PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

LUDHIANA

ADVERTISEMENT NO.02/2017

Applications from the eligible candidates are invited for the following posts on the prescribed form
(along with detailed qualifications, experience required and other relevant information) obtainable from
the respective offices mentioned below against each post on any working day from 10.00 a.m. to
4.00 p.m. in cash at the counter by 11.5.2017 for these posts. The application forms can also be
obtained by post from these concerned offices by sending requisite cost of the application form in the
shape of bank draft in favour of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana payable at Ludhiana along with self
addressed envelope (28x12 cms) bearing postage stamps of Rs.40/- by 26.4.2017. The duly
completed application forms for the posts with prescribed fee (as mentioned below against each
post) in the shape of Bank Draft payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana
should reach in the concerned offices by 11.5.2017.

S.No. Name of the post Cost of Fee to be Name of office

Applicati attached with where forms are
on form the application available
form

1. Registrar 300.00 800.00 % Registrar

2. Additional Director of Research (Crop 300.00 800.00 % Registrar
Improvement)
3. Extension Specialist (Plant Breeding) 300.00 600.00 % Registrar
4. Assistant Professor (Genetics) 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
5. Assistant Soil Chemist 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
6. Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) (at 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
outstation)
7. Assistant Professor (Vegetable Science) 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
(at outstation)
8. District Extension Specialist (Soil 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
Science) (at outstation)
9. District Extension Specialist (Agronomy) 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
(at outstation)
10. District Extension Specialist 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
(Entomology) (at outstation)
11. District Extension Specialist (Horticulture) 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
(at outstation)
12. Programme Assistant (Computer) 200.00 300.00 % DEE
(visually handicapped category) (one
post)(at outstation)
13. Programme Assistant (Lab. Technician) 200.00 300.00 %DEE
(at outstation)
14. Beldars (at outstations) 100.00 - %DEE

Pay scales

Sr.No.1 Rs. 37400 - 67000 + AGP Rs.8800+Rs.600 p.m. Special Allowance/Rs.37400-

67000+AGP Rs.10000/-+ Rs.1000 p.m. Special Allowance (for Professor level
teachers) and rent free accommodation
Sr. No.2 Rs.37400-67000+AGP Rs.10000/- + Rs.800 p.m. special allowance
Sr. No.3 Rs.37400-67000+AGP Rs.9000/-p.m.
Sr.No.4 to 11 15600-39100+Rs.6000 GP
Sr.No. 12 Rs.9300-34800+Rs.4200 GP
Sr. No.13 Rs.9300-34800+Rs.4200 GP
Sr.No.14 Rs.4440-7440+Rs.1300 GP

Pay scales and other service conditions for the above posts wherever applicable
will be governed as per Punjab Governments notification No.7/204/2012-4FP1/60
dated 15.1.2015 and circular No.7/204/2012-4FP1/66 dated 15.1.2015 and any other
instructions issued by Punjab Government from time to time in this regard.
Important

1. Applications, which are incomplete/ not on the prescribed form/ received after the last date/
received without prescribed application fee shall not be considered. The University shall
not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit.
2. In service candidates should apply through proper channel.
3. Post at Sr. No.1 and 2 are tenurial posts for a term of four years
4. Number of posts at Sr. No.3 to 11, 13 and 14 can be increased or decreased.
5. Appointment for posts at Sr. No.3 to 14 shall be co-terminus with the scheme in which
these are provided.
6. For posts at Sr.No. 4 to 11 only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
7. For posts at Sr.No.1 to 11, the minimum age of entry is 18 years and retirement age is 60
years.
8. For posts at Sr. No. 12 to 14 age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on
1.1.2017.
9. The candidate must fulfill the requisite qualifications by the last date of receipt of
applications i.e. 11.5.2017.

10. For Post at Sr.No. 3 to 11: 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 (Ortho impaired) : 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. While making any correspondence with reference to the above recruitment, the candidate
must mention his/her contact number.
12. All the candidates should attach photo copies of their qualifications(Detail Marks
Cards), experience and other relevant documents failing which no mark(s) (wherever
applicable) will be awarded to them and they can also be declared ineligible for the
post in absence of these documents.

