National Institute of Open Schooling

(An autonomous institution under the Dept. of School Education & Literacy, MHRD Govt. of India)
A-24-25, Institutional Area, Sector 62, NOIDA- 201309, Uttar Pradesh
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) invites applications for One (01) post of Assistant Engineer
(Civil) on Direct Recruitment/ Deputation basis as per details given below :-

Sl. Name of the Post Pay Band & Grade Pay No. of Category
Post
1 Assistant Engineer 9,300-34,800 + G.P 4,600 01 UR for Direct Recruitment
(Civil) (PB-II) and N/A for Deputation

1. Name of Post : Assistant Engineer (Civil)

2. Scale of Pay : 9,300-34,800 + G.P 4,600/-(PB-II)
3. Method of Recruitment : Direct recruitment/ Deputation
4. Age : 30 years for Direct Recruitment (Relaxation as per
Govt. of India Rules) and 56 years for deputation
5. Classification of post : Group B
Essential Qualification (for Direct Recruitment)
1. Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute/ University.
2. Three years professional experience in civil engineering in offices under Central/ State Govt./ University/
Statutory or Autonomous Organization/ recognized Institution.
3. Working knowledge of English and Hindi.
4. Working Knowledge of Computer Operations

Essential Qualification (for Deputation)

1. Holding analogous post or five years of regular service in the PB-II with GP of Rs.4200/- and having
professional experience in offices under Central/ State Govt. or Central/State Govt. autonomous
organisations/ Govt. Universities/ Boards.
2. Possessing educational and other qualification as prescribed for Direct Recruit mentioned above.
General Instructions
1. All posts bear All India transfer liability.
2. Crucial date for determining eligibility with regard to age limit, qualification and experience will be the last
date for receipt of applications.
3. Age relaxation is admissible as per Government of India rules.
4. Internal candidates not in line of promotion are eligible for deputation post. Those who are drawing Grade
Pay under MACP/Non Functional Grade are not treated as higher Scale i.e the Scale / Grade Pay of
Substantive post would only be taken into account for deciding the eligibility for appointment / selection on
deputation
5. NIOS reserves the right :
(a) to conduct or not to conduct written/trade/Skill tests for such posts wherever the circumstances so
warrant or may constitute a screening committee to fix a criteria even at higher level for short listing
the applications taking into account the number of posts and the number of application received
keeping in view the qualifications and experience prescribed.
(b) to prepare a panel of candidates for filling up future vacancies arising during the validity of the panel
which shall be normally for one year.
(c) to relax any of eligibility conditions in deserving cases.
(d) to fill up the posts, not to fill up the posts or cancel the advertisement in whole or part without
assigning any reason. NIOS also reserves the right to place a reasonable limit on the total number of
candidates to be called for written test/ or interviews. The decision of NIOS in this regard will be
final.
(e) to fill consequential vacancies including additional posts arising at the time of interview from
available candidates by direct recruitment/deputation/contract.
(f) to relax the age in case of NIOS staff.
6. Merely fulfilling minimum essential qualifications shall not entail the candidate for calling for written
test/Interview.

7. The number of positions may increase/decrease. The candidates should therefore furnish details of all the
qualifications and experience possessed in the relevant field over and above the minimum qualifications
prescribed along with documentary evidence
8. Candidates desirous of applying for more than one post must apply separately.

9. Candidates desirous of applying for Direct Recruitment and Deputation Post must apply separately
10. Candidates already working in Government service and fulfilling requirement of experience & eligibility
are required to submit their applications through proper channel in the prescribed format along with (i)
Vigilance Clearance; (ii) ACRs for the last five years duly attested on each page by a Group A Gazetted
Officer (for deputation only); (iii) Details and nature of experience, and (iv) No Objection Certificate, to
the effect that the candidate will be spared for joining NIOS in the event of selection.

11. NIOS shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a candidate at the time of appointment or
during the tenure of service. In case, it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidate are false
at any stage, even after the appointment or the candidate has a clandestine antecedents/background and has
suppressed the said information, then his/her services shall be terminated without notice or any
compensation in lieu thereof.
12. Incomplete applications/ without relevant supporting enclosures/without prescribed fee/ application not on
prescribed form will be out rightly rejected.

13. The prescribed application form can be downloaded from NIOS website www.nios.ac.in.

14. The candidates fulfilling the laid down eligibility criteria may submit their application by post on the
prescribed application form along with attested certificates, prescribed application fees and latest passport
size photograph to the Joint Director (Admin), National Institute of Open Schooling, A-24-25, Institutional
Area, Sector-62, Noida - 201309, U.P. The last date for receiving applications is 21.06.2016. (In case of
candidates from North Eastern States/Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti Districts of Himachal
Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep, the last date for receipt of applications will be
28.06.2016).The application received after due date shall not be considered . NIOS will not be responsible
for any postal delay.

