AGRICULTURAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

KRISHI ANUSANDHAN BHAVAN-I, PUSA, NEW DELHI-110 012

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Applications are invited from the Indian Nationals for various scientific posts under different institutes of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL Pay Band/Scale: ` 75,000 (fixed) Age: The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 30.04.2012. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi 1. Deputy Director General (Horticulture) (One Post) Qualifications Essential : (i) A Doctoral degree in any branch of Horticultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences. (ii) An eminent scientist / teacher having at least 8 years experience in the grade of Principal Scientist (16400-22400) or in an equivalent position out of which 3 years experience should be in Research Management Position or in an equivalent position or at least 6 years experience in any of the following position:- (a) Heads of Divisions at ICAR Institutes. (b) Heads of Regional Stations of ICAR Institutes. (c) Project Coordinator. (d) Zonal Coordinator. (e) National Coordinator, NAIP. (f) Joint Directors of Institutes other than IARI/IVRI/ NDRI/CIFE and NAARM. OR An eminent scientist having proven record of scientific contribution working in a reputed organization/ Institute having at least 21 years experience in the relevant subject, out of which 3 years experience should be in a Research Management Position or in an equivalent position or at least 6 years experience in any of the following positions :- (a) Heads of Divisions at ICAR Institutes. (b) Heads of Regional Stations of ICAR Institutes. (c) Project Coordinator. (d) Zonal Coordinator. (e) National Coordinator, NAIP. (f) Joint Directors of Institutes other than IARI/IVRI/ NDRI/CIFE and NAARM. (iii) Evidence of contributions to research / teaching / extension education as supported by published work / innovations. Desirable: The candidate should have demonstrated scientific leadership and skill in research management with a broad vision and perspective of agricultural research. (Note:- If a candidate has less than 3 years experience in a research management position and has experience of working in position/s listed at (ii) (a) to (f) then a weightage equal to half of the service rendered in position/s listed at (ii) (a) to (f) shall be added to the candidates actual RMP experience to determine eligibility for this posts). ASSISTANT DIRECTOR GENERAL Pay Band/Scale: PB-4, `37,40067,000 + RGP `10,000 Age: The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 30.04.2012. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi 2. Assistant Director General (Horticulture-I), ICAR Hqrs., Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II, New Delhi (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Horticulture or allied sciences including relevant basic sciences. (ii) At least 5 years experience as a Scientist in the pay scale of `16400-20000 (pre-revised) or in an equivalent position. OR An eminent Scientist having proven record of scientific contribution working in a reputed organization / Institute having at least 18 years experience in the relevant subject. (iii) Evidence of contributions to research / teaching / extension education as supported by published work / innovations. Desirable: (i) Specialization in coordinating of research programmes in the field of Horticulture, Fruit Crops and Post Harvest Technology in particular. (ii) Experience in research management with evidence of scientific leadership, vision/ perspective on agricultural research. 3. Assistant Director General (Agronomy & Agro-forestry), ICAR Hqrs., Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Agronomy/ Agro-forestry/Forestry/Botany including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in the field of agronomy and agro-forestry. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. DIRECTOR / PROJECT DIRECTOR / JOINT DIRECTOR Pay Band/Scale: PB-4, `37,40067,000 + RGP `10,000 Age: The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 30.04.2012. Central Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair 4. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Science/ Fisheries Science including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization/ experience in Coastal Eco-system Management/Research/Extension in Agricultural Science/Animal Science/ Horticultural Science/Fisheries Science. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi (U.P.) 5. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization and experience in the field of forage crops improvement/grassland management. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Mau, Uttar Pradesh 6. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences or related disciplines in Botany/Microbiology/ Mycology & Plant Pathology including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in the area of Bacteria/Cyanobacteria/Fungi with particular reference to Survey/ Identification/Characterization/ Culture/Maintenance/Utilization/ Documentation etc. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. Directorate of Cashew Research, Puttur 7. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Horticulture/ Plantation Crops or related discipline including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no.2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in the field of plantation crops preferably Cashew. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai 8. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Textile Technology/Manufacture/Agricultural Engineering/Chemical Technology/ Applied Chemistry/Applied Physics including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in Fibre Technology or primary processing and industrial liaison preferably of cotton and allied fibres. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar (Rajasthan) 9. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Veterinary Science/Animal Science including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in Animal Production and experience of research in Small Ruminants. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. National Research Centre on Meat, Hyderabad (A.P.) 10. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Livestock Products Technology/Fish Processing Technology/Food Technology with specialization in Meat Science including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in Meat and Meat Products, Meat processing and packaging technology/fish Processing/Post Harvest Technology. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. National Research Centre on Yak, Dirang (Arunachal Pradesh) 11. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any discipline of Veterinary Science/Animal Science including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization and research experience in Animal Health and production aspects of livestock in sub-temperate/temperate regions. (ii) Experience in Research Management Position with evidence of scientific leadership, vision/ perspective on animal/agricultural research. Central Tobacco Research Institute, Rajahmundry 12. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any discipline of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable : (i) Specialization and experience in Tobacco/Crop Research. (ii) Evidence of contribution to research/teaching/ extension education as supported by published work/innovations. National Research Centre on Pomegranate, Solapur 13. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential:\ (i) Doctoral degree in Horticulture or allied fields/subjects including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization and research experience in the field of Fruit Crops. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, IARI Campus, New Delhi 14. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any area of Plant Protection including that from relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in crop protection through principles of Integrated Pest Management. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom (U.P.) 15. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Veterinary Science/Animal Science including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in Animal production and experience of research in small ruminants. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. National Research Centre on Pigs, Rani, Guwahati 16. Director One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any discipline of Veterinary and Animal Sciences including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization and research experience in Pig production. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Tabiji, Ajmer (Rajasthan) 17. Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Horticulture or allied disciplines including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization and research experience in the field of Horticultural Crops specifically in Seed Spices or Vegetable Crops. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture (DKMA), ICAR, New Delhi 18. Project Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Agriculture or any branch of science/social science/ communication relevant to agriculture including relevant basic sciences. (ii) At least 5 years experience as a Scientist in the pay scale of 1640020000 (pre-revised) or in an equivalent position. OR An eminent scientist/Professional having proven record of scientific contribution/ working in a reputed organization / Institute having at least 18 years experience in communication management/science writing/editing and S&T communication. (iii) Evidence of contributions to communication management/ research / teaching / extension education as supported by published work /innovations. Desirable : (i) Specialization/ experience in publication/information Dissemination/S&T communication / editing/management including experience in a senior position in a media/publication/public relations organization concerned with dissemination of scientific and research knowledge through print & electronic mode. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. Directorate of Maize Research, IARI Campus, New Delhi 19. Project Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Crop Sciences including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no.2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in Maize Research/Management. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai 20. Joint Director (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Fisheries Science/ Aquaculture/Zoology/Marine Biology/ Aquatic Ecology/Fish Processing Technology/Mariculture/Marine Science/Aquatic Biology & Fisheries/ Aquaculture Engineering or related disciplines and including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no.2 above.

