ICMR-National Institute of Virology

Department of Health Research,

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, PB No.11, Pune 411001 (India)
Ph: +91-20-26006290

Advt. No. 04/Project Cell/2023-24 Date – 25.09.2023

Walk-in-interview/written test
ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune, is a research Institute under the aegis of
Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Health Research, Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. The institute intends to engage the following
Non-Institutional project human resource positions, purely on temporary contract
basis for our short-term research projects titled “Development of a sustainable
network laboratories in India for Identification, monitoring and research on viruses
causing acute encephalitis syndrome and other novel pathogens through capacity
building in advanced biomedical technologies”.
Name of the Post Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
(equivalent to Project Scientist-B (Non-Medical))
Number of Posts UR-01
Age Limit 35 Years
Emoluments Rs. 48,000/- p.m. + HRA (as per Project Sanction letter)
Essential Qualification 1. First class Masters Degree in Life Science:
specialization-Microbiology/Biotechnology
Virology/Bioinformatics
OR
Second class Master’s Degree in above subject with
Ph.D.
Desirable Qualification  Prior experience of working in disease diagnosis
using molecular (PCR, RT-qPCR, DNA
sequencing, sequence data analysis) and
immunological assays (ELISA,
Immunofluorescence, neutralization) and animal
cell culture will be preferred.
 In addition, candidates with experience of
patient’s clinical data collection, documentation
and analysis using different softwares are
desirable.
 Prior experience working in virology laboratory
will be preferred.
Project Duration
Initially for a period of one year
Date of Walk-in-Interview 12.10.2023
/Written test and Reporting Reporting time
Time 09.00 – 10.00 AM (Candidates arriving late after 10.00 am
will not be entertained under any circumstances)
Selection Procedure Walk-In-Interview and/or a Written test if the number of
eligible candidates are more than 30
Name of the Post Project Technical Support-III
(equivalent to Project Assistant)
Number of Posts UR-01
Age Limit 35 Years
Emoluments Rs. 31,000/- p.m. (as per Project Sanction letter)
Essential Qualification 1. Three years Graduate in Life Science:
specialization required-Microbiology /
Biotechnology /Virology with three years
experience
OR
Masters degree in the above subject
Desirable Qualification  Working experience of molecular and
immunological diagnostic techniques, cell culture
and bacterial cultures will be preferred.
 Candidates having prior experience of working in
virology laboratory are desired.
Project Duration
Initially for a period of one year
Date of Walk-in-Interview 12.10.2023
/Written test and Reporting Reporting time
Time 09.00 – 10.00 AM (Candidates arriving late after 10.00 am
will not be entertained under any circumstances)
Selection Procedure Walk-In-Interview and/or a Written test if the number of
eligible candidates are more than 30

