National Centre for Radio Astrophysics Requires Engineers

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics
TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH

Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Pune University Campus, Pune 411007
Tel: 020-2571 9000/ 9111; Fax: 020-2569 2149;
Email: estt@ncra.tifr.res.in; URL: http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in

Advt No. 1/2009

NCRA-TIFR has set up and operates the world's largest radio telescope at metre wavelengths, the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). GMRT is located at Khodad, near Narayangaon, about 80 km north of Pune. For details visit http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in. NCRA is on the lookout for suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

1. Engineer-D [1 UR; HQ: Khodad]: [TME: Rs.33797; Pay: Rs.18750 (PB-3 15600-39100) and GP: Rs.6600]. EQ: First Class BE (electronics, telecommunication or instrumentation) from a recognized university. Exp.: At least 6 years in a reputed organisation, of which 3 years in a supervisory position. Exposure to dc motors, SCR/ MOSFET drives and microprocessor based controllers will be preferred. Job description: Servo electronics for GMRT. Age: Below 35 years.

2. Engineer-D (FTA: 3 years) [1 UR; HQ: Khodad]: [TME: Rs.33797; Pay: Rs.18750 (PB-3 15600-39100) and GP: Rs.6600]. EQ: First Class BE (electronics, telecommunication, instrumentation or computers) from a recognized university. Exp.: At least 4 years or First Class ME / M.Tech with 2 years experience in a reputed organisation. Job description: Digital / Computing / Software. Age: Below 33 years.

3. Engineer-C (Mechanical) [1 OBC; HQ: Khodad]: [TME: Rs.28316; Pay: 15600 (PB-3 15600-39100) and GP: 5400]. EQ: First Class BE (Mech) from a recognized university. Exp.: At least 2 years in erection, welding and maintenance of hydraulic equipment and general machinery. Age: Below 31 years.

Engineer-C [3 UR; HQ: Khodad]: [TME: Rs.28316: Pay Rs.15600 (in PB-3 15600-39100) and GP: Rs.5400]. EQ: First Class BE (electronics, telecommunication or instrumentation) from a recognized university. Exp: 2 years in a reputed organisation. Exceptional candidates with 1-year experience will also be considered. Job description: Analog / Digital / Servo. Age: below 31 for OBC and 28 for UR.

5. Engineer-C (FTA: 3 years) [3 UR; HQ: Khodad]: [TME: Rs.28316: Pay Rs.15600 (in PB-3 15600-39100) and GP: Rs.5400]. EQ: First Class BE (electronics, telecommunication, electrical, instrumentation or computers) from a recognized university. Job description: Analog / Digital / Servo / Computing. Age: below 26 years.

6. RPL Project Associate: (1 year term) [1 UR; HQ: Pune]: [Stipend: Rs.7,000]. EQ: Fresh First Class M.Sc. (Physics/ Electronics) from a recognized university. Local candidates preferred. Age: Below 25 years.
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General: Candidates applying for posts reserved for OBC should attach a copy of caste certificate along with non-creamy layer certificate issued by the competent authority. Copies of all certificates should be duly attested. Candidates are liable to be transferred to other Centres/Field Stations of the Institute. Candidates applying for posts at Sr No. 1 to 5 and all SC/ST candidates will be reimbursed 2^nd class (non-AC) train fare. Age relaxation as per GOI rules applies to SC / ST / OBC / PH candidates applying for UR posts. Exceptional candidates with less experience will also be considered.

TME: Total Monthly Emoluments, reflects Pay+GP+DA (presently 22%), HRA and Transport Allowance payable at appropriate rates. PB: Pay Band. GP: Grade Pay. EQ: Educational Qualifications; FTA: Fixed Term Appointment. Exp.: Experience. PH: Physically handicapped. HH: Hearing Handicap.

How to apply: Separate applications for each post, giving full details as in the format given below, along with copies of relevant certificates/testimonials in the following format, should reach the Administrative Officer, NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag No.3, Ganeshkhind P.O., Pune 411007, within 20 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.
Last date for receipt of application: 20 April 2009.

Application Format: The application format can be seen at http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/~estt/Advt08/formatappli.doc. 1) Advt. No. 2) Name, Serial No. of the Post 3) Applicant's name 4) Birth date (attach certificate) 5) Nationality 6) Whether belonging to SC/ST/OBC (attach certificate incl. Non-Creamy Layer for OBC) 7) Permanent Address 8) Correspondence address with email and telephone number 9) Qualifications SSC onwards (attach certificates), give details such as college / university, specialization, % of marks in each year / semester of qualifying exam. 10) Experience with details of organization, post held, scale of pay, basic pay (attach certificates). 11) Details of earlier interviews, if any, at NCRA.

NOTE: Applicants from Govt./ autonomous bodies/ PSUs should apply through proper channel. SC / ST candidates called for Interview will be paid TA as per rules of the Institute. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for interview, to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualification and experience higher than the minimum prescribed above. Mere fulfilling the essential and desirable qualification will not entitle an applicant to be called for interview. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.