PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, LUDHIANA Advertisement No.

02/2011
Applications from the eligible candidates are invited for the following posts on the prescribed form (alongwith detailed qualifications, experience requirements & other relevant information) obtainable from the office of Registrar, PAU, Ludhiana on any working day from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. in cash at the counter by 04.11.2011 for posts at Sr.No.1 to 26 and 32. The application forms can also be obtained by post from the office of the Registrar, PAU, Ludhiana by sending requisite cost of the application form in the shape of bank draft/ Indian Postal Order (IPO preferably not below the denomination of Rs.100/-) in favour of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana payable at Ludhiana alongwith self addressed envelope (28x12 cms) bearing postage stamps of Rs.45/- by 25.10.2011. The duly completed application forms for the posts at Sr.No.1 to 26 and 32 with prescribed fee (as mentioned below against each post) in the shape of Bank Draft/ Indian Postal Order (IPO preferably not below the denomination of Rs.100/-) payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana should reach in the office of Registrar, PAU, Ludhiana by 04.11.2011. The application forms for the posts of Deputy Curator (Sr.No.27) and Draftsman (Sr.No.31) may be obtained from the office of Director of Research, PAU, Ludhiana on any working day from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. in cash at the counter and can also be obtained by post by sending requisite cost of the application form in the shape of bank draft/ Indian Postal Order (IPO preferably not below the denomination of Rs.100/-) in favour of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana payable at Ludhiana alongwith self addressed envelope (28x12 cms) bearing postage stamps of Rs.45/- by 25.10.2011 from the office of Director of Research. The duly completed applications for the posts at Sr.No.27 and 31 alongwith the prescribed application fee (as mentioned below against these posts) in the shape of Bank Draft/ Indian Postal Orders (IPO preferably not below the denomination of Rs.100/-) should reach in the Office of Director of Research, PAU, Ludhiana by 04.11.2011. Further, the application forms for the posts at Sr.No.28 to 30 i.e. Farm Manager, Programme Assistant (Lab.Technician) and Programme Assistant (Computer) may be obtained from the office of Director of Extension Education, PAU, Ludhiana on any working day from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. in cash at the counter and can also be obtained by post by sending requisite cost of the application form in the shape of bank draft/ Indian Postal Order (IPO preferably not below the denomination of Rs.100/-) in favour of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana payable at Ludhiana alongwith self addressed envelope (28x12 cms) bearing postage stamps of Rs.45/- by 25.10.2011 from the office of Director of Extension Education. The duly completed applications for the posts at Sr.No.28 to 30 alongwith the prescribed application fee (as mentioned below against these posts) in the shape of Bank Draft/ Indian Postal Orders (IPO preferably not below the denomination of Rs.100/-) should reach in the Office of Director of Extension Education, PAU, Ludhiana by 04.11.2011. S. Name of the post No. Cost of Application Form Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Fee to be attached with Application Form in the Form of DD/ IPO Rs.800 Rs.800 Rs.800 Rs.800 Rs.800 Rs.800 Rs.800 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500

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Dean, College of Home Science Additional Director of Communication Additional Director of Research (Crop Improvement) Additional Director of Research (Horticulture) Additional Director of Research (Natural Resources & Plant Health Management) Additional Director of Research (Food Science, Nutrition and Engineering) Additional Director of Research (Farm Mechanization and Bio-Energy) Assistant Biotechnologist Assistant Professor (Genomics) Assistant Professor (Molecular Genetics) Assistant Professor (Bioinformatics)

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Assistant Soil Chemist(At outstation) Assistant Professor of Statistics Assistant Plant Breeder(Ludhiana/outstation) Assistant Plant Breeder (Seed Technology) (Ludhiana/outstation) Assistant Plant Physiologist(Ludhiana/outstation) Assistant Chemist (Residue) Assistant Professor of Home Science Extension Education Assistant Biochemist Assistant Seed Production Specialist (Ludhiana/outstation) Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology Assistant Zoologist (Rodents) Assistant Professor of Biotechnology Assistant Professor of Business Management Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) at KVK (3 posts) Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection) at KVK (2 posts) Deputy Curator Farm Managers at KVKs (6 posts) Programme Assistant (Lab.Technician) at KVKs ( 2 posts) Programme Assistant (Computer) at KVKs (12 posts) Draftsman Driver at KVKs (5 posts)

Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.200 Rs.200 Rs.200 Rs.200 Rs.200 Rs.100

Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.300 Rs.200

Pay Scales Sr.No.1:

Rs.37400-67000+AGP Rs.10000/- plus Rs.1000/- Special Allowance (SA) and rent free accommodation Sr.No.2 to 7: Rs.37400-67000+AGP Rs.10000/- plus Rs.800/- Special Allowance (SA) Sr.No.8 to 24: Rs.15600-39100 + AGP Rs.6000/Sr.No.25 to 26:Rs.15600-39100 + AGP Rs.5400/Sr.No.27: Rs.10300-34800 + Rs.4400/- GP with initial start of Rs.17420/Sr.No.28 to 30:Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4200/- GP Sr.No.31: Rs.10300-34800 + Rs.3800/- GP Sr.No.32 Rs.5200-20200 + Rs.2000/- GP Important Notes

1. i) ii) iii) 2.

3. 4. 5. 6. 8.
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For post at Sr.No.1 to 7 The term good academic record with Ph.D. degree shall imply that the candidate possesses at least second division at Masters degree level. Outside candidates (other than those working in PAU) can be taken on deputation. These are tenurial posts for a term of four years. Applications, which are incomplete/ not on the prescribed form/ received after the due date/ received without prescribed application fee shall not be considered. The University shall not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit. Higher start or advance increments can be given to the deserving candidates. Inservice candidates should apply through proper channel. Number of posts can be increased or decreased. The university has right to withdraw any post . For posts at Sr.No.1 to 26, the minimum age of entry is 18 years and retirement age is 60 years. For the posts at Sr.No.27 to 32, the age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011. For posts at Sr.No.8-12, 15-17, 19-20, 22, 25-26, 28-32: the appointment to these posts shall be co-terminus with the schemes in which these are provided

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For Posts at Sr.No. 8 to 32: 3% of the posts are reserved for physically handicapped persons belonging to Punjab state with 40% or more disability and the breakup of this reservation is as under:i) ii) iii) Blindness of low vision Hearing Impairment Locomotor disability or cerebral palsy : (Ortho impaired) : : 1% 1% 1%

Attested copies of the Certificates regarding proof of handicapped and extent thereof, issued by Civil Surgeon of the district or place of which applicant is a permanent resident should be attached. It would also be certified in the medical certificate that the applicant is otherwise fit for the post he/she is applying for. However, if eligible persons are not found available in response to this advertisement, the posts will be filled out of other category/ categories and the points meant for persons with disabilities shall be carried forward for being filled from future vacancies. 11. For posts at Sr.No. 27 to 32, reservation and relaxation in age will be as per Punjab Govt.rules.

Registrar Punjab Agricultural University

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011

DETAILED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION OF THE POSTS ADVERTISED VIDE ADVT.NO.02/2011 WITH LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS AS 04.11.2011 1. Dean, College of Home Science (For a term of four years)

Essential i) ii) iii) iv) B.Sc./B.Sc.(Home Science)/B.Sc. (Hons.) at least with second division. Ph.D. in any discipline of Home Science with good academic record. Twelve years experience in teaching/ research/ extension in Home Science in a College/ Institution out of which, atleast three years must be as Professor/ equivalent. Substantial contributions to teaching/ research and scholarship as evidenced by the teaching innovations/ quality of papers published in professional journals of repute, adoption of results of research/ extension education. Administrative experience in a responsible teaching/ research post, and ability to organize and supervise the work of others. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment).

v) vi)

Note: The term good academic record with Ph.D. degree shall imply that the candidate
possesses at least second division at Masters degree level. 2. Additional Director of Communicaton (CC&IL) (For a term of four years)

Essential i) ii) Graduate atleast with second division. Ph.D. in any branch of Agriculture/ Journalism/ Mass Communication/ Journalism and Mass Communication/ Languages with good academic record. However, candidate(s) with Masters degree in above subjects having outstanding contributions can also be considered. Twelve years experience in the relevant field in an institution/ organization. For candidate(s) with Masters degree, the experience required is 15 years. Out of the total experience, at least two years must be at Professor level or holding a senior managerial position. Substantial contribution in Agril. Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations supported by evidence. Experience and ability to organize and supervise the work of others. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language. (If not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment).

