INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH KOLKATA

Mohanpur – 741 246, Dt. Nadia, West Bengal

Ref.No.: IISER-K/Rectt. NT-01/2022/Admn. Date: 04.08.2022

(Apply online on or before 17.00 Hrs of 15-09-2022)

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH KOLKATA is a premier autonomous

Institution established in 2006 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to promote
quality science education and research in basic sciences.
The Institute invites online applications from Indian nationals for the following positions:
Pay Matrix Level/
Sl. No. Name of Post No. of Post Category
Initial Basic Pay
1. Chief Scientific Officer 13 01 Post UR

2. Senior Scientific Officer 11 01 Post UR

UR - 1
3. Junior Assistant 3 02 Post
SC - 1

For further details, please visit Institute's website http://apply.iiserkol.ac.in/jobs. The last date
for submission of ONLINE APPLICATIONS is 15.09.2022, 17:00 Hrs. The last date of receipt of
the printed copy of signed ONLINE APPLICATION FORM along with enclosures is on or
before 30.09.2022, 17:00 Hrs.

The Chairman
Selection Committee,
IISER Kolkata

Copy to:
1. Office of the Director
2. Registrar’s of all IITs, NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, CUs and other reputed Institutions/ Organizations for wide
publicity
3. System Administrator for uploading on the Institute websites
4. Assistant Registrar (Finance and Accounts)
5. Office copy

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 Name of the posts Particulars Criteria
Number of vacancy 1 (Un Reserved)
Chief Scientific Officer Pay Matrix Level/Scale of Pay Level-13 (Rs. 123100-215900)
Age Limit for Direct Recruits Not exceeding 55 years; age bar not applicable to employees
working in Academic Institutes, Research Establishment and
Universities.
Minimum Educational Essential:
qualifications and experience i) Ph.D./ M.E./ M.Tech. or equivalent in any branches of
required for Direct Recruits Science/ Technology from a recognized University/
Institute.
ii) 15 years' experience as Scientific Officer or an
equivalent post or above out of which 5 years'
experience as Senior Scientific Officer in Level-12 (PB 3
with Grade Pay Rs. 7600) or an equivalent post in
Central/ State Government Department/ Autonomous
Bodies/ University/ Institution of National Importance/
PSU etc.
Job description in detail To establish an effective and efficient patent cell for IISER
Kolkata and Facilitating patent application, award and sell. To
connect academic research of IISER Kolkata with the Industry,
facilitate applications for industrial funding, bringing
industrial funding through CSR and other avenues.
Formulating industrially viable interdisciplinary projects
utilizing research expertise available at IISER Kolkata. Up to
date knowledge of Government schemes for Industry-
Academia ventures and intimating IISER Kolkata community
about the scope in time. Designing the project applications
in the right format and following up the application process.
Organization of Industry-Academia meets as IISER Kolkata
and promoting Incubation centre. Making suitable brochure
with the Research expertise and analytical facilities available
at IISER Kolkata to attract possible Industrial funding.
Developing a cell for Industrial outreach. Any other jobs as
may be assigned by the management from time to time.
Period of Probation, if any. 1 Year
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Name of the posts Particulars Criteria
Number of vacancy 1 (Un Reserved)
Senior Scientific Officer Pay Matrix Level/Scale of Pay Level-11 (Rs. 67700-208700)
Age Limit for Direct Recruits Not exceeding 45 years; age bar not applicable to
employees working in Academic Institutes, Research
Establishment and Universities.
Minimum Educational Essential:
qualifications and experience Ph.D. with first class in preceding degree and 3 years
required for Direct Recruits relevant experience or M.Tech. with first class/ B.E./
B.Tech. or M.Sc./ MCA Degree in relevant field with first
class or equivalent grade (6.5 in 10 point scale) and
consistently excellent academic record and 5 years relevant
experience.

