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ICMR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY, BANGALORE UNIT

Department of Health Research,
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Disease Premises, Near NIMHANS,
Someshwaranagar 1st Main, Dharma Ram College Post, Bangalore - 560029
Telefax: 080-26654084/26654074

Advt. No. 02/2021-22/Project/NIVBU Date:23/3/2022

SKYPE/VIDEO CALL INTERVIEW / PERSONAL DISCUSSION

Applications are invited in the prescribed format attached herewith for the following temporary
contract positions for our ad-hoc research projects at ICMR-NIV Bangalore Unit, through
Skype/video call interview/personal discussion. The applications without enclosures in the
standard format should reach us through google form link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEwisci3LPffU9AM-RRE-
vnsfUfSTkNmNJQb1-Fr5rFPTJwg/viewform?usp=sf_link up to 05:30 PM on 05.04.2022.
The relevant documents should not be attached at this stage. The appointment to the
respective contract posts will be initially for a period of six months which may be further
extended as per requirement, if any on case to case basis.

VACANCY NOTIFICATION FOR TEMPORARY CONTRACTUAL POSITIONS

Date of Skype/Video call interview 20/04/2022
Name of the post Project Technician-C (Lab)
Number of posts 01 (SC)
Emoluments Rs.24,500/-
Essential Qualification (1) 12th pass in Science subjects and
(2) Two years diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician or related
subject or One year DMLT plus one year experience or Two years
field/laboratory experience*
* B.Sc. degree shall be treated as 3 years experience
Desirable 1. B.Sc./M.Sc. Microbiology / Biotechnology
2. Work experience in diagnostic laboratory/Cell Culture/ ELISA / PCR
/ sequencing.
3. Knowledge of computer application/report preparation.
Age limit 30 Years
Name of Project WHO-National Polio Surveillance Programme

Name of the post Project Technical Assistant

Number of posts 01 (UR)
Emoluments Rs.31,000/-
Essential Qualification Graduate (three years degree) in Life Science with three years work
experience OR Master’s Degree in the above subject.
Desirable (1) B.Sc. Microbiology/Biotechnology/MLT
(2) Work experience in diagnostic laboratory/Cell Culture/ ELISA /
PCR / sequencing.
(3) Knowledge of computer application/report preparation.
Age limit 30 Years
Name of Project ICMR-Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance

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Name of the post Project Laboratory Technician

Number of posts 02 (1-UR & 1-OBC)
Emoluments Rs.18,000/-
Essential Qualification (1) 12th pass in Science subjects and
(2) Two years diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician or related
subject or One year DMLT plus one year experience or Two years
field/laboratory experience*

* B.Sc. degree shall be treated as 3 years experience

Desirable 1. B.Sc./M.Sc. Microbiology / Biotechnology
2. Work experience in diagnostic laboratory/Cell Culture/ ELISA
/ PCR / sequencing.
3. Knowledge of computer application/report preparation.
Age limit 30 Years
Name of Project Environmental Surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
coronavirus 2

For all the contract positions above, it is desirable to possess experience in Govt.,
autonomous, PSU etc. or any other recognized organization and knowledge of computer
applications.

PROCEDURE FOR RECRUITMENT:

1. Candidates meeting the age criteria and possessing the required qualifications,
experience, etc. and willing to work for COVID-19 related activities may apply and fill the
Application Form in the prescribed format only and send it through Google Form (link
provided as above). on or before the last date and time of receipt of applications as
mentioned above with enclosures of essential & Desirable education certificates.
There is no need to send hard-copy of any application form/documents.

2. Candidate should mention “Application for the post of _________________ in the

application through Google Form (link provided as above). Candidates applying for more
than one post should SEPARATELY apply for each post. Failing to do, the application/s
will be rejected.

3. The list of shortlisted candidates will be intimated through mail and these candidates will be
called for interview/personal discussion (online). Finally the selected candidates will be
intimated through mail after personal interview and document verification.

4. Keeping in view of the various precautions due to COVID-19, the interview/personal

discussion will be conducted through Skype/video call only. Details will be intimated
through mail to the shortlisted candidate.

5. Late and incomplete applications or applications not submitted in the prescribed

format or without photo and signature will not be considered.
6. Number of vacancies may vary.
7. These positions will be filled purely for temporary extramural project for appointment purely
on temporary CONTRACT basis and co-terminus with the project.

