M. Tech. in Ceramics/ Metallurgy/ Materials Science/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Chemical /Mechanical with 1st Class in BE or B. Tech.
vi) Ph. D. in Science in Inorganic Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ Physics/, Applied Physics with 1st Class in M. Sc.
vii) Ph. D. in Engineering in Ceramics/Metallurgy/ Materials Science/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Chemical/ Mechanical with first class in B. E. or B. Tech.
Note: For externally funded projects / contract research projects the candidates should have at least 55% marks in qualifying examination for Project Assistants Level –II and above. For Project Assistant(Level-I) – minimum requirement is 50% in qualifying examination. In case of SC/ST candidates these criteria shall be relaxed by 5% .
Emoluments
The stipend depending on the post being offered, qualifications, experience etc. normally lies in the range of Rs.7000/- to Rs.25,000/- per month for Project Assistants(Level I & V ) and for other categories normally ranges from Rs.10,000/- to Rs.16,000/- .-
: 2 :
Areas of activities of CGCRI :
The projects being undertaken in CGCRI are related to materials science & engineering – mainly in the areas of ceramics, ceramics based composites and glass. The projects can be broadly categorized as follows :
a) Projects in frontline areas such as nano-sicence & technology through Sol-gel & other technique, fibre optics, photonic crystal fibre, fibre lasers, advanced bioceramic materials ( for stents , drug delivery etc.), specialized glasses separation technologies ( including nanofilter & ion-conducting ceramics ), diamond like coating and free standing diamond etc.
b) Projects required for strategic sectors for development of materials which are strategically important and not readily available ( engineering ceramics, glass etc.)
c) Projects which are related to National thrust areas, such as energy ( Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Lithium ion battery ).
d) Projects on sensor technology ( including ceramic based and optical fibre based sensors)
e) Projects in Societal sectors such as bio-ceramics for implants & prostheses, As & Fe removal (water) plants.
f) High temperature ceramics & refractories
g) Traditional Ceramics
How to apply :-
The application should be submitted in the format enclosed herewith , alongwith ----
a) Covering letter( On plain paper addressed to the Director, CGCRI, Kolkata )
b) Copies of certificates of academic degrees, experience and others.
c) List of publications ( if any)
Application ( in a closed envelope) should be sent to the following address:
Section Officer(Recruitment, Assessment, Committee )
Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute,
196, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur,
Kolkata-700 032.
The application may also be submitted at the reception of this Institute.
Important Note: CGCRI reserves the right to accept or reject any application

Monday, March 23, 2009

PhD at IISER Bhopal 2009

PhD at IISER Bhopal 2009


Admission to this program is after master’s degree in any of the basic sciences. Applicants should have qualified CSIR/UGC/NET JRF or equivalent examination or GATE (minimum 95%). The admission to this program at IISER Bhopal is expected from 2009.

Download Application form for PHD Admission (Aug-2009)Clickhere 

 

Ph.D. Program IISER Pune 2009

 Admission to Ph. D. Program IISER Pune

Applications are invited for the Ph. D. program scheduled to commence from August 2009 in the following areas of basic sciences:

 1.  Biological Sciences

 2.  Chemical Sciences

 3.  Mathematical Sciences

 4.  Physical Sciences

 Eligibility

General Criteria:

Nationality: Indian

Age: Not more than 28 years on August 01, 2009 (Born on/after August 01, 1981)

 

Science Stream

Minimum Educational Qualifications*

Biological Sciences

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

M. Sc. Life Sciences or equivalent

B.Tech/M.Tech /MBBS degree holders may also apply

Chemical Sciences

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry/Physics/Biochemistry/Material Science

Mathematical Sciences

 

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

M. A./M. Sc. Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science or M. Stat.

Physical Sciences

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics OR

B. Tech. or equivalent degree in Engineering Physics/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

 * Candidates who are appearing for the final year of their qualifying degree examination are also eligible to apply. However, they must submit attested copies of qualifying degree certificates/final transcripts on or before 30th September, 2009, failing which admission will stand cancelled.

