National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) was founded by Sir Robert McCarrison in the year 1918 as ‘Beri-Beri’ Enquiry Unit in a single room laboratory at the Pasteur Institute, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. Within a short span of seven years, this unit blossomed into a "Deficiency Disease Enquiry" and later in 1928, emerged as full-fledged "Nutrition Research Laboratories" (NRL) with Dr. McCarrison as its first Director. It was shifted to Hyderabad in 1958.At the time of its golden jubilee in 1969, it was renamed as National Institute of Nutrition (NIN).

Post : Technical Assistant

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following post under the project entitled “Biomonitoring of Blood Trans-fatty Acid levels in Indians: Baseline data”. The project is funded by CDC Foundation and ICMR-NIN is executing agency.

Essential Qualifications : Masters degree in Biochemistry / Biotechnology/ Chemistry from recognized university.

Desirable : 1-2 years work experience in HPLC/GC/GC-MS with adequate knowledge of mass spectrometry.

Nature of duties : Laboratory analysis of blood fatty acids using GC-MS/MS.

Age : Not exceeding 30 years*. Age relaxation is admissible as per ICMR guidelines*.

Cons. Emoluments : Rs.90,778-00 per month fixed without any allowances.

Tenure : 4 months

Place of work : Food Chemistry Division, ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad.

*Age Concession: Age relaxation is admissible in respect of Retrenched Government Employees, Departmental Candidates (including projects) and Ex-Servicemen in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government 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.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
The candidates should bring all original certificates of educational qualifications (from SSC onwards), Experience, Aadhaar Card & Community Certificates along with one set of photocopies of the same duly attested (can be self attested) along with a passport size photograph for attending the Written Test/ Interview. No TAI DA will be paid for attending the Written Test I Interview. The recruited project staff is eligible for leave as per rules and will have to give an undertaking before joining. The conditions of employment will be the same as that of the project staff on contract basis. The candidates have no right to claim for any regular employment at this Institute. The Director & Appointing Authority has the right to accept/ reject any application without assigning any reason(s) and no correspondence in this matter will be entertained. Candidates applying for more than one post need to submit separate application for each post. Age, qualifications, etc., will be reckoned as on the date of written test/ interview.

Note: No electronic devices including calculator and mobile phones are allowed while entering venue except Pen/ Pencil eraser/ writing pad.

Selection Procedure: Interview will be conducted for the eligible candidates after verification of the Certificates. However, if more number of candidates are found eligible for the post advertised, Written Test/ Skill Test may also be conducted on the same day for final round of Interview.

Applications will be received from the individuals by hand on the date of Walk-in-Written Test/ Interview between 09:30 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. at National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad. The candidates will not be allowed to enter the Institute after 10:30 A.M. under any circumstances. If the candidates are not able to download the application form, the same will be provided to the candidates at the venue on the date of Walk-in-Written Test/ Interview. The applicants are advised to visit our website regularly for any updates and changes in the recruitment process.

Date, Time of Written Test/interview : 20th January, 2020, after verification of original certificates.