The CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute [CLRI], Chennai is a premier constituent establishment of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), which is an Autonomous Body under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute [CLRI], Chennai was established in the year 1948 with headquarters at Chennai. It has Regional Centres at Ahmedabad, Jalandhar, Kanpur and Kolkata. CLRI is the central hub in Indian Leather Sector with direct roles in Education, Research, Training, Testing, Designing, Forecasting, Planning, Social empowerment and leading in Science and Technology relating to Leather and footwear. CLRI is also a significant contributor in the area of Collagen biomaterials.
ONLINE applications are invited from enthusiastic, young Indian researchers having excellent academic record and proven scientific achievements with requisite experience and high degree of motivation and desire to take up Research/S&T Management as a career in the field of Leather/Chemicals to fill up the vacancy of following posts of Scientists as per the details given below.
Pay Level (As per 7th CPC) : Pay Level- 11
Total Emoluments* (As per 7th CPC) : Rs. 1,34,907/- * Approx. (inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA, TA etc.)
Scientist
Post Code : S2402
No of post : 01 SC
Area : Microbiology
Theme : Quality Assurance
Age Limit not exceeding : 37 Years
Essential Educational Qualification & Experience : Ph. D thesis submitted in Microbiology / Life sciences in the area of basic and applied microbiology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification / Experience : Ph. D research in the area of Microbial Taxonomy / Molecular Biology / Identification and microbial testing, method and Tool development / Modern Techniques for Microbial Preservation and Conservation, Leather microbiome. Post-doctoral research experience in the above mentioned area. Research publications in high impact factor journals. Experience in product Development / Technology Innovation / Applied Technology in relevant area. Capability to carry out independent research.
Job specification : To carry out Research and Development of microbes, microbial methods, animal skin and leather microbiome research and applied microbial research. Preparation, extraction and characterization of various enzymes for leather manufacturing, and tannery wastewater and solid waste treatment. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority.
Scientist
Post Code : S2411
No of post : 01 UR
Area & Theme : Disease Biology
Age Limit not exceeding : 32 Years
Essential Educational Qualification & Experience : Ph.D. submitted in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology
Desirable Qualification / Experience : Research experience in Protein Chemistry/Molecular genetics/biological processes at cellular and organism level /immunomodulatory functions in disease biology demonstrated by their research publications in SCI Journals and / or Patent in the area. Experience in Product Development / Technology innovation / Applied Technology
Job specification : Research in the area of immunological and physiological basis of diseases in different in-vitro and in-vivo models for detailed understanding of diseases to design and develop therapeutics.
Scientist
Post Code : S2415
No of post : 01 EWS
Area & Theme : Bio Materials
Age Limit not exceeding : 32 Years
Essential Educational Qualification & Experience : Ph.D. submitted in Life Sciences
Desirable Qualification / Experience : Research experience in Biomaterials for implant/graft design and development as demonstrated by their research publications in SCI Journals and / or Patent in the area. Experience in Product Development / Technology innovation / Applied Technology
Job specification : Research, development and validation of graft materials through pre-clinical and clinical trials.
General Information and Conditions
Benefits under Council Service:
a) These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance (TA) etc. as admissible to the Central Government employees and as made applicable to CSIR employees posted at the place of posting.
b) Council employees are also entitled to accommodation according to the CSIR Residence Allotment Rules, subject to availability. If Council or Government accommodation is utilized, HRA will not be provided.
c) In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category of posts, benefits such as reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession and Children’s Education Allowances etc. are also available as per Govt. of India/CSIR Rules as applicable to the Council Servants.
d) Scientists in CSIR are also permitted to undertake Consultancy and sponsored R&D project activity. These activities give them scope to earn consultancy fee and honorarium as per CSIR guidelines governing these activities. Opportunities also arise for assignment to foreign countries for pursuing research / training / specific assignments etc.
e) The selected candidates will be governed by the “National Pension System” or Extant Pension System based on defined contributions as adopted by CSIR for its employees.
f) CSIR provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidates for career advancement under Assessment Promotion scheme for Scientists, as per rules as amended from time to time.
g) Deserving candidates may be considered for advance increments based on recommendations of the Selection Committee, subject to acceptance by the Competent Authority, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the CSIR Recruitment and Promotion Rules.
h) In regard to all the matters concerning service conditions of the employees of the Society, Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules framed by the Govt. of India and such other rules and orders issued by the Govt. of India from time to time shall apply to the extent applicable to the employees of the Council.
i) All the posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) i.e. the candidate on selection may be asked to serve anywhere in the country.
