Central Silk Board Ministry of Textiles Government of India Bangalore 560 068 Advt. No.

o. CSB/2/2014 Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for filling up of the following posts in the Central Silk Board:
1. (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts (c) Pay Band (d) Age (e) Qualification : Scientist - B : 65 (Sixty five) : PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay of Rs.5400/: Not exceeding 35 Years (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and Govt. Servants as per Rules) : ESSENTIAL: Masters degree in Science or Masters degree in Agricultural Sciences. Specialization-wise break-up of the 65 vacancies is as under: SC 1 1 1 -1 1 1 1 -1 --2 1 ST -1 -1 -1 -1 ---1 --OBC 1 2 -1 2 1 1 2 1 1 --1 -UR 3 3 -3 3 3 2 4 2 3 1 2 4 1
PWD

Specialization required Sl. No. 1 Plant Breeding & Genetics 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Agronomy / Soil Science Plant Physiology / Bio-Chemistry Plant Pathology Insect Breeding & Genetics Insect Pathology/ Immunology Insect Physiology / Bio-Chemistry

Total 5 7 1 5 6 6 4 9 3 5 1 3 8 2

OH VH --------1 -----------------1 --

Bio-Technology / Molecular Biology Agricultural Statistics

10 Sericulture/Agricultural Extension 11 Agricultural Economics 12 Microbiology 13 Entomology 14 Environment & Ecology

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== 02 == 2. (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts : Scientist B (Reeling & Spinning) : 2 (Two) Reservations: SC 01 (c) Pay Band (d) Age UR 01

: PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay of Rs.5400/: Not exceeding 35 Years (Relaxable for SC/PWD and Govt. Servants as per Rules) (e) Qualification : ESSENTIAL: Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Textile Technology from a recognized University. ______________________________________________________________________ 3. (a) (b) (c) (d) Name of the Post Number of posts Pay Band Age : : : :

Computer Programmer

2 (Two) - Unreserved PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs.4600/Below 30 Years (Relaxable for PWD and Government servants as per Rules). (e) Qualification : Graduate with II class in Computer Science with 2 years experience in Electronic Data Processing (EDP). OR Graduate with II class, in Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, Economics and Post Graduate Diploma Course in Computer Applications and 2 years experience in EDP. OR M.Sc. in Computer Science. ______________________________________________________________________ 4. (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts : Inspector (Silk) : 4 (Four) Reservations: OBC 01

UR 03

(c) Pay Band (d) Age (e) Qualification

: PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs.4200/: Below 30 Years (Relaxable for OBC/PWD and Government servants as per Rules). : ESSENTIAL: II Class Bachelors degree in Textiles or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Diploma in Handloom Technology or Textiles with 3 years experience in the related field.

DESIRABLE: M.Tech. (Textiles) or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. ______________________________________________________________________ ..03/-

==03 == 5. (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts : Junior Translator (Hindi) : 1 (One) - Reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC) : PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs.4200/: Below 30 Years (Relaxable for OBC/PWD and Government servants as per Rules) : IInd Class Masters Degree in Hindi from a recognized University with Diploma in Translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa.

(c) Pay Band (d) Age (e) Qualification

6. (I) (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts (c) Pay Band (d) Age (e) Qualification (II) (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts

: Senior Mechanic (Cold Storage) : 1 (One) Unreserved : PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs.4200/: Below 30 Years (Relaxable for PWD and Government servants as per Rules). : Diploma in Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institute.

: Senior Mechanic (Electrical) : 2 (Two) Reservations: OBC 01 UR 01

: PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs.4200/: Below 30 Years (Relaxable for OBC/PWD and Government servants as per Rules). (e) Qualification : Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institute. ______________________________________________________________________ (c) Pay Band (d) Age ..04/-

== 04 == 7. (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts : Assistant (Technical) : 6 (Six) Reservations: SC 02 (c) Pay Band (d) Age OBC 01 UR 03

: PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs.4200/: Below 30 Years (Relaxable for SC/OBC/PWD and Government servants as per Rules) (e) Qualification : IInd Class Bachelors degree with at least 50% marks in Entomology/ Zoology / Botany / Agriculture / Sericulture or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University. ______________________________________________________________________ 8. (a) Name of the Post [b] Number of posts (c) Pay Band (d) Age (e) Qualification : Technical Assistant (Reeling & Spinning) : 1 (One) Reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) : PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs.4200/: Below 27 years (Relaxable for ST/PWD and Government servants as per Rules). : ESSENTIAL: 3 year Diploma Course in Textile Technology/ Handloom Technology from a recognized Institute. DESIRABLE: Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.

