Technology Development Board (A Statutory Body of

Department of Science and Technology) Government of India

VACANCY NOTICE

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File no TDB/16/2018- Admin Dated: 13 Jul 18

Applications are invited for filling up of one Vacancy for the post of Secretary, in Technology
Development Board. The details of the post are as follows: -

1. Name of Post Secretary

2. Number of Posts 01
3. Classification Group ‘A’
4. Level of Pay Level 15 or Level 14 of Pay Matrix under 7 CPC
Note: Competent Authority on the recommendation of the

Assessment Board would decide the level of Pay to be

offered to the selected candidate based on his / her past
record, position presently held and such other relevant
factors.
5. Mode of recruitment whether by Deputation (including short term contract) failing which by
direct recruitment or by promotion absorption.
or by transfer on deputation and
percentage of the vacancies to be
filled by various methods
6. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Deputation (including short term contract) failing which by absorption.

I. Officers of the Central Government or State Government holding -

a) A post in the Level 15 or Level 14 of Pay Matrix under 7 CPC.

b) having experience in venture financing of technology-based enterprises.
OR
II. Manager/Executive-

i) Holding a university degree with Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / Company

Secretary qualification; or Master’s degree in Business Administration / Finance; or
ii) Holding analogous post in Financial Institution / Commercial Bank / Private or Public
Sector Company; and
iii) Having five years’ experience in a responsible position in venture capital / investment
financing.
OR
III. Scientist / Technologist holding-

i) Analogous post in Central Government/ State Government / Autonomous bodies /

Industry;
ii) Post Graduate in Science or Graduate in Engineering or technology related subject.
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Additional requirements:
a) Five years’ experience in responsible position on technology financing / technology
commercialization.
b) A Scientist / technology developer / technology transfer /technology promoter preferable.

Note:
1)Scientist ‘G’ having one-year experience in the Board may also be considered for the post.

2)Period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/ Department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

3)Candidate applying against the Manager/Executive would be considered for appointment on

contract basis and not on deputation basis.

7. AGE LIMIT: The maximum age limit shall be not exceeding fifty six years, as on the closing
date of receipt of applications.

Important Terms and Conditions

1. TDB, reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.

2. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and the mere possession of the same
does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. If the number of applications received
in response to Advertisement is large, the TDB may restrict the number of candidates to be
called for interview to a reasonable limit through a shortlisting process based on a well-
defined criterion which may include possessing of desirable qualifications and / or
experience prescribed in the advertisement and/or qualifications / experience in a particular
field as per the specific requirement of the organization. A panel of candidates may be
prepared from the candidates called for interview which will remain valid for '06' months
from the date of interview.

3. The panel can be used to fill up vacancy arising as notified in this advertisement as well as
vacancy arising subsequently due to non-joining of the selected candidates for any reason
till the date of validity of the panel. No correspondence will be entertained from candidates
who are not called for interview / selected for appointment. CANVASSING IN ANY
FORM WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATURE.

4. The selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India and outside.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications should be neatly typed on thick plain paper (A-4 size 210 x 297
mm) in the prescribed format given below.
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Candidates working In Government Departments / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous

Organizations should apply through proper channel. Such applications will be considered only if
received through proper channel with NOC of the Competent Authority of parent Department/
Organization of the candidates within the prescribed last date of receiving applications. Such
applications if received after the last date shall also be considered if an advance copy has been
received from the candidate before the last date and the competent authority of parent Department/
Organization has approved / signed /forwarded the applications before the last date even if the same
is received in TDB after the last date. Nominations should carry vigilance clearance, integrity
certificate and attested copies of ACRs/ Performance Report for the last five years. NO
RELAXATION SHALL BE GIVEN IN THIS REGARD.

a) Copies of certificates in support of educational qualifications, date of birth and experience

should be attached with the application. Candidates will have to produce the original
certificates as and when required.

b) Applications received after the closing date or received incomplete in any respect are liable
to be summarily rejected. TDB shall not be responsible for any delay on the part of postal
department for delivery of application even if posted before the last date. No representation
against such rejection will be entertained.

c) Completed applications should be sent to Under Secretary, Technology Development

Board A-Wing, Ground Floor, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New
Delhi – 110016 by Registered Post or through Speed Post in a cover superscribed
"APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SECRETARY”. The last date of submission of
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application is 24 Aug 18, 5.00 PM. Candidates are also advised not to send applications
by ordinary posts or through courier. Candidates desiring to deliver their applications by
hand can do so only by delivering the application to Under Secretary, TDB, by obtaining a
duly signed receipt bearing date of receipt. No claim shall be entertained in the absence of
such a receipt from duly authorized officer.