15. Application Form should be submitted along with a Demand Draft of 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only)
for Unreserved/OBC category and 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only) for SC/ST in favour of
Secretary, National Institute of Open Schooling, Payable at Noida. However, Physically Handicapped
category with a minimum of 40% disability are exempted from payment. The amount shall be accepted in
the form of Bank Draft only and fees once paid shall NOT be refunded under any circumstances.
Candidates are advised to write their name, address and post applied for in capital letters on the
back side of the Demand Draft

16. Candidates may indicate a valid e-mail id in the application form. They are advised to check their mail
regularly for any information regarding test /interview. NIOS reserves the right to communicate with the
applicant by e-mail and not by post.

17. Applications without signature will not be accepted. No applications will be accepted through e-mail/
Fax.

18. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding conduct and result of
test /or interview and reasons for not being called for test/or interview.

DOWN LOAD APPLICATION FORMAT GIVEN BELOW FOR THE POST

 National Institute of Open Schooling
(An autonomous institution under the Dept. of School Education & Literacy, MHRD Govt. of India)
A-24-25, Institutional Area, Sector 62, NOIDA - 201309, Uttar Pradesh
Advertisement No. NIOS/RC/03/2016
APPLICATION FORMAT FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT

Fee details:- Affix latest

(a) Demand Draft No.:___________________ passport size
(b) Demand Draft Date: __________________ Photograph
(c) Amount (500/250):__________________ duly pasted and
(d) Bank Name: _________________________ self attested.
(Please write name & post applied for on back side of Demand Draft.)

Application for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) on Direct Recruitment Basis
1. (a) Name in block letters_____________________
(As per the High School certificate)
(b) Fathers / Husbands Name ________________
(Please ( ) tick whichever is applicable)
(c) Complete Address for correspondence communication in block letters
House No. : ____________________________
Street Name : ____________________________
City : ____________________________
District : ____________________________
State : ____________________________
Pin Code
(d) E-mail ID : ____________________________________
(e) Contact No. Residence Office Mobile Fax
2. Date of Birth (in Christian era) Age, as on closing date.
DD MM YYYY Years Months Days

3. (a) Gender:- Male Female

(b) Marital status: - Married Unmarried
(Please ( ) tick whichever is applicable)
4. (a) Category: General
SC
ST
OBC
PH
ExServiceman
(b) If belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-serviceman enclose attested copy of certificate in support.
(c) Whether seeking age relaxation Yes No
(d) If physically disabled,State whether (VI/OH/HH) and Percentage of Disability (in %)
(Please ( ) tick whichever is applicable)

Signature of candidate
 5. (a) Educational Qualifications (From 10th onwards in chronological order)

S.No Qualifications Month & School/ Marks Percentage Class/ Type of

Year College/ obtained/ of Marks Grade/ course.
of Passing University Total Division Full time/
/Board aggregate Part time/
Distance
Learning

(b) Professional/ Additional Qualification (In chronological order only)

S.No Exam/Diploma Year of University/Board/ Marks Percentage Class/Grade/

passed Passing Institution obtained/ of Marks Division
Total
aggregate

6. Whether Educational and other qualifications required for the post are satisfied. (If any
qualification has been treated as equivalent to the one prescribed in the rules, state the authority for
the same)
S.No Qualifications/Experience required Qualifications/experience possessed by the
applicant (if required, please specify the
details)
Essential
(1) Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized
institute/University
(2) Three years professional experience in civil
engineering in offices under Central/State
Govt./University/Statutory or Autonomous
Organization/ recognized Institution
(3) Working knowledge of English and Hindi.

(4) Working Knowledge of Computer Operations

7. State clearly whether in the light of entries made above, do you meet the requirements for the post.
Yes No

Signature of candidate
 8. Details of experience of Regular Employment, in chronological order. Enclose a separate sheet, duly
authenticated by your signature, if the space below is insufficient.
S.No Office/ Nature of Post held/ Period Basic Pay as per Nature of
Institution/ Organisation Designation 6th CPC duties
Organization Central/State/ 1) PB (in detail)
Autonomous/ Govt. 2) Pay in pay band
From To Length of 3) Grade Pay
Undertaking/ service 4) Basic pay drawn
University/others (Years/
Months)

(Note: Post, work experience details should start from present employment and in chronological order).

9. Additional information, if any, which you would like to mention in Support of your suitability for the post
(this among other things may provide information with regard to (i) additional academic qualifications (ii)
professional training and (iii) work experience over and above prescribed in vacancy
circular/advertisement)

(Note : The candidates may indicate information with regard to (i) Research publication and reports and
special projects (ii) Awards/Scholarship/Official Appreciation (iii) Affiliation with the professional
bodies/institutions/ Societies and (iv) any other information. Enclose a Separate Sheet if the space is
insufficient)

Declaration
I hereby declare that I have carefully gone through the qualifications, experience and general instructions as
mentioned in the advertisement notifying the vacancy and certify that, the particulars given by me are correct and
true to the best of my knowledge . I am well aware that the application proforma duly signed by me will be assessed
by the Selection Committee at the time of selection for the post. In case, any information is found to be false at any
stage, even after the appointment, my candidature/services may be terminated without notice or any compensation
in lieu thereof.

