Government of India

Department of Atomic Energy

Heavy Water Board

ADVT NO. HWB/2/2014

GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS GENDER BALANCE AND
WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ONLINE applications are invited from eligible candidates for appointment to the following posts in
various Heavy Water Plants located in various parts of India.
CATEGORY I TRAINEE : Total No. of Posts : 62
Post
No.

Discipline

No. of Vacancies (**)

UR OBC SC ST Total

Educational/ Technical
Qualification

1.
2.
3.
4.

Chemical
Mechanical
Electrical
Instrumentation

17
7
2
2

11
3
1
2

7
1
-1

4
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39
11
03
05

Diploma in Chemical Engineering (*)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (*)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (*)
Diploma
in
Instrumentation
/
Electronics/ Electronics & Comm./
Electronics & Tele Communication
Engineering (*)

5.

Chemistry
(Laboratory)

--

04

B.Sc. with Chemistry as Principal

and Physics/ Mathematics/ Biology
as subsidiary (*)

(*) With minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.

(**) Number of vacancies shown is provisional and may vary.

CATEGORY II TRAINEE : Total No. of Posts : 105
Post
Discipline
No. of Vacancies (**)
No.
UR OBC SC ST Total
1.
Mechanical
15
4
5
1
25
(Fitter)
2.

Electrical

11

20

3.

Instrument
Mechanic

--

10

Educational/ Technical
Qualification
Minimum 60% marks in SSC with
Science and Maths +
ITI certificate in Fitter Trade (*)
Minimum 60% marks in SSC with
Science and Maths +
ITI certificate in Electrical Trade (*)
Minimum 60% marks in SSC with
Science and Maths +
ITI certificate in Instrument-Mechanic/
Electronics / Electronics & Comm. /

Electronics & Tele Comm. Trade (*)

4.

Process/ Plant
Operator

22

12

12

50

Higher Secondary or equivalent

examination (10+2 or 12 years
schooling duration) with minimum
60% marks in aggregate with Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics.

(*) ITI Couse of duration not less than 2 Years / NCTVT Course of not less than 3 Years of duration.
(**) Number of vacancies shown is provisional and may vary.
NOTE : Degree / Diploma ITI Certificate should be from the Government recognised Institute.

IMPORTANT :
Recruitment Rule for Category-I&II prescribes the eligibility criteria in terms of minimum qualification
& percentage of marks. However, if candidates with additional higher qualifications opt for selection to
the posts, they will not be denied the opportunity for consideration for recruitment. Such candidates
who are already overqualified or likely to complete the process of acquiring higher qualification after
their recruitment will not be considered for promotion on the basis of Additional Qualification for the
specified period as indicated below :
a) B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering
- 6 Years.
b) B. Tech. / AMIE / M.Sc.
- 8 Years.
c) M. Tech./ Ph.D.
- 10 Years.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
No deformity.
Night or Colour blindness shall be a disqualification.
Those who are having perforated ear drums need not apply. However, the candidates, who
had perforated ear drum earlier and got rectified by surgery, are eligible to apply.
Height Minimum height for male and female candidates shall be 152 cm and 148 cm respectively.
Weight Minimum / maximum weight of candidate should be corresponding to the height of the
person within BMI range from 18.5 to less than 25. Candidate with BMI of 17 to 18.5 (mild
thinness) and 25 to 27.5 (pre obese) can be considered, subject to otherwise being healthy
and further Medical Examination, if necessary.
Vision
Distant Vision: 6/18 or better (without wearing glasses or any other aid), correctable to 6/6.
Near Vision: N8 (without wearing glasses or any other aid), correctable to N6.
Candidates who are not meeting the above physical standards will not be interviewed.
FURTHER INFORMATION FOR CATEGORY I AND CATEGORY II TRAINEES :
SELECTION PROCEDURE :
Objective type Written Test of Two Hour duration with negative marking shall be conducted for both
Category-I and Category-II applicants. Each correct answer will carry 1 (one) mark and each wrong
answer will carry [half] negative mark.
The Written Examination shall include :
For CAT-I:
Questions pertaining to Psychometric/ Aptitude / General Knowledge/ day-to-day
science / discipline of the candidate.
For CAT-II (10+2): Questions pertaining to Psychometric/ Aptitude / General Knowledge/ day-to-day
science / Physics, Chemistry & Maths of 12 Std.
For CAT-II (10+ITI) : Questions pertaining to Psychometric/ Aptitude / General Knowledge/ day-today science / Science & Maths of 10th Std. + ITI.
Trade test is applicable to Category-II candidates with Educational Qualification of (10 + ITI).
Those candidates qualifying in the Written Examination/Trade Test, if applicable, shall be short-listed
for Interview.
(Candidates applying for the above posts will be given an option to answer in English/Hindi at
the time of Written Exam / Interview).
CONSOLIDATED STIPEND DURING TRAINING :
Description
Provided with Govt. Accommodation Without Govt. Accommodation at Mumbai
I Year
II Year
I Year
II Year
Category-I
Rs. 9300/Rs. 10500/Rs. 12090/Rs. 13650/Trainees
Category-II
Rs. 6200
Rs. 7200/Rs. 8060/Rs. 9360/Trainees
A One Time Book Allowance of Rs. 1500/- is admissible as per Rules.
Period of Training & Stipend are subject to review from time to time.

