Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram is an Institute of National Importance established by an Act of the Indian Parliament and under the 2 administrative control of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The Institute signifies the convergence of Medical Sciences and Technology and its mission is to enable the indigenous growth of biomedical technology, besides demonstrating high standards of patient care in medical specialties and evolving postgraduate training programs.

Post : SCIENTIST

Qualification & Experience: A 1st class M.Sc (Toxicology/Pharmacy/Pharmacology/Zoology) with 6 years in the relevant field. Or PhD in the subject concerned with 2 years experience in the relevant field. Desirable: Toxicity evaluation in small animals, knowledge in biological evaluation of medical devices.

Pay Matrix Level: 11 (Rs.67700-208700).

Upper Age Limit: 35 years as on 01.11.2018.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. The candidates applying for a post should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility criteria as on 01.11.2018.
2. The Institute follows the Government of India policy on reservation, including that for scientific and technical posts required for conducting research or for organizing, guiding and directing research, by providing reservation to the following:
a) Group A (Scientific and Technical) entry level posts in academic cadre.
b) All Non-academic posts including Group A posts.
c) All vacancies where temporary appointments are made for more than 45 days.
3. The online registration of applications will be opened on SCTIMST web site sctimst.ac.in from 28.11.2018 to 18.12.2018. Detailed instructions are given in Appendix I
4. FEES Rs.750/- for General/OBC. Physically Handicapped Candidates(40% or more)/Women/SC/ST Candidates are exempted from application fee. The concession/exemption in application fee will be given only on submission of self attested copy of the SC/ST/Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority along with the system generated Application.
5. Applications should initially be submitted through ONLINE mode and hard copies of the following documents should reach ‘The Director, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Medical College P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011, Kerala, India’ on or before 21.12.2018 in an envelope superscribed as ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF…………………..'(Write name of the post applied for)
i. Duly signed system generated Application (Hard Copy).
ii. Online Payment receipt or Stamped Pre-Acknowledgement Payment Form.
iii. Self attested copy of
a. SC/ST/Disability Certificate from the competent authority, if claiming fee concession/exemption.
b. Certificate in proof of date of birth (X/XII std. Certificate only).
c. All mark lists & certificates in proof of educational qualifications, registration etc. claimed in the application.
d. Experience certificate issued by the competent authority clearly indicating dates (from and to), stating the nature of the job and required details as per the notification.
e. Details of Academic Work: Research – Publications (excluding Review Articles, Conference Abstracts and Book Chapters), Teaching, Service, Leadership/Organizational Qualities, National/International Awards/Recognitions, Fellowships, Presentations, etc., with proof of the same may be submitted in separate sheets along with Hard Copy of the application.
f. No Objection Certificate from the present employer if employed in Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous Bodies etc.
g. Physically Handicapped (Disability – 40% or more) - Certificate issued by Medical Board (if applicable).
h. Any other relevant certificate(s) as shown in the applications.

6. Applications not supported by the aforementioned documents (whichever applicable) will be summarily rejected.
7. Separate application and print receipt should be submitted, if applying for more than one post.
8. LOGIN facility Candidates can avail a ‘LOGIN’ facility after successful submission of the application by entering the Application Registration Number, Email ID and Date of Birth provided in the application at the time of online submission for taking print out of system generated Application. Eligible candidates can download admit card & template for power point presentation as per the following schedule.
9. Date for Downloading Admit Card, template for Power Point presentation & mailing Power Point presentation Eligible candidates may get a message to download their admit cards in the email address provided in the application form. They can download admit cards for selection process and template for Power Point presentation from our website sctimst.ac.in by entering their Application Registration Number, Email ID and Date of Birth (as submitted in the application form) from 14.01.2019 using ‘LOGIN’ facility.The completed slides for power point presentation should be sent on or before 19.01.2019 by email to rect@sctimst.ac.in. No hard copy of the admit card will be sent.

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10. Scanning and Uploading of Photograph
Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her photograph as per the specifications given below: -
a. Recently taken colour photograph with white background.
b. Photograph should be in ‘. Jpeg’ format. Dimensions - 35mmx45mm, maximum size: 50KB
c. To upload photograph, click ‘Browse’ button. Select the scanned photograph from the saved location and click ‘Open’. Then click ‘Upload’ button. You can also correct the edges of the photograph using ‘crop’ option if you want and ‘Save’ it. Otherwise select ‘No’ and click ‘Next’ button to go to STEP - 3.

