BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

Manak Bhavan, 9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002

VACANCY CIRCULAR

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), a statutory body under Ministry of

Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Govt. of India, is the
National Standards Body of India. It undertakes activities in the field of
Standardization, Product and System Certification, Hallmarking of
Gold/Silver Jewellery, Laboratory Testing etc., in the country. BIS is also
responsible for Standardization and Certification at the International level.

BIS INVITES applications from the Officers/Scientists/Technologists of

Central Govt./State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Organizations for filling up on
Deputation for the following posts:
(i) Scientist-C in the Level-11 of the pay matrix.
(ii) Scientist-D in the Level-12 of the pay matrix.
(iii) Scientist-E in the Level-13 of the pay matrix.
(iv) Scientist-F in the Level-13A of the pay matrix.
(v) Scientist-G in the Level-14 of the pay matrix.

2. The candidates, irrespective of any category, who fulfill the eligibility

criteria required for the post, may send their applications through proper
channel in the prescribed proforma, given in Annexure III, so as to reach
to " Head (HRD), Bureau of Indian Standards, Manak Bhavan, 9
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002" alongwith attested copies
of certificates relating to age, caste/category, qualifications and experience
within 45 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the
‘Employment News’/Rozgar Samachar. The application should be sent only
by Registered post/Speed Post in the envelope superscribing "Application
for the post of Scientist-C / Scientist-D/ Scientist-E/ Scientist-F/
Scientist-G" on top Right Hand corner of the envelope.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Qualification and Experience Required: The same shall be as given
in Annexure I.

2. Emoluments: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC for Scientist-
C, Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC for Scientist-D, Level-13
in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC for Scientist-E, Level-13A in the Pay
Matrix as per 7th CPC for Scientist-F and Level-14 in the Pay Matrix
as per 7th CPC for Scientist-G. D.A., HRA and Transport allowance at
Central Govt. rates/ Other benefits include New Defined Contribution
 Pension Scheme, Gratuity, Medical reimbursement and LTC as per
rules of the Bureau.

3. Period of Deputation : 02 years (extendable upto 3 years.)

4. Maximum age : 56 Years

5. Station/ Discipline: The details of the same are given in Annexure

II-A & II-B.

6. How to Apply:
(i) Applications should be submitted only in prescribed proforma
[refer Annexure III] duly completed and signed alongwith self-
attested photocopies of the following documents:

a) Date of Birth proof.

b) Caste/Tribe Certificate [in case of SC/ST/OBC category]/
Disability certificate [in case of PWD]/Ex-servicemen Proof [in
case of Ex-servicemen Candidates]/Latest Caste certificate [in
case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)] in the prescribed format
issued by the Competent Authority as prescribed by Govt. of
India.
c) All certificates/Testimonials in respect of qualifications [all
semesters/year-wise Mark Sheets, Degree and Diploma
Certificates starting from Graduation onwards].
d) Complete and proper Experience Certificates/ Documents
issued by Employer in support of experience details mentioned
by the candidate in the application form.
e) The forwarding letter from the employer must be accompanied
by (i) photocopies of complete APAR/ACR dossiers for the
last 05 years duly attested by the officer not below the rank of
Under Secretary to the GOI or equivalent; (ii) Vigilance
Clearance/Certificate; (iii) Cadre Clearance; (iv) Integrity
Clearance/Certificate; and Statement of major/minor
penalties, if any, imposed upon the officer during the last 10
years. The last date for receipt of application will not be
extended on account of delay in transmitting application by
the concerned office.
(ii) Candidates should ensure that they submit all the documents
mentioned above. In the event of failure of candidate to submit
any of the required documents as mentioned above within the
stipulated period, candidature of such candidate shall be liable
to be rejected.
 (iii) The prescribed application form duly signed and affixing latest
passport size color photograph alongwith and self-attested
copies of the testimonials/ documents/ APARs mentioned
above should be sent to " Head (HRD), Bureau of Indian
Standards, Manak Bhavan, 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi-110002" by regd./speed post only. Envelope
containing application should be superscribed with the name
of post applied for e.g. "Application for the post of
Scientist-C / Scientist-D/ Scientist-E/ Scientist-F/
Scientist-G" on top Right Hand corner of the envelope.
(iv) Closing date of receipt of applications : Forty Five Days from
date of advertisement
(v) Application received after closing date shall not be entertained
and will stand rejected. No communication shall be made/
entertained regarding rejection of application.
(vi) No original documents are required to be sent to Bureau in
connection with this recruitment process unless directed to do
so.
(vii) Departmental Candidates of BIS will not be eligible to apply for
the post on deputation.

7. Selection Process: Candidates possessing the essential

qualifications, experience and age limit shall be eligible for the post.
Selection Process will involve Screening of Applications by Screening
Committee or Screening/Written Test. Candidates shortlisted would
be interviewed by the Selection Committee. The test/interview would
be conducted at New Delhi. The candidates will be selected on the
basis of merit. Schedule of test or interview will be displayed on
Website www.bis.gov.in. Therefore, candidate should keep visiting the
BIS website for important announcement/ information throughout
the selection processes at various stages.

Note: The expenses for to and fro journeys from normal place of
residence by shortest route would be admissible as per prevalent
Govt. rules for appearing in interview.

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

(i) Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. Candidates should note
that, if at any stage of recruitment, it is found that the candidates
has submitted any false/fabricated information/documents,
his/her candidature will be cancelled immediately and he/she will
be liable for action as per Law/Rules.
 (ii) Any representation/recommendation for recruitment will make the
candidature of a candidate liable for disqualification.
(iii) Candidates should have a valid e-mail ID & Mobile No. which
should be entered at appropriate place in the application form and
must remain active/valid until recruitment processes is completed.
No change in the e-mail ID & mobile No. will be accepted once
submitted. The candidate himself shall be responsible for wrong or
expired e-mail ID & Mobile No.
(iv) Candidate should note that their candidature at all stages of
Recruitment is purely provisional, subject to satisfying the
prescribed eligibility conditions as per Recruitment Rules for
particular post & other orders/ norms issued time to time by the
Bureau. Submission of any false/incorrect/dubious information in
application form shall disqualify the candidate at any stage of
selection processes (before or after test/interviews).
(v) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
(vi) The Bureau will not be responsible for postal delays/loss/failure
during any stage of recruitment process.
(vii) Bureau reserves the right to amend/modify vacancies notified and
any provision of this advertisement in case of any errors and
omissions/deviation or to cancel the advertisement and
recruitment if the circumstances so warrant.
(viii) Warning: Selection in the Bureau is free, fair and merit based.
Any attempt to influence the selection process detected at any
stage is liable to lead to termination of the candidature of service
and legal action against the concerned individual will be initiated.
(ix) Any resulting dispute arising out of this advertisement including
the recruitment process shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of
the Courts situated at Delhi.
(x) Appointment of candidate is subject to his/her being declared
medically fit, and also subject to service and conduct rules
applicable to BIS. Decision of BIS will be final and binding on
candidates.

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS: All further announcements/details will only be

published /provided on BIS website www.bis.gov.in from time to time.

( Vijay K. Singh )
Head (HRD)
Tel. 011-23230908
e-mail: hrd@bis.org.in
New Delhi
Date:
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 ANNEXURE I
REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Name of Maximu Educational Experience for Deputation

Post m Age Qualifications for
Limit Deputation
Scientist-C 56 years Essential – A Bachelor’s Officers / Scientists / Technologists
Degree or equivalent in working in the Central Government or
Engineering or State Governments / UTs or
Technology or Medicine Universities / recognized research
or Master’s Degree or Institutions / Statutory / Autonomous
equivalent in Natural organizations or Public Sector
Sciences in discipline Undertakings in India.
specified in the Second
Schedule. (a) (i) holding analogous post on regular
basis;
Desirable: A Master’s OR
Degree or equivalent in (ii) With five years’ service in the grade
Engineering or rendered after appointment in Level 10
Technology or Medicine as per Seventh Pay Commission or
or Doctorate Degree in equivalent; and
Natural Sciences in
discipline specified in (b) Possessing four years’ experience in
the Second Schedule. the field of Standardization / Quality
Assurance/ Testing / Production /
Design/ Research.