9. (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts

: Assistant : 7 (Seven) Reservations: SC 02 OBC 01 OBC(PWD-VH) 01 UR 03

(c) Pay Band (d) Age (e) Qualification (f) Experience

: PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs.4200/: Below 30 Years (Relaxable for SC/OBC/PWD and Government servants as per Rules) : IInd Class Bachelors degree in Science/Commerce/Arts/ Bachelor of Law from a recognized University. : A minimum of 5 years Office experience

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== 05 == 10. (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts : Statistical Assistant : 2 (Two) - Unreserved Reservations: UR 01 (c) Pay Band (d) Age PWD(HH) 01

: PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay of Rs.2800/: Below 30 Years (Relaxable for PWD and Government servants as per Rules) (e) Qualification : II Class Masters degree with at least 50% marks in Statistics from a recognized University. ______________________________________________________________________ 11 . (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts : Upper Division Clerk : 6 (Six) Reservations: ST 01 (c) Pay Band (d) Age (e) Qualification OBC 02 UR 03

: PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs.2400/: Below 25 Years (Relaxable for ST/OBC/PWD and Government servants as per Rules : Bachelors Degree in Science/Commerce/Arts from a recognized University with a pass in Junior Grade Typewriting examination conducted by State Technical Education Board with a speed of 30 words per minute in English typewriting.

Note: Skill Test will be conducted on Computer only ______________________________________________________________________

..06/-

== 06 == 12. (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts (c) Pay Band (d) Age (e) Qualification : Junior Stenographer (Hindi) : 1(One)Reserved for Other Backward Classes(OBC) : PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2400/: Below 25 Years (Relaxable for OBC / PWD (OBC) and Government servants belonging to OBC category as per Rules). : ESSENTIAL: Matriculation or equivalent qualification with a pass in Hindi Typewriting and Shorthand examinations conducted by the State Technical Education Board with a speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi Typewriting and 80 words per minute in Hindi Shorthand.

Preference will be given to Graduates fulfilling Typewriting and Shorthand qualifications prescribed above. Computer knowledge will be an added advantage. Note: Skill Test will be conducted on Computer only ______________________________________________________________________ 13. (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts : Field Assistant : 112 (One hundred and twelve) Reservations: ST OBC 6 29

SC 14

PWD OH - 2 HH - 1 VH - 1

UR 47

Ex-Servicemen SC-1, ST-3, OBC-2, UR-6

(c) Pay Band (d) Age

: PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay of Rs.2000/: Below 25 Years (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/ESM and Government servants as per Rules : Matriculation (with Science) or Diploma in Sericulture or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

(e) Qualification

Desirable: Candidates with experience preferred. ______________________________________________________________________ ..07/-

== 07 == 14. (I) (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts : Lower Division Clerk : 14 (Fourteen) Reservations: SC OBC 01 (c) Pay Band (d) Age (e) Qualification 04

PWD VH - 1

UR 06

ExServicemen 1 OBC, 1 UR

: PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay of Rs.1900/: Below 25 Years (Relaxable for SC /OBC/PWD/ESM and Government servants as per Rules : Matriculation or equivalent qualification with a pass in Junior Grade Typewriting examination conducted by State Technical Education Board with a speed of 30 words per minute in English Typewriting. Note: Skill Test will be conducted on Computer only

(II) (a) Name of the Post (b) Number of posts

: Lower Division Clerk (Hindi Typist) : 3 (Three) Reservations: ST 01 OBC 01 UR 01

