Recruitment for Consultant under DPPQS - Salary upto Rs 1.25 lakh pm

Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine and Storage was established in the year 1946 on the recommendation of Wood head Commission as an apex organization for advising the Government of India and state governments on all the matter related to Plant Protection. The Directorate is headed by Plant Protection adviser. Plant Protection strategy and activities have significant importance in the overall crop production programmes for sustainable agriculture. Plant protection activities encompasses activities aimed to minimizing crop losses due to pests through integrated pest management, plant quarantine, regulation of pesticides, locust warning & control and training in desert areas besides training and capacity building in plant protection. It is an attached Office of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Senior Consultant (Medical Toxicology) - 02
Eligibility Criteria
i) Doctorate Degree in Veterinary Science with specialization in pharmacology or
Pharmacology & Toxicology or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacology or Toxicology from a recognized university or MBBS and MD with specialization in pharmacology,
(ii) Three years essential working experience in related field of pharmacology or toxicology.
(Hi) Retired Government employees with grade pay of Rs. 6600/- (pre-revised) or Level 11 or above in the Pay Matrix having experience of 10 years & above in the above field would also be eligible for the position.

Age Limit : Not more than 68 years of age

Terms of Payment :
A consolidated maximum monthly remuneration Will be paid as detailed below
Rs. 1.25 lakh per month all inclusive

Consultant (Medical Toxicology) - 01
Eligibility Criteria
(i) Master's Degree in Veterinary Science until specialization in pharmacology or toxicology or Masters in pharmacology / Toxicology from a recognized university or MBBS and MD) with specialization in pharmacology.
(ii) Ph. D in related area (Pharmacology or Toxicology) in case of non-medical candidate.
(iii) Five years working experience in lab/hospital/institution in related field of pharmacology or toxicology.
(iv) The work experience requirement may be relaxed in exceptional cases in respect of deserving candidates.
(v) Retired Government employees with grade pay of Rs. 6600/- (pre-revised) or Level 11 or above in the Pay Matrix having experience of 5 years & above in the above field would also be eligible for the position.

Age Limit : Not more than 68 years of age

Terms of Payment :
A consolidated maximum monthly remuneration Will be paid as detailed below
Rs.80,000/-per month all inclusive

Scope of Work Job Responsibility :
• Evaluation of Toxicology- Dossiers and preparation/submission of comments for consideration of Cl B&RC and any other work associated therewith,
• Provide technical inputs on toxicology and related fields to the Registration Committee (RC) and Central Insecticides Board (CIB) as and when desired.
• Provide technical inputs related to pesticide residues, FSSAI and Codex,
• Any other technical work assigned by Secretary (CIB&RC)

Communication and Drafting Skill :
Should have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Computer Literacy :
Computer Literacy is compulsory.

Type of Appointment :
The appointment will be of temporary nature and the Department Directorate can cancel at any time without providing any reason for it.

Accommodation :
The Consultant needs to arrange own accommodation facility at nearby places. No accommodation House Rent will be provided by the Department/Directorate.

Contract Period : Consultant will be engaged initially for a period of 2 years

Eligible Candidate should report at Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committed (CIB&RC Building), Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, CGO Complex, NH-IV, Faridabad-121001 at 10.00 AM on 18.09.2021.