DHR-ICMR Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory Network

No. MB/GN/VRDL/2024-2025/38 Date: 15/07/2024

Recruitment Notice

The following posts are to be filled up on a contractual basis for State level "Virus Research & Diagnostic
Laboratory" (VRDL), a project entitled "Setting up of Nationwide network of laboratories for managing
Epidemics and Natural calamities" in the Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras
Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Sr. Name of the Post No. of Post Funding Emoluments Upper Age limit
No. and agency Per month
Reservation
1. Scientist-C 1 (UR) DHR 67,000 + HRA 45
(Non-Medical)

 The above post is to be filled purely on a contract basis.

 The candidates willing to apply may visit the Banaras Hindu University website (https://www.bhu.ac.in)
for detailed information. Eligible candidates may attend the walk-in interview along with the application as
per the performa attached in Annexure 'A' along with a certificate of age, qualification, experience,
certificate of registration of qualifying degree from a statutory council/body (if applicable), complete in all
respects with self-attested hard copies. All original documents will be checked at the time of the walk- in
interview. The date and venue of the walk-in interview will be intimated later by email and speed post.

 The selected candidates are required to join at the earliest.

Principal Investigator
Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL)
Department of Microbiology,
Institute of Medical Sciences
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
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QUALIFICATIONS

1. Scientist-C (Non-Medical)

Essential Qualification:

(1) First class M.Sc./M.Sc. MLT in Virology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Parasitology/Biochemistry/ Life

Sciences/M.Tech Biotechnology/M.Pharma from a recognized university/institute with 4 years of experience
in R & D/Teaching experience in relevant subjects after post-graduate degree.

OR

(2) Second class M.Sc./ M.Sc. MLT in Virology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Parasitology/Biochemistry/M.

Tech Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ M.Pharma + Ph.D. from a recognized University/Institute.

Desirable Qualification:

(1) Doctorate in Virology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Parasitology/Immunology/ M.Pharma

from recognized universities/ institutes.

(2)Additional research/training experience in Virology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry

Parasitology/ Immunology.

(3) Knowledge of Bioinformatics, computer applications tools/data management.

(4) A person having experience in a virology lab will be preferred.

Age Limit: The age limit is up to 45 years.

Remunerations per month: As per DHR guidelines.

Note:

1. A Ph.D. degree will be considered as three years of experience.

2. Age relaxation for women /OBC (Non-creamy)/SC/ST candidates will be considered as per GOI
rules.

Principal Investigator
Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL)
Department of Microbiology,
Institute of Medical Sciences
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
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TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1. It is the candidate's responsibility to ascertain and ensure their eligibility as per the prescribed
qualifications and experience. If any declaration given or information furnished by him/her proves false
or if he/she is found to have willfully suppressed any material or information, he/she will be liable for
removal from service and such other action as deemed necessary. Even after qualifying in the selection
process, the candidate may be rendered disqualified at the time of document verification if he/she does not
fulfil essential eligibility criteria.

2.Tenure: The assignments are purely on a contract basis from 31st March 2026. The appointments will not
vest any right to claim by the candidate for regular appointment or permanent absorption in IMS, BHU,
Varanasi /DHR or continued contractual appointment.

3. Expiry of Contract: The contract will automatically expire on completion up to 31-03-2026 or earlier in
case of withdrawal of support by the funding agency. The contractual appointment can be terminated at any
timeby either side by giving 30 day's notice or salary in lieu thereof.

4. Leave: The leave entitlement of the appointee shall be governed by the leave policy of the funding agency
as amended from time to time.

5. Accommodation: The institute will provide no hostel or any other accommodation.

6. Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.

7. The prescribed qualification is minimum and merely possessing the same does not entitle any candidate for
selection.

8. He/She may have to work shifts that can be posted at any place in the institute, including field visits. In
emergency situations, staff may be put on night duty as well.

9. He/She is expected to conform to the rules of conduct and discipline applicable to the institute employees.

10. The competent authority's decision regarding the selection of the candidate will be final, and no
representation will be entertained in this regard.