13. Pay scales and other service conditions for the above posts wherever applicable
will be governed as per Punjab Governments notification No.7/204/2012-4FP1/60
dated 15.1.2015 and circular No.7/204/2012-4FP1/66 dated 15.1.2015 and any other
instructions issued by Punjab Government from time to time in this regard.

14. Though every care has been taken, yet any mistake crept inadvertently is subject to
correction.

Sd/-
Registrar
Punjab Agricultural University
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1. Registrar (For a term of four years) in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000+AGP

Rs.8800+Rs.600 Special Allowance/Rs.37400-67000+AGP10000+Rs.1000/- special
allowance (for Professor level teachers) and rent free accommodation.

i) A Postgraduate degree with atleast 55% marks or its equivalent grade.

ii) Atleast 15 years of experience as Assistant Professor or equivalent/Associate Professor
or equivalent/Associate Professor or equivalent of which 8 years should be in Associate
Professor or equivalent grade with experience in educational administration.

Or
Comparable experience in research establishments and other institutions of higher
education.

Or

15 years of administrative experience of which 8 years as Deputy Registrar or an

equivalent post.

In case a Professor level teacher is selected for this post, he will be eligible to retain his
own scale of pay of Rs.37400-67000+AGP 10000/- (revised) and will also entitled to
special allowance of Rs.1000/- per month attached to the post and rent free
accommodation.
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2. Additional Director of Research (Crop Improvement) in the pay scale of

Rs.37400- 67000+AGP Rs.10,000/-+Rs.800/- special allowance (for a term of
four years)

Essential:

i) B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Biotech)/B.Sc(Med.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences.

ii) Ph.D in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Plant Breeding and Genetics/ Biotechnology/ Seed

Technology.
OR
Ph.D. in Botany/Biochemistry with published work in Crop Improvement.

iii) Second division at Bachelors level and 65% marks or OCPA or 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masters level

iv) Twelve years experience in research/teaching/extension in a relevant discipline in a

college/Institution out of which, at least five years must be as Professor/equivalent.
Administrative experience, leadership, ability and capacity to organize and supervise the
work of others.

v) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language of Punjab School Education Board or any
other equivalent. (If not, the candidate is required to pass the same within one year of
appointment).

Desirable: i) Experience in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Biotechnology/Seed Technology.

ii) Administrative experience

Job responsibilities:

i) 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.
ii) To motivate faculty to write new projects, to scrutinize the submitted research projects
and to review the synopses of PG students relating to Crop Improvement.
iii) To compile information for the research reports on Crop Improvement.
iv) To perform such other duties as entrusted by the Director of Research from time to time.
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3. Extension Specialist (Plant Breeding) in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000+AGP

9000/-

i) B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc. (Forestry)/B.Sc.(Medical)*/B.Sc.(Biotechnology)*.

ii) Ph.D. in Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Genetics.

iii) At least second division at Bachelors level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00
at Masters level

iv) Eight years experience in teaching/research/extension education in the relevant area at

the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent. (The period spent in obtaining Ph.D.
degree will not be counted as research/teaching/extension experience).

v) Substantial contributions to research and scholarship as evidenced by the quality of

papers published. The candidate has minimum 7 full length publications having cumulative
NAAS rating not less than 20.0 on the last date of submission of application.
OR
The candidate has minimum 10 publications in the Journals rated and /or not rated by
NAAS on the last date of submission of application. The applications will be evaluated by
the committee.

vi) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School Education Board or any
other recognized Board (as first or second language). (If not, the candidate is required to
pass the same within one year of appointment).

Job responsibilities:

i) To undertake extension education/research/teaching activities

ii) To take initiative for developing research projects to obtain funding.
iii) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

* The candidates who have completed B.Sc.(Med.) and B.Sc (Biotechnology) in three
years should have cleared deficiency courses of relevant subjects of B.Sc. (Agri.)
during their M.Sc.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in which the
post is provided.
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4. Assistant Professor (Genetics) in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.Sc.(Agri.)*/B.Sc.(Hort.)*/B.Sc. (Forestry)*/B.Sc.(Medical)**/B.Sc.(Biotechnology)**.

ii) Masters degree in Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Genetics.

iii) Atleast Second division at Bachelor level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masers level.

iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by
ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Must have passed Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School
Education Board or any other recognized board (as first or second language).

