The National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis [Formerly Tuberculosis Research Centre (TRC)], a permanent institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is an internationally recognized institution for Tuberculosis (TB) research. It is a Supranational Reference Laboratory and a WHO Collaborating Centre for TB Research and Training. Recently, an International Centre for Excellence in Research (ICER) in collaboration with NIH was established at the Centre.

Applications are invited for posts of Scientist ‘B’ as detailed below in the National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai and National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Epidemiology Unit of ICMR in Pay Level 10 of VII CPC (Pay Band PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- (pre-revised VI CPC)) and other usual allowances as admissible as per Government norms.

Scientist ‘B’ (Biochemistry) (1 post) (SC) (Reserved for PwD) (OH:OL)
Essential Qualification: 1st class Master’s degree in Biochemistry from a recognized university. Or 2nd class M.Sc. in Biochemistry + Ph.D in Biochemistry/Medical Biochemistry/ Pharmacology from a recognized University.

Desirable qualification:
(i) Doctorate in Biochemistry from a recognised University for candidates with first class M.Sc. in Biochemistry
(ii) Minimum two years of research experience in Biochemistry. (iii) Knowledge on Clinical Pharmacology of anti-TB drugs & experience of working on HPLC instrument.
(iii) Experience in writing research proposals.

Job Requirements: To write research proposals on biochemical and clinical pharmacological studies in TB, supervise laboratory activities, generate data and prepare manuscripts.

Notes:
(i) Ph.D. in Biochemistry shall be treated equivalent to three years experience respectively.
(ii) Candidates with Ph.D. will be preferred for direct recruitment.

Other Service Conditions:
1. Pay Level 10 of VII CPC (Pay Band PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- (pre-revised VI CPC) (Basic Pay – Rs. 56,100/- + allowances as per Central Government Rules are admissible on the above Pay Level).
2. Private practice is not allowed. However, non-practicing allowance is admissible to medical graduates only as per rules.
3. Applications from employees working in Central/State Govt. Departments/Public Sector Undertakings and Govt. funded research agencies must be forwarded through proper channel. Advance copies of application with all necessary documents will be considered subject to the conditions that a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer is produced at the time of personal discussion. Application received after the closing date will not be considered.
4. The applications should be as per the prescribed format only.
5. Candidates will forward application properly sealed in an envelope through ordinary post duly subscribing the words “Application for the post of ____________” on the top of envelope while sending the application form.
6. Candidates applying for more than one post should submit separate applications and application fees.
7. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application.
8. Relaxation of age is admissible as per Govt. of India Rules.
9. Appointment shall be by competitive written test and Interview/personal discussion.
10. Candidates called for Interview/personal discussion will be paid a 2nd class rail fare by the shortest route, subject to production of documents along with proof of travel. Local transportation charges shall however be borne by the candidates themselves. Candidates will make their own arrangements for boarding and lodging.
11. Appointment will be subject to Medical Fitness and verification of character and antecedents from civil authorities.
12. Candidates after appointment will be subject to All India service liability.

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13. Benefits of new restructured defined contributory Pension system are admissible as per the provision contained in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (ECD & PR Division), Notification No.5/7/2003-ECD & PR dated 22.12.2003 effective from 1.1.2004.
14. Date, Time and place of test and interview will be intimated by post separately to the eligible candidates whose application is found in order.
15. Candidates will forward self-attested copies of certificates in support of age, educational qualification, experience and Caste/community certificate for SC/ST candidates and disability certificate from candidate applying against PwD posts in the prescribed format from a Medical Board.
16. Department will not be responsible for any postal delay/wrong delivery.
17. Incomplete/incorrect/without signature applications will be rejected without any notice.
18. The recruitment process can be cancelled/suspended/terminated without assigning any reasons. The decision of the Director General, ICMR will be final and no appeal will be entertained.
19. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate. No enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.
20. While applying for the above post, the applicant must ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility and other terms and conditions mentioned as on the specified dates and the particulars furnished are correct in all respects. In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment/selection that the candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished any incorrect / false information or has suppressed any material fact (s), his/her candidature will automatically stand cancelled. If any of the above shortcoming (s) is/are detected even after appointment, his/her services are liable to be terminated without any notice.
21. The decision of the Director General, ICMR will be final in this regard.
22. The administration reserves the right to rectify any inadvertent error or omission at any stage of the recruitment process.
23. Merely satisfying the essential required minimum qualification and experience does not entitle an applicant to be called for test/appointment.
24. The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, visiting / guest faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the candidates for interview.
25. The period of experience in a discipline/ area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that post.
26. Persons with disabilities (PwD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply.

27. Since it is not possible to call all the eligible candidates for the test, the applicants may be short-listed for this purpose. The decision of the Director, NIRT will be final in this regard.
28. The notified vacancies advertised are tentative. ICMR-NIRT reserves the right to cancel / restrict/ enlarge / modify the requirements advertised, if need so arise, without assigning any further notice or assigning any reason thereto.
29. Application forms may be downloaded from the websites icmr.nic.in, nirt.res.in and duly filled in forms in all respects and signed by the applicant should be sent to the Office of The Director, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031 within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
30. The candidate has to remit application fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) (wherever applicable) through Demand Draft from a nationalized bank in favour of the Director, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis payable at Chennai. SC/ST/women and physically handicapped candidates (PH) are exempted from the application fee. DDs are payable by all other candidates including ICMR employees.
31. Applications fees once paid will not be refunded on any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection process.
32. Any Addendum / Corrigendum in respect of above vacancy notice shall be issued on our websites icmr.nic.in,nirt.res.in. Applicants are requested to regularly visit our website to keep themselves updated.
33. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement and/or an application in response thereto can be instituted only in Chennai and the Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Chennai only shall have the sole and exclusive jurisdiction.

How to apply:
(1) Application forms and other information can be obtained from the following websites
icmr.nic.in and nirt.res.in on or before the closing date.
(2) Application forms duly completed in all respects and signed by the applicant should
be sent to the Director, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (Formerly Tuberculosis Research Centre), No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetput, Chennai – 600031 within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
(3) Documents to be enclosed with the application form (self attested): -
a) Proof of Date of Birth (SSC Board Certificate)
b) Educational qualifications (Degree, Diploma, certificate courses and
copies of all mark sheets for all the years)
c) Experience (proof for all experiences mentioned in the application)
d) Caste and Disability Certificate (as applicable)
e) ID proof (PAN/Voter ID/Driving Licence etc.)
f) Demand Draft for Rs. 500/- (wherever applicable)
g) List of publications

ICMR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TUBERCULOSIS
(Indian Council of Medical Research)
No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600031