Other conditions
a) The applicant must be a citizen of India
b) All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions specified in the advertisement, as on the last date of submission of Online Application form. Applicants are advised to ensure that they possess the essential qualifications/experience for the post(s) against which they are submitting their application(s). Inquiries regarding eligibility will not be entertained.
c) The prescribed essential qualifications/experiences are minimum and should be in the area as mentioned against respective post code. Mere possession of the prescribed essential qualifications/experience does not entitle candidates to be called for the Interview. Duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates for Interview. Applicants should therefore provide all relevant information over and above the prescribed minimum qualification in their application, supported by appropriate documentation. Candidates must ensure that all information is complete and accurate. Candidates applying for the positions with a Ph.D. (submitted) are advised to include valid documentary proof of their thesis submission date, issued by the appropriate authority of their University/Institution. Completion of Ph.D./Masters Degree will be reckoned from the date of issue of provisional Certificate/ Notification of Result/ Awarded Date, as the case may be. The Candidates are required to upload one page Synopsis/Abstract of Ph.D. thesis/M.Tech dissertation, wherever applicable.
d) Applicants currently working in CSIR/Government Organizations/Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies/Universities/PSUs etc., as regular employee must inform their department or office and upload a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from their employer at the time of submitting the online application (as per attached format), failing which their candidature will NOT be considered.
e) Applications not duly filled or uploaded without required certificates / documents will be summarily rejected.
f) The screening and selection of candidates will be conducted on the basis of the documents and information provided in the online application only. If at any stage, it is discovered that a candidate does not meet the prescribed eligibility criteria or has submitted incorrect or false information in the application form; their candidature will be cancelled, even after selection and CSIR will not be responsible for any consequences resulting from the submission of such false/inaccurate information. Therefore, the candidates must ensure that all information provided in the online application are accurate and correct.
g) If a candidate claims a qualification as equivalent to those specified in the advertisement, they must provide an order/notification or letter indicating the authority (including number and date) that recognized this equivalence. Failure to provide such documentation may result in the rejection of the application. The decision of the Competent Authority of CSIR concerning the equivalence of qualifications and the recognition of Universities/Institutes shall be final and binding.
h) Screening of Applications for interview: The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. A duly constituted
Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for screening the applications received for the post and short- list candidates for interview by any or more of the following methods:
• On the basis of advertised Essential Qualification and if required, Desirable Qualification,
• On the basis of higher educational qualifications than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
• On the basis of higher experience in the relevant field than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement,
• On the basis of having experience in product development / technology innovation / translational research / applied technology etc.
• On the basis of result of a written test / seminar.
• On the basis of Research specialization / Ph. D discipline determined from the topic of research publications / Ph. D Thesis.
• On the basis of quality, quantity and authorship (i.e. whether first author or co-author, etc.) of Scientific Journal Publications.
• Any other method as deemed fit by Screening Committee.
Therefore, candidates are advised not leave any column unfilled and should mention in the application all the educational qualifications, experience, publications, patents, technology developed / commercialized by them in the relevant area, over and above the minimum prescribed qualification, DULY SUPPORTED WITH DOCUMENTS / CERTIFICATES AND MARKSHEETS (Semester wise, Year wise, wherever applicable).
i) Preference would be given to the candidates having experience in product development / technology innovation / translational research / applied technology etc.
j) Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit SEPARATE Online Application form for each Post Code alongwith Application Fee (if applicable).
k) Incomplete applications i.e. application without photograph, unsigned, without application fee (if applicable), without requisite testimonials / documents / all certificates in support of claims made by the candidates in the Online Application form will be rejected as invalid.
l) The date for determining the upper age limit and educational qualifications shall be as on the last date of submission of Online Application.
m) 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.
n) 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.
o) If any document or certificate is in a language other than Hindi or English, a self-attested transcription in Hindi or English is to be submitted with the application.
p) Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply. Relaxation in age limit shall be applicable irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved for them or not, provided the post is identified suitable for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. q) If a candidate is residing abroad, they may request to attend the interview online or have their candidature considered in-absentia by the Selection Committee. This request must be submitted in writing. However, the decision of the appointing authority in this regard shall be final and binding.
r) Only outstation candidates called and found eligible for interview may be paid single to and fro second class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of their residence whichever is nearer to the place of Interview on production of Rail Tickets / Rail Ticket Numbers or any other proof of journey performed within India, as per rules. For road journeys between stations not connected by rail, the actual bus fare or road mileage at the lowest rate, may be reimbursed on production of documentary proof (bus tickets), as per GoI instructions on this subject.
s) Any discrepancies between the information provided in the application and the original documents will render the candidate ineligible unless supported by valid documents / affidavit. In such cases, the candidate will also not receive reimbursement for travel fee.
t) The decision of Director CSIR-CLRI in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates. No enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or agency on behalf of the candidate.
u) This advertisement does not necessarily tantamount to the selection being actually made. The selection process is subject to the CSIR / Government of India instructions (as made applicable) prevalent at a given point of time during various stages of selection process.
v) Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
w) The number of vacancies indicated against each category/post is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
x) Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the online application form and the same recorded in the Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent mark-sheet or certificate indicating date of birth will be accepted for determining the age and no subsequent request for change will be considered/granted. Where date of birth is not available in certificate/ mark sheets, issued by concerned Educational Boards, School leaving certificate indicating Date of Birth will be considered.
y) The Director, CSIR-CLRI reserves the right to cancel the advertisement without providing any reason and my also decide not to fill any or all positions, if necessary.
z) Notifications about the date of the interview, the recommendations of the Screening/Selection Committees, the criteria used, and any further updates, notices, addendum or corrigendum related to this advertisement will be posted solely on the clri.org. No individual notifications will be sent to candidates; thus the candidates are advised to check CLRI website.
aa) The selected candidates will be on probation for a specific period from the date of taking over charge of the post. The probationary period may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority. After successful completion of probationary period, they will be considered for confirmation in accordance with the extant rules.
bb) Where a specific area or discipline is required as eligibility criteria for the post and if the same is not evident from the candidate’s marks sheet and/or degree certificate from the concerned university, the candidates must provide valid document(s) to substantiate their claims, else, the decision of the Screening Committee regarding the acceptance or rejection of such claims will be final and binding on the candidates.
cc) Candidates should indicate as to whether any of their blood/close relatives [relation to a Government servant include the wife or husband, son or daughter, parents, brother, or sisters or any person related to any of them by blood or marriage, whether they are dependent on the Government servant or not] is working in CSIR or any other National Labs/Institutes/Units of the CSIR.
dd) In the event of any inconsistency between Hindi and English version of this advertisement, the English version shall prevail.
ee) NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED. The Helpdesk contact mentioned on the website for online application is for resolution of operational issues related to online submission of application form only.
ff) The Competent Authority reserves the right to amend, delete and add terms & conditions to this advertisement.
Mode of Selection
a) Mere fulfillment of prescribed essential educational qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates to be called for Interview by any one or more of the following methods:
• On the basis of Higher Educational qualifications.
• On the basis of Desirable Qualifications and/or Desirable Experience in the relevant field or higher than the minimum prescribed in the Advertisement.
• On the basis of Patent filed publications in SCI/Peer Reviewed journals, etc.
• On the basis of quality, number and authorship (i.e. whether first author or co-author, corresponding author etc.) of scientific Journal Publications. o On the basis of research specialization / Ph.D discipline determined from the topic of research publication / Ph.D Thesis
• On the basis of written test/seminar.
• By counting experience after the acquisition of essential qualifications.
• By invoking experience even in cases where there is no experience mentioned either as Essential Qualification (EQ) or as Desirable Qualification (DQ)
• Any other methodology as deemed fit by the Screening Committee. (The candidates should therefore mention all qualifications and experience possessed by them in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualifications, supported with documents).
b) Due weightage will be given to the candidates having experience in product development/technology innovation / translational research / applied technology etc. during the recruitment process. Accordingly, candidates claiming such achievements, if any, must mention them in the online application along with supporting documents
Application Fee
a) Candidates are required to pay application fee of Rs.500/- as per ‘Fee Payment Procedure’ available on the website. No fee is payable, subject to uploading of relevant document, for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex- Servicemen(as per CSIR Instructions notified vide CSIR Policy Division circular No. 5-1(603)/2018-PD dated 06.11.2024). Applications without the prescribed fee will not considered and summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection would be entertained.
b) Male candidates belonging to General / OBC / EWS category are required to pay application fee Online through ‘SB Collect’. The candidates may also generate challan and make payment at any of the branches of SBI.
c) However, women candidates, CSIR Employees and those belonging to SC / ST / PWD / ESM are exempted from paying application fee.
d) Please click on the following link for paying Application Fee clri.org
e) The candidates are required to generate acknowledgement of fee remitted from the online payment system, containing UTR Number/ Transaction Number, Transaction Date and upload the same in the online application form at relevant page.
f) Application fee paid through any other modes will not be accepted. The application will be considered as one received without application fee and treated as invalid application.
How to apply
a) Eligible candidates are required to apply only through ONLINE APPLICATION in the link available on CSIR-CLRI’s website https://clri.org. Instruction to fill up Online Application is also given in the CSIR- CLRI website.
b) For online application process please refer “How-to-apply online” instructions, “Fee Payment Procedure” and “Application Replica” available on the above-mentioned website.
c) The application is to be submitted in three distinct steps within prescribed timeline, as below:- i. Registration (Online) ii. Fee Submission (Online)
iii. Online Application Submission
d) If the candidate does not have a valid email id, he/she should create a new valid email id before applying online and should be kept active during the entire recruitment process.
Last Date for Submission of Online application : 19.01.2025 at 11:30 PM
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