iii)

iv) v) vi)

Note: The term good academic record with Ph.D. degree shall imply that the candidate possesses at least second division at Masters degree level.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 3. Additional Director of Research (Crop Improvement)(For a term of four years)

Essential i) ii) iii) B.Sc./B.Sc. (Agri.)/ B.Sc.(Hons.) at least with second division. M.Sc. in Plant Breeding/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding & Genetics/ Biotechnology/ Seed Technology or Botany/ Biochemistry with published work on crop improvement. Ph.D. in Plant Breeding/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding & Genetics/ Biotechnology/ Seed Technology or Botany/ Biochemistry with published work on crop improvement and with good academic record. Twelve years experience in research/ teaching/ extension in Plant Breeding/ Genetics/Plant Breeding & Genetics/Biotechnology/Seed Technology/ Botany/ Biochemistry in a college/ institution out of which, at least three years must be as Professor/ equivalent. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iv)

v)

Desirable i) ii) Experience in Crop Improvement. Administrative experience.

Job responsibilities 1. To assist the Director of Research in planning, monitoring and coordinating scientific research on various aspects relating to Crop Improvement and IPR across the colleges in PAU Campus and outstations. To motivate faculty to write new research projects, to scrutinize the submitted research projects and to review the synopses of PG Students relating to crop improvement. To compile materials for the Research Reports on crop improvement. To perform such other duties as entrusted by the Director of Research from time to time.

2.

3. 4.

Note: The term good academic record with Ph.D. degree shall imply that the candidate
possesses at least second division at Masters degree level.

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4.

Additional Director of Research (Horticulture) (For a term of four years)

Essential i) ii) iii) B.Sc./B.Sc. (Agri.)/ B.Sc.(Hons.) at least with second division. M.Sc. in Horticulture/ Pomology/ Vegetable Crops/ Olericulture/ Floriculture or Botany/ Biochemistry with published work on Horticulture Ph.D. in Horticulture/ Pomology/ Vegetable Crops/ Olericulture/ Floriculture or Botany/ Biochemistry with published work on Horticulture and with good academic record. Twelve years experience in research/ teaching/ extension in Horticulture/ Pomology/ Vegetable Crops/ Olericulture/ Floriculture/ Botany/ Biochemistry in a college/ institution out of which, at least three years must be as Professor/ equivalent. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iv)

v)

Desirable i) ii) Experience in Horticulture/ Pomology/ Vegetable Crops/ Olericulture/ Floriculture. Administrative experience.

Job responsibilities 1. To assist the Director of Research in planning, monitoring and coordinating scientific research on various aspects relating to Horticulture and IPR across the colleges in PAU Campus and outstations. To motivate faculty to write new research projects, to scrutinize the submitted research projects and to review the synopses of PG Students relating to Horticulture. To compile materials for the Research Reports on Horticulture To perform such other duties as entrusted by the Director of Research from time to time.

2. 3. 4.

Note: The term good academic record with Ph.D. degree shall imply that the candidate
possesses at least second division at Masters degree level.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 5. Additional Director of Research (Natural Management) (For a term of four years) Resources & Plant Health

Essential i) ii) B.Sc./B.Sc. (Agri.)/ B.Sc.(Hons.)/ B.Tech.(Agril.Engineering) at least with second division. M.Sc. in Agronomy/ Soil Science/ Agrometeorology/ Forestry & Natural Resources/ Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Microbiology/ Zoology or Botany/ Biochemistry with published work on Natural Resources and Plant Health Management/ M.Tech. (Soil & Water Engineering) Ph.D. in Agronomy/ Soil Science/ Agrometeorology/ Forestry & Natural Resources/ Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Soil & Water Engineering /Microbiology/ Zoology or Botany/ Biochemistry with published work on Natural Resources and Plant Health Management and with good academic record. Twelve years experience in research/ teaching/ extension in Agronomy/ Soil Science/ Agrometeorology/ Forestry & Natural Resources/ Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Microbiology/ Zoology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/ Soil & Water Engineering in a college/ institution out of which, at least three years must be as Professor/ equivalent. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iii)

iv)

v)

Desirable i) ii) Experience in Natural Resources and Plant Health Management Administrative experience.