Desirable: (i) Specialization in Fisheries Research/Education. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana) 21. Joint Director (Research) (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Dairy Science/Veterinary Science/ Animal Science including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no.2 above. Desirable: (i) Specialization in Dairy Production/Milk Processing and experience of research in Dairy Animals/Dairy Plants. (ii) As in Desirable Qualification (ii) of item no. 2 above. HEAD OF DIVISION / PROJECT COORDINATOR Pay Band/Scale: PB-4, ` 37,40067,000 + RGP ` 10,000 Age : The candidates must not have attained the age of 60 years as on 30.04.2012. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar 22. Head, Division of Livestock Products Technology (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Livestock Products Technology/Meat Science/ Meat Technology/Dairy Technology/ Poultry Technology including relevant basic sciences. (ii) A Scientist in the pay scale of `16400-20000 (prerevised) or in an equivalent position. OR 8 years experience as a Senior Scientist 12000-18300 (pre-revised) or in an equivalent position. OR An eminent scientist having proven record of scientific contribution working in a reputed organization/ institute having at least 13 years experience in the relevant subject. (iii) Evidence of publications/ activities/ contributions to suggest that the candidate has a broad vision/ perspective on agricultural research. Desirable: Specialization and research experience in the field of Livestock Products Technology. 23. Head, Division of Pathology (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Veterinary Pathology including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization and research experience in the field of Veterinary Pathology. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal 24. Head, Division of Dairy Cattle & Physiology (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in the field of Animal Physiology including that of relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization in Animal Physiology related to Dairy Animals. Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram 25. Head, Division of Crop Improvement (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Horticulture/Plant Breeding including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Relative specialization in tropical tuber crops and relevant experience cognate to the job requirement. Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi 26. Head, Division of Computer Applications (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) (Contd...)