POST / GRADE AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF TRAINING

On successful completion of two years Training, the Trainees will be considered for absorption in one of
the following grades depending on the performance during the Training and Interview to be held at the
end of the Training.
For Category I Trainees - Scientific Assistant/C.
For Category II Trainees - Technician/B or Technician/C.
On successful completion of Training, Category-II Trainees may be considered for higher initial pay by
way of grant of Additional Increments as per the Rules in force from time to time.
Trainees who secure less than the marks prescribed for absorption will not be absorbed and will be
discharged from Training. Such discharged candidates will have no claim whatsoever for appointment
by virtue of having been selected for & undergone Training. Absorption and Posting of the Trainees is
further subject to availability of vacancies and actual requirements at various Plants. Category I & II
trainees are liable to be discharged summarily from training, if anything adverse is reported on
verification of their Character & Antecedents during / after the period of training. The decision of the
Competent Authority in the Department in this regard shall be final. The empanelled Trainees will be
offered appointment as and when vacancies occur, if they could not be absorbed immediately on
completion of Training.
PAY BAND AND GRADE PAY AFTER ABSORPTION
CATEGORY I TRAINEES :
Scientific Assistant/C Pay Band of ` 9300-34800 and Grade Pay of ` 4600 (PB-2).
CATEGORY II TRAINEE :
Technician/B - Pay Band of ` 5200-20200 with Grade Pay of ` 2000 (PB-1).
Technician/C - Pay Band of ` 5200-20200 with Grade Pay of ` 2400 (PB-1).
BOND :
a. The Trainee shall furnish an agreement and an Indemnity Bond for an amount of Rs. 2,25,000/for Category-I Trainees and Rs. 1,60,800/- for Category-II Trainees, in the prescribed proforma,
jointly executed by the selected candidate and a Surety who shall be of the status of a permanent
Gazetted Officer serving under Central or State Government.
b. The selected candidates are required to complete the Training and to serve the Department for a
period of three years after absorption, and failure to do so will render them liable to pay a sum
equivalent to the entire aggregate amount of stipend received by him/her during the period of
training together with interest thereon.
Note : During the period of Training and thereafter, the candidates will be required to attend round-theclock shift duties. The place of initial Training will be at HWP, Manuguru, Telangana OR HWP, Kota,
Rajasthan. Hostel accommodation will be provided to the Trainees by Heavy Water Plant,
Manuguru/Kota.
AGE LIMIT FOR CATEGORY I & II TRAINEES (as on 01.01.2015)
Name of the Post
Cat I Trainees
Cat II Trainees

Age Limit
Min 18 Yrs. and Max 25 Yrs.
Min 18 Yrs. and Max 22 Yrs.