Job responsibilities 1. To assist the Director of Research in planning, monitoring and coordinating scientific research on various aspects relating to Natural Resources & Plant Health Management and IPR across the colleges in PAU Campus and outstations. To motivate faculty to write new research projects, to scrutinize the submitted research projects and to review the synopses of PG Students relating to Natural Resources and Plant Health Management. To compile materials for the Research Reports on Natural Resources and Plant Health Management To perform such other duties as entrusted by the Director of Research from time to time.

2.

3. 4.

Note: The term good academic record with Ph.D. degree shall imply that the candidate
possesses at least second division at Masters degree level.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 6. Additional Director of Research (Food Science, Nutrition and Engineering) (For a term of four years)

Essential i) ii) B.Sc./B.Sc. (Agri.)/ B.Sc. (Home Science)/ B.Sc.(Hons.)/ B.Tech. (Agril. Engineering/ Food Technology) at least with second division. M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology/ Food & Nutrition or Biochemistry/ Microbiology with published work on Food Science/Nutrition/ Engineering or M.Tech in Processing & Food Engineering/ Food Technology. Ph.D. in Food Science & Technology/ Food & Nutrition/ Processing & Food Engineering/ Food Technology or Biochemistry/ Microbiology with published work on Food Science/ Nutrition/ Engineering and with good academic record. Twelve years experience in research/ teaching/ extension in Food Science & Technology/ Food & Nutrition/ Processing & Food Engineering/ Food Technology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology in a college/ institution out of which, at least three years must be as Professor/ equivalent. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iii)

iv)

v)

Desirable i) ii) Experience in Food Science, Nutrition and Engineering Administrative experience.

Job responsibilities 1. To assist the Director of Research in planning, monitoring and coordinating scientific research on various aspects relating to Food Science, Nutrition and Engineering and IPR across the colleges in PAU Campus and outstations. To motivate faculty to write new research projects, to scrutinize the submitted research projects and to review the synopses of PG Students relating to Food Science, Nutrition and Engineering. To compile materials for the Research Reports on Food Science, Nutrition and Engineering To perform such other duties as entrusted by the Director of Research from time to time.

2.

3. 4.

Note: The term good academic record with Ph.D. degree shall imply that the candidate
possesses at least second division at Masters degree level.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011

7.

Additional Director of Research (Farm Mechanization & Bio-energy) (For a term of four years)

Essential i) ii) iii) B.Tech. in Agril. Engineering at least with second division. M.Tech in Farm Power & Machinery/ Farm Machinery & Power Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Renewable Energy. Ph.D. in Farm Power & Machinery/ Farm Machinery & Power Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Renewable Energy and with good academic record. Twelve years experience in research/ teaching/ extension in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Renewable Energy in a college/ institution out of which, at least three years must be as Professor/ equivalent. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iv)

v)

Desirable i) ii) Experience in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Renewable Energy. Administrative experience.

Job responsibilities 1. To assist the Director of Research in planning, monitoring and coordinating scientific research on various aspects relating to Farm Mechanization/ Bio-energy and IPR across the colleges at PAU Campus and outstations To motivate faculty to write new research projects, to scrutinize the submitted research projects and to review the synopses of PG Students relating to Farm Mechanization/ Bio-energy. To compile materials for the Research Reports on Farm Mechanization/ Bio-energy. To perform such other duties as entrusted by the Director of Research from time to time.

2.

3. 4.

Note: The term good academic record with Ph.D. degree shall imply that the candidate
possesses at least second division at Masters degree level.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 8. i) ii) Assistant Biotechnologist B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Agri.)/ B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons.) at least with second division. Masters degree in Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding/ Life Science with specialization in Plant Biotechnology with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iii) iv)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job responsibilities 1) Genetics engineering of crop plants. 2) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. 9. Assistant Professor (Genomics)

Essential i) ii) B.Sc.(Biotech.)/ B.Sc./B.Sc. (Agri.) at least with second division. Masters degree in Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding & Genetics with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 basis or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iii) iv)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Desirable i) ii) Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics Post-Doctoral research experience in Molecular Biology/ Genomics

Job responsibilities 1. Maintenance and replication of BAC libraries. 2. BAC fingerprinting, DNA sequencing using both Sanger Sequencing method and Next Gen Sequencing approaches. 3. Genetic Mapping, SNP development, Gene identification and validation through reverse genetic approaches. 4. Teaching of Molecular Genetics/ Molecular Biology courses. 5. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 10. Assistant Professor (Molecular Genetics)