Note 1: A candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4.0 on
the last date of submission of application,
OR
-The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less than 8.0 on the
last date of submission of applications.
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated by NAAS on
the last date of submission of applications. The publications will be evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake teaching/research/extension education activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects to obtain funding
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

* The candidates should have cleared four years degree programme of

B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc(Forestry).

** The candidates who have completed B.Sc.(Med.) and B.Sc (Biotechnology) in three
years should have cleared either deficiency courses of relevant subjects of B.Sc.
(Agri.) during their M.Sc. or should have completed one year duration
Honors/bridged/special programme.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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5. Assistant Soil Chemist in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.Sc.(Agri.)*/B.Sc(Hort)*/B.Sc(Forestry)*/B.Sc**

ii) Masters degree in Soil Science with specialization in Soil Fertility/Chemistry.

iii) Atleast Second division at Bachelor level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masers level.

iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by
ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School Education Board or any
other recognized board (as first or second language). If not, the candidate is required to
pass the same within one year of appointment.

Note 1: A candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4.0 on
the last date of submission of application,
OR
-The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less than 8.0 on the
last date of submission of applications.
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated by NAAS on
the last date of submission of applications. The publications will be evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake research/teaching/extension education activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects to obtain funding
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

* The candidates should have cleared four years degree programme of

B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc(Forestry).

** The candidates who have completed B.Sc. in three years should have cleared either
deficiency courses of relevant subjects of B.Sc. (Agri.) during their M.Sc. or
should have completed one year duration Honors/bridged/special programme.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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6. Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) (at outstation) in the pay scale of Rs.15600-
39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.Sc. (Agri.)*/B.Sc. (Hort.)*/B.Sc (Forestry)*/B.Sc. (Med.)**.

ii) Masters degree in Plant Pathology.

iii) Atleast Second division at Bachelor level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masers level.

iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by
ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Must have passed Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School
Education Board or any other recognized board (as first or second language).

Note 1: A candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4.0 on
the last date of submission of application,
OR
-The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less than 8.0 on the
last date of submission of applications.
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated by NAAS on
the last date of submission of applications. The publications will be evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake extension education/research/teaching activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects for strengthening the
extension/research/teaching programme.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

* The candidates should have cleared four years degree programme of

B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc(Forestry).

** The candidates who have completed B.Sc.(Med.) in three years should have cleared
either deficiency courses of relevant subjects of B.Sc. (Agri.) during their M.Sc. or
should have completed one year duration Honors/bridged/special programme.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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7. Assistant Professor (Vegetable Science) (at outstation) in the pay scale of

Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.Sc. (Agri.)*/B.Sc. (Hort.)*/B.Sc (Forestry)*/B.Sc. (Med.)**/ B.Sc. (Hons)**.

ii) Masters degree in Vegetable Science.

iii) Atleast Second division at Bachelor level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masers level.

iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by
ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Must have passed Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School
Education Board or any other recognized board (as first or second language).

Note 1: A candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4.0 on
the last date of submission of application,
OR
-The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less than 8.0 on the
last date of submission of applications.
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated by NAAS on
the last date of submission of applications. The publications will be evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake extension education/research/teaching activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects for strengthening the
extension/research/teaching programme.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

* The candidates should have cleared four years degree programme of

B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc(Forestry).

** The candidates who have completed B.Sc.(Med.) and B.Sc (Hons.) in three years
should have cleared either deficiency courses of relevant subjects of B.Sc. (Agri.)
during their M.Sc. or should have completed one year duration
Honors/bridged/special programme.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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8. District Extension Specialist (Soil Science)(at outstation) in the pay scale of

Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.Sc. (Agri.)*/B.Sc. (Hort.)*/B.Sc (Forestry)*/B.Sc. **.

ii) Masters degree in Soil Science.

iii) Atleast Second division at Bachelor level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masers level.

iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by
ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Must have passed Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School
Education Board or any other recognized board (as first or second language).