 Candidates should have qualified the CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST or equivalent examination valid for the current year in the relevant area of research. Candidates with valid UGC-CSIR JRF are eligible for fellowship directly from UGC or CSIR. Students selected for Ph. D. program based on GATE/JEST scores, are eligible for financial aid (Assistantship/Scholarship) from IISER, Pune.

 Selection Procedure

Eligible candidates that meet the minimum educational qualifications and satisfy the additional criteria set by the departments will be called for an interview by the selection committee of the respective departments.

Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview, the departmental selection committee will recommend candidates to the Chairman for admission to the Ph. D. program. 

 How to Apply

The application form is available below. Else, the form can be obtained by post, or in person, from the IISER Pune administrative office (for postal address see below). In case of request by post, please enclose a self-addressed envelope (A4 size, 21 cm X 30 cm) affixed with postage stamps of Rs. 22/-.

Candidates intending to apply to more than one program should use separate application forms for each program with appropriate enclosures. 

  • Fill the application form completely. Incomplete application forms will be rejected. The application form can either be typed or hand written.
  • Send attested copies of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.).
  • Attach one letter of recommendation
  • Only for candidates applying to the Biology program: please submit a one-page statement of research interests
  • Mail the full application package to the address mentioned below.
                Downloadable application forms  for :

                Chemistry                        .doc            .pdf

                Physics                             .doc            .pdf

                Mathematics                   .doc            .pdf

                Biology                             .doc            .pdf

                         Printable instructions in PDF    

Important Dates/Mailing Address

The last date for postal requests for Application Forms is April 27, 2009. Forms can also be obtained in person from theAdministrative Office. Photocopies or forms downloaded from the website are also acceptable.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM  May 11, 2009

While applying, candidates should write “Ph. D. in -----------------------------Sciences” on the top of the envelope and mail it to the following address:

Coordinator,
Ph. D. Program

(Indicate whether Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research,
1st Floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building,
Garware Circle, Sutarwadi,
Pashan, Pune–411 02

Monday, March 16, 2009

IIT Kharagpur; PhD admissions; Last Date: 30-04-09

IIT Kharagpur
PhD admissions
Ph.D. PROGRAMME
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme of the Institute in all disciplines of Engineering & Technology, Science, Architecture & Regional Planning, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law (Intellectual Property Rights, Corporate Law, and Environment Law) and Management. Candidates having B.Tech./B.E./B.Arch./MBBS/MA/M.Sc./MBA (done after B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) or equivalent qualification with valid GATE score, or having M.A. or equivalent qualification with NET fellowship or having M.Tech./M.E./MCP/MBA (after B.Tech./M.Sc./M.A./M.Com.) degree are eligible to apply. Admission to reserved-category candidates will be done as per Government of India notification. A limited number of Research Assistantships and other financial support for attending conferences within India and abroad are available as per MHRD norms subject to the conditions prescribed in the Institute regulations. Candidates may visit concerned Departmental webpage for more details about research areas and details about faculty. 

SPONSORED CANDIDATES 
Qualified candidates from recognized organizations with consistently good academic background (with or without GATE/NET) may also apply for admission as Sponsored Research Scholars.

ELIGIBILITY 
All candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have to possess requisite marks/grades in qualifying examination as indicated below:
  1. 60% marks (or equivalent grade point average) in the qualifying examination in Engineering/ Science/Commerce/Managementor
  2. 55% in Humanities or Social Sciences (or equivalent grade point average).
Application form, downloadable from www.iitkgp.ac.in, should be sent to the Deputy Registrar (Academic), IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur-721302 (W.B.) along with a Demand Draft of Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favour of "IIT Kharagpur" on any nationalized bank payable at Kharagpur. Application form may also be obtained from the Academic (PGS&R) Section, IIT, Kharagpur against a demand draft on every working day.