Essential i) ii) iii) iv) B.Sc.(Biotech.)/ B.Sc./B.Sc. (Agri.)/ at least with second division. Masters degree in Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding & Genetics with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 basis or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Desirable i) ii) Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding & Genetics Post-Doctoral research experience in Molecular Genetics/ Genomics

Job responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 11. Development and maintenance of Genetic Populations, development of Genetic Maps, Gene Mapping, SNP development and utilization of molecular markers. BAC fingerprinting, DNA sequencing using both Sanger Sequencing method and Next Gen Sequencing approaches. Gene validation using genetic transformation Teaching of Molecular Genetics/ Molecular Biology courses. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Professor (Bioinformatics)

Essential i) ii) B.Sc.(Bioinformatics)/ B.Sc.(Biotech.)/B.Sc. at least with second division. Masters degree in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Molecular Genetics (with proven experience in Bioinformatics) with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 basis or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iii) iv)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 Desirable i) ii) Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology / Molecular Biology/ Molecular Genetics Post-Doctoral research experience in Bioinformatics/ Genomics

Job responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 4. 12. i) ii) iii) iv) Analysis of DNA sequences, generation of Sequence Assemblies, Contigs and Scaffolds. Gene annotation, identification of ORF, Promoters, regulatory sequences phylogenetic analysis etc. Teaching of Bioinformatics course. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Soil Chemist at outstation B.Sc. (Agri.) at least with second division. Masters degree in Soil Science with specialization in Soil Fertility/Chemistry with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 4. 13. i) ii) iii) iv) To conduct laboratory and field study related to Soil Chemistry/Soil Fertility and plant nutrition as envisaged in the relevant project. To help the project incharge in fulfilling the objectives of the scheme. To participate in the teaching and extension activity of the department. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Professor of Statistics Graduate with Mathematics/ Statistics at least with second division. Masters degree in Statistics/ Agril. Statistics with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 Job Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 14. i) ii) iii) iv) Assigned teaching duties. Research/Extension Education in the relevant area. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Plant Breeder (Ludhiana/ Outstation) B.Sc. (Agriculture) at least with second division. Masters degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics/ Genetics (Crop Plants) with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 15. i) ii) iii) iv) To plan and conduct experiments related to the field of Plant Breeding as per the objectives of the scheme To take initiative for bringing research projects for strengthening the research/teaching/extension education programme. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Plant Breeder (Seed Technology) (Ludhiana/ outstation) B.Sc. /B.Sc.(Agriculture) at least with second division. Masters degree in Plant Breeding/ Plant Breeding and Genetics/ Genetics (Crop Plants) with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. Research work Seed production programme Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 16. i) ii) Assistant Plant Physiologist (Ludhiana/ Outstation) B.Sc./B.Sc.(Agri.) at least with second division. Masters degree in Plant Physiology or Botany with specialization in Plant Physiology or M.Sc. Agronomy with specialization in Crop Physiology with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iii) iv)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job Requirement 1. 2. 17. i) ii) iii) iv) To undertake teaching and research work. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Chemist (Residue) B.Sc./B.Sc. (Agri.) at least with second division. M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Agril. Chemistry with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job Responsibilities 1. Herbicide residue analysis from plant parts, soil and ground water using modern analytical methods with GLC, HPLC and GC MS biochemical studies on herbicide plant interactions and herbicide metabolites in plant and soil. To teach UG/PG classes of Chemistry/Biochemistry/Agril. Chemistry. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Professor of Home Science Extension Education B.Sc. (Home Science) at least with second division. Masters degree in Home Science Education & Extension/ Home Science Extension Education with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

2. 3. 18. i) ii) iii) iv)