8. The advertised posts are tentative without commitment for its filling. Recruitment will
depend upon requirement of the Institute and approval of the competent authority.

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9. Emoluments: The rates of emoluments/stipend shown in this advertisement are as per

ICMR guidelines and may vary according to the sanction of ICMR.

10. Age Concession: Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC, Physically

Handicapped candidates in accordance with the instructions issued by ICMR from time to
time.
11. Cut-off date for age limit will be the closing date of applications i.e. 05.04.2022.
12. Reserved category candidates must produce their Caste Validity Certificate. OBC
candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate. On selection, these
may be produced before the joining during document verification.
13. Separate application should be submitted for each post. Engagement of application for a
particular position will be decided by selection committee/appointing authority.
14. Qualification & experience should be in relevant discipline/field and from an Institution of
repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential
qualification.
15. Mere fulfilling the essential/educational qualification does not guarantee the selection.

16. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department /
Organizations are not eligible to apply.

17. The institute reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature.

18. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the
candidature at any stage.

19. Contract appointee cannot be permitted to register for Ph.D., due to time constraints.

20. Contract appointee will be posted as per the requirement of the Institute. If required, they
are liable to serve in any part of the country.

21. Contract appointee shall not have any claim on a regular post in this institute or any other
ICMR Institute or in any Department of Government of India and their contract service will
not confer any right for further assignment or transfer to any other project or
appointment/absorption in funding agency or in this institute. Benefits of Provident Fund,
Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Concession, Medical claim, etc. are not admissible. An
undertaking to that effect must be submitted at the time of joining.

22. Initial contract appointment will normally be for a period of six months and further
continuation/ extension of the service will depend on requirement of the Institute,
performance evaluation and approval of the competent authority in case to case basis.

23. In the event of selection, a candidate must produce all documents or certificates in original
relating to (1) Educational qualifications (2) Date of Birth (3) Experience certificates (4) One
recent passport size photograph (5) Identity proof i.e. Adhar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License
etc. (6) One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents (7) SC/ST/OBC Certificate, if
applicable, for verification at the time of joining the post.

24. Candidates who fail to bring the original certificates at the time of joining and if any
discrepancy is found in the documents such candidates will not be allowed to join the
selected contract post and the position will be offered to the waiting list candidates.

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25. The Project Investigator and or Appointing authority reserves the right to terminate the
service of the contract personnel even during the agreed contract period or extended
contract period without assigning any reason. Leave shall be as per the Institutional policy
for contract staff.

26. ICMR-NIV reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment process at any time, during
the process, at its discretion.

27. The decision of the Director, NIV will be final and binding.

28. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

29. Corrigendum/addendum/further information; if any; in respect of this advertisement, will be

published on our website (www.niv.co.in) only.

30. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

Director
ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune.

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BIO-DATA
1. Name of the Post, applied for : __________________________________
2. Name of the Project : _____________________________________
_____________________________________ Latest PP
_____________________________________ photograph
_________________________
3. Name in full (IN BLOCK LETTERS) : __________________________________
[SURNAME] [NAME] [FATHER/HUSBAND]
4. Mother’s Name : ___________________________________________________
Father’s Name : ___________________________________________________
Husband’s Name _______________________________________
:
___________________________________________________
Guardian Name & Phone No. :
___________________________________________

5. Address for Correspondence with : ___________________________________________________

Tel/Mobile No. E-mail ID ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________
6. Permanent Address : ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
_______________________________________
7. Date of Birth : ________________________ Age : _________________
8. Whether SC/ST/OBC/General : ________________________ Caste: ________________
9. Marital Status : Married / Unmarried
10. Educational Qualifications :
SR. YEAR OF BOARD /
EXAM. PASSED GRADE SPECIALIZATION
NO. PASSING UNIVERSITY

11. Work Experience :

SR. PERIOD POST HELD & REASON FOR
NAME OF THE EMLOYER
NO. From To SCALE OF PAY LEAVING

12. Employment Exchange Registration details, [if available]: No: ___________ Exchange: ______
13. If selected what period would you require joining the post: ______________________
14. Have you ever been declared unfit by a medical Board/Court _____Yes / No _______
for appointment in any Govt. Service? If yes, details __________________________
I hereby declare that the particulars furnished in this form by me are true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Date: ______________________
Place: _____________________ Signature of the Candidate