Note 1: A candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4.0 on
the last date of submission of application,
OR
-The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less than 8.0 on the
last date of submission of applications.
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated by NAAS on
the last date of submission of applications. The publications will be evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake extension education/research/teaching activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects for strengthening the
extension/research/teaching programme.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

* The candidates should have cleared four years degree programme of

B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc(Forestry).

** The candidates who have completed B.Sc. in three years should have cleared either
deficiency courses of relevant subjects of B.Sc. (Agri.) during their M.Sc. or
should have completed one year duration Honors/bridged/special programme.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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9. District Extension Specialist (Agronomy)(at outstation) in the pay scale of

Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.Sc. (Agri.)*/B.Sc. (Hort.)*/B.Sc (Forestry)*/B.Sc.**.

ii) Masters degree in Agronomy.

iii) Atleast Second division at Bachelor level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masers level.

iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by
ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Must have passed Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School
Education Board or any other recognized board (as first or second language).

Note 1: A candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4.0 on
the last date of submission of application,
OR
-The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less than 8.0 on the
last date of submission of applications.
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated by NAAS on
the last date of submission of applications. The publications will be evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake extension education/research/teaching activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects and to obtain funding.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

* The candidates should have cleared four years degree programme of

B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc(Forestry).

** The candidates who have completed B.Sc. in three years should have cleared either
deficiency courses of relevant subjects of B.Sc. (Agri.) during their M.Sc. or
should have completed one year duration Honors/bridged/special programme.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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10. District Extension Specialist (Entomology)(at outstation) in the pay scale of

Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.Sc. (Agri.)*/B.Sc. (Hort.)*/B.Sc (Forestry)*/B.Sc. (Med.)**/B.Sc(Biotechnology)**.

ii) Masters degree in Entomology with minor in Plant Pathology.

iii) Atleast Second division at Bachelor level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masers level.

iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by
ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Must have passed Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School
Education Board or any other recognized board (as first or second language).

Note 1: A candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4.0 on
the last date of submission of application,
OR
-The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less than 8.0 on the
last date of submission of applications.
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated by NAAS on
the last date of submission of applications. The publications will be evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake extension education/research/teaching activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects and to obtain funding.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

* The candidates should have cleared four years degree programme of

B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc(Forestry).

** The candidates who have completed B.Sc.(Med.) and B.Sc (Biotechnology) in three
years should have cleared either deficiency courses of relevant subjects of B.Sc.
(Agri.) during their M.Sc. or should have completed one year duration
Honors/bridged/special programme.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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11. District Extension Specialist (Horticulture) (at outstation) in the pay scale of
Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.Sc. (Agri.)*/B.Sc. (Hort.)*/B.Sc (Forestry)*/B.Sc. (Med.)**/B.Sc.(Biotechnology)**.

ii) Masters degree in Horticulture (Pomology)/Horticulture(Fruit Science)..

iii) Atleast Second division at Bachelor level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masers level.

iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by
ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Must have passed Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School
Education Board or any other recognized board (as first or second language).

Note 1: A candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4.0 on
the last date of submission of application,
OR
-The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less than 8.0 on the
last date of submission of applications.
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated by NAAS on
the last date of submission of applications. The publications will be evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake extension education/research/teaching activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects and to obtain funding.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

* The candidates should have cleared four years degree programme of

B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc(Forestry).

** The candidates who have completed B.Sc.(Med.) and B.Sc (Biotechnology) in three
years should have cleared either deficiency courses of relevant subjects of B.Sc.
(Agri.) during their M.Sc. or should have completed one year duration Honors/
bridged/special programme.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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12. Programme Assistant (Computer) (visually handicapped category) (at outstation)

in the scale of Rs.9300-34800+Rs.4200 GP

Essential:

1. Graduate in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Application

OR Masters in Computer Application

2. Knowledge of Punjabi upto Matric

3. Age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years.

Desirable: Two years experience in handling Agri-based data on computer.

Note: 1. Age relaxation shall be applicable as per Punjab Govt. rules.

2. The post is non-promotional and incumbent of the post will be inter-transferable
only within Krishi Vigyan Kendras of the State of Punjab.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme,
in which the post is provided.