STATION OFFICER/A
NO.OF POSTS

01 (UR) for HWP Manuguru, Telangana.

(Number of vacancy shown is provisional and may vary).
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
i) Passed SSC or equivalent + Certificate of Station Officers course of the National Fire Service College
or from CISF Fire Training Centre. OR Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineering, India/London.
EXPERIENCE : Minimum experience of 5 years in a post not below the rank of Sub-Officer in a well
established whole time fire services organisation is essential.
NOTE : Not withstanding the above experience, the candidate must have 3 years of relevant experience
after obtaining the requisite qualification for Station Officer/A for candidates without B.E. (Fire)
qualification. OR
ii) B.E. (Fire Engineering).
Candidates should possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence and be fully conversant with the
Operation and Maintenance of Fire Engines Fire Pumps and Other Fire Fighting Equipments.
Age Limit Upper age limit is 40 Years as on 01.01.2015.
Relaxation in upper age limit will be allowed in the case of candidates with longer
experience and outstanding merit.
Pay Band PB-2 ` 9300-34800 + Grade Pay ` 4800.
(Plus Allowances as admissible to Central Government Employees)
Mode of Selection & Physical Standards
Please see below.
SUB OFFICER/B1
NO.OF POSTS

01 (ST) for HWP Manuguru, Telangana.

(Number of vacancy shown is provisional and may vary).
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
SSC or equivalent + Sub Officers Course from National Fire Services College OR from CISF Fire Training
Centre. Persons with valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence will be given preference.
EXPERIENCE
5 years experience as Leading Fireman OR
8 years experience as Fireman/Driver-cum-Operator in a recognized Civil/
Industrial Fire Service Station.
Age Limit
Upper age limit is 40 Years as on 01.01.2015.
Relaxation in upper age limit will be allowed in the case of candidates with longer
experience and outstanding merit.
Pay Band
PB-2 ` 9300-34800 + Grade Pay ` 4200.
(Plus Allowances as admissible to Central Government Employees)
Mode of Selection & Physical Standards
Please see below.
MODE OF SELECTION & PHYSICAL STANDARDS for Station Officer/A & Sub Officer/B1
Mode of
Selection will be on the basis of Physical Assessment, Command Test as specified below:
Selection
a) Should be able to run 100 meters in 30 seconds.
b) Should be able to lay 4 lengths of hoses each 50 ft. from the appliance within 3 minutes.
c) Should be able to climb on extension ladder of 35 ft. length and come down, twice, in 2
minutes.
d) Should be able to carry a person of approximately his own weight by the Firemans lift
method over 25 meters in 3 minutes.
e) Should be able to do Pushups 20 times continuously.
f) Should be able to run 1 mile in 10 minutes.
g) Should be able to Conduct : Physical Training, Squad Drills, Fire Fighting Drills, Fire
Fighting/ Trailor Pump Operations, Driving Test, Operation of Fire Tenders and
Generation of Foam using Foam Tenders. AND
Subject to Medical Fitness including the Soundness of Ear Drums and Personal
Interview.
Physical
No Deformity.
Standards Height : 165 Cms. (Minimum), Weight : 50 kgs. (Minimum)
Chest : 81 Cms. (Normal) & 86 Cms. (Expansion)
Vision : 6/6, without wearing glasses or any other aid.
Night or Colour blindness shall be a disqualification.

NOTE :

Candidates having Driving Licence other than the Category of Heavy Vehicle Driving
Licence have to produce certificate equivalent to Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence from the
Licence Issuing Authority / Notified Appropriate Authority.

