ICMR- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY

20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Post Box No.11, Pune 411 001

Walk in Interview/Written Test

Advt. No. 05/2018-19

Following positions would be filled up purely on temporary contract basis for our ad-hoc
research projects through Walk-in Interview/written test.

SN Post No. of Project Place of

Vacancies interview
1 Project Scientist-B 01-UR Japanese encephalitis epidemiology in NIV,
(Medical) central part of India enhanced sentinel Pune
surveillance for etiological contribution and
burden following vaccination in
Maharashtra and Telangana
2 Project Scientist-B (Non- 01-UR Strengthening/promoting evidence-based Same as
Medical) advocacy for influenza prevention and above
control in India (INSPIRE-II)
3 Project Research 02-UR 1. Health Technology Assessment study Same as
Associate-I on RT-PCR for H1N1 in India [Duration of above
this study would be eight months, approx.]
2. Identification, Characterization and Same as
Validation of Neutralizing Monoclonal above
Antibodies against Hepatitis E Virus –
SERB (DST)
4 Project Technical 04 1. Monitoring of dengue and Chikungunya Same as
Assistant (02-OBC, viruses circulating in India for changes in above
02-UR) the serotypes, genotype and lineages
utilizing Viral Research & Diagnostic
Laboratories Network [02 posts]
2. Scaling up of facilities for production of Same as
Diagnostic kits/reagent for detection of JE, above
Den, & Chikungunya Viruses [02 posts]
5 Project Technician III 02-UR 1. Establishment of facility for production of Same as
positive controls of important public health above
viruses for diagnostic PCRs and RT-PCRs
tests for virus diagnostic laboratories
2. Antiviral susceptibility profiling of Same as
influenza virus in India above
6 Project Technician I 02-UR Scaling up of facilities for production of Same as
Diagnostic kits/reagent for detection of JE, above
Den, & Chikungunya Viruses
7 Project Technician III 01-UR National Polio Surveillance Programme NIV,
Mumbai

Date of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.01 to 03] : 26 Dec 2018

Date of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.04 to 06] : 28 Dec 2018
Date of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.07] : 03 Jan 2019

Place of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.01 to 06]: National Institute of Virology, 20-
A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Camp, Pune 411001.

Place of interview/test [For the post at Sr.No.07]: National Institute of Virology, Mumbai
Unit [Formerly, Enterovirus Research Center], Haffkine Institute Compound, Acharya
Donde Marge, Parel, Mumbai 400 012.
Details of educational qualification and other requirements are as follows.
SN Post Emoluments Essential Qualification Desirable Age Limit

1 Project Rs.61,000/- + MBBS Degree with one year 1. Diploma in Public 35 Years
Scientist B HRA Research/Teaching experience Health
[Medical] OR 2. Experience in Project
Management.
MD in
Microbiology/Pathology/PSM
2 Project Rs.48,000/- + First Class Master’s Degree in 1. Doctorate Degree in 35 Years
Scientist B HRA Life Sciences with two years Life Sciences
[Non- experience in related field. (Biochemistry /
Medical] Microbiology /
OR
Biotechnology /
Second Class Master’s Degree Virology) 2. Additional
with Ph.D in relevant subject. Post Doctoral
OR Research/ teaching
BDS/B.V.Sc. degree with one experience in relevant
year experience. subjects.
3 Project Rs.36,000/- + Ph.D. in Life Sciences 1. Experience in cell 40 Years
Research HRA culture and related [02 Years
Associate – techniques relaxation
I 2. Hands-on experience for women
with molecular biology
techniques including
candidates]
cloning, expression,
real time PCR,
generation of phage
display library
4 Project Rs. 31,000/- Graduate (three years 1. Laboratory 30 Years
Technical degree) in Life Science experience in Molecular
Assistant subjects with three years Biology/Tissue culture
work experience or Master’s techniques/Bio-
informatics, Virological
degree in the above subjects. techniques, Serology,
handling infectious
agents and fieldwork.
2. Knowledge of
computer applications
and data management.
th
5 Project Rs.18,000/- (1) 12 pass in Science subjects (1) B.Sc. Microbiology/ 30 Years
Technician and Biotechnology/MLT
III (2) Two years diploma in (2) Work experience in
diagnostic
Medical Laboratory Technician
laboratory/Cell culture/
or related subject or One year ELISA/PCR/
DMLT plus one year experience sequencing
or Two years field/laboratory (3) Knowledge of
experience* computer application/
report preparation
* B.Sc. degree shall be treated
as 3 years experience
6 Project Rs. 16,000/- 1. Matriculation 1. 10 + 2 in Science. 25 Years
Technician-I 2. One year Certificate in the 2. Experience in
required discipline Research Laboratory /
OR field /handling blood
3. One year Lab/Field/Clinical samples, performing
experience serological assays.
3. DMLT
th
(12 with Science subjects 4. Knowledge of
shall be treated as 02 years computer applications
experience)
7 Project
Technician-
III [for ---------- Same as per the post at Sr. No.05 ----------
Mumbai Unit
of NIV]
Work requirements for the Scientist position of the project entitled, “Japanese encephalitis
epidemiology in central part of India enhanced sentinel surveillance for etiological
contribution and burden following vaccination in Maharashtra and Telangana” are as
under. In case of inadequacy of desirable candidates, the position of Project Scientist-B
(Medical) may likely to be downgraded to Non-Medical, subject to approval from
competent authority.
i) To help the Project Investigators in activities for clinical / field epidemiological
investigations, surveys, research work
ii) Visit frequently to sites, field and hospitals for investigations for data collection and
monitoring / supervision
iii) Coordination and supervision of project activities at various hospital sites in
Maharashtra and Telangana states
iv) Supervise and coordinate laboratory testing on all clinical specimens for
etiological testing.
v) Any other clinical, field and laboratory work assigned by project
investigators as and when necessary