Experience:
At least 5 years experience in relevant field at the level of
Scientific/ Technical Officer or equivalent with GP of
Rs. 5400
Period of Probation, if any. 1 Year

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 Name of the posts Particulars Criteria
Number of vacancy 2 (UR-1 and SC-1)
Junior Assistant Pay Matrix Level/Scale of Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21700-69100)

Age limit for direct recruits Not exceeding 27 years; age bar not applicable to
employees of working in Academic Institutes, Research
Establishment and Universities.
Educational and other Essential :
qualifications required for direct Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with proficiency in
recruits Computer Word Processing and Spread Sheet.
Desirable:
Proficiency in other computer skills; computer–based
accounting software.
Period of probation, if any 1 Year

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

Pay & Benefits:
1) The post is entitled to the Pay corresponding to 7th CPC Pay Matrix and carry allowances/
benefits as admissible to Central Government employees posted in Kolkata.
2) Persons appointed in the said posts will be covered under National Pension Scheme of Govt. of
India and will be eligible for other benefits like Medical, LTC, etc. as per Institute/Gol norms.
General Service conditions:
3) To apply for any post of Officers/Non-teaching Staff, the candidate also should have basic
knowledge of Hindi.
4) Appointment will be made on probation for a period of one year or till such time as decided by
the Institute. It may be waived or extended in exceptional cases and will be guided by the rules
as framed and /or amended from time to time. During or at the end of the period of probation,
the services may be terminated with one month’s notice or with one month’s salary in lieu
thereof, without assigning any reason thereof. On satisfactory completion of the probationary
period the concerned incumbent will be considered for being confirmed in service.
5) Service conditions shall be as notified by Gol orders/Act/Statutes/ Service Rules and relevant
Bye- Laws, Rules and orders issued by IISER, Kolkata from time to time.
6) Appointment to the above post will be subject to the candidate being medically fit as per the
standards prescribed for the post by IISER KOLKATA and verification of character & antecedents
and/or documents submitted by the candidate at the time of appointment or any time during
the tenure of service. In case it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidate are
fake/false or the candidate has a clandestine antecedent/background and has suppressed the
said information, then his/her service shall be terminated forthwith.
Age Limit:
7) The Maximum age limit for the post shall be as per Recruitment Rules.
8) Relaxation in age limit will be as per extant rules.
Qualification & Experience:
9) The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognised Universities/
Institutions.
10) If the qualification possessed by the candidate is equivalent, then the authority under which it
has been so treated must be indicated and document(s) must be produced.
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 11) Applicants with grade/grade points (C.G.P.A./ D.G.P.A./ S.G.P.A./F.G.P.A. etc.) should write the
percentage equivalent according to the formula used by their Boards/ Universities. Certification
from their Boards/Universities /s is required in support of their claim.
12) The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and mere possession of the same does
not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The Institute reserves the right to screen
applications based on academic and professional attainments and shortlist who may/will be
interviewed. Fulfillment of essential qualifications merely does not entitle a candidate to be
called for selection process. Where number of applications received in response to the
notification is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to interview all the
candidates. The Institute in such case may restrict the number of candidates to be called for
Written Test/Skill Test/Interview/Personal Discussion to a reasonable limit, on the basis of
qualifications and experience higher than that of the minimum prescribed in the notification.
The candidates should therefore, furnish details of all the qualifications and experiences
possessed in the relevant field, over and above the minimum qualifications prescribed along
with documentary evidences. The method of short listing will be based on objective criteria,
but may vary from Category to Category; depending on the number of applicants relative to the
posts.
13) The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part-time basis or contractual or
temporary basis will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the
candidates for Officers category for interview.
14) Only those experiences which are relevant and acquired after the passing date of the qualifying
qualification will be considered. The decision of IISER Kolkata in this regard will be final and
binding.
15) Stipulations in respect of Experience and Age may be relaxed in case of exceptionally brilliant
candidates on the recommendation of the respective Selection Committee.
Recruitment & Selection:
16) The choice of the Selecting Authority need not necessarily be confined only to those who
formally apply.
17) The Institute reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason
whatsoever.
18) The cut-off date for ascertaining the age and experience will be the last date of online
application.
19) In case the candidate is called for further Selection Process, he/ she has to submit/bring the
system generated application form with all ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS together with ONE
SEPARATE SET OF PHOTO COPY of all documents duly SELF ATTESTED at the time of further
Selection Process in support of the candidature, failing which he/ she will not be permitted to
appear in the further Selection Process.
20) Candidature of the registered candidate is liable to be rejected at any stage of the recruitment
process or after recruitment or joining, if any information provided by the candidate is found to
be false or is not found inconformity with eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification.
21) It is the responsibility of the candidates to assess his/her own eligibility for the post for which
he/she is applying in accordance with the notification. In case, it is detected at any point of
time in future during process of selection or even after appointment that candidate was not
eligible as per prescribed qualification, experience etc, which could not be detected at the time
of selection due to whatever circumstances, his/her candidature/appointment shall be liable to
be cancelled/ terminated as the case may be.
22) IISER KOLKATA reserves the right to cancel or introduce any examination/Personal
Interview/Other selection process. IISER KOLKATA also reserves the right to cancel/restrict/
curtail/enlarge the recruitment process and/or the selection process without any notice and
without assigning any reasons.
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 23) The number of unreserved/reserved posts notified may vary and IISER KOLKATA reserves the
right not to fill up some or all the posts notified, if the circumstances so warrant.
24) Mere issue of Interview call letter will not imply acceptance of candidature.
25) The post will be filled as per the Recruitment Rules of IISER KOLKATA.
26) No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained on the
matter. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence, political or otherwise will be
treated as a disqualification for the post applied for. Any dispute with regard to
selection/recruitment process will be subject to Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction over
Kolkata only.
27) Records of the non-selected candidates shall not be preserved beyond six months from the
date of formation of select list.
28) In case of any ambiguity/dispute arises on account of interpretation in version other than
English, English version will prevail.