TECHNICIAN - C / D (CRANE OPERATOR)

NO.OF POSTS
07 (UR-3, OBC-1 & SC-3)
(Number of vacancies shown is provisional and may vary).
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : Minimum 60 % marks in SSC OR HSC with Science & Maths.
EXPERIENCE : Experience in Operation and Maintenance of Coles / TIL / Escorts Tyre Mounted Cranes,
Tata P&H Crawler Crane, 35 MT Tractor Trailer and Forklifts (Electrical & Diesel Operated) in a reputed
Industry / Organisation.
Minimum 4 years of experience for Technician/C and Minimum 8 years of experience for Technician/D.
Candidates should possess valid Heavy Vehicle driving licence.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years as on 01.01.2015.
Pay Band
PB-1 ` 5200-20200 + Grade Pay ` 2400 (For Technician/C)
PB-1 ` 5200-20200 + Grade Pay ` 2800 (For Technician/D)
(Plus Allowances as admissible to Central Government Employees)
Mode of Selection
Selection will be on the basis of performance in the Trade Test and Personal
Interview.
Physical Standards
Night or Colour blindness shall be a disqualification
TECHNICIAN C / D (MECHANIC CUM DOZER OPERATOR)
NO.OF POSTS
01 (UR) (Number of vacancy shown is provisional and may vary).
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Minimum 60 % marks in SSC or HSC with Science and Mathematics + Trade Certificate in Diesel
Mechanic of one year duration.
Experience in Operation and Maintenance of 1000 KVA Diesel Generator and BEML Dozer is essential.
Minimum 4 years experience for Technician/C and Minimum 8 years of experience for Technician/D.
Candidates should possess valid Heavy Vehicle driving licence.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years as on 01.01.2015.
Pay Band
PB-1 ` 5200-20200 + Grade Pay ` 2400 (PB-1) (For Technician/C)
PB-1 ` 5200-20200 + Grade Pay ` 2800 (PB-1) (For Technician/D)
(Plus Allowances as admissible to Central Government Employees)
Mode of Selection
Selection will be on the basis of performance in the Trade Test and Personal
Interview.
Physical Standards Night or Colour blindness shall be a disqualification

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Applications will be accepted ONLINE only.

For ONLINE submission of applications, please visit website www.hwb.gov.in OR

hwb.mahaonline.gov.in
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Candidates are requested to go through carefully, the details of posts and instructions published
below as well as on the website.
Facility for ONLINE submission of application will be available from 18.12.2014 to 31.01.2015.
Application Processing Fees : ` 20/- + services tax as applicable.
(SC/ST, Women, Ex-servicemen and Physically Challenged persons are exempted from
Application Processing Fee).
Fees once paid shall not be refunded/adjusted under any circumstances.
Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post should apply separately for each post and
pay fees for each post separately.
Candidates are required to have a valid Email ID and Mobile Number. It should be kept active
during the currency of this recruitment. HWB will send intimation / call letters for Written
Examination / Trade Test / Interview etc. only through the registered Email I.D.
Any subsequent Amendments / Modifications etc. on this matter will be notified only in the HWB
website which may be referred to by the candidates regularly.