Place: Signature of the Candidate

Date: (Name of the candidate in Capital letters)

Decision of the NIOS in all matters pertaining to selection process shall be final and binding
 List of Enclosures: (Please attach self attested copies of certificates).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)

Certificate to be furnished by the employer/Head of Office/forwarding authority, if in Govt. service and

applying through Proper Channel

Employers Certificate/ Recommendation

Shri/Smt./Dr._________________________ is a Permanent/Temporary/Contractual employee of the

organization holding the post ______________________ which carries the pay scale of ___________ (Grade
Pay) _____________ and his/her application is forwarded for consideration and necessary action.

Certified that the particulars furnished by _______________ are correct and he/she possesses educational
qualifications and experience mentioned in the advertisement.

Further certified that:

(i) There is No objection to Mr/Ms________________________________for being considered for
the post he/she applied for.
(ii) There is no vigilance case pending/contemplated against him/her.
(iii) His/her integrity is beyond doubt.
(iv) No major/minor penalties have been imposed on him/her during the last (10) ten years.
Please enclose list of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years, if any.

Signature: _________________
Name of the Officer:_________
Designation: _______________
Department: _______________
Office Seal: _______________

Place: _________________
Date: __________________
 National Institute of Open Schooling
(An autonomous institution under the Dept.. of School Education & Literacy, MHRD Govt. of India)
A-24-25, Institutional Area, Sector 62, NOIDA
Advertisement No. NIOS/RC/03/2016
APPLICATION FORMAT FOR DEPUTATION BASIS
Fee details:-
(a) Demand Draft No.:___________________ Affix latest
(b) Demand Draft Date: __________________ passport size
(c) Amount (500/250):__________________ Photograph
(d) Bank Name: _________________________
duly pasted and
(Please write name & post applied for on back side of Demand Draft.)
self attested.

Application for the Post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) on Deputation basis

1. (a) Name in block letters_____________________

(As per the High School certificate)

(b) Fathers / Husbands Name ________________

(Please ( ) tick whichever is applicable)

Complete Address for correspondence communication in block letters

House No. :____________________________
Street Name : ____________________________
City : ____________________________
District : ____________________________
State : ____________________________
Pin Code
(d) E-mail ID : ____________________________________

(e) Contact No. Residence Office Mobile

Fax

2. Date of Birth (in Christian era) Age, as on closing date.

DD MM YYYY Years Months Days

3. (a) Gender:- Male Female

(b) Marital status: - Married Unmarried
(Please ( ) tick whichever is applicable)

4. (i) Date of entry into service ________________________________

(ii)Date of retirement under Central/State Government Rules_____________________________
5. (a) Category: General SC ST OBC PH Ex-Serviceman
(b) If physically disabled, State whether (VI/OH/HH) and Percentage of Disability (in %)
(Please ( ) tick whichever is applicable)

Signature of candidate
6. (a) Educational Qualifications (from matriculation/10th Class onwards)

S.No. Examination Year of University/Board Total Percentage Class/Division

passed Passing aggregate of Marks Awarded

6. (b) Professional/ Additional Qualification

S.No. Exam/Diploma Year of University/Board/ Total Percentage Class/Division
passed Passing Institution aggregate of Marks Awarded

Signature of Candidate
7. Whether Educational and other qualifications required for the post are satisfied. (If any
qualification has been treated as equivalent to the one prescribed in the Rules, state
the authority for the same)
S.No Qualifications/Experience required as Qualifications/experience possessed by the
mentioned in the advertisement/ vacancy applicant (if required, please specify the
circular details)
Essential
(i) Holding analogous post or five years of
regular service in the PB-II with GP of
Rs.4200/- and having professional
experience in offices under Central/ State
Govt. or Central/State Govt. autonomous
organisations/ Govt. Universities/ Boards.
(ii) Degree in Civil Engineering from a
recognized institute/ University.
(iii) Three years professional experience in civil
engineering in offices under Central/ State
Govt./ University/ Statutory or Autonomous
Organization/ recognized Institution.
(iv) Working knowledge of English and Hindi

(v) Working knowledge of Computer Operations

8. Please state clearly whether in the light of entries made by you above, you meet the
requisite Essential Qualifications and work experience of the post.

Yes No

Signature of Candidate
 9. Details of Employment, in chronological order. Enclose a separate sheet, duly
authenticated by your signature, if the space below is insufficient.