Note: The maximum age limit for

appointment by deputation shall not
exceed 56 years as on the closing date
of receipt of the application.
Scientist-D 56 years Essential – A Bachelor’s Officers / Scientists / Technologists
Degree or equivalent in working in the Central Government or
Engineering or State Government / UTs or
Technology or Medicine Universities / recognized research
or Master’s Degree or Institutions / Statutory / Autonomous
equivalent in Natural organizations or Public Sector
Sciences in discipline Undertakings in India.
specified in the Second
Schedule. (a) (i) holding analogous post on
regular basis;
Desirable: A Master’s OR
Degree or equivalent in (ii) With five years’ service in the grade
Engineering or rendered after appointment in Level 11
Technology or Medicine as per Seventh Pay Commission or
or Doctorate Degree in equivalent; and
Natural Sciences in
 discipline specified in (b) Possessing eight years’ experience
the Second Schedule. in the field of Standardization /
Quality Assurance/ Testing /
Production / Design/ Research.

Note: The maximum age limit for

appointment by deputation shall not
exceed 56 years as on the closing date
of receipt of the application.
Scientist-E 56 years Essential – A Bachelor’s Officers / Scientists / Technologists
Degree or equivalent in working in the Central Government or
Engineering or State Governments / UTs or
Technology or Medicine Universities /recognized research
or Master’s Degree or Institutions / Statutory / Autonomous
equivalent in Natural organizations or Public Sector
Sciences in discipline Undertakings in India.
specified in the Second
Schedule. (a) (i) holding analogous post on
regular basis;
Desirable: A Master’s OR
Degree or equivalent in (ii) With five years’ service in the grade
Engineering or rendered after appointment in Level 12
Technology or Medicine as per Seventh Pay Commission or
or Doctorate Degree in equivalent;
Natural Sciences in OR
discipline specified in (iii) With ten years’ service in the grade
the Second Schedule. rendered after appointment in Level 11
as per Seventh Pay Commission or
equivalent; and

(b) Possessing ten years’ experience in

the field of Standardization /
Quality Assurance/ Testing /
Production / Design/ Research.

Note: The maximum age limit for

appointment by deputation shall not
exceed 56 years as on the closing date
of receipt of the application.

Scientist-F 56 years Essential – A Bachelor’s Officers / Scientists / Technologists

Degree or equivalent in working in the Central Government or
Engineering or State Governments / UTs or
Technology or Medicine Universities / recognized research
or Master’s Degree or Institutions / Statutory / Autonomous
equivalent in Natural organizations or Public Sector
Sciences in discipline Undertakings in India.
specified in the Second
Schedule. (a) (i) holding analogous post on
regular basis;
 Desirable: A Master’s OR
Degree or equivalent in (ii) With two years’ service in the grade
Engineering or rendered after appointment in Level 13
Technology or Medicine as per Seventh Pay Commission or
or Doctorate Degree in equivalent;
Natural Sciences in OR
discipline specified in (iii) With seven years’ service in the
the Second Schedule. grade rendered after appointment
thereto on regular basis in Level 12 as
per Seventh Pay Commission or
equivalent; and

(b) Possessing twelve years’ experience

in the field of Standardization /
Quality Assurance/ Testing /
Production / Design/ Research.

Note : The maximum age limit for

appointment by deputation shall not
exceed 56 years as on the closing date
of receipt of the application.
Scientist-G 56 years Essential – A Bachelor’s Officers / Scientists / Technologists
Degree or equivalent in working in the Central Government or
Engineering or State Governments/ UTs or Universities
Technology or Medicine / recognized research Institutions /
or Master’s Degree or Statutory / Autonomous organizations
equivalent in Natural or Public Sector Undertakings in India.
Sciences in discipline
specified in the Second (a) (i) holding analogous post on
Schedule. regular basis;
OR
Desirable: A Master’s (ii) With two years’ service in the grade
Degree or equivalent in rendered after appointment in Level
Engineering or 13A as per Seventh Pay Commission
Technology or Medicine or equivalent;
or Doctorate Degree in OR
Natural Sciences in (iii) With four years’ service in the
discipline specified in grade rendered after appointment in
the Second Schedule. Level 13 as per Seventh Pay
Commission or equivalent; and

(b) Possessing Fifteen years’ experience

in the field of Standardization /
Quality Assurance/ Testing /
Production / Design/ Research,
out of which seven years shall be in
administration, planning,
development and co-operation in
relevant field; and Experience of
 evolving, managing and directing
programmes in relevant field.