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Candidates are required to take a print out of the application and affix a passport size photograph
duly attested by a Gazetted Officer
The number of vacancies shown above are provisional and liable to vary. In case the vacancy
position for any category is reduced or even made nil, HWB is not liable to compensate the
applicant for consequential damage/loss, if any.
At the time of Written Examination / Trade Test / Interview, candidates must bring a printout of
the online application and admit card alongwith attested copies of all relevant documents as
mentioned in the application as per the CHECK LIST given below.
Before applying for any post, candidates should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility norms.
Candidates should have the requisite Educational/Technical Qualifications from recognized
University/Institute as on the date of submission of the application.
Period of experience as prescribed in the Advertisement will be determined with reference to the
last date for submission of application.
Mere fulfillment of requirements as laid down in the Advertisement does not entitle a candidate to
be called for Written Examination / Trade Test / Interview.
Only Screened-in applicants will be called for Written Examination / Trade Test / Interview.
Written Examination is proposed in the following Centres :
Mumbai
Chennai
Hyderabad
Baroda
Kota
Bhubaneswar
Candidate may indicate their choice of Centre in the order of preference (atleast three Centres) in
their Application Form. Allocation of Centers will be decided based on the number of candidates
registering for each centre. Requests for change of Centre once opted will not be entertained. HWB
reserves the right to add or delete centre(s) depending upon the number of candidates from
various regions.
Mode of Written Examination will be ONLINE / OFFLINE. Necessary Examination Fees will be
charged separately to the candidate which will be intimated later. SC/ST, Women, Exservicemen and Physically Challenged persons will be exempted from payment of
Examination Fee.
Trade Test / Interview will be held at MUMBAI.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS :
In addition to the normal Pay and Allowances as admissible under Rules, the employees of
the Department of Atomic Energy are entitled for :
Exciting working environment with facilities to acquire higher academic qualification.
Promotions to Scientific Assistants / Technicians to the Higher Grades under the Merit
Promotion Scheme of DAE.
Complete Healthcare for Self and Family Members.
Secured accommodation in well laid-out, exclusive townships.
Attractive Performance Related Incentives.
Attractive Professional Update Allowance and Leave Travel Facility (Self & Family).
Education facility / Reimbursement of Tuition Fees etc.
Departmental Loan Facility for Housing, Vehicle and Computer.
21. Candidates selected against this advertisement are likely to be posted initially in Heavy Water
Board, Mumbai or any of the Heavy Water Plants located in various parts of India and are also
liable to serve in any part of India and in any constituent unit of the Department of Atomic Energy
as may be required in Public Interest.
22. Persons working under Central / State Government / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous
Bodies etc. should submit NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE at the time of Interview.
23. AGE RELAXATION :
a. Relaxation upto 5 years against reserved posts for SCs/STs
b. Relaxation upto 3 years against reserved posts for OBCs
c. Relaxation for Persons with Disabilities will be provided as per rules.
d. Relaxation for Ex-servicemen will be provided as per rules.
e. Departmental candidates who have rendered not less than 03 years continuous and regular
services in the same line or allied cadre as on 31.01.2015 are eligible for relaxation in upper
age limit as per Government orders.
Note : Age relaxation will be admissible only for the posts which fall in the Reserved Category.

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RELAXATIONS :
1. Relaxation in the upper age limit of 5 yrs. shall be admissible to persons who had ordinarily
been domiciled in Kashmir division of the state of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from
1st day of January 1980 to 31st day of December, 1989.
2. Relaxation in the upper age limit of 5 Years shall be admissible to children / Family members
of those who died in the 1984 Riots. Proof to the effect that they have been affected by 1984
Riots should be furnished.

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While all candidates irrespective of Community/Group will be considered against UR vacancies,

against the vacancies reserved for SC/ST/OBC and PH candidates belonging to the respective
Categories only will be considered. For this purpose, SC/ST/OBC candidates should furnish Caste
Certificate from Competent Authorities. PH candidates should furnish certificate from the
appropriate authority in support of disability.

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In case of OBC, the certificate should specifically indicate that the candidate does not belong to the
Persons/Sections (CREAMY LAYER) mentioned in Col.3 of the Schedule of the Government of
India, Department of Personnel and Training OM No.36012/22/93-Estt(SCT) dated 08.09.1993
and modified vide GOI DoPT OM No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res) dated 09.03.2004 & OM No.
36033/3/2004-Estt (Res) dated 14.10.2008 and the certificate should be in the prescribed form
and valid as on date of Application as per orders of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances
and Pensions, Government of India & Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
27. SC & ST Certificate should be issued by the Specified Authority in the prescribed format and the
Caste/ Community should have been included in the Presidential orders in relation to the
concerned state.
The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC should clearly indicate the same in the application (even when
applying for UR vacancy) and should furnish proof of the same in the specified format at the time of
Interview failing which they will be treated as unreserved and subsequent representations for change of
community status will not be entertained.
28. SC/ST/OBC candidates should submit Caste Certificate in the prescribed proforma applicable in
Central Government Employment. The proforma of the Certificate is available on HWB Website.
29. TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE :
Outstation SC/ST Candidates called for Written Examination / Interview will be eligible for to
and fro rail fare by IInd Class (GENERAL CLASS) by the shortest route or the actual fare paid
whichever is less, subject to production of tickets / ticket numbers etc.
However, Traveling Allowance is not admissible to those SC/ST candidates who are already
employed in Central/State Government services, Central/State Government Corporations,
Public Sector Undertakings, Local Government Institutions and Panchayats.
Travelling Allowance will not be admissible if the Written Examination is conducted ONLINE.
30. The candidates appointed will be governed by New Contributory Pension Scheme.
31. The nature of duties to be performed by the above categories may involve working in round the
clock shift duties, in operational plants located at various parts of the country.
32. PROBATION : The persons selected will be appointed on probation as per Rules.
33. HWB reserves the right to reject or accept the candidature of any applicant at any stage.
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CHECK LIST (COPIES OF CERTIFICATES TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW) :