Instructions to the candidates:

29) Candidates must read the entire notification and relevant rules/provisions and ensure before
applying that they are eligible according to criteria stipulated in the notification. If the
candidate is found ineligible at any stage of recruitment process he/she will be disqualified and
their candidature cancelled. Hiding of information or submitting false information will lead to
cancellation of candidature at any stage of recruitment.
30) Candidates working in Central/State Government Organizations/Departments, Autonomous
bodies/ PSU and Government Funded Research Agencies must send the print out of the online
application through proper channel or produce NOC at the time of interview, if called for.
31) All correspondences (CALL LETTER, ADMIT CARD, ETC.) will be sent through email. Applicants
should invariably provide active Mobile Nos. and E-mail addresses so that the Institute can
contact them at short notice. Necessary information regarding short-listing of candidates,
interview dates etc. shall be uploaded on the Institute’s website from time to time. In case of
any corrigendum / addendum pertaining to this notification, the same shall be published in the
Institute’s website only.
32) Applications incomplete in any respect will be summarily rejected.
33) Kindly note that we have not authorized any agent/ agency for representing IISER KOLKATA for
anything related to recruitment or its processes.
34) IISER KOLKATA strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women
candidates are encouraged to apply.
35) HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may visit the Institute’s website and submit ONLINE
APPLICATIONS through the website link http://apply.iiserkol.ac.in/jobs. Application has to be
filled at one go and thus candidates are advised to keep all the information ready before
applying including scanned photograph (maximum 50 KB size). The last date of submission of
ONLINE application is 15.09.2022, 17:00 Hrs.
No online applications shall be considered after the last date i.e._15.09.2022, 17:00 Hrs.
After submitting the ONLINE APPLICATIONS, candidates are advised to send the hard-copy of
the downloaded PDF of the filled application form along with the self-attested copies of the
relevant testimonials, certificates, enclosures etc. before the last date by speed post/registered
post/courier, failing which their candidature will not be considered, to:

The Registrar
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Mohanpur - 741 246, Dt. Nadia, West Bengal

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 The last date for receiving the Hard-Copy of the downloaded PDF of the filled application form
at IISER Kolkata is 30.09.2022, 17:00 Hrs. The envelope containing the application be super
scribed as ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER / SENIOR SCIENTIFIC
OFFICER / JUNIOR ASSISTANT’.

36) No telephonic enquiries or requests can be entertained.

37) Application Fee: A Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000/- for Sl. No.1 and 2 & Rs. 200/-
for Sl. No. 3 shall have to be deposited through online transfer (LEFT/IMPS) at branches or
through internet banking or through BHIM/UPI/ Mobile Wallets/ Mobile Banking etc. in the
below mentioned Account Number. No fees for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidate as per GOI
Orders.

After remitting the online fee, candidates are required to mention the UTR /transaction
number actually reflected in their bank/card statement/passbook in the online application.
Online applications without/wrong UTR/transaction No. shall be straightaway rejected.
Application fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Bank Particulars:

Account Name: IISER KOLKATA Bank Name: State Bank of India

Bank Branch Name: Haringhata IDDC Branch
Address: PO: Mohanpur, Dist. Nadia, Pin: 741 246, West Bengal, INDIA IFS Code: SBIN0009168
Account Number: 30476346896

NOTE: Last date of online Application is 15.09.2022, 17:00 Hrs. and last date for receiving the
Hard-copy at IISER Kolkata is 30.09.2022, 17:00 Hrs. Institute may extend the last date
therefore, candidates are advised to visit the Institute website regularly

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