Application form available from:30 March 2009
Last date for submitting completed application form:30 April 2009
Date of Interview (Tentative)(for short listed candidates):8 - 10 June 2009
Joining Date:8 July 2009


Note:Candidates sending application for Ph.D. using downloadable form from the website must enclose the application fee of Rs. 500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST candidates) by a Demand Draft (non refundable) drawn in favour of "IIT Kharagpur" on any Nationalized bank payable at Kharagpur.


Download the Application Form

IIT Delhi; PhD Mtech Admissions; Last Date: 14-04-09

IIT Delhi

PhD Mtech Admissions

Applicants are encouraged to use online forms whenever feasible. Application fee is reduced by Rs. 100/- for applicants using the online form.

Admission Brochure

Downloadable Application Forms(for those not using online form)

Departments/Centres Contact Information
Last Date: 14-04-09
Information about shortlisting and interview dates will be available after 25 April 2009.

IIT Delhi Website

IIT-Kanpur Mtech and PhD; Last Date; 17-04-09

IIT-Kanpur Mtech and PhD Admissions

Admission to these programmes is made once a year in July through a Joint Entrance Examination conducted on an All India level in April/May. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is carrying out original research of significance and technology development at the cutting edge. It imparts training to students to make them competent, motivated engineers and scientists. The Institute not only celebrates freedom of thought, cultivates vision and encourages growth, but also inculcates human values and concern for the environment

Eligibility:

The minimum academic qualification for appearing in JEE is a pass in the final examination of 10+2 system or its equivalent. One should not be more than 25 years of age (30 years for SC/ST) as on 1st October after admission. Admission is offered on the basis of one’s choice vis-a-vis his/her All India Rank in the JEE.

How to apply:

Requests for application forms should be sent to the Chairman, Joint Entrance Examination, IIT-Kanpur. For the detailed procedure in this regard, write to Chairman JEE, IIT Kanpur - 208016, INDIA before the end of December preceding the year in which admission is sought.

Dates to remember:

Last date for postal requests for application forms and Information Brochure: 04/10/09
Forms can be obtained personally from the Academic Section: 04/17/09
Application form will be made available: 03/16/09

Source:

http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/DOAA/ugpgadmissions.htm

CSIR-JRF NET June 2009; Last Date: 13-04-09

Joint CSIR-UGC Test - CSIR-JRF NET June 2009

1. CSIR will hold the Joint CSIR-UGC Test 21st June 2009 for determining the eligibility of the Indian national candidates for the award ofJunior Research Fellowships (JRF) NET and for determining eligibility for appointment of Lecturers (NET) in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science. The award of Junior Research Fellowship (NET) to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding admission/placement in a university/ national laboratory/ institution of higher learning and research, as applicable.

1.1 A candidate may apply either for ‘JRF + Lectureship’ both or for ‘Lectureship (LS) only’ He/she may indicate his/her preference in theO.M.R Application Form/Online Application, as the case may be. CSIR may consider candidates applying for ‘JRF + LS’ for ‘Lectureship only” depending on number of fellowships available& performance in the test subject to the condition that they fulfill the laid down eligibility criterion . If a candidate is found to be over-age for JRF (NET) he/she will automatically be considered for Lectureship (NET) only.

1.2 Two separate merit lists, one comprising the candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF - NET) and the second, of those candidates qualifying the Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET), will be made on the basis of their performance in the above Test. Candidates qualifying for JRF (NET), will also be eligible for Lectureship (NET). The candidates qualifying for Lectureship will be eligible for recruitment as Lecturers as well as for JRF-ship in a Scheme/Project, if otherwise suitable as per the eligibility criteria of that Scheme/Project. However they will not be eligible for Regular JRF-NET Fellowship. They will be eligible to pursue Ph.D. programme with or without any fellowship other than JRF-NET. Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF (NET) will receive fellowship either from CSIR or UGC as per their assignment or from the Schemes with which they may find association. The candidates declared eligible for Junior Research Fellowship under UGC scheme will be governed by UGC rules/regulations in this regard.

1.3 The result of the examination to be held on 21.06.2009 may be declared sometime in the month of September 2009 and fellowship to successful candidates could be awarded from 01.01. 2010.

