Opportunity for Pharmacy postgraduates to join in AICTE - 16 posts

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) invites online applications in the prescribed proforma from well qualified and experienced persons for filling up vacancies on the direct recruitment basis for the posts of Dy. Director and Assistant Director. AICTE was established by an Act of Parliament (No.52 of 1987) with a view to carry out proper planning and coordinated development of the technical education system throughout the country, the promotion of qualitative improvements of such education in relation to planned quantitative growth and the regulation and proper maintenance of norms and standards in the technical education system and for matters connected therewith. The Council is a Statutory Body of Government of India with its headquarters in New Delhi and its Regional Offices situated at Bhopal, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kanpur, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Camp Offices at Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and Vadodara.

Sl. No. 1 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PAY MATRIX LEVEL -12, Rs.78800-209200 AS PER 7th CPC)
Number of Vacancies : 03 (02 posts UR, 01 post OBC)
Age Limit : Not exceeding 45 years. (The upper age-limit shall be relaxable in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other specified categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued in this regard from time to time by the Central Government).

Qualification: Master's Degree in any of the subjects of Science or Mathematics or Computer Application or Management including Behavioral Science, Commerce and Business Economics or Economics or Pharmacy or Engineering and Technology or Architecture and Town Planning from a recognized University or equivalent.
Experience: Ten years‟ experience at supervisory level out of which, at least four years‟ experience in Teaching or Research, Educational Planning or Administration, Training in Central or State Government or University or other institutions of higher education or Autonomous Bodies or PSUs.
Note: Preference will be given to persons holding Doctorate degree and /or published research work with evidence of writing technical reports.

Sl. No. 2: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (PAY MATRIX LEVEL-11, Rs.67700-208700 AS PER 7TH CPC,)
Number of Vacancies: 13 (07 posts UR, 02 posts OBC, 01 post SC, 01 post ST, 02 posts EWS)
Age Limit: Not exceeding 45 years. (The upper age-limit shall be relaxable in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other specified categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued in this regard from time to time by the Central Government).

Qualification : Master‟s Degree in any of the subjects of Science or Mathematics or Computer Application or Management including Behavioral Science, Commerce and Business Economics or Economics or Pharmacy or Engineering and Technology or Architecture and Town Planning from a recognized University or equivalent.
Experience : Eight years‟ experience at supervisory level out of which, at least four years‟ experience in Teaching or Research, Educational Planning or Administration, Training in Central or State Government or University or other institutions of higher education or Autonomous Bodies or PSUs.
Note : Preference will be given to persons holding Doctorate degree and /or published research work with evidence of writing the technical reports.

INSTRUCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT
1. The number of posts is tentative, may vary and Council reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts and may or may not fill any post(s).
2. The Council reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this advertisement or part of it at any stage.
1. AGE LIMITS:
The crucial date for determining the age limit/experience shall be the closing date for receipt of online applications from candidates.
The maximum age limit as prescribed for the post in the web portal Advertisement will be adhered to. However, relaxation for upper age limit in respect of reserved category of candidates will be as per Government of India Rules & Regulations in force.
a) SC/ST- 05 years
b) OBC - 03 years
c) Persons with disability - 10 years
d) SC/ST persons with disabilities - 15 years
e) OBC persons with disabilities - 13 years
f) Ex-serviceman – military service + 03 years
g ) Departmental candidates – 05 years
h) Central Govt./U.T. Govt. – 05 years

2. MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
All applicants must fulfil the essential qualifications and other requirements and conditions of the post stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of receipt of online applications. Before applying, applicants are advised to satisfy themselves that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for the post(s) as on closing date of applications. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written test/personal interview. The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own higher criteria for short- listing the candidates due to large number of applicants, in case the written test is not conducted. The candidate should therefore, mention in the application, all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification, supported with documents. Completion of Ph.D. degree will be reckoned from the date of issue of provisional certificate/notification.
a. The application should be accompanied by self-attested copies of the relevant educational qualification, experience, Date of birth, Category. The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained through recognized Universities/Institutions. Incomplete applications/applications received or not accompanied by the required certificates/documents are liable to be rejected.
b. Regarding equivalent clause in Essential Qualification, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement, then the candidate must produce order/letter in this regard, indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated. Otherwise, the application is liable to be rejected.
c. If any document/ certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript of the same in English duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or notary is to be submitted.
d. Any discrepancy found between the information given in the application and as evident in original documents will make the candidate ineligible for appearing in personal interview.

3. EXPERIENCE:
a. 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.
b. The date for determining experience shall be the closing date prescribed for receipt of online applications.
c. The period of experience shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that Post.