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Doctoral degree in Agricultural Statistics/Computer Science/ Computer Applications/Information Technology including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: (i) Experience in Computer Software Applications and Programming. (ii) Experience of conducting training programmes in Information Technology. (iii) Experience in Computer Network Management, Computer/Data centre Management, Web portal Development and Software applications in Agriculture. National Bureau of Soil Survey & Land Use Planning, Nagpur 27. Head, Division of Land Use Planning (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Soil Sciences/ Agricultural Chemistry/Agronomy/ Geography including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization and research experience in Land evaluation and Land Use Planning. Central Soil & Water Conservation Research & Training Institute, Dehradun 28. Head, CS&WCR&TI Regional Centre, Udhagamandalam under CS&WCR&TI, Dehradun (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization in the field of Soil Conservation/Soil & Water conservation Engineering/Watershed Management. Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur 29. Head, CAZRI Regional Research Station, Bhuj(Gujarat) under CAZRI, Jodhpur (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Arid Zone Research. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod 30. Head, CPCRI Regional Station, Vittal under CPCRI, Kasaragod (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Horticulture or Allied disciplines including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: (i) At least 10 years experience/specialization in Plantation Crops/Horticultural Crops as reflected by the research publications. (ii) Ability to plan, organize, co-ordinate and guide research on plantation crops. (iii) Evidence of ability to serve as a leader of team of research workers. Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering & Technology, Ludhiana 31. Head, Division of Horticultural Crop Processing, Abohar Centre under CIPHET, Ludhiana (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering/Food Science & Technology including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization and working experience in the field of Agricultural Structures and process Engineering specifically in the area of post harvest technology of

Horticulture Produce. 32. Project Coordinator (Post Harvest Technology) (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Agril. Engineering including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization and experience in the field of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology/ Agricultural Structure and Process Engineering. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi 33. Project Coordinator (Honey Bee & Pollinators), AICRP on Honeybees & Pollinators, CCSHAU, Hisar with its Hqrs. at ICAR, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi (One Post) Qualifications Essential : (i) Doctoral degree in Zoology/ Agricultural Zoology/Entomology or related subject including that of relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization and experience in Research on Crop and Pollinators. ICAR Headquarters based Project at C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur 34. Project Coordinator (Linseed), ICAR Headquarters based Project as C.S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any discipline pertaining to Crop Science including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization and experience in Oilseed research. Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi 35. Project Coordinator (Forage Crops) (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences. ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization and experience of Research Coordination Management preferably in Forage Crops. Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal 36. Project Coordinator (Farm Implements and Machinery) (One Post) Qualifications Essential: (i) Doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Farm Machinery and Power including relevant basic sciences. (ii) & (iii) As in item no. 22 above. Desirable: Specialization and research in the field of Farm Machinery and Power.
Corrigendum The post of Senior Scientists (Aquaculture), CIBA, Chennai advertised at Item No. 302 of ASRB Advt. No. 04/2011 stands withdrawn due to administrative reasons. The fee paid by the candidates who have applied for the said post will be adjusted against their application for the scientific post under Direct Recruitment appearing in future advertisements of the ASRB. IMPORTANT NOTE 1.(a) Incomplete Application Forms are liable to be rejected. (b) The application form complete in all respects should reach the Secretary, ASRB by the closing date. Application forms received after the closing date will not be entertained.

(c) In case a candidate anticipates delay in forwarding of his/her application form Through Proper Channel, he/she must send an Advance Copy of the application form to the SECRETARY, ASRB, KAB-I, Pusa, New Delhi-110012 on or before the closing date. 2. It may be ensured by the candidate that his/her application(s) forwarded to the Board by their employer/ forwarding authority should carry a vigilance clearance certificate, indicating the details of imposition of major/minor penalties, if any, during the last ten years. It may further be noted that the application of the candidate is duly verified/ signed by the Forwarding Authority/Competent Authority, failing which application is liable to be rejected. 3. The retirement age for all the scientific posts is 62 years. In the ICAR the RMP/HOD posts are filled up for a tenure of 5 (five) years, whereas the posts of Principal Scientists and Senior Scientists / Programme Coordinators are filled up on permanent basis. 4. The candidate selected for appointment to the posts in Animal Science disciplines and possessing degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry followed by Masters and Doctoral degree in the relevant discipline will also be entitled to Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) as admissible under the rules from time to time subject to the fulfillment of conditions of entitlement for the same as prescribed by the Council. 5. Qualified Women candidates are encouraged to apply. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD IS 30.04.2012 (For applications posted from abroad and in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshdweep, Minicoy and Amindivi islands, States/ Union Territories in the North-Eastern Region, Ladakh Division of J & K State, Sikkim, Pangi, Sub-division of Chamba, Lahul and Spiti Districts of Himachal Pradesh, the last date for receipt of application will be 15.05.2012). The last date for receipt of Through Proper Channel copy of the applications containing the Certificate of verification by the Employer complete in all respects in ASRB is 31.05.2012, and nonreceipt of the same in ASRB by the stipulated date would result in rejection of the candidature/ application of the candidate for the post(s) concerned. List of enclosures/documents/certificates to be submitted along with the application in the order given below. 1. Crossed Demand Draft {to be enclosed in horizontal position} for Rs. 500/-, valid for 6 (six) months and drawn in favour of SECRETARY, ASRB payable at New Delhi (India). For the candidates abroad, the application fee should be accompanied with a crossed International Bank Draft for US $50 drawn in favour of SECRETARY, ASRB payable at New Delhi (India).