2.1 SUBJECTS OF THE TEST

The Test will be held in the subjects as given under:

1. Chemical Sciences,

2. Earth Atmospheric Ocean and Planetary Sciences

3. Life Sciences

4. Mathematical Sciences

5. Physical Sciences

2.2 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

M.Sc. or Equivalent degree under the subjects mentioned in para 2.1 above, with minimum 55% marks for General & OBC candidates; 50% for SC/ST candidates, Physically and Visually Handicapped candidates and Ph.D. degree holders who had passed Master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991.

A candidate can also apply for the Test under RA (Result Awaited) category, if he/she is appearing or has appeared in his/her final year (III/IV Semester where Semester system is there) of M.Sc. OR equivalent Degree Examination in subjects mentioned in para 2.1 above during the academic Session 2008-2009. Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (given at the reverse of the application form) duly certified by the Head of the Deptt./Institute over his/her signature and rubber stamp (with address and name) from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared in the final year M.Sc. or equivalent degree examination. However, such candidates shall be admitted to the Test provisionally. They shall only be considered eligible for JRF-(NET)/LS-(NET), if they are able to produce the proof of having passed the Master’s Degree examination in the relevant or related subject with the requisite percentage of marks and within the stipulated time frame.

2.3 AGE LIMIT& RELAXATION

For JRF (NET): Minimum 19 Years and maximum 28 years as on 01-01-2009 (upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years as in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Physically handicapped/Visually handicapped and female applicants).

For LS (NET): Minimum 19 years, as on 01.01.2009. No upper age limit.

3. DATE AND SCHEME OF THE TEST

3.1 The Test will be held in two sessions on Sunday, the 21st June 2009. The scheme of Examination as under: -

Paper/Marks/Timings/Duration

I/200/10.00AM-12.30PM/2-1/2 hrs

II/200/2.00PM-4.30PM/2-1/2 hrs

Negative marking will be made for wrong answers in Paper I. Paper II will be evaluated only in case of those candidates who will be able to secure a minimum of such aggregate marks in Paper I as may be fixed by the CSIR.

Candidates are required to appear in both the papers. A candidate who does not appear in Paper I will not be permitted to appear in Paper II. The questions in all these papers will appear both in Hindi and English.

3.2 SYLLABUS OF THE TEST

Syllabus of Paper I (Section A), subject-wise syllabus of Paper I (Section B) and Paper II is given in the Information Bulletin for this test

4. EXAMINATION CENTRES

The test will be held at 25 Centres spread all over India, specified below:

Bangalore, Bhavnagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Karaikudi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, Pilani, Pune, Raipur Roorkee, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Varanasi.

A candidate may opt for any of the above centres. No request for change of centre would ordinarily be granted. However, a request in writing for change of Centre may be entertained on merits, if received in this unit latest by 01.05.2009.

5. HOW TO APPLY:

5.1. OPTION-I : APPLY THROUGH ‘INFORMATION BULLETIN’:

5.1.1. BY HAND:

Candidates applying for the Test may obtain the Information Bulletin and Application forms (inclusive of fee payable) through the branches of the Bank notified below in para 5.2 (within the prescribed dates) by paying the following fee in cash:

CATEGORY

FEES

1.General Rs. 400/-

2. Other Backward Classes (OBC) Rs. 200/-

3.SC/ST/Physically Challenged (PC) or Visually Challenged (VC) Rs. 100/-

5.1.2. BY POST:

The information Bulletin and Application form may also be obtained through Value Payable Post(V.P.P.) from the Indian Bank, 3/1, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi - 110 008, by sending a crossed Demand draft for Rs. 400/-, Rs. 200/- or Rs.100/-(as the case may be) drawn in favour of “Indian Bank, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi” payable at New Delhi. For this purpose, the candidate should send a request to the Bank with TWO self-addressed slips clearly mentioning the address at which he/she desires the Information Bulletin & Application Form to be sent by Value Payable Post (V.P.P.) As above mentioned Bank will entertain the request for forms through post from Thursday the 12th March, 2009 till Monday, the 30th March 2009 only, hence, candidates are advised to send well in advance so as to reach the within above said period.