RESERVATION
a. The OBC candidates must submit their valid (not older than 03 years) non-creamy layer certificate as per G.O.I. Dept. of Per. & Trg., OM. No. 36033/28/94-Estt.(Res.). dated 02/07/1997. The closing date of receipt of application will be treated as the date of reckoning for OBC status of the candidate and for assuming that the candidate does not fall in the creamy layer. The candidate shall furnish relevant OBC certificate in the format prescribed for central govt. jobs, on or before the closing date as stipulated.
b. SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS (Economically Weaker Section) candidates must produce a copy of the relevant certificate in the prescribed format of Government of India (GOI) signed by the specified authority along with their hard copy of application form for the posts reserved for respective category.

NUMBER OF CANDIDATES TO BE CALLED FOR INTERVIEW:
Based on the number of applications received, the selection would be made through a personal interview after screening or by conducting a written test and personal interview. The cut-off percentage in written test would be suitability decided (separate merit lists will be prepared for UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS categories) to shortlist candidates for interview for the final selection in the ratio 1:4. The candidates short-listed for personal interview through screening or written test will be informed by post and e-mail. Candidates are therefore required to check their e-mails regularly. The Council will not be responsible for any postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE:
a) For the submission of online applications, the candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs.500/- (Rupee Five Hundred Only) through NEFT/RTGS/IMT/Bank transfer to the under mentioned account, while applying for the post:-
i) Account Holder‟s Name:- ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
ii) Account No.:- 32058036158
iii) IFS Code:- SBIN0050203
iv) MICR Code:- 110002742
v) Account Type:- Savings Account
vi) Bank Name & Branch Add.: State Bank of India, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
The details of payment so made will be entered by the candidate in the section “Payment Details” of the application.
b) The transaction number (UTR NO) generated after successful payment of fee, the date of payment and the name of the Bank from which the transfer was made, will be entered in the application form, by the candidate. Also, the same may be noted down by the applicant for his/her future records.
c) Fee once paid will not be refunded on any account and it will not be reserved for any other recruitment or selection process in the future.
b) Applications without the prescribed fee would not be considered and summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection would be entertained.
Note:-The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Women Categories and AICTE Employees are exempted from payment of application fee.

SELECTION PROCESS:
I. Based on the online bio-data submitted by the applicants, a screening/written test may be conducted for shortlisting the candidates for personal interview. The Council may adopt the method of conducting a written test for initial screening or may directly shortlist the candidates for interview by fixing suitable screening criteria in addition to the essential qualifying parameters.
II. Written test will be only qualifying in nature for the personal interview and will not carry any weightage for the interview.
III. The cut-off percentage in written test would be suitability decided (separate merit lists will be prepared for UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS categories) so as to shortlist candidates for interview for final selection in the ratio 1:4.
IV. The candidates short-listed for interview/screening/written test will be informed by post and e-mail. The Council will not be responsible for any postal delay.
V. Final selection will be based on performance in the personal interview.
VI. In case more than one candidate secures equal aggregate marks, tie will be resolved by applying the date of birth with the older candidate being placed higher.
VII. The applicant must be a citizen of India.

OTHER CONDITIONS:
a. The portal for filling online application will be available w.e.f.12.02.2021. The last
date for filling up the applications online would be 03.03.2021 at 23.59 Hours. The duly filled in and submitted application should be downloaded from the portal and retained by the
candidate. A print of the same would be required to be carried for the personal interview, in case the candidate is shortlisted for the same.
b. Application once submitted will not be allowed to be withdrawn and fees once paid will not be refunded on any count nor can it be held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection process in future.
c. A candidate must submit separate applications if he/she desires to apply for more than one post with prescribed fee for each post. Candidates are advised NOT to send advance copies of the application to AICTE. However, the forwarding letter from the employer may be uploaded on the portal, once the same is issued by the candidate‟s parent organization. NOC, Vigilance, Integrity certificate and copies of APARs in sealed cover may be submitted at the time of interview for those who are shortlisted for interview.
d. The decision of the Council in respect of selections shall be final and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
e. Canvassing in any form and/ or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
f. The recruitment for the above posts is governed by AICTE Recruitment Rules from time to time. Hence all other terms and conditions not stipulated herein will be applicable as per the said Recruitment Rules available online at https://www.aicte-india.org/bureaus/administration/rules-regulations?page=1
g. Candidates involving themselves in any malpractices/adopting unfair means/impersonation etc. while appearing in the written test will be disqualified.
h. Candidates also note that their candidature will remain provisional till the genuineness of the documents related to education, experience, caste, etc. are verified from issuing authority. The appointment letter for joining to the post will be issued only after verification.
i. The selected candidates will be liable to be posted at AICTE headquarters in New Delhi or any of its Regional Offices situated at Bhopal, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kanpur, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Camp Offices at Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and Vadodara.