Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, popularly known as CIMAP, is a frontier plant research laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Established originally as Central Indian Medicinal Plants Organisation (CIMPO) in 1959, CIMAP is steering multidisciplinary high quality research in biological and chemical sciences and extending technologies and services to the farmers and entrepreneurs of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) with its research headquarter at Lucknow and Research Centres at Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pantnagar and Purara.

Sr. Technical Officer (2) (Plant Tissue Culture)
Post Code : T0120
No of post : 01 Post Unreserved
Pay Pay Band & Grade Pay : Rs.67700-208700 Level-11
Age Limit : 40 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Plant Molecular Biology/ Life Sciences with 55% Marks and five years experience in related area.
Desirable Qualification/Experience : Working experience in the area of Plant tissue culture as evident by publication in SCI journals.
Job Specification : To assist the Scientist in conservation of medicinal and Aromatic plants under in vitro condition.
Place : Lucknow

Sr. Technical Officer (2) (Agriculture Microbiology)
Post Code : T0220
No of post : 01 Post Reserved for OBC
Pay Pay Band & Grade Pay : Rs.67700-208700 Level-11
Age Limit : 40 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Agricultural Microbiology / Biotechnology / Microbiology with 55% Marks and five years experience in related area.
Desirable Qualification/Experience : Working experience evidenced by high impact publications in the area of agricultural microbiology.
Job Specification : Microbial diversity and genomics studies in Medicinal and Aromatic plants growing soils.
Place : Bengaluru

Sr. Technical Officer (2) (Agronomy)
Post Code : T0320
No of post : 01 Post Reserved for EWS
Pay Pay Band & Grade Pay : Rs.67700-208700 Level-11
Age Limit : 40 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Agronomy with 55% marks and 5 years experience in Agronomic research, maintenance of farm and transfer of Agrotechnology.
Desirable Qualification/Experience : Ph.D in Agronomy with experience in Agronomic research and transfer of Agrotechnology.
Job Specification : To carry out field experiments on medicinal and aromatic Crops, Agronomic problems and transfer of medicinal and Aromatic crops related technology on farmer’s fields. Handling and analysis of field data with the sufficient skill of its interpretation.
Place : Purara

Sr. Technical Officer (1) (Pilot Facility)
Post Code : T0420
No of post : 01 Post Unreserved
Pay Pay Band & Grade Pay : Rs.56100-177500 Level-10
Age Limit : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : M. Pharma in Pharmacognosy with 55% of marks and two years experience in related area.
Desirable Qualification/Experience : Work experience of medicinal and aromatic plants based formulations in respect of production, quality control of raw materials as well as finished products with the knowledge of handling manufacturing, packaging and Q.C. equipments.
Job Specification : Pilot scale manufacturing of research based herbal formulations developed by the institute to promote the technologies and commercialization through Start Ups/ Entrepreneurs etc. Experience in quality control/quality assurance of the herbal products and their raw materials.
Place : Lucknow

Sr. Technical Officer (1) (Business Development)
Post Code : T0520
No of post : 01 Post Unreserved
Pay Pay Band & Grade Pay : Rs.56100-177500 Level-10
Age Limit : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : BE/B.Tech in any discipline with 55% marks with two years experience in marketing and finanace.
Desirable Qualification/Experience : Masters degree in management (MBA) from recognized institution as a regular candidate.
Job Specification : To help in Business Development Cell for Marketing of institute’s technologies.
Place : Lucknow

Sr. Technical Officer (1) (Farm Management)
Post Code : T0620
No of post : 01 Post Reserved for OBC
Pay Pay Band & Grade Pay : Rs.56100-177500 Level-10
Age Limit : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy/Economics) with 55% marks with two years experience in the relevant area.
Desirable Qualification/Experience : Having experience in Farm Management.
Job Specification : Execution of field operations, data collection in experimental fields and also extension activities related to medicinal & aromatic plants cultivation, crop protection and security arrangements.
Place : Lucknow

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Sr. Technical Officer (1) (Agronomy)
Post Code : T0720
No of post : 01 Post Reserved for SC
Pay Pay Band & Grade Pay : Rs.56100-177500 Level-10
Age Limit : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc.in Agronomy with 55% marks and two years experience in Agronomic research, maintenance of farm and transfer of Agrotechnology.
Desirable Qualification/Experience : Ph.D in Agronomy with experience in Agronomic research and transfer of Agrotechnology
Job Specification : To carry out field experiments on medicinal and aromatic Crops, Agronomic problems and transfer of medicinal and Aromatic crops related technology on farmer’s fields. Handling and analysis of field data with the sufficient skill of its interpretation.
Place : Hyderabad

Selection Criteria:
The candidates as recommended by the Screening Committee will be invited for Interview.