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However, the SC/ST/Women/ Physically Challenged candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. Two envelopes (27 cm X 12 cm) {to be enclosed in vertical position}. On the first envelope, name of the post with Advertisement No. & Item no. may be given on the top of the envelope while name of the Forwarding Authority with complete office address of the candidate may be given in the middle of the envelope. On the second envelope, name of the post with Advertisement No. & Item No. may be given on the top of the envelope while name of the candidate and his/her address for correspondence (residential address) may be given in the middle of the envelope. Self attested copies of Date of Birth, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree certificates. (SC/ST candidates need to enclose self attested copy of the caste certificate also). Photographs at the appropriate space(s) in the application form. Application Form (use only Application Form-2010 for Direct Selection as available in MS-WORD format on the ICAR/ASRB websites). Application of the candidate in any other format will be summarily rejected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Applications Forms (Application Form-2010 for Direct Selection), and other relevant documents / details can be downloaded from websites http:/ www.icar.org.in and http:/ www.asrb.org.in. The same can also be provided to the candidate on his/her request to the Secretary, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan I, Pusa, New Delhi 110012. 2. For each post, separate application form, separate fee, separate No Objection Certificate and separate Vigilance Clearance Certificate are required to be sent to ASRB. No two applications should be tied together. 3. Application fee is to be remitted by way of Demand Draft only, the candidate should, on the back of the Crossed Demand Draft, indicate his / her name, address, name of the post, advertisement number and item number. It may be noted that no other means of payment of the application fee is acceptable, i.e. the application fee paid by way of Indian Postal Orders/Money Orders etc. will not be accepted. The application form not accompanied with the application fee will be rejected and the date of the Demand Draft (DD) should not be prior to the date of the issue of the advertisement in the Newspapers. Further, the DD should be valid for a period of six months and the same valid for three months will not be accepted. 4. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and possessing of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The candidates

who qualify on screening of applications as per Score Card System adopted by the ASRB for assessing relative merit of candidates on the basis of educational qualifications, experience, research work, publications, awards etc. will only be called for interview. As such, the candidates are advised to fill Part B of the application form carefully and each and every column of application should be filled up accurately because marks will be awarded on the basis of information supplied by them in each column. For filling up of entries relating to publications/ other publications (S.No. K and L of the application from) candidates may also refer to NAAS Website (www.naasindia.org). 5. (i) As per ICAR Instructions, applications of scientist holding RM Positions for another equivalent Research Management Position (RMP) under ICAR system may be forwarded after he/she has rendered two years service in the existing RMP Post held by him/her. However, the scientists not holding RMP post may apply any time for equivalent posts involving research management. However, this provision will not be applicable to incumbents of the posts of Directors of IARI/IVRI/NDRI/ CIFE/NAARM, DDGs and ND, NAIP. Scientists working in higher grades may not be allowed to apply for a position involving research management but carrying a lower scale of pay even if the advertisement mentions about granting of higher scale of pay to specially qualified candidates. (ii) As per ICAR instructions, the Head of Division/Regional Station of the Institute will not be permitted to join or apply for another equivalent position within ICAR or outside, during the first four years of his/her tenure. 6. Short-listed candidates must appear for personal interview at such place, as may be fixed by the ASRB. Further, summoning of candidates for interview conveys no assurance whatsoever that they will be selected. Appointment orders to selected candidate(s) will be issued by Indian Council of Agricultural Research. 7. Higher initial pay may be recommended by the ASRB for specially qualified and experienced candidates for all the posts. 8. No TA/DA will be paid to the in-service candidates called for interview. 9. Crucial date for determining the age limit/educational qualifications /experience etc. in respect of the candidates is 30.04.2012. 10. ASRB do not enter into correspondence with the candidates about reasons for their non-selection for interview/ appointment. 11. The option to communicate/ reply in Hindi in the interview exists in the Board. 12. Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate. --Note: In case of any discrepancy, English version of the detailed advertisement appearing in the Employment Newspaper/ICAR Website will be treated as final.