S.No Office/ Post held on Period *Pay Band and Nature of duties
Institution/ regular basis Fro To Length of Grade Pay/Pay (in detail)
Organization m service Scale of the highlighting
(Years/ post held on experience
Months) regular basis required for the
post applied for

* Important: Pay-band and Grade Pay granted under ACP/MACP are personal to the
officer and therefore, should not be mentioned. Only pay band and Grade Pay/Pay scale of
the post held on regular basis to be mentioned. Details of ACP/MACP with present Pay
band and Grade Pay where such benefits have been drawn by the Candidate, any be
indicated as below;

Office/Institution Pay, Pay Band and Grade Pay drawn From To

under ACP/MACP scheme

10. Nature of present employment i.e. ad-hoc or

temporary or quasi-permanent or permanent.
11.In case the present employment is held on deputation/contract basis, please state-

a) The date of initial b) Period of c) Name of the parent d) Name of the post and Pay
appointment appointment on office/organization to of the post held in
deputation/contract which the applicant substantive capacity in the
belongs. parent organisation.

11.1 Note: In case of Officers already on deputation, the applications of such officers should be forwarded
by the parent cadre/Department along with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity certificate.
11.2 Note: Information under Column 11(c) & (d) above must be given in all cases where a person is
holding a post on deputation outside the cadre/organization but still maintaining a lien in his parent
cadre/organisation.

Signature of candidate
12. If any post held on
Deputation in the past by the
applicant, date of return from the
last deputation and other details.
13. Additional details about
present employment:

Please state whether working

under (indicate the name of your
employer against the relevant
column)

a) Central Government
b) State Government
c) Autonomous Organization
d) Government Undertaking
e) Universities
f) Others
14. Please state whether you are
working in the same Department
and are in the feeder grade or
feeder to feeder grade.
15. Are you in Revised Scale of
Pay? If yes, give the date from
which the revision took place
and also indicate the pre-revised
scale.
16. Total emoluments per months now drawn
Basic pay in the PB Grade Pay Total Emoluments

17. In case the applicant belongs to an Organisation which is not following the Central Government Pay-
scales, the latest salary slip issued by the Organisation showing the following details may be enclosed.

Basic Pay with Scale of Pay and Dearness Pay/ interim relief/ Total emoluments
rate of increment other Allowances etc., (with
break-up details)

18.A Additional information, if any, relevant to the post you applied for in support of your suitability for
the post. (This among other things any provide information with regard to (i) additional academic
qualifications (ii) professional training and (iii) work experience over and above prescribed in the
Vacancy Circular/Advertisement)

(Note: Enclose a separate sheet, if the space is insufficient)

Signature of candidate
 18.B Achievements:
The candidates are requested to indicate
information with regard to;
(i) Research publications and reports and special
projects
(ii) Awards/Scholarships/official Appreciation
(iii)Affiliation with the professional
bodies/institutions/societies and;
(iv) Patents registered in own name or achieved for
the organization
(v) Any research/innovative measure involving
official recognition
(vi) Any other information.

(Note Enclose a separate sheet if the space is

insufficient)

19. Please state whether you are applying for

deputation (STC)/Absorption/Re-employment
Basic. # (Officers under Central/State Governments
are only eligible for Absorption. Candidates of
non-Government Organization are eligible only for
Short Term Contract)
# (The option of STC/ Absorption/re-
employment are available only if the vacancy
circular specially mentioned recruitment by STC
or Absorption or Re-employment).

Declaration
I have carefully gone through the vacancy circular/advertisement and I am well aware that the information
furnished in the Curriculum Vitae duly supported by the documents in respect of Essential Qualification/Work
Experience submitted by me will also be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection for the
post. The information/details provide by me are correct and true to the best of my knowledge and no material
fact having a bearing on my selection has been suppressed/withheld.

Place: Signature of the Candidate

Date: (Name of the candidate in Capital letters)

Decision of the NIOS in all matters pertaining to selection process shall be final and binding
List of Enclosures: (Please attach self attested copies of certificates).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)

Certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority

The information/details provided in the above application by the applicant are true and correct
as per the facts available on records. He/ she possesses educational qualifications and experience
mentioned in the vacancy Circular. If selected, he/she will be relieved immediately.

Also certified that;

(i) There is no vigilance or disciplinary case pending/contemplated against Shri/

Smt.______________
(ii) His/ Her integrity is certified.
(iii) His/ Her CR Dossier in original is enclosed/photocopies of the ACRs for the last 5 years duly
attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary of the Govt. of India or above are
enclosed.
(iv) No major/minor penalty has been imposed on him/her during the last (10) ten years Or A list of
major/minor penalties imposed on him/her during the last 10 years is enclosed. (as the case
may be)

Countersigned
_________________________________________
(Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority with seal)

Place: _________________
Date: __________________