(c) Pay Band (d) Age

: PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay of Rs.1900/: Below 25 Years (Relaxable for ST/OBC/PWD and Government servants as per Rules : Matriculation or equivalent qualification with a pass in Junior Grade Typewriting examination conducted by State Technical Education Board with a speed of 25 words per minute in Hindi Typewriting. Note: Skill Test will be conducted on Computer only

(e) Qualification

Note: SC Scheduled Caste OBC Other Backward Classes PWD Persons with Disabilities OH Orthopaedically Handicapped HH -- Hearing Impaired

ST Scheduled Tribe UR Unreserved ESM Ex-servicemen VH Visually Impaired ..08/-

== 08 == Last date for submission of hard copy of application

14th March, 2014

Last date for receipt of hard copy of application(s) by post for candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur,Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Spiti District & Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep or abroad.

24th March, 2014

Note: Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates selected for the above posts are liable to be posted anywhere in India. Further, CSB has Units all over the country and there is all India transfer liability for all its employees.

Besides pay, the posts carry allowances as per Central Government rates. Applicants serving under Government/Semi-Government/Public Sector Undertakings must apply through proper channel. In case of advance copy, the application must be accompanied with all the required enclosures without which it will not be entertained. Additionally, a NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE from the employer at the time of interview is essential. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION(S) ONLINE IS COMPULSORY AND HARD COPIES OF APPLICATION(S), IF ANY, RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE FROM THE CANDIDATES WITHOUT FILING THEIR APPLICATION(S) ONLINE WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT NOTICE. Also applications which are unsigned or not in the prescribed format or without photocopies of all certificates relating to date of birth, educational qualification, experience etc., (including caste certificate in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates and medical certificates in respect of Persons With Disabilities) in support of their claim or application received after the last date stipulated in this advertisement shall be summarily rejected. OBC certificates issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed proforma FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES APPLYING FOR APPOINTMENT TO POSTS UNDER THE GOVERENMENT OF INDIA only will be accepted. Candidates applying for more than one post should send separate applications for each post. Each application should be submitted in a separate envelope superscribed APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ... ..09/-

== 09 == The prescribed Educational Qualifications are minimum required and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received in response to the Advertisement is large and it will not be convenient or possible for the Board to interview all those candidates, the Board has the right to limit the candidates to be called for interview on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the Advertisement. The Board also reserves the right to call for Interview only those candidates who in its assessment are likely to be more suitable. The Board also reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process for any of the above posts / entire posts at any time without assigning any reasons. No correspondence will be entertained with candidates not selected for interview/appointment. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS: i) The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and experience shall be the closing date prescribed for receipt of completed application as indicated above ie. 14th March, 2014. ii) The age limit shown against all the posts is normal age limit as per Recruitment Rules. However, age is relaxable for SC/ST candidates upto 5 years and upto 3 years for OBC candidates in respect of vacancies reserved for them. iii) Persons with Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation over and above the upper age limit prescribed as per Govt. of India Rules i.e. by 5 years for posts at Sl No. 1 to 9 and by 10 years for posts at Sl. No. 10 to 14. iv) Departmental candidates / Government Servants are eligible for age relaxation of 5 years as per Rules for posts from Sl. No. 1 to 9. For posts from Sl.No. 10 to 14, Departmental Candidates with 3 years regular service in the same line or allied cadres are eligible for age relaxation upto the age of 40 years (45 years for SC/ST and 43 years for OBC candidates against posts reserved for them). v) Relaxation of 5 years will also be permissible to those who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 subject to production of relevant certificate from concerned authority. vi) Relaxation of upper-age limit for Ex-serviceman will be applicable as per Govt. of India orders issued from time-to-time.

Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE through Central Silk Board website www.csb.gov.in. Candidates after successfully submitting application online are required to take print out of the Application Form, paste his/her recent photograph, put his/her signature at the specified space, enclose photocopies of certificates with regard to educational qualifications, age, experience, Disability Certificate in respect of Persons with Disabilities[Certificate issued by Medical Board] and Caste Certificate in the case of SC/ST/OBC etc. issued by Competent Authority and send the same to the Member-Secretary, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Hosur Road, B.T.M. Layout, Madiwala, Bangalore 560 068 so as to reach this office on or before 14th March, 2014 No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.