The candidate should write his/her name, Date Of Birth, address, date of Examination (21.06.2009) and subject code on the back of the Demand Draft so that it can be located easily, if it gets detached accidentally from the letter of request for supply of Information Bulletin. However, before attaching the draft with letter of request, the candidates should check that it bears the code number of the issuing bank and drawee bank and also amount and signatures of issuing authority.

5.2. OPTION-II : APPLY THROUGH ONLINE APPLICATION:

Interested & eligible candidates may apply for this test Online through a link available at CSIR, HRDG website : www.csirhrdg.res.in. In order to apply Online the candidates are required to download Bank challan Performa from the above website and the deposit the requisite examination fee in any of the Indian Bank branches through out the country Candidates after successfully submitting application online are required to take print out of the Application Form, paste his/her recent black & white photograph, put his/her signature at the required space, attach requisite certificates and send alongwith CSIR marked copy of fee deposited Bank Challan in an envelop to Sr. Controller of Examinations, Human Resource Development Group, Examination Unit, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi-110012 so as to reach on or before 13.04.2009 (20.04.2009 for remote areas).

Online applications with out hard copy or bank challan receipt or incomplete in any respect will be summarily rejected. Before applying Online, candidates are advised to go through detailed notification available at CSIR, HRDG website.

Examination fee paid along with the Information Bulletin or through Bank Challan for a particular examination will neither be adjusted for any subsequent examination nor refunded under any circumstances. Similarly, candidates should also check all the column of Bank Challan, online application, which are to be filled in properly to avoid cancellation of application, Please note that Fee submitted any other mode like money order, demand draft, IPO etc. will be summarily rejected.

5.1 CANDIDATE SEEKING FEE CONCESSION

The candidate should attach an attested copy of the certificate to the category he/she belongs as a proof of his/her claim. An application form (either through Bank or online), claiming any concession in fee & education qualification but without an attested copy of a valid SC/ST/OBC/PC/VC certificate from a competent, will be summarily rejected.

Candidate must note that CSIR follows only Central Govt. lists and not state Govt. lists. Similarly, candidate applying under physically challenged (PC)/ visually challenged (VC) category may note that Govt. of India rules will be applicable in this regard.

6. Candidates seeking admission to the Test must apply in the prescribed application form supplied along with the Information Bulletin. Please handle this form carefully while filling up. The completed application should be sent only Under Certificate of Posting (U.P.C). in the prescribed envelope supplied with Information Bulletin.

Candidate should check that the Serial number printed on the Information Bulletin, Application form, Certificate of Postage card and on the envelope are the same. The application form should be filled-in by the candidate legibly and carefully, in his/her own handwriting withBlack INK pen. Candidate should super-scribe the SUBJECT CODE, APPLICATION FORM NO. and CENTRE CODE in the boxes provided on the envelope containing the application form (with enclosures).

THE LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM:

The application form (through Bank or online), duly completed with requisite enclosures should be sent Under Certificate of Posting (U.P.C) to the Sr. Controller of Examinations, Examination Unit, Human Resource Development Group, CSIR Complex, Opposite Institute of Hotel Management, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi 110012 so as to reach Examination Unit CSIR on or before 13.04.2009.

For candidates applying from Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshdweep, the application form must reach the Controller of Examination CSIR on or before 20.04.2009.

The candidates are advised in their own interest to apply early enough to ensure timely receipt of their applications by the Examination Unit on or before the closing date.

APPLICATION FORM RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.


7. OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION

(i) The candidates are advised to through the this notification and also terms & conditions as given in Information Bulletin for this test. The candidate must satisfy themselves regarding their eligibility for this test before applying for this test.

(ii) Candidates must read the terms and conditions for CSIR /UGC Research Fellowships on the respective websites.

(iii) Candidates applying through O.M.R. Application form must use only the form supplied with Information Bulletin and purchased from any of the designated branches of the Bank listed in para 5.2 above. They should ensure that while selling the form,the bank has authenticated the form at reverse of the application form in space provided for the purpose. Application Form should be purchased from designated branches only and not from any other agency.