Name of the Post Project Technical Support-II

(equivalent to Project Technician-III)
Number of Posts 02 (UR-01, SC-01)
Age Limit 30 Years
Emoluments Rs. 18,000/- p.m. (as per Project Sanction letter)
Essential Qualification 1. 12th pass in science subjects AND Diploma
(MLT/DMLT) with five years experience
Desirable Qualification  Prior experience of molecular and immunological
diagnostic techniques, cell culture and bacterial
cultures.
 Candidates having prior experience of collection of
human clinical samples/clinical data, and entry
will be preferred.
Project Duration
Initially for a period of one year
Date of Walk-in-Interview 12.10.2023
/Written test and Reporting Reporting time
Time 09.00 – 10.00 AM (Candidates arriving late after 10.00 am
will not be entertained under any circumstances)
Selection Procedure Walk-In-Interview and/or a Written test if the number of
eligible candidates are more than 30
Place of Interview/written test:- Conference Hall of ICMR-National Institute of Virology,
20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pune-411001
Selection Procedure: Depending upon the number of candidates, written/skill test will
be conducted. Question paper will be on relevant subject matters of the concerned
position considering its essential qualification and job requirements, in addition to,
general knowledge, reasoning skills, quantitative analysis, language and general
aptitude etc. Candidates successfully qualifying the written/skill test would be
considered for interview and/or further process of recruitment, subject to fulfillment of
required eligibility criteria in all respects of qualification, age and experience, etc.
Candidates must be present at the venue in time before 10:00 am along with duly
filled in and signed application form with their bio data and all original documents
along with one set of photocopies in proof of their educational qualification,
experience, age and identity etc. Late and incomplete applications will not be
considered. No calculators, log tables, electronic devices etc. are allowed for the
examination. Director, NIV reserves the right to change the venue and other process
of recruitment as per circumstances.
Terms and conditions: -
1. Number of vacancies may vary.
2. These positions are meant for temporary extramural project for appointment
purely on temporary contract basis and co-terminus with the project.
3. The advertised posts are tentative without commitment for its filling. Recruitment
will depend upon requirement of project and approval of the competent authority.
4. Emoluments: The rates of emoluments/stipend shown in this advertisement are
project specific and may vary according to sanction of the funding agency of the
Project. Payment of emoluments to the project employee will be depending on
availability of funds from the funding agency.
5. Age Concession: Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates,
Retrenched Government Employees, project employees and ex-Servicemen in
accordance with the instructions issued by ICMR from time to time. Age concession
to the extent of service rendered in other research projects will also be admissible
for experienced and skilled persons, subject to approval of competent authority. No
age relaxation will be available for UR position.
6. Category once applied will not be allowed to be changed at later stage and no
communication in this regard will be entertained.
7. Cut-off date for age limit will be as on the date of walk-in-interview.
8. Reserved category candidates must produce their Caste Validity Certificate. OBC
candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate.
9. Separate application should be submitted for each post/reservation. Project for
engagement of applicant will be decided by selection committee/appointing
authority.
10. 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.
11. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.
12. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department /
Organizations are not eligible to apply.
13. No TA/DA will be paid and candidate has to arrange transport/accommodation
themselves for written test/interview.
14. The institute reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature.
15. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall
disqualify the candidature at any stage.
16. Project personnel cannot be permitted to register for Ph.D., due to time
constraints.
17. Project personnel will normally be posted at the study site; however, they can be
posted to any other sites in the interest of research work. They are liable to serve
in any part of the country.
18. Project personnel 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 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.
19. Initial appointment will be for a period of Six months and further continuation/
extension of project service will depend on tenure of the project and performance
evaluation of the concerned project employee by his/her project investigator,
subject to approval of competent authority.
20. 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.
21. Leave shall be as per the Institutional policy for project staff.
22. NIV reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment process at any time,
during the process, at its discretion.
23. No accommodation can be provided for any candidate in case the process of
test/interview gets delayed till late evening or following day/s due to the
overwhelming crowd of candidates. Candidates are advised to carry their Tiffin
box/food items/snacks to avoid inconvenience.
24. The decision of the Director, NIV will be final and binding.
25. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
26. Corrigendum/addendum/further information; if any; in respect of this
advertisement, will be published on our websites only.
27. Due to short term research project and urgency of shouldering the workload,
preference will be given to regional/local candidates so as to join immediately.
28. Candidate must bring his/her duly filled in application form in the prescribed
format with a recent passport size color photograph along with a detailed bio-
data/C.V. and all relevant documents; in original; with one set of self attested
photocopies, in proof of his/her educational qualifications [all certificates and
mark-sheets from 10th Std. onwards], working experience, age, caste and photo id
[Aadhar Card/Indian Passport/PAN Card/Driving License] etc., failing which
his/her candidature will not be considered. Please note that no candidate will be
permitted to enter the premises of NIV without having valid photo id. Similarly,
entry will not be allowed to the candidates arrive after 10:00 am.

Director-In-Charge
ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune
 ICMR- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY, PUNE
(Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi)

BIO-DATA

Name of the Project:- Development of a sustainable network laboratories in India for Identification, monitoring
and Research on viruses causing acute encephalitis syndrome and other novel pathogens
through Capacity building in advanced biomedical technologies.

Advertisement No.:- 04/Project Cell/2023-24

1. Name of the Project Post, applied for:
2. Reservation applied for:
Latest
Photograph
3. Name in full (IN BLOCK LETTERS) :

(First Name) (Middle Name) (Surname/ Last Name)

4. Mother’s Name :
5. Father’s Name :
6. Husband’s Name :

7. Address for Correspondence :

8. Tel/Mobile No.
9. E-mail ID:
10.Permanent Address:

11. Date of Birth: Age as on 12.10.2023:

DD/MM/YYYY

12. Whether SC/ST/OBC/General: Caste:

13. Marital Status (Married / Unmarried):

14. Educational Qualifications : (Certificates in proof of qualifications must be supported)

Sr.No. Exam. Passed Grade Year of Board/University Specialization
Passing
15.Work Experience (Certificates in proof of experience must be supported)

Sr.No. From Date To Date Scale of Post held Name of Reason for
pay Employer leaving

Total relevant experience for suitability to the post applied: Years Months
Note: Additional information, if any can be provided on a separate paper or on overleaf of this page.
16. Details of National level exams passed, if any:
Exam Passed Date of Passing Valid till

17. Details of research publication (indexed Journal):

Sr Paper published Title of Year Volume & First Impact Citations
No. paper Page No. Author or Factor
Co-Author

18.Fellowship /Awards /Membership (ICMR/CSIR/DEBT/DST/UGC/INSA/Other Academy including

International)
S.N. Name of Name of Month/Year Amount Name of For what Public
Fellowship/ the Salary/Month the Host Health Contribution
Award/ sponsoring Institute
Membership agency

19. If selected what period would you require joining the post:
20. Have you ever been declared unfit by a medical Board/Court for appointment in any Government
Service? If yes, please furnish details
21. Any other information you wish to add:

Declaration:
I hereby declare that the particulars furnished in this form by me are true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. If any of the above information is found to be incorrect or misleading, I am liable to be disqualified
for the recruitment process.
Date: Name:

Place: Signature of the candidate: