UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Last Date :
12th May 2011 (19th May, 2011 in respect of applications received only BY POST from the
candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland,
Tripura, Sikkim, J&K, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of
Himachal Pradesh, A & N Islands or Lakshadweep or abroad).
ADVERTISEMENT NO.08
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS
1. (Vacancy No.11040801523) Ten Assistant Directors(Entomology) in the
Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Faridabad, Department of
Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture. Out of the ten posts, one post is
reserved for SC & two posts are reserved for OBC candidates. Qualifications : Essential
: A. Educational : Master of Science Degree in Entomology or Nematology or Master of
Science Degree in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology Or Nematology or
Master of Science Degree in Zoology with specialization in Entomology or Nematology
from a recognized University or equivalent. B. Experience: Three years practical
experience in Entomology/Nematology related to Plant Protection. Desirable : i)
Doctorate Degree in Entomology or Nematology or Agricultural Entomology from a
recognized University/Institute or equivalent. ii) For the posts where duties involve
work in Nematology, Post Graduate degree and practical experience in the field of
Nematology shall be preferred. Duties : i) To supervise and co-ordinate technical and
administrative work. ii)To supervise, collection, collation and dissemination of
information on Plant Protection. iii) Mass multiplication of host insects, parasites and
predators for bio-control of crop posts, diseases and weeds.
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2. (Vacancy No.11040802623) Two Assistant Directors Grade-I ( Industrial
Management & Training) in the Office of the Development Commissioner(MSME),
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Out of two posts, one post each is
reserved for SC & ST candidates. The posts are also suitable for PH persons with
disability of Orthopaedically Handicapped / Locomotor disability / Cerebral Palsy with
OL (One Leg ) affected. Qualifications : Essential : Educational : (A) (i) Degree in
Engineering from a recognized University or Institute equivalent. (ii) Post graduate
degree or Diploma in Industrial Management or Business Management or Business
Administration from a recognized University or Institution or equivalent; and (iii) One
year experience in Management of Production or Marketing in Central Government or
State Government or in any recognized Industrial concern or Organization or experience
in Teaching Industrial Management or Business Management or Business
Administration. OR (B) (i) Degree in Economics or Commerce from a recognized
University or equivalent. (ii) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Industrial Management
or Business Management or Business Administration from a recognized University or
Institution or equivalent; and (iii) Three years experience in Management of Production
or Marketing in Central Government or State Government or in any recognized Industrial
concern or Organization or experience in Teaching Industrial Management or Business
Management or Business Administration. Desirable : Experience of conducting surveys,
preparing reports and planning. Duties : a) To visit small-scale units and advise their
supervisory staff and workers about different problems in the field and Industrial
Management & Training which confront them in their day to day work. b) To suggest
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improved and economical techniques or production, proper handling of material and
correct method of working. c) Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
in the field of training management, consultancy and in other allied matters.
3. ( Vacancy No.11040803623) One Deputy Director(Metallurgy) in the Office of
the Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises. The post is reserved for OBC candidates. The post is also suitable for
Physically Handicapped candidates with disability viz. Orthopapedically Handicapped /
Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy with OL(One Leg) affected. Qualifications :
Essential : Educational : (A). i) Degree in Metallurgical Engineering/ Metallurgical
Engineering and Material Science/ Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from a
recognized University/Institute or equivalent; ii) Five years’ experience in a
supervisory/managerial capacity in a technical organization or industrial concern in
metallurgical operations like making, shapping, treating, quality control and quality
assurance; iii) Knowledge of the latest techniques of production and operations of
modern machinery equipment and tools used in Metallurgical operations, applications
and processes. OR (B). i) Master of Technology/Master of Engineering degree or
Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering and Material Science/
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from a recognized University/Institute or
equivalent; and ii) Three years’ experience in managerial/supervisory capacity in a
technical organization or industrial concern in metallurgical operations. DESIRABLE i)
Knowledge of modern production techniques like Computer Aided Design, Quality
Management Systems like Total Quality Management (TQM), Environment Management
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System and Total Production Maintenance etc; ii) Two years administrative experience.
.DUTIES: i) To suggest important and economical technique of production, proper use of
materials and correct type of machine and equipment suitable for the purpose by proper
demonstration etc. ii) To promote the growth and development of industries in the
MSME with particular reference to Metallurgical Engineering industries. iii) To establish
and maintain contact with large scale undertaking both in the Private and Public Sector at
an appropriate level. iv) To represent the MSME- DO in the various Committees and
Bodies where the interest of MSME have to be watched. v) Any other duties may be
assigned from time to time.
NOTE:
1. Candidates are requested to apply in the format published along with this
Advertisement No.08 and NOT write to the Commission for application forms. They
are also requested to go through carefully the details of posts and instructions published
below before applying.
2. NATURE OF POST : All posts belong to General Central Service except
otherwise mentioned.
a) Post at Item Nos.1,2 , & 3 are permanent.
3. PAY SCALE & CLASSIFICATION : (Figures in bracket at the end of the pay
scale indicate the approx total emoluments(per month) excluding TA and HRA at the
minimum of the scale).
a) Rs.15600-39100+Rs.5400 (Grade pay) (T.E. Rs.30,710) Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-
Ministerial for the posts at Item No.1,2 &3 above
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4. AGE LIMIT AS ON NORMAL CLOSING DATE : 12-05-2011
a) Not exceeding 43 years for the post at Item No. 3.
b) Not exceeding 40 years for the posts at Item No.2.
c) Not exceeding 35 years for the posts at Item No. 1.
N.B. The age limit shown against S.. No. 2 is relaxed age limit for SC & ST candidates.
The age limit shown against S. No. 3 is relaxed age limit for OBC candidates. The age
limit shown against S.No. 1 is normal age limit. Age is relaxable for SC candidates upto
5 years and upto 3 years for OBC candidates in respect of vacancies reserved for them.
AGE IS ALSO RELAXABLE FOR CENTRAL/UT GOVT SERVANTS UPTO FIVE
YEARS AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED BY GOVT OF INDIA FROM TIME
TO TIME. For age concession applicable to other categories of applicants please see
relevant paras of the Instructions to Candidates for recruitment by Selection.
NOTE : Candidates with disabilities[ as indicated against Item(s)] can apply to the
respective posts even if the post is not reserved for them. However, such candidates will
be considered for selection to such post by general standard of merit. Persons suffering
from not less than 40% of relevant disability shall alone be eligible for the benefit of
reservation and other relaxations as permissible under the rules
5. HEADQUARTERS: At places specifically stated against certain posts,
otherwise anywhere in India or aboard.
6. PROBATION: The persons selected will be appointed on probation as per rule.
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