(iv) Candidates should follow the instruction for filling the O.M.R. Application. The duly completed application form must be sent under U.P.C. and apply early enough to ensure timely receipt of their applications by the Examination Unit on or before the closing date. The Certificate of Postage’ (proof of dispatch) may be preserved as acknowledgement.

(v) Candidate desirous of applying Online for this test will be required to deposit fee through Bank challan in any branch of Indian Bank and then apply at CSIR, HRDG website. After successfully submitting the application, candidates are required to take a printout on A4 size paper, affix photograph at designated space & sign across it, get it endorsed by the HOD (for RA category only) and send it alongwith copy of Bank challan and other requisite enclosures.

(vi) Candidates applying through Online application must note that mode of payment of fee is Bank challan from Indian Bank only. Fee submitted through any other mode viz.IPO,/demand draft/money order/ CRF stamp etc will not be accepted. Incomplete application or application submitted in any other format will be summarily rejected and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

(vii) The eligible candidates, in their own interest, are advised to keep Certificate of Postage and photocopy of both sides of the completed Application Form and three identical copies of the passport size photographs which has been affixed on the Application Form.

(viii) Candidates willing to apply through online application should see detailed notification and Instruction for applying online at our website www.csirhrdg.res.in.

(ix) Candidates should ensure that the signatures appended by them in all the places viz. In their application form,

Attendance Sheet etc. and in all the correspondence with the CSIR, should be identical and there should be no variation of any kind.

(x) Any change in address of correspondence should be promptly brought to the notice of Examination Unit within the prescribed period i.e. by 01.05.2009.

(xi) The Center and date of the Test are liable to be changed at the discretion of CSIR. No TA/DA will be paid to the

candidates by the CSIR.

(xii) No candidate will be admitted to the Test unless he/she holds the admission Certificate to the Test. The mere fact that an Admission Certificate has been issued to a candidates will not imply that the Council has finally accepted his/her candidature

(xiii) The candidate may please note candidates declared successful will be required to submit a copy of their Admit Card, matriculation certificate/mark sheet, M.Sc. or its equivalent degree certificate/mark sheet to SrController of Examinations, Examination Unit, Human Resource Development Group, CSIR Complex, Opposite Institute of Hotel Management, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi 110012. No intimation letter will be issued to successful candidates.

(xiv) Candidates may note that the verification of essential eligibility conditions of a candidate with reference to the documents as may be called for, will be taken up only by the Lecturer appointing/JRF awarding authorities after the candidate has qualified in the Test. Candidates should note that their candidature is strictly provisional till their joining.

(xv) Candidates may please note that all communications to CSIR should invariably contain the following particulars, failing which no response is possible:

(a) Name of the candidate (in full and in BLOCK LETTERS)

(b) Application form No.

(c) Subject

(d) Centre for Examination

(Please note that no correspondence will be entertained for any matter for which last date has been expired.

(xvi) In all matters the decision of the CSIR as to the eligibility or otherwise of a candidate for admission to the

Test or his/her subsequent qualifying in the Test shall be final.

(xvii) Any attempt on the part of a candidate to obtain support for his / her candidature by any means may disqualify

him/her for admission to the examination.

(xviii) A candidate who is found of guilty of impersonation or of submitting fabricated documents or documents which

have been tempered with or of making statements which are incorrect or false or of suppressing material

information or otherwise resorting to any other irregular or improper means for obtaining admission to the

examination, or of using or attempting to use unfair means or of misbehavior in the examination hall, may, in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution:

(a) Be debarred by the CSIR from this test and future tests also.

(b) Will be liable to disciplinary action under the appropriate rules, if he/she is already in service under Government/Autonomous Bodies/UGC/CSIR.

(xix) All disputes pertaining to the NET Examination shall fall within the jurisdiction of Delhi only.

(xx) CSIR will not be responsible for any printing error in this Advertisement.