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 19. i) ii) iii) iv) Teaching/Extension/Research in the field of specialization Extension/Teaching/Research duties as assigned Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Biochemist B.Sc. /B.Sc. (Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hons.)/B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons.) at least with second division. Masters degree in Biochemistry with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 20. i) ii) iii) iv) Research/teaching in Molecular Biochemistry, Genomics and Proteomic. To work on Biochemical and Molecular basis of abiotic and biotic stress tolerance in crop plants and gene cloning. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Seed Production Specialist (Ludhiana/ Outstation) B.Sc.(Agri.) at least with second division. Masters degree in Plant Breeding/ Vegetable Crops/ Agronomy with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 Job Responsibilities 1. 2. Management of research farm at PAU, Ludhiana and providing irrigation cultivation and other allied facilities to all the departments of the PAU engaged in research. Making correspondence with different research farms of the PAU scattered all over the Punjab State and Government Seed Agencies and organizing sale of seeds to the farmers. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology B.Sc. (Agri.)/ B.Sc.(Forestry) at least with second division. Masters degree in Plant Pathology with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

3. 21. i) ii) iii) iv)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 22. i) ii) iii) iv) To undertake UG and PG courses in Plant Pathology. To undertake research and extension in Plant Pathology Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Zoologist (Rodents) B.Sc./ B.Sc.(Hons.) Zoology at least with second division. Masters degree in Zoology with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job responsibilities 1. 2. 3. To carry out research work in the field of rodents control. Extension/ teaching duties as assigned. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 23. Assistant Professor of Biotechnology

Essential i) ii) B.Sc ( Biotech.)/B.Sc./B.Sc.(Agri.) at least with second division. Masters degree in Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding & Genetics with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iii) iv)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Desirable i) ii) Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics. Post-doctoral research experience in Molecular Biology Genomics.

Job responsibilities 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 24. i) ii) Maintenance and replication of BAC libraries. BAC fingerprinting, DNA sequencing using both Sanger Sequencing method and Next Gen Sequencing approaches. Genetics mapping, SNP development, Gene identification and validation through reverse genetic approaches. Teaching of Molecular Genetics/ Molecular Biology course. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Assistant Professor of Business Management Graduate at least with second division. M.B.A. (Agri.Business) or Masters degree in Business Management with specialization in Marketing Management/ Human Resources Management/ Financial Management/ Production Management/ Management of Information System or Technology/ Strategy Management with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/ ASRB/ CSIR by the date of interview. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of appointment)

iii) iv)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 Job responsibilities 1) 2) 3) 25. i) ii) Teaching of graduate/ postgraduate courses. Assigned teaching/ extension duties. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) at KVK Three posts B.VSc.& A.H./B.Sc. (Agri.) at least with second division. M.V.Sc/M.Sc. in Livestock Production & Management/ Animal Breeding/Animal Breeding & Genetics/ Animal Nutrition with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR by the date of interview. Must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subject or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language which may be specified by the PAU.

iii) iv)

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job responsibilities 1. 2. 26. i) ii) iii) iv) Teaching/ Extension/ Research job. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection) at KVK Two posts B.Sc.(Agri.) /B.Sc.(Forestry) at least with second division. Masters degree in Entomology with minor in Plant Pathology/Plant Pathology with minor in Entomology with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks. Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/UGC/ CSIR by the date of interview. Must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subject or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language which may be specified by the PAU.

Note: A candidate who may not possess Masters degree in the relevant discipline but possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks at Masters level in the allied field. Job responsibilities 1. 2. Teaching/ Extension/ Research job. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 27. Deputy Curator

Essential i) ii) iii) iv) B.Sc./B.Sc.(Agriculture) at least with second division. Masters degree in Zoology/ Entomology with OCPA 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks Matric level certificate of Punjabi language. Five years research experience in the field of Insect Taxonomy/ Biosystematics.

Desirable i) ii) Ph.D. in Life Science/Entomology with specialization in Insect Taxonomy. Research experience of work in the National Insect Museum collections.

Age Limit:Age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011. Age relaxation Note Scheduled Castes/ : Backward classes Physically handicapped persons Ex-servicemen Five years over and above the normal recruitment age 10 years over and above the normal age As per Punjab Govt. instructions.

28. i. ii. iii.

Farm Managers at KVKs (Six posts) B.Sc. (Agriculture) Knowledge of Punjabi upto Matric Standard. Age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011.

Age relaxation Note 1 Scheduled Castes/ : Backward classes Physically handicapped persons Ex-servicemen Five years over and above the normal recruitment age 10 years over and above the normal age As per Punjab Govt. instructions.

