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Aryabhatta Knowledge University
(Established by the Government of Bihar, Under Bihar Act 24, 2008)
CNLU Campus, Near Mithapur Bus Stand, Patna 800001 (Bihar)
Ph. No. 0612-2351919, Website : www.akubihar.ac.in


Appointment Notice No. 008/AKU-NS&NT/173/056/2014 Dated: 13.09.2014

RECRUITMENT

Applications on prescribed form are invited for the following posts in Aryabhatta Centre of
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of the University latest by One month from the date of publication on
contract basis (for six months and may be extendable maximum upto five years, depending upon the
performance). For qualifications, pay scales, procedure for obtaining application form, selection criteria,
and other relevant details/information, please visit the University website www.akubihar.ac.in.

Sr.
No.
Name of the Posts

No. of Posts
1. Associate Professor 02 : 01 (UR), 01 (OBC)
2. Assistant Professor 02 : 01 (OBC), 01 (SC/ST)
3. Senior Technical Assistant 01(UR)
4. Technical Assistant 02 : 01-UR, 01-EBC
5. Laboratory Assistant 03 : 02-UR, 01-EBC

By order of the Vice-Chancellor
Dr. N. K. Singh
Registrar





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Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

Advertisement No.: 008/AKU-NS&NT/173/056/2014 Dated: 13.09.2014


Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna is poised to establish a world-class centre for teaching and
research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. This Centre will be interdisciplinary in nature, and
include faculty from different science and relevant engineering disciplines. Applicants having Ph.D.
Degree in one of these disciplines with appropriate research/teaching experience will be given
preference. Besides, they must have published research work in SCI journals.

The AKU has openings for faculty and technical staffs' positions at the level of Associate Professor,
Assistant Professor, Senior Technical Assistant, Technical Assistant and Lab. Assistant on contract
basis with their background as indicated against each post. The essential qualifications/scales of pay
for these positions will be as per the UGC guidelines. Candidates with consistently good academic
record, teaching/research experience and working in the areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology/
Materials Science research are encouraged to apply.
Teaching Posts
Sr.
No.
Name of the Posts and
No. of Posts
Posts Pay Scales
(Rs.)
1. Associate Professor - 02 (One unreserved and
one reserved for OBC)
01 (UR)
01 (OBC)

37400-67000 + 9000 AGP
2. Assistant Professor - 02 (One reserved for OBC
and one reserved for SC/ST)
01 (OBC)
01 (SC/ST)
15600-39100 + 6000 AGP
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
I. The terms and conditions with regard to the minimum qualifications and other terms and
conditions as prescribed in the UGC Regulations ON MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR
APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF IN UNIVERSITIES
AND COLLEGES AND MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN
HIGHER EDUCATION and amended from time to time, shall be followed.

II. The applications received shall be screened in accordance with the need laid down by the
Aryabhatta Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Aryabhatta Knowledge University,
Patna. In this regard to restrict, the number of candidate.

The minimum qualifications required for the post of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor are as
under:



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(i) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

a) Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.

b) A Masters Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever
grading system is followed).

c) A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research
position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited
Research Institution/industry excluding the period of Ph.D. research with evidence of
published work and a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/policy papers.

d) Contribution to educational/research innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and
technology mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral
candidates and research students, as evidenced by Ph.D. thesis /co-authored
books/publications in peer reviewed journals.

e) A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based
Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS).

(ii) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

a) Good academic record as defined by the concerned university with at least 55% marks (or
an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Masters
Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from
an accredited foreign university.

b) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National
Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR.

c) Notwithstanding anything contained in (ii) above candidates, who are, or have been awarded
a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission Regulations, shall be
exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET.

d) NET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET
is not conducted.

III. A relaxation of 5% may be provided, from 55% to 50% of the marks to the Ph.D. degree holders,
who have passed their Masters degree prior to 19th September, 1991.

IV. Relevant grade which is regarded as equivalent of 55% wherever the grading system is followed
by a recognized university shall also be considered eligible.

Desirable Qualifications:

Candidates who have demonstrated outstanding track record in terms of research preferably in the
area of nanoscience and nanotechnology (duly supported by publications, novel product and/or
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protocol development any other research activity). Preference will be given to the incumbent who
is capable to teach different aspects/subjects of Nanobiotechnology.

University may relax the eligibility criteria for the candidates who are having consistently
outstanding track records in the area of Nanoscience & Technology.

Selection criteria:

Assistant Professor Associate Professor
Minimum API Score Consolidated API score requirement
of 100 points from category III of
APIs
Consolidated API score requirement of 300
points from category III of APIs
Selection criteria/
Weightages
(Total Weightages = 100)
a) Academic Record and Research
Performance (50%)
b) Assessment of Domain Knowledge
and Technical Skills
(30%)
c) Interview performance
(20%)
a) Academic Background
(20%)
b) Research performance based on API score
and quality of publications (40%)
c) Assessment of Domain Knowledge and
Technical Skills (20%)
d) Interview performance: (20%)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Application form duly filled in all respect by the candidate must be supported by attested copies
of all certificates, Mark Sheets, evidence of teaching, research experience and production of
M.Sc./M.Phil/Ph.D./NET certificates, copies of reprints of published articles, certificate
containing the record of date of birth, etc.