Criteria:

The written test for the post of Programme Assistant (Computer) will be conducted for
100 marks. The syllabus is as follows:

a. Basic knowledge of the computer: Organization of computer, input/output devices,

computer memories, back up devices.
b. Basic knowledge of windows operating system and usage of internet/email:
Features of windows, installation of windows, file/folder management (windows
explorer), control panel.
Working of Browser (internet explorer/Mozilla firefox/internet surfing and searching
based on keywords, save and print files online.
Working of email (outlook express), create new email account, send and receive mails,
apply email settings or options.
c. Working knowledge of the MS Office i.e. M.S. word, Power Point, Excel

i) MS word

Introduction, Text and Paragraph formatting, Bullets and Numbering, working

with tables, Mail merge, Spelling and grammer, page set up, header and footer,
insert menu, shortcut keys to access various options of document.

ii) MS Excel

Introduction to work book, worksheets and cell manuplations, formulas and

functions, chart and graphs, sorting and filters, cell referencing, shoftcut keys to
access various worksheet featuers.

iii) MS Power point

Introduction, creating and running power point presentation, slide design and
layout, custom animation, insert menu and shortcut keys.
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13. Programme Assistant (Lab Technician) (at outstation) in the scale of Rs.9300-
34800+Rs.4200 GP

Essential:

1. B.Sc. (Agri) (Hons)/B.Sc. (Home Science)/B.Sc (Med.)/BVSc from the recognized

university.

2. Knowledge of Punjabi upto Matric standard

3. Age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years.

Note: 1. Reservation and age relaxation shall be applicable as per Punjab Govt. rules.
2. The post is non-promotional and incumbent of the post will be inter-transferable
only within Krishi Vigyan Kendras of the State of Punjab.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme,
in which the post is provided.

Criteria

S. No. Particulars Maximum scores

1. Academic Background
i ) B.Sc. 70
ii) M.Sc. 10
iii) Ph.D. 10
2. Experience 10
Total 100

Score will be awarded as per detail given below :-

1 ACADEMIC BACKGROUND :-
S. No. Degree %marks obtd. Score
1 B.Sc. Agri.(Hons.)/
B.Sc.(HomeScience)/
B.Sc. Medical/ B.V.Sc.)
<45 25
45<50 30
50<55 35
55<60 40
60<65 45
65<70 55
70<75 60
75 80 65
80 & above 70
2 M.Sc. <55 05
55<60 06
60<65 07
65<70 08
70<75 09
75 & above 10
3 Ph.D. Less than 70 08
70<80 09
80 & above 10

2 EXPERIENCE
The weightage for experience relevant to the position after completing
Bachelors degree will be 1.0 score for every six months experience.
----- 10.0 Scores (Maximum)
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14. Beldars (at outstations) in the pay scale of Rs. 4440-7440+1300/- grade pay.

i) Matriculation
ii) Knowledge of Punjabi upto Matric level.
iii) Two years experience as Field/ Lab.Helper in the relevant field.
Or
Five years experience as Junior Field /Lab. Helper in the relevant field.
Or
Worked for 10 years as DPL in the relevant field.

iv) Age 18 to 37 years (relaxation in age as per reservation rules of Punjab

Govt.).

Note: i) Applicant shall have to take a written test of matric level (Math & Punjabi
with 50% marks for each subject).
ii) The candidate having higher qualification will be preferred.
iii) Experience of DPL will be confirmed from the concerned HOD/ Station
Director by the Controlling Officer.
iv) The post is non-promotional and incumbent of the post will be inter-
transferable only within Krishi Vigyan Kendras of the State of Punjab.

The following selection criteria and the corresponding allocation of marks for the
said post(s) has been decided as under :

Educational qualifications, written test and experience: Maximum marks 100

Weightage of each component of Selection criteria :

Matric 60 marks
10+2 10 marks
Written test 20 marks
Experience 10 marks

The further break up is as under:

Qualifications
Matric 10+2
% Marks obtained Score % Marks obtained Score
35<50 45 35<50 4
50<65 50 50<65 6
65<80 55 65<80 8
80 and above 60 80 and above 10

Award of score for experience (over and above essential qualification):

For experience as DPL number/year and for Jr.Field/Lab.Helper &

Field/ Lab.Helper, 1 (one) number/ year will be awarded