Designation/Position- Scientist (Direct Recruitment) Positions
National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee (Uttarakhand), India, invites applications for Scientist (Direct Recruitment) Positions from eligible and interested candidates
About- Online applications are invited for the following posts to be filled up by direct recruitment/absorption/deputation in the National Institute of Hydrology (A Govt. of India Society under Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation), at its Headquarters and Regional Centre at Guwahati, Belgavi, Patna, Kakinada, Jammu and Bhopal or any part of the country where the Institute may set up offices/ regional centers from Indian Nationals satisfying qualifications and experience.
Research/Job Area- Various
Location- National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee (Uttarakhand), India
Eligibility/Qualification–
(1) Essential Qualifications and Experience for Scientist F
- Educational/Academic Qualifications:
Post Graduate degree in engineering in any one of the following specializations:
Water Resources/ Hydrology/ Hydraulics/ Irrigation/Soil & WaterConservation/Environmental Engineering/Remote Sensing & GIS AND having B.E./ B.Tech. degree or equivalent in : Civil/Agricultural/Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Computer Engg./Biotechnology.
OR
Ph.D. in any one of the following specializations:
Water Resources/ Hydrology/ Physics/ Earth Sciences/ Geohydrology/ Hydrogeology/ Meteorology/Environmental Sciences.
- Experience:
- Experience of 15 years in Research & Development organizations and/or academic and/or industrial institutions, out of which at least 3 years should be at Scientist Eor equivalent Level-13 (Rs. 118500-214100) or 7 years at Scientist D or equivalent Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200).
- Publication in reputed national and international journals dealing with hydrology and water resources.
- Desirable
- Post-Doctorate Fellowship
- Proven ability to develop and execute research projects
For absorption/deputation
Officers of Central/State Govts/PSUs/ autonomous organizations:
- holding analogous posts on a regular basis; or
- with 3 years of regular service in posts in Level-13 (Rs. 118500-214100); or (iii) with 7 years of regular service in posts in Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200). Possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits.
(2) Essential Qualifications and Experience for Scientist C
- Educational/Academic Qualifications:
At least 60% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree (with Under Graduate degree in Engineering with at least 60% marks or equivalent) in any one of the following specializations:
Water Resources /Hydrology/Irrigation/Soil & Water Conservation/ Environmental Engineering/Remote Sensing & GIS/Instrumentation Engineering.
OR
Doctorate degree (with PG degree in Engg./Science with at least 60% marks or equivalent) in any one of the following specializations:
Water Resources/Physics/Chemistry/Hydrology/Earth Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Remote Sensing & GIS/Meteorology/Instrumentation.
- Experience:
- Experience of 3 years in Research & Development organizations and/or academic and/or industrial institutions, out of which at least 2 years should be at Scientist B in Level-10(Rs. 56100-177500) in the pay matrix or equivalent.
- Publications in reputed national and international journals dealing with hydrology and water resources.
- Proven ability to guide and coordinate research projects.
For absorption/deputation
Officers of Central/State Govts/PSUs/ autonomous organizations:
- holding analogous posts on a regular basis; or
- with 2 years regular service in posts in the Level-10 (Rs. 56100-177500) in the pay matrix;
- Possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits.
(3&4) Essential Qualifications and Experience for Scientist B & Short term contract
- Educational/Academic Qualifications:
At least 60% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree (with Under Graduate degree in Engineering with at least 60% marks or equivalent) in any one of the following specializations:
Water Resources Engineering/Hydrology/Irrigation/Soil & Water Conservation/ Environmental Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering.
OR
Doctorate degree (with PG degree in Engg./Science with at least 60% marks or equivalent) in any one of the following specializations:
Water Resources/ Hydrology /Physics/Chemistry/Earth Sciences/Environmental Sciences/ Meteorology/Instrumentation.
- Desirable: Valid NET/GATE qualifications.
NOTE:
- Educational qualifications should be duly recognized by UGC/AICTE.
- The qualification(s) regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes if at any stage of selection, the competent authority thinks that a sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience is not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.
- Screening Committee can exercise discretion regarding fulfillment of experience criteria in the specified pay scales and equivalence of the pay matrix.
- For a candidate holding a Ph.D. degree in engineering, before joining the first regular service, the time spent on Ph.D. shall be considered research experience up to three years.
- For a candidate holding a Ph.D. degree in Sciences, the time spent on Postdoctoral research before joining the first regular service shall be considered research experience up to a maximum of two years.
Job/Position Description-
| Name of post | Pay Level in the Pay Matrix | Total no.of vacant posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | DR/Deputation | Age |
| Scientist F | Level – 13A (Rs.131100-216600) | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | Both | Not exceeding 50 years |
| Scientist C | Level – 11 (Rs.67700-208700) | 06 | 05 | – | – | 01 | D/R | Not exceeding 40 years and 43 yrs for OBC |
| Scientist B | Level – 10 (Rs.56100-177500) | 11 | 08 | – | 01 | 02 | D/R | Not exceeding 35 years and 38 years for OBC |
Job Location: Anywhere In India
Candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) for the above posts in the shape of a Bank Draft drawn in favor of “National Institute of Hydrology,” payable at the SBI Branch of IIT, Roorkee with the name of the candidate, post name written on its backside. However, candidates belonging to PH are not required to pay any fee.
No fee exemption is available to OBC/EWS candidates, and they must pay the full prescribed fee of Rs.100/-.
No fee is required for the SC/ST candidates applying for the post reserved for the ST category.
How to Apply-
The printout of the completed online application and all relevant supporting documents duly self-attested addressed to the Senior Administrative Officer, National Institute of Hydrology, Jalvigyan Bhawan, Roorkee – 247 667 (Uttarakhand) must reach the Institute on or before 20.10.2022 through Speed/Registered post only. The A4 size envelope containing complete application should be super-scribed “Application for the post of __________________.
- The application form’s envelope should be superscribed in the bold letter as “Application for Post of Scientist F/Scientist C/Scientist B-NIH, Roorkee.”.
- The hardcopy of the application filled online should be submitted to the Senior Administrative Officer, National Institute of Hydrology, Jal Vigyan Bhawan, Roorkee- 2476678 (Uttrakhand) within 30 days from the date of appearance of Advt., in the Employment News.
Last Date for Apply– 21 October 2022 (Date Extended)
The last date for filling up the online application form is extended till 21 October 2022 (Friday).
The printed copy of the online filled application form, complete in all respects along with all enclosures and original Demand Draft, must reach only by Speed post/Registered post: Senior Administrative Officer, National Institute of Hydrology, Jalvigyan Bhawan, Roorkee 247667, Distt. Haridwar (Uttarakhand) on or before 30 October 2022.
You can get our Regular updates on Telegram also
Find or Post Research Project PositionS – Researchersjob Board
See Also: Motivation Letter for PhD, Postdoc, and Other Research Positions
Whitesmoke Grammar Checker Online – Improve Your Research Writing Skill – Alternative to Grammarly
How to write a literature review: Tips, Format, and Significance
Research Proposal How to Write: Detail Guide and Template