Shortlisted Candidates are required to produce printout of online application alongwith the
ORIGINAL and ATTESTED COPIES of certificates mentioned below :
a. Educational Qualifications and Technical Qualifications (Supported by appropriate marks
sheets indicating the subjects offered at the examinations).
b. Date of Birth / Proof of age.
c. SC / ST / OBC Certificates issued by specified Authority in the prescribed format.
d. Disability Certificate from the appropriate authority regarding Physical Disability.
e. Certificate regarding domicile in Kashmir Division from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 (If
claiming age relaxation for Kashmir Division).
f. Proof to the effect that they have been affected by 1984 Riots.
g. Ex-Servicemen Certificate.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must apply ONLINE through the website www.hwb.gov.in
hwb.mahaonline.gov.in. Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted.

OR

1. Candidates are advised to submit the ONLINE Application well in advance without waiting for
the Closing date.
2. Candidates shortlisted for Written Examination / Trade Test / Interview on the basis of the
information provided on the ONLINE applications submitted by them will be required to send
attested copies of documents / relevant certificates in support of the claims made in the
application as and when demanded by HWB.
3. For any clarification, candidates may contact :
HELP DESK:(022) 2548 6409 / 11
Email : apor@mum.hwb.gov.in OR rect@mum.hwb.gov.in
4. Documents to be uploaded alongwith the application form.
a. Candidates recent passport size photo (Max size50 KB) (Ht. X Wd. = 4.5 X 3.5 Cms.).
b. Signature of the candidate (Max size50 KB) (Ht. X Wd. = 4.5 X 3.5 Cms.).
Note :
(i)

Heavy Water Board (HWB) is not responsible for any discrepancy in submitting details
ONLINE. The applicants are therefore, advised to strictly follow the instructions and User
Guide.
(ii) The particulars furnished by the applicant in the Application form will be taken as Final and
further process of the application will be based on these particulars.
(iii) Before uploading / submission of Application form, the candidates should be cautious and
ensure his / her eligibility to apply for the post. No relevant column of the application form
should be left blank.
(iv) Records of the candidates not selected will be preserved for six months only from the
date of publication of Select List.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ONLINE APPLICATION IS 31.01.2015 UPTO 2400 HRS.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BEYOND THIS DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

WARNING
CANDIDATES WILL BE SHORTLISTED FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION / TRADE TEST / INTERIVEW ON
THE BASIS OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THEM IN THEIR ONLINE APPLICATIONS. THEY MUST
ENSURE THAT SUCH INFORMATION IS TRUE. IF AT ANY SUBSEQUENT STAGE OR AT THE TIME OF
INTERIVEW IF ANY INFORMATION GIVEN BY THEM OR ANY CLAIM MADE BY THEM IN THEIR ONLINE
APPLICATION IS FOUND TO BE FALSE, THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TO BE REJECTED AND
ALSO LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER APPROPRATE ACTION AS DEEMED FIT.

CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL DISQUALIFY A CANDIDATE

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