Note: The maximum age limit for

appointment by deputation shall not
exceed 56 years as on the closing date
of receipt of the application.
 ANNEXURE II-A
List of Stations where vacancies are available

1. Delhi
2. Chennai
3. Mohali
4. Kolkata
5. Mumbai
6. Guwahati
7. Patna
8. Jamshedpur
9. Raipur
10. Coimbatore
11. Hyderabad
12. Vishakhapatnam
13. Kochi
14. Nagpur
15. Ahmadabad
16. Rajkot
17. Chandigarh
18. Parwanoo
19. Lucknow
20. Faridabad
21. Ghaziabad
22. Jaipur
23. Dehradun
24. Jammu
25. Bhopal
26. Bhubaneswar
27. Bangalore
28. Pune
 ANNEXURE II-B

* List of disciplines for the purposes of recruitment to the Bureau of Indian

Standards Scientific Cadre specified in the Second Schedule of Bureau of Indian
Standards (Recruitment to Scientific Cadre) Regulations, 2002:

SCIENCE COURSES:
1. Agriculture
2. Chemistry
3. Bio-Chemistry
4. Micro Biology
5. Physics
6. Computer Sciences and Information Technology
7. Medicine (M.B.B.S)

ENGINEERING OR TECHNOLOGY COURSES

1. Food Technology
2. Agriculture
3. Bio-Technology
4. Dairy Technology
5. Chemical
6. Petro-Chemical
7. Environment
8. Leather
9. Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
10. Electrical
11. Instrumentation
12. Electronics and Telecommunications
13. Computer
14. Civil
15. Architecture and Planning
16. Transport
17. Mechanical
18. Production and Industrial
19. Automobile
20. Mining
21. Bio-medical
22. Metallurgical
 ANNEXURE – III
BIO-DATA /CURRICULUM VITAE PRO FORMA

1. Name and Address (in Block Letters)

…

2. Date of Birth (in Christian era)

…

3. (i) Date of entry into service …

…

(ii) Date of retirement under Central / State

Government Rules …
…

4. Educational Qualification …
…

5. 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)
Qualifications / experience
Qualifications / Experience required possessed by the officer
as mentioned in the advertisement /
vacancy circular
Essential Essential
(A) Qualification (A) Qualification
(B) Experience (B) Experience

Qualifications / Experience required Qualifications / experience

as mentioned in the advertisement / possessed by the officer
vacancy circular
Desirable Desirable
(A)Qualification (A)Qualification
(B) Experience (B) Experience

6. Please state clearly whether in the light of entries made by you above, you
meet the requisite Essential Qualification and work experience of the post .
7. Details of Employment, in chronological order. Enclose a separate sheet
duly authenticated by your signature, if the space below is insufficient.
Office / Post held on From To *Pay Band and Nature of
Institution regular Grade Pay / Pay Duties (in
basis Scale of the post detail)
held on regular highlighting
basis experience
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, may be indicted as below:-

Office / Pay, Pay Band and From To

Institution Grade Pay drawn
under ACP /
MACP Scheme

8. Nature of present employment i.e. Ad hoc or Temporary of Quasi-Permanent

or Permanent.

9. In case the present employment is held on deputation / contract basis, please

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

10. If any post held on Deputation in the past by the

applicant, date of return from the last deputation and other details …
…

11. 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 … …
…
12. Please state whether you are working in the same Department and are in the
feeder grade or feeder to feeder grade … …

13. 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 … …

14. Total emoluments per month now drawn

Basic Pay in the PB Grade Pay Total Emoluments

15. In case the Applicant belongs to an

Organization
which is not following the Central
Government Pay Scales, the latest salary
slip issued by the Organization showing the
following details may be encloses:-
Basic Pay with Scale of Dearness Pay / interim Total Emoluments
Pay and rate of increment relief /
other Allowances, etc.,
(with break-up details)

16- Additional information, if any, relevant to

A. the post you applied for in support of your
suitability for the post
… … …
NOTE.- Enclose a separate sheet, if the
space is
insufficient)

16-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 / institution / 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)

17. Whether belongs to SC/ST …

…

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 document 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 provided 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.

(Signature of the candidate)

Address…………………………….
Date…………………
…………………………………………
 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.

2. 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 Government of India or above are
enclosed.
(iv) No major / minor penalty has been imposed on him / her during
the last 10 years of 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)