National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute
(An autonomous institute of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology)
Sector-81, Knowledge City, Mohali, Punjab, India-140306
Web: www.nabi.res.in
ADMINISTRATIVE & TECHNICAL POSITIONS ON DIRECT SELECTION BASIS OR DEPUTATION
Advt. No.1/2017
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, Punjab is an autonomous R&D Institute under the aegis of Department of
Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The institutional campus has been established on 35 acres of land in
the Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, (Punjab)-140306. The institute has mandate to strengthen research at the interface of Agricultural,
Food processing and Nutritional sciences biotechnology.
Applications are invited from individuals with enthusiasm to develop an organization with world class environment for the following positions:-
Sr Name of Post & Job Age Pay Band + Essential Qualification and Eligibility Criteria
No. requirements Limit Grade Pay
1 Associate Director 55 PB-4 - Direct Recruitment
(Administration & Finance) years Rs.37400- Qualifications & Experience:
[01 Post (UR)] 67000 + Post Graduate degree in Arts / Commerce / Science
GP 10,000/- /Engineering/MBA with experience in administration, estate and
Job description: office management, finance, store & Purchase in Central
To supervise and take full Government, State Governments, Central / State Government
responsibility of managing both Universities / Autonomous Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings
administration and finance of a having 15 years of relevant experience with:
rapidly developing institute. To i) At least 2 years of experience in PB-4 with Grade Pay of Rs.
plan and execute campus 8900/- OR
development, fiscal ii) 3 years in PB-4 (Rs 37400-67000) with Grade Pay of Rs.
administration, and supervise day-
8700/- OR
to-day administrative activities. To
liaison with industry and outside iii) 8 years of experience in PB-3 (15600-39100) with Grade Pay
organizations, problem solving of Rs. 7600/-.
and resource management, By Deputation:
monitoring the growth of the Officials of the Central Government, State Governments, Central /
institute and ensuring wholesome State Government Universities / Autonomous Institutions, Public
relationships among Sector Undertakings subject to fulfilment of the following conditions
administrative and scientific staff. :
(a) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre
OR
(b) with 2 years of regular service experience in PB-4 with
Grade Pay of Rs. 8900/- OR
(c) 3 years of regular service experience in PB-4 with Grade
Pay of Rs. 8700/- OR
(d) 8 years of regular service experience in PB-3 with Grade
Pay of Rs. 7600/-equivalent with total 15 years of relevant
experience
(e) Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits.
2 Manager Business 40 PB-3 Direct Recuitment
Development Years (Rs.15600 Qualifications & Experience:
[01 Post (UR)] 39100) + GP M.Sc/B.Tech in biological sciences or agri-business with MBA from
7600/- a recognized institute/University with 5 years relevant experience.
Job Description: By Deputation :
To catalyse, facilitate and Officials of the Central Government, State Governments, Central /
examine technical aspects of State Government Universities / Autonomous Institutions, Public
developing partnerships with other Sector Undertakings subject to fulfilment of the following conditions
research institute and industry. To :
organise partnership meetings (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or
and develop knowledge driven with 5 years of relevant regular service experience in PB-3 (Rs.
business plans based on plant 15600-39100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- or with 8 years of
and food research. regular service experience in PB-3 (Rs. 15600-39100) with
Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- or equivalent.
(ii) Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed for direct
recruits.
Desirable :
Experience in industry dealing with knowledge driven agri-food
coproducts, seeds ,food and nutrition for organising partnership
meetings, developing business plans, preparing DPR, product
development, intellectual property rights ,process and technology
costing, benefit sharing, drafting, MOUs, Legal Agreements etc.
3 Manager (IPR/Legal) 50 PB-3 Direct Recruitment:
Years (Rs.15600 Qualifications & Experience:
[01 Post (UR)] 39100) + GP LLB with 5 years relevant experience in IPR matters in Central
7600/- Government, State Governments, Central / State Government
Job Description: Universities / Autonomous Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings
Responsible for all activities in PB-3 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- or 8 years experience in PB-3
relating to intellectual property with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/-
rights including but not limited to OR
filing of patents, protecting LLM with 3 years relevant experience in IPR matters in Central
NABIs IPR, vetting of legal Government, State Governments, Central / State Government
contracts, agreements etc. to be Universities / Autonomous Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings
entered into by NABI with specific in PB-3 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- or 5 years experience in PB-
reference to IPR issues 3 with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/-
On Deputation
Officials of the Central Government, State Governments, Central /
State Government Universities / Autonomous Institutions, Public
Sector Undertakings subject to fulfilment of the following conditions
:
(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or
LLB with 5 years relevant experience in IPR matters in PB-3 with
Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- or 8 years experience in PB-3 with
Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- OR LLM with 3 years relevant
experience in IPR matters in PB-3 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/-
or 5 years experience in PB-3 with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/
(ii) Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed for direct
recruits.