2. Incomplete application form without signature of candidate or without the prescribed fee shall
summarily be rejected.

3. The University reserves the right to:
(i) draw panel(s) for future appointment(s) in the event of occurrence of a vacancy caused by
non-joining of candidate(s) within the stipulated time or where a candidate joins but resigns
or dies within a period of a year from the date of joining;
(ii) Consider the applications received after the last date; but eligibility will be determined as on
the last date of submission of application. (iii) Not to fill up any of the advertised positions.

4. Qualifications and other conditions applicable are subject to UGC regulations as amended from
time to time.

5. The period of time spent by the candidates to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. Degree shall not be
considered as research experience.

6. Relaxation in educational qualifications, experience, age, etc. to the reserved category
candidates will be permissible as per Government rules.

7. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category must submit appropriate certificates issued by the
competent authority recently. In the case of OBC reservations, certificate should be issued from
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competent authority particularly with reference to Non-creamy layer. Those who fail to submit
the required certificate(s) will be treated as General Category, subject to fulfillment of other
terms & conditions.

8. The candidates applying under PWD Category are required to submit the Disability Certificate
issued by the competent authority in the format prescribed by Government of India for this
purpose.

9. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same
does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received
in response to an advertisement is large and it will not be convenient or possible to interview all
the candidates, the University, at its discretion, may restrict the number of candidates to a
reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications/experience higher than the minimum prescribed
in the advertisement.

10. Post number and post applied for should be clearly indicated on the application form.

11. Separate Application Form/Bio-Data Form is required to be filled up for each post.

12. Those already in Government service/Autonomous Institute/Semi-Autonomous should forward
their application through proper channel.

13. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the minimum
essential qualifications as well as the desirable qualifications and attach evidence thereon.

14. The eligibility of the candidates will be determined on the basis of qualifications acquired by
them up to the last date fixed for receipt of applications.

15. The University reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the
candidate(s) at any stage in case of any in advertent mistake in the process of selection may be
detected even after issue of appointment letter.

16. The University shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a candidate at any time
of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case, it is detected that the documents
submitted by the candidates are fake or the candidate has undesirable clandestine/antecedents
and has suppressed the said information, then his service shall be terminated.

17. The applications should reach the University at the above address within one month from the
date of publication of this advertisement in the Times of I ndia, Ascent. The last date for
receipt of Application will be 17.10.2014.

18. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in time and do not wait for the last date
of receipt of applications. The University will not be responsible for postal delays etc. and no
correspondence/queries will be entertained from candidates on this account.

19. B in the following 7 point scale with letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E and F shall be regarded
equivalent of 55% wherever the grading systems is followed.

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Grade Grade Point Percentage Equivalent
"O" = "A"
=
"B" =
"C" =
"D" =
"E" =
"F" =
Outstanding
Very Good
Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Fail
5.50 - 6.00
4.50 - 5.49
3.50 - 4.49
2.50 - 3.49
1.50 - 2.49
0.50 - 1.49
0.00 - 0.49
75 - 100
65 - 74
55 - 64
45 - 54
35 - 44
25 - 34
00 - 24

20. The University reserves the right to alter/insert any corrections/additions in the
advertisement/website in the event of any typographical error before the last date prescribed for
the receipt of applications, for which the candidates are advised to be in the lookout for
announcements in the website (www.akubihar.ac.in).
Non-teaching/Technical Posts
Name of the Post Posts Qualification
I. Senior
Technical
Assistant
01(UR) M.Sc. in Physics or B.Tech. Electrical/Electronics Instrumentation
Engineering with 03 years' experience in handling maintenance of
analytical instruments and equipment.
Age: Not more than 40 years as below on 01.05.2013.
II. Technical
Assistant
02
01-UR
01-EBC
B.Sc.(H) in Physics or B.Tech. Electrical/Electronics
Instrumentation Engineering with 01 year experience of handling
analytics instruments & equipment.
Age: Not more than 40 years as below on 01.05.2013.
III. Lab.
Assistant
03
02-UR
01-EBC
B.Sc.(H) with Physics/Chemistry Diploma in
Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering with 01 year
experience as Lab. Assistant.
Age: Not more than 40 years as below on 01.05.2013.

HOW TO APPLY:
The application form can be downloaded from AKU website: www.akubihar.ac.in and the duly
filled-in application form along with a demand draft of Rs.500/- in favour of the Registrar,
Aryabhatta Knowledge University payable at Patna (non-refundable) in case of General and OBC
category can be submitted to The Registrar, Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Chanakya
National Law University Campus, Mithapur, Patna 800001.


Registrar