In the beginning of the 20th century, the need for small scale laboratory investigations to study the twin problems of irrigation and drainage was recognised by the Government. The Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune, as it is known today, was established in 1916 by the then Bombay Presidency as a "Special Irrigation Cell" with a limited mandate to modify irrigation practice to meet agricultural requirements. Recognising its role in the systematic study of various phases of water flow, including floods, the institution was taken over by the Government of India in 1936. Due to considerable increase in its activites with development of water resources projects, the Research Station was shifted to Khadakwalsa, about 16 km southwest of Pune, with a larger campus in 1925.

Post : Scientist B (Chemistry)

Pay Scale : Level – 10 (Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-) in Pay Matrix as per CCS (R.P.) Rules, 2016. (Total emoluments excluding T.A. and HRA at the time of initial appointment will be Rs. 56,100/- plus DA as applicable per month).

Vacancy Number : 20010210225

Age : Not exceeding 35 years for General category candidates as on normal closing date. Not exceeding 38 years for Other Backward Classes candidates as on normal closing date for vacancies reserved for them. Relaxable for regularly appointed Central Government Servant upto five years as per instructions/orders issued by Govt. of India from time to time. For age concession applicable to some other categories of applicants, please see relevant paras of the ‘Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection.’

Essential Qualificaiton (s)
A. Educational- Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University or Institute. B. Experience- Having at least three years research experience in Chemistry.
Note Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the UPSC, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of the candidates otherwise well qualified.

Duty(ies)
Field data and sample collection from rivers and reservoirs and analysis of physiochemical & biological parameters using standard methods. Water quality model studies for River and Reservoir systems using different simulation software to predict futuristic scenario. Prepare project and technical reports and draft standards.

Head Quarter : Khadakwasla, Pune, with All India Service Liability.

Other Details : General Central Services, Group ‘A’ Gazetted. Non-Ministerial. The posts are permanent.