4 Administrative Officer 40 PB-3 Direct recruitment:
Years (Rs. 15600- Qualifications & Experience:
[01 Post (UR)] 39100) + GP Graduate preferably with Post Graduate diploma in Personnel
6600/- Management, Recognized course/training in Secretariat work or
Job Description: passed UPSC examination of Section Officers / Stenographer
Shall be responsible for various /Private Secretary /Stores Purchase Officer in the grade of Rs
administrative duties and 15600- 39100 in PB-3 with GP of Rs. 5400/-with 05 years
responsibilities as may be experience
assigned by Institute from time to or
time. Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with GP of Rs.4600/- with seven years
experience.
or
Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with GP of Rs. 4800/- (four years) and Rs.
15600-39100 in PB-3 with GP of Rs. 5400/- th (four years) thus
with total of 8 years experience of administration, accounts and
establishment work in a Govt. Office or a Public body or an
organization of repute.
By Deputation
The candidate holding analogous post or lower posts in the pay
scale of Rs. 15600-39100 in PB-3 with GP of Rs. 5400/- with 05
years service
or
The candidate has worked in the pay scale of Rs 9300-34800 in PB
-2 with GP of Rs. 4600/ - for at least 7 years
or
in the pay scale of Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with GP of Rs 4800 and
Rs. 15600 - 39100 in PB -3 with GP of Rs. 5400/ - with total of 6
years service in administration, accounts, house- keeping ,
establishment matters with atleast graduate qualification in any
discipline.
Desirable:
Knowledge of Govt. rules & Regulations , Computer Application /
Management Information System.
5 Finance Officer 40 PB-3 Direct recruitment:
Years (Rs. 15600- Qualifications & Experience:
[01 Post (UR)] 39100) + GP Should be graduate with SAS/CA/ICWA and minimum 5/7 years
6600/- experience as Pay and Accounts Officer/Accounts Officer/Head of
Job Description: Finance and Accounts Division in the grade of Rs. 15600- 39100 in
Supervision of Accounts work., PB-3 with GP of Rs. 5400/-/ Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with GP of
preparation of Balance Sheet, Rs.4600/- respectively or equivalent.
construction accounts/ checking
of contractor bills, annual budget, By Deputation
dealing with Finance Committee/ The candidate holding analogous post
Governing Body decisions on or
financial matters etc. The candidate has worked in the lower post in the pay scale of Rs.
15600-39100 in PB-3 with GP of Rs. 5400/- for atleast 05 years in
Accounts Department possessing SAS/CA/ICWA qualification or
equivalent with experience in Cash/ Accounts/ Budget work.
Desirable:
Knowledge of Govt. rules & Regulations , Computer Application /
Management Information System.
6 Store Purchase Officer 40 PB-3 Direct recruitment:
Years ( Rs.15600- Qualifications & Experience:
[01 Post (UR)] 39100) + GP Graduate preferably with Post Graduate diploma in Materials
6600/- Management, training in Secretariat work or passed UPSC
Job Description: examination of Section Officers / Stenographer /Private Secretary
Shall be responsible for Stores/ /Stores Purchase Officer in the grade of Rs 15600- 39100 in PB-3
purchase, Inventory Management, with GP of Rs. 5400/-with five years experience
Physical Stock Verification, or
General Administration of Stores, Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with GP of Rs.4600/- with seven years
Personnel, Secretary to various experience
Purchase Committees, or
forecasting Stores budget. Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with GP of Rs. 4800/- (four years) and Rs.
15600-39100 in PB-3 with GP of Rs. 5400/- (four years) thus with
total of 8 years experience of stores, keeping accounts in stores
work in a Govt. office or Public Body or an Organization of repute.