Note 2 29. i. ii. iii

Reservation shall be applicable as per Punjab Govt. Programme Assistant (Lab.Technician) at KVK (Two posts) B.Sc. (Home Science)/ B.Sc. (Medical)/ B.V.Sc. from the recognized University. Knowledge of Punjabi upto Matric Standard. Age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 Age relaxation Note 1 Scheduled Castes/ : Backward classes Physically handicapped persons Ex-servicemen Five years over and above the normal recruitment age 10 years over and above the normal age As per Punjab Govt. instructions.

Note 2 30.

Reservation shall be applicable as per Punjab Govt. Programme Assistant(Computer at KVKs) (Twelve posts)

Essential i. ii. iii. B.Sc. (Computer Application)/ Bachelor in Computer Application/ Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Application Knowledge of Punjabi upto Matric. Age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011.

Desirable Two years experience in handling Agri-based data on computer. Age relaxation Note 1 Scheduled Castes/ : Backward classes Physically handicapped persons Ex-servicemen Five years over and above the normal recruitment age 10 years over and above the normal age As per Punjab Govt. instructions.

Note 2 31. i.

Reservation shall be applicable as per Punjab Govt. Draftsman 10+2 with three years diploma in Draftsmanship (Mechanical) from recognized Institution with certified training in Auto CAD/ Solid edge, Catia, Pro-E or other drafting/ designing Software. OR Matric with three years Diploma in Draftsmanship (Mechanical) from recognized Institution with certified training in Auto CAD/ Solid edge, Catia, Pro-E or other drafting/ designing Software along with two years experience in the relevant field. OR Matric with two years Industrial Training Institute/ Certificate in Draftsmanship (Mechanical) from recognized Institution with certified training in Auto CAD/ Solid edge, Catia, Pro-E or other drafting/ designing Software along with five years experience in the relevant field. Knowledge of Punjabi up to Matric level.

ii.

Age Limit : 18 years to 37 years as on 1.1.2011. Reservation: As per Punjab Govt. Policy.

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 Age relaxation Note 1 Scheduled Castes/ : Backward classes Physically handicapped persons Ex-servicemen Drivers at KVKs (Five posts) Five years over and above the normal recruitment age 10 years over and above the normal age As per Punjab Govt. instructions.

32.

Essential i) ii) Matriculation pass qualification from a recognized board. Possession of a valid and appropriate driving license from prescribed Government Authority (the candidate will have to pass the practical skill test to be taken by an appropriate committee of Institute/ Hqs.) Knowledge of Punjabi upto Matric standard. Age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011.

iii) iv)

Desirable One year trade certificate in the relevant field from ITI or experience of driving in a recognized institution or experience of Motor Mechanic work. Age relaxation Note 1 Scheduled Castes/ : Backward classes Physically handicapped persons Ex-servicemen Five years over and above the normal recruitment age 10 years over and above the normal age As per Punjab Govt. instructions.

Important Notes 1. 2. For Post at Sr.No.1 to 7 Outside candidates (other than those working in PAU) can be taken on deputation. Applications, which are incomplete/ not on the prescribed form/ received after the due date/ received without prescribed application fee shall not be considered. The University shall not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit. Higher start or advance increments can be given to the deserving candidates. Inservice candidates should apply through proper channel. Number of posts can be increased or decreased. The university has right to withdraw
any post .

3. 4. 5. 6.
7.

For posts at Sr.No.1 to 26, the minimum age of entry is 18 years and retirement age is 60 years. For posts at Sr.No. 9-12, 15-17, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28-32: the appointment to these posts shall be co-terminus with the schemes in which these are provided

ADVT.NO.02/2011 LAST DATE: 04.11.2011 8. For Posts at Sr.No. 8 to 32: 3% of the posts are reserved for physically handicapped persons belonging to Punjab state with 40% or more disability and the breakup of this reservation is as under:i) Blindness of low vision : 1% ii) Hearing Impairment : 1% iii) Locomotor disability or cerebral palsy : 1% (Ortho impaired) Attested copies of the Certificates regarding proof of handicapped and extent thereof, issued by Civil Surgeon of the district or place of which applicant is a permanent resident should be attached. It would also be certified in the medical certificate that the applicant is otherwise fit for the post he/she is applying for. However, if eligible persons are not found available in response to this advertisement, the posts will be filled out of other category/ categories and the points meant for persons with disabilities shall be carried forward for being filled from future vacancies.

Registrar Punjab Agricultural University