Interested candidates may appear for the interview/test with all documents in original in
proof of their identity, date of birth, educational qualifications, experience etc. and one set
of self attested photocopies of the same, C.V. and duly filled in application form in the
prescribed format and a recent passport size colour photograph.

Terms and conditions: -

1. Number of vacancies may vary.
2. These positions are meant for temporary extramural projects for appointment purely on
temporary contract basis and co-terminus with the project.
3. Age relaxation against reserved positions will be as per Govt. of India norms. No
relaxation against unreserved positions.
4. Cutoff date for age limit will be as on the date of walk-in-interview.
5. Reserved category candidates must produce their Caste Validity Certificate. OBC
candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate.
6. Separate application should be submitted for each post/ reservation.
7. 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.
8. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.
9. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department /
Organizations are not eligible to apply.
10. Stipend/consolidated salary of the project personnel may vary from time to time.
11. No TA DA will be paid and candidate has to arrange transport/accommodation
themselves for written test/interview.
12. Director, NIV reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature.
13. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall
disqualify the candidature at any stage.
14. Project personnel cannot be permitted to register for Ph.D., due to time constraints.
15. Payment of salary/stipend/consolidated emoluments to the project staff shall be
depending upon availability of funds from funding agency of the project.
16. Project personnel will normally be posted at the study site; however, they may be
posted to other study sites in the interest of research work, they are liable to serve in
any part of the country.
17. The personnel engaged on project mode shall not have any claim on a regular post in
this institute or in any Department of Government of India and their project service will
not confer any right for further assignment.
18. The Project Investigator and/or Appointing authority reserves the right to terminate the
service of project personnel even during the agreed contract period or extended
contract period without assigning any reason.
19. Leave shall be as per the Institutional policy for project staff.
20. NIV reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment process at any time, during the
process, at its discretion.
21. The decision of the Director, NIV will be final and binding.
22. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

Note: Candidates must report for verification of documents sharp at 08:00 hours on the
respective date of interview/test. Candidates arriving late and/or without documents will
not be entertained. The Interview/test may continue till late evening or following day/s
depending upon the number of candidates appearing. No accommodation can be
provided for any candidate.

Please be informed that, applications need not to be sent through email or any other mode
of correspondence. Interested candidates must attend personally for the interview/test.
 ICMR-National Institute of Virology
BIO-DATA
1. Name of the Post, applied for : _________________________________

2. Name of the Project : _________________________________

_________________________________ Latest
_________________________________ photograph
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3. Name in full (IN BLOCK LETTERS) : _________________________________
[SURNAME] [NAME] [FATHER/HUSBAND]
4. Mother’s Name : __________________________________
Father’s Name ______________________________________________
Husband’s Name ______________________________________________

5. Address for Correspondence : ______________________________________________

with Tel/Mobile No. E-mail ID ______________________________________________
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6. Permanent Address : ______________________________________________
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7. Date of Birth (Certificate must be : ________________________ Age : _________________
supported)
8. Whether SC/ST/OBC/General : ________________________ Caste: ________________
9. Marital Status : Married / Unmarried
10. Educational Qualifications : (Certificates in proof of qualifications must be supported).

SR. EXAM. PASSED GRADE YEAR OF BOARD / SPECIALIZATION

NO. PASSING UNIVERSITY

11. Work Experience (Certificates in proof of experience must be supported):

SN Period Post held Name of Employer Reason for
leaving
From date To date No. of No. of
Yrs Mths

Note: Additional information, if any can be provided on a separate paper or on overleaf of this page.
12. 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. Furnishing of false information or suppression of facts will be disqualification and is likely to render the
candidate unfit.
Date: Signature of the candidate