By Deputation
The candidate holding analogous post or the candidate has worked
in the lower post in pay scale of Rs. 15600-39100 in PB-3 with GP
of Rs. 5400/- with 05 years service
or
The candidate has worked in the pay scale of Rs 9300-34800 in PB
-2 with GP of Rs. 4600/ - for at least 7 years
or
in the pay scale of Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with GP of Rs 4800 and
Rs. 15600 - 39100 in PB -3 with GP of Rs. 5400/ - with total of 6
years service in administration, accounts, house- keeping ,
establishment matters with atleast graduate qualification in any
discipline.
Desirable:
Knowledge of Govt. rules & Regulations, Computer Application /
Management Information System.
7 Library-Cum-Informatics Officer 40 PB-3 Direct Recruitment
[01 Post (UR)] Years (Rs.15600- Qualification & Experience :
39100) + GP M.Tech or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institute in
Job Description: 6600/- Computers/Information Technology Science with three years
To develop, catalogue, index, relevant experience in Database Development, Programming and
search, present, manage and Management, software development in a University/Institution/
acquire electronic and traditional Research Organisation OR B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc or its equivalent
database and information. from a recognised University/Institute in Computers/ Information
To write and edit reports on Technology Science with six years relevant experience in Database
institution and related matters. To Development, Programming and Management, software
oversee development of new management, software development in a
information systems related to University/Institution/Research Organisation.
data on research products, DESIRABLE: RED HAT certification, DBA certification, skills in
technologies, patents and fact database development, management and programming.
sheets of interest to the institute. Candidates should be skilled in the development and usage of
To manage e-library and hard advanced database management softwares and ERP. Excellent
copy of books and documents, communication skills in English and Hindi. Experience of managing
on-line database, a computerised library in a research organisation of repute.
website, human resource and
source with external and internal By Deputation :
agencies and individuals as per Officials of the Central Government, State Governments, Central /
needs of State Government Universities/Autonomous Institutions, Public
NABI. Sector Undertakings subject to fulfilment of the following conditions
:
(a) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or
with 4 years of regular service experience in PB-3 (Rs. 15600-
39100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- or equivalent.
(b) Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed for direct
recruits.
8 System Analyst 35 PB-3 ( Rs Direct Recruitment
(01 post UR) years 15600- Qualifications & Experience:
39100) + GP M. Tech in relevant discipline with 03 year experience
Job Description: 5400/- Or
Will be responsible for installing B. Tech/MCA with 05 years relevant experience.
and configuring operating system
and middleware/other software Desirable:
onto servers which are part of a Experience in Perl/C/Python/Java languages with strong Bash
cluster/grid, monitoring the status scripting skills; understanding of Web Services; experience in
of such resources, taking managing HPC clusters and Linux based servers; relevant industry
corrective Measures if necessary standard certifications; should possess the mindset and intelligence
to ensure maximum uptime and to probe into reasons behind failures of services/ components,
availability and resolving/clarifying perform critical root cause analysis, present his/her findings and
queries and issues that users of propose solutions to solve/mitigate the problem; in-depth
the system are likely to raise. Will knowledge in application algorithms, performance analysis, system
be fully responsible for software, specialized hardware (GPUs etc.); experience using
Management of High multiple high-performance parallel computational platforms.
Performance Computing facilities,
User support (Linux) in an HPC
environment, Scientific
Applications support, Linux based
Systems Administration, High
Performance computing.
9 Management Assistant 30 PB-2 Direct Recruitment:
(01 post UR years (Rs.9,300- Essential Qualifications & Experience:
01 post OBC) 34,800) + (1) Stores & Purchase:
GP 4,200/- Graduate with minimum 3 years experience in the grade of Rs
Job Description: 5,200-20,200 in PB-1with Grade Pay of Rs. 2,400/-.
Desirable:-
Stores & Purchase a) having diploma in Material Management
Responsible for maintaining store b) Knowledge of GFR & computer applications/software related
& purchase records and safe to stores and purchase.
custody of stores. Processing of c) Persons having training /exposure in Stores work will be
indents and preparing of purchase preferred.
orders. (2) Meetings & Courses
Graduate in science with minimum 3 years experience in the grade
Meetings & Courses of Rs 5,200-20,200 in PB-1with Grade Pay of Rs. 2,400/-.
To arrange meetings and assist in Desirable:-
organizing training & seminars. a) Preferably MBA from reputed institution.
b) Should have strong command of English and Hindi
language and demonstration ability for science
writing/reporting
c) Experience of co-ordinating and conducting training and
workshops
d) having experience of preparing training manuals and other
publicity material
e) Knowledge of GFR & computer applications such as MS
Office, Photoshop, other related computational tools etc.