Under Secretary,
TDB
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FORMAT OF APPLICATION Affix colored

Passport Size
Serial Number: Photograph
(Not more than three
(For office use only) months old)

1. Advertisement No. : .................................................................................

2. Category under which like to be considered (May tick one or more categories depending on
fulfillment of eligibility conditions under each category with reference to Sl. No 6 of Annexure –I)

1. Manager / Executive
2. Officers of Central Government or State
Government
3. Scientist /Technologist

3. Name in full (starting with last name :

..................................................................................
in BLOCK LETTERS leaving one .....................................................................................
space blank between two parts of .....................................................................................
name)

4. Parent’s / Spouse Name : ...................................................................................

5. (a) Date of Birth : DATE MONTH YEAR

………… …………… ………………

(b) Age as on closing date of application: DAYS MONTHS YEARS

ie 26th July 18 / 02nd Aug 18. ……………… ………… ……………

6. Educational Qualifications:
(In chronological order from matriculation onwards. Enclose a separate sheet, duly authenticated by
your signature, if the space below is insufficient. Copies of educational qualifications must be
attached with the application form)

SL. EXAMS UNIVERSITY YEAR MAIN SUBJECT OF DIV. /

NO PASSED / OF SUBJECTS SPECIALISATION CLASS
INSTITUTION PASSING TAKEN & % OF
/ BOARD MARKS
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7. Employment Record:

(Details in chronological order, starting with the first job, enclose a separate sheet, duly
authenticated by your signature, if the space below is insufficient. Copies of work experience must
be attached with the application form)
SL. Name & Post / Fellow Ad-hoc / Period Total period Scale Nature
NO Address ship / regular/ of each of pay of
of Associateship temp. / employment duties
Employer held permanent FROM TO in years,
/ Instt. months &
days

8. Total experience in years after Essential Qualification:

9. Details of research work / experience, if any :
(Annexure, if any, should not exceed 200 words)

10. Specialisation :
(With reference to experience desired for the post)

11. Professional Training:

SL. NO. ORGANISATION PERIOD DETAILS OF TRAINING

FROM TO
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12. Present Employment Status :

UNDER UNDER STATE UNDER PUBLIC OTHERS

CENTRAL GOVT. AUTONOMOUS UNDERTAKING
GOVT. BODY

13. Nationality : ...........................................................................................

14. (i) Address for correspondence : ...........................................................................................
(in BLOCK LETTERS) :
...........................................................................................
: ...........................................................................................
: ...........................................................................................
: Pin Code : .................................................

(ii) Telephone No.: (a) Office : (b) Residence :

(iii) Mobile No. (mandatory) : ...........................................................................................

(iv) E-mail ID (mandatory) : ...........................................................................................

15. Present Pay :

(i) Scale of Pay/Level of Pay : ...........................................................................................
(Pre-revised/Revised)
(ii) Basic Pay : ...........................................................................................
(iii) Other allowances : ...........................................................................................
(excluding HRA & CCA)
(iv) Total Salary : ...........................................................................................
[ (ii) + (iii) ].

16. (i) Service to which the candidate belongs:

(ii) Complete address of the cadre
authority with phone No. :

17. Permanent Address : ...............................................................................

(in BLOCK LETTERS) : ...............................................................................

Pin Code : ................................................................
Telephone Number : ................................................

18. Any other information you may wish to

add : [ Like list of publications, Membership of
learned societies, awards and recognition, :
etc. (in brief) ] :
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19. Details of Enclosures:

20. DECLARATION:-

I certify that the foregoing information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and
belief and nothing has been concealed / distorted. If at any time I am found to have concealed /
distorted any material information, my appointment shall be liable to be summarily terminated
without notice / compensation.

Place :
Date : Signature of the candidate

CERTIFICATE

(Applicable for candidates already working in Government Departments / Ministries / Public Sector
Undertaking / Autonomous Institutions)

(TO BE GIVEN BY THE HEAD OF ORGANISATION / OFFICE)

(i) Certified that the particulars have been verified and found to be correct. It is also certified that no
disciplinary / vigilance proceedings are either pending or contemplated against the officer. Integrity
of the officer is also certified.
(ii) The application of Sh. / Smt. / Ms.………………………………….is recommended. In case
of his/ her selection, the Department / organization will relive him/ her.
(iii) Copies of ACRs / APARs for the last five years are also enclosed.

Place :
Date :
Signature of the Head of the
Organisation
/ Office with Office Seal