11. Incomplete applications or applications not accompanied by the following documents will be summarily
rejected (Originals to be produced during the interview).

I. Two recent passport-size colored photograph.

II. Experience Certificate.
III. NOC (In case of government job).
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IV. Set of self-attested photocopies of the relevant documents i.e. Date of birth certificate, Educational/
professional qualification certificate, Experience certificate, Category certificate (Date of issue of certificate
should not be earlier than 1 year of the closing date of advertisement) & Publication (If any).

13. The Competent Authority reserves the right for any amendment, cancellation and changes to this
advertisement as a whole or in part without giving any reason or notice.

14. The walk-in interview will be conducted at t h e Department of Microbiology, IMS, BHU,
Varanasi. NoTA/DA will be paid for it.

15. Information pertaining to this advertisement will be displayed on the BHU website i.e.
https://www.bhu.ac.in

16. All disputes will be subjected to the jurisdiction of the Court of Law at Varanasi, U.P.
17. No application will be entertained 15 days after the advertisement on BHU website.

Principal Investigator
Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL)
Department of Microbiology,
Institute of Medical Sciences
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
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ANNEXURE-A

1.(a) Full Name (BLOCK LETTERS):……………………………………………… ……………………….

Paste Here Self
(Surname) (First Name) (Last name) Attested Latest
Photograph
(b) Sex: Male/Female ................................. (c) Marital Status: Married/Unmarried

2. Father's/Husband's Name:…………………………………………………………………………………

3.(a) Mailing Address:…………………………………………………………………………………………

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Tel. No…………………………………………………PIN:………………………………………………….

Fax. No………………………………………………..Mobile No……………………………………………

Email Address:…………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Permanent Address:……………………………………………………………………………………….

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4. (a) Date of Birth: …………………..

(DD/MM/YYYY)

(b) Age (as on date of Application closing):………………………………

(DD/MM/YYYY)

5. Whether belongs to: Gen./O.B.C./S.C./S.T.

(Please tick whichever is applicable) (Attach an attested copy of the certificate on the proforma prescribed
by theGovt. of India)

6.State of Domicile:…………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Nationality:…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

8. Religion:…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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9-Educational Qualifications:

(Please attach self-attested copies of certificates/degrees in support of your qualifications).

a) Undergraduate Career:

Examination Year of Percentage of Class/ Division University/

Passed Passing marks Institution
Matric/S.S.C.

Intermediate/ HSC

B.Sc.

b) Postgraduate Career (In Case of CGPA score, convert it to percentage:

Examination Year of Percentage of Class/ Division University/

Passed Passing marks Institution

M.Sc.

PhD

Post-Doc

Others
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10. Teaching/Research Experience: (Please attach attested copies of experience certificates)

Post held Period Total Period Pay Scale Employer's

Temporary/ Address
Permanent
From To Years Months Days

11. (a) Present employment/post held if any:………………………………………………………

(b) Pay Scale :………………………………………………………

(c) Total emoluments drawn :………………………………………………………

(d) Address of present employer :………………………………………………………

12. If selected, what notice would you require before Joining:………………………………….

13. List of publication (where ever applicable)

Publication Citation Impact Factor

National

International

I attach attested copies of certificates/ degrees supporting age, category, qualification experience etc.as per
the list enclosed in Annexure-I.

Date:…………….

Place:……………. . Signature of the Candidate

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DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE

I hereby declare that all the statements made in the application are correct and complete, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, and nothing has been concealed. In the event of any information found false or incorrect
at any time, action may be taken against me for disqualification of my candidature for the post applied for and
I shall abide by the decision of the Institute.

Date:……………

Place:…………… Signature of the Candidate

ANNEXURE-I

LIST OF ENCLOSURES: (Required under columns 9 and 10 of the

application)

Sr. No. Particulars of enclosures Marked page(s)

1. Date of birth certificate

2. Matriculation certificate

3. Graduation certificate

4. M.D./M.Sc. certificate

5. Ph.D. certificate

6. Experience certificate(s)

7. Community certificate
(OBC/SC/ST)
8. Any other relevant certificate(s)