10 Computer Operator 28 PB-1 Direct Recruitment
Years ( Rs 5,200-. Essential Qualification
(01 Post - UR 20,200) Graduate degree in any discipline with diploma/certificate in
01 Post OBC) + GP 2800/- computer application with three years of experience of data entry,
office management.
Or
Graduate degree in Computer Science/Computer Application / IT or
its equivalent from any recognized University/ Institute with one
year experience in IT/Hardware/Software.
Desirable: Knowledge of MS Office, Photoshop and computer
applications
General Conditions:
1. The selected candidate will be paid initial pay in the grade with other allowances apply as per Central Govt. Rules. Candidates
working in Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations/PSUs/Autonomous bodies/ Universities/Research Organizations
should apply through proper channel along with ACRs and Vigilance / Cadre Clearance for consideration. The benefit of pay
protection will be given to selected candidate.
2. Appointment will be on direct selection or deputation basis.
3. The maximum age shall be determined as on the last date of receipt of applications i.e. 29th May 2017 and is relaxable for SC/ST (5-
years)/OBC (3-years)/PH/Ex-servicemen and certain other categories as per GOI instructions. Attested copy of Caste/Tribe/Class
certificate issued by designated authority as prescribed by Govt. of India should be enclosed with the application. Relaxed standards
shall be applicable only in respect of the reserved posts and not against the un-reserved posts.
4. Candidates will be governed by New Pension Scheme of Central Government effective from 01-01-2004.
5. As per instructions of Govt. of India, there will be no interview for the Group C and Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts. However, the
candidates will be required to appear in the Skill Test/Screening Test/Written Test as per schedule to be notified later.
6. Appointment will be made initially on contract in project mode for a period of 5 years with an initial probation period of one year which
may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority. Further continuation, if any will depend on candidates performance
during the initial period of five years. Not applicable for candidates from Govt. Organizations/Departments who have already been
confirmed in their previous positions/service.
7. Candidates may choose to apply for more than one post by submitting separate applications for each position. Depending upon
suitability of the candidate, a higher or lower post may be offered by the Selection Committee.
8. Incomplete/ Ineligible/Unsigned applications will be deemed invalid rejected without intimation.
9. Interim enquiries would not be attended.
10. In case a large number of applications are received, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing
higher qualification and/or experience and, if required, a written examination may additionally be conducted for further screening.
11. Outstation candidates called for interview will be paid to and fro second class railway fare, as per Government rules on presentation
of the proof.
12. The period of deputation shall ordinarily be three years which may be extended upto a maximum period of five years with the
approval of the Controlling Authority. The total period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex -cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same organization / department shall not exceed five years.
13. The candidates appointed on deputation shall not have any claim for promotion during the period of deputation against ex-cadre
post.
14. Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply for the above posts.
15. The candidate who has already applied for the position of Library-Cum-Informatics Officer vide Advt. No. NABI/01/2013/A&T (Post
Sr. No. 06) may submit the application with updated biodata without application fee.
16. Application fee of Rs. 100.00 in form of Demand draft in favor of Executive Director, NABI payable at Phase 1 Mohali (issued by
State Bank of India) may be enclosed along with application form.
17. For exceptionally meritorious candidates who are having vast experience in the relevant discipline/area, eligibility requirement may be
relaxed by the competent authority.
18. Synopsis Sheet to be submitted by email: In addition to submitting the hard copy of application form, the candidate is also
required to fill up his particulars in the synopsis sheet available on NABI website in MS Excel format (not on PDF format) and email to
adminrectt@nabi.res.in. This is most urgent.
How to Apply: The application should be submitted in the prescribed format available at our website accompanied by attested copies of
certificates, testimonials in support of age, educational qualifications, experience, etc. should be sent to the Manager Administration,
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab-140306 (India) super-scribing
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ___________ on the envelope, so as to reach on or before 29th May 2017. Applications received
after the last date will not be considered.
Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate. NABI reserves
right to relax the eligibility requirements depending upon merit of the candidate. The decision of NABI in all matters relating to eligibility,
acceptance or rejection of application, mode of selection, and conduct of interviews shall be final and binding on the candidates. Incomplete
applications or applications not in proper format will be summarily rejected.
INTERIM ENQUIRY WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED
Manager (Administration)