Selection Process
Eligible candidates have to appear for an interview. A written test (MCQ) may be conducted only for screening purpose depending on the number of candidates for a particular post. In the case of Academic posts (Post No.1 to 13) written examination will be conducted if the number of shortlisted candidates exceed 12 and in rest of the posts, written examination will be conducted if the number of shortlisted candidates exceed 8. Marks obtained in the written examination will be of a qualifying nature alone and will not be considered for the final ranking. Dates of the written examination, if any will be intimated to the short listed candidates by 14.01.2019.

At the Interview, candidatesare required to make a Power Point Presentation about their credentials. The completed slides for Power Point Presentation should be sent on or before 19.01.2019 by email to rect@sctimst.ac.in. The template for Power Point Presentation can be downloaded along with the admit card.At the time of Screening Test/Interview, the candidates must bring Admit Card and all original certificates/mark lists/documents.

a. Certificate in proof of date of birth (X, XII std. Certificate only).
b. A Valid Photo ID card bearing the name of the candidate.
c. All mark lists & certificates in proof of educational qualifications, registration etc.
d. Duly signed experience certificate issued by the competent authorities clearly indicating dates (from and to), stating the nature of the job and the required details as per the notification.
e. No Objection Certificate from the present employer if employed in Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous Bodies etc.
f. Physically Handicapped (Disability – 40% or more) - Certificate issued by Medical Board (if applicable).
g. Caste Certificate for reserved posts/ if claiming age relaxation for unreserved posts.
h. Any other relevant certificate(s) as shown in the application.

Candidates will not be permitted to appear for selection process without the above documents.

12. T.A. for SC/ST Candidates
Second Class/Sleeper Class train fare will be defrayed to candidates belonging to SC/ST category for appearing for test/interview on production of original tickets as per Government of India rules.

Important Note
a. A panel valid for 1 year will be prepared and appointment will be made subject to the availability of vacancy/requirement.
b. Apprenticeship/training will not be considered as experience.
c. Experience wherever prescribed means experience gained AFTER acquiring the prescribed essential qualification.
d. All posts carry allowances at Central Government rates.
e. Non-practising allowance at Central Government rate will be granted to medical personnel as per rules.
f. Age relaxable up to 5 years for internal candidates.
g. Age and experience relaxable in exceptional cases.
h. Ex-service men/Persons with Disability (40% or more) OBC/SC/ST candidates are eligible for age relaxation, subject to the submission of relevant documents.
i. The Institute reserves the right for short-listing the applications on the basis of qualification & relevant experience etc. and therefore all candidates fulfilling the minimum basic qualifications may not be called for interview.
j. Not more than one application should be submitted by any candidate for a single post.
k. Request for change/correction in the Application Form shall not be entertained under any circumstances.
l. SCTIMST will not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in transmission/transit. Candidates should retain photocopies of the print out of receipt of application fee and application for their own record and reference.
m. Any attempt to influence the Selection Committee of SCTIMST directly or indirectly will result in disqualification.
n. In all matters pertaining to this advertisement, the decision of SCTIMST shall be final and binding.
o. A candidate’s admission to the selection process is purely provisional. Mere issue of e- Admit card will not imply that his/her candidature has been finally cleared by the Institute.
p. In case it is detected at any stage that a candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms and /or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/false information/certificate/documents or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these shortcomings is/are detected even after appointment, his her service is liable to be terminated.
q. Candidates may check their e-mail regularly for urgent notification/updates.

If the online submission has been successfully completed, a system generated Application with Application Registration Number can be viewed and the candidate should immediately take a printout of the same and affix his/her signature on this. This print out and thedocuments stated in the General Instructions should reach,The Director, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Medical College P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 011, Kerala, India on or before 21.12.2018, in an envelope superscribed as ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF…………………..'(Write name of the post applied for).

On successful submission of application, an intimation regarding your Application Registration Number, Name of Post applied for, Date of submission etc. may be sent to the candidate’s email ID. Please check ‘INBOX’ or ‘SPAM’ folder to view the message. However, THE INSTITUTE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THIS AUTO RESPONSE.

When the online submission is not successfully completed, a message will be displayed ‘Your online submission was unsuccessful. Please register again’. Candidates may then revisit the ‘APPLY ONLINE’ link and fill in their application details again.

Closing Date for Online Submission of Application - 18.12.2018