General Information and Conditions:-
1. Benefits under Council service :
a) These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. as admissible to the central government employees and as made applicable to CSIR. Council employees are also eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as per CSIR Residence allotment rules depending on availability in which case HRA will not be admissible.
b) In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category of posts, benefits such as applicability of New Pension Scheme 2004, reimbursements of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, Conveyance advance and House Building Advance are available as per CSIR rules.
c) CSIR provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidates for career advancement under Assessment Promotion Scheme for technical & support staff.

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 stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of submission of online applications i.e. 07 April, 2020. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for various posts as on the last date of receipt of the application. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for trade test/skill test/written test or Interview. The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. 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.
c) The hard copy (print-out) of the application generated after filling online application form should be accompanied by self attested copies of the relevant educational qualification, experience. The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained through recognized Universities/Institutions etc. Incomplete applications or applications not accompanied with the required certificates/documents are liable to be rejected.
d) In respect of Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement, then the candidate is required to 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.
e) 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 trade test/skill test/written test or interview.
f) If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript of the same duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or notary is to be submitted.
g) The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and/or experience shall be the closing date prescribed for submission of online applications i.e. 07 April, 2020.
h) 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 prescribed for that post.
i) Persons with disabilities (PWD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply.
j) Candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Sections applying against the post(s) reserved for this category are required to produce an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority as per DOPT, Govt. of India rules.
k) Any discrepancy found between the information given in application and as evident in original documents will make the candidate ineligible for appearing in trade test/skill test/written test or interview.
l) The decision of the CIMAP/CSIR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/Trade test/Skill test/written test or interview will be final and binding on the candidates.
m) The selected persons should be ready to serve at any of the offices/Research Centres of CSIR-CIMAP located at Lucknow, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pantnagar, Purara (Distt. Bageshwar) or at any place of posting in India as per need of CSIR-CIMAP R&D activities.
n) Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence,political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
o) Certificates/documents in support of experience must specify duration of experience in terms of date/month/year.
p) The number of vacancies indicated against each category/post is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
q) NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

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How to Apply:
a) Eligible and interested candidates are required to fill the application form ONLINE by accessing the website cimap.res.in.
b) For online application process please refer ‘How to apply online’ instructions, ‘Fee Payment Procedure’ and ‘Application Form Replica’ available on the above-mentioned website.
c) The application is to be submitted in four distinct steps, as below:
1. Registration (online)
2. Fee Submission (online/offline*)
3. Application Submission (online)
4. Dispatch of Printout copy (Hard Copy) of online application along with all relevant documents by post.
* For offline fee submission candidate should take printout of challan generated online after completion of registration and deposit fee in the Bank.

d) The datelines for the above-mentioned stages of application are as follows :
1. Start date for Registration for Online Application : 4th March, 2020; 10.00 Hrs. IST
2. Last date for registration for Online application : 2nd April 2020; 23:59 Hrs. IST
3. Last date for Fee Submission Online/Offline : 3rd April 2020; 16:00 Hrs. IST
4. Last date for Submission of Online Application : 7th April 2020; 23.59Hrs. IST
5. Last date for Receipt of printout copy of application alongwith all relevant documents at CIMAP : 22nd April 2020; 17:30Hrs. IST

e) Candidates are required to pay application fee Rs.100/- only as per ‘Fee Payment Procedure’ available on the website. The candidates belonging to SC/ST/Women/PWD/Abroad candidates and regular employees of CSIR are exempted from payment of application fee.
f) The Printout of the application, generated after online submission, duly accompanied by self-attested copies of the requisite certificates/mark sheets of date of birth, educational qualifications, experience, and community certificate, if any, addressed to the ″Controller of Administration, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Post Office-CIMAP, Lucknow-226015″ should reach this office by speed post/registered post on or before 22-04-2020.Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application for each post indicating the Code No. of the post.
g) In case of Universities/Institutes awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA Grades etc., candidates are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their University/Institute.
h) The envelope containing the application should be super scribed “Application for the post of ………………….(Post code …………… Advt.No. ………………)″.
i) Applications from employees of Government Departments will be considered only if forwarded through proper channel, certified by the employer that the applicant, if selected will be relieved within one month of the receipt of the appointment orders and in which vigilance clearance should also be recorded. However, advance copy of the application may be submitted before the closing date. Applications routed through proper channel should reach CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow at the earliest.
j) Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained.
k) Incomplete applications (i.e. unsigned, without photograph and applicable testimonials etc.) will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected. the application may be submitted before the closing date. Applications routed through proper channel should reach CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow at the earliest.

Following documents must be attached along with application form(print-out) sent by post:
a) Coloured photograph pasted on the form and signed across in full.
b) Self attested photocopy of Date of Birth Certificate.
c) Self attested photocopies of educational qualification certificates.
d) Self attested photocopy of caste certificate, PWD certificate, EWS certificate, if applicable.
e) Self attested photocopies of experience certificates, if any.