Department of Science and Technology has released a notification for the Senior Adviser post. Interested candidates can apply from 13/01/2024 to 26/02/2024. Download the official notification for details on eligibility, post information, job procedure, pay scale, and more.

Department of Science and Technology invites applications for the following posts via Deputation

Post Name: Senior Adviser

Essential Qualification: Officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union territories, autonomous or statutory organizations, Public Sector Undertakings, University or Recognized Research Institution:
(a) holding analogous post on a regular basis or officers with a minimum of three years regular service in level-14 in the pay matrix ( 144200-218200) in their parent cadre or Department or organization; AND
(b) possessing educational qualifications and experience as prescribed below:

i. Doctorate Degree in Science or Doctorate Degree in Engineering (for those who have done doctorate degree after B.Tech or B.E.) or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or institution;

ii. Eighteen years experience in research and development in industrial or academic institutions or science and technology organizations out of which at least ten years should be in planning, administration, development of organization and coordination of science and technology programmes at senior level (As per 7th Central Pay Commission-level 13 in the pay matrix (123100-215900) and above).

iii. Experience of evolving, managing and directing science and technology programme; and

iv. Published research work of high standard.

Desirable:

(a) Post doctorate research in Science or doctorate degree in Engineering or Technology (for those who have done doctorate degree after M.E or M.Tech) or Medicine from a recognized University or research institute as evidenced by certification by such University or Institute and publication of research work in journals of repute;

(b) Possess excellent leadership qualities and training in Science and Technology and competent to handle independent responsibilities at a senior level.

(c) Comprehensive experience profile of evolving, managing and developing major programmes in the area of Science and Technology which should include:

(i) Science and Technology Governance, Policy and Planning at the Apex Level;

(ii) Promotion of basic research and development and Human Resource Development;

(iii) Issues related to Scientific institution building, nucleation and growth of new Science and Technology institutions and research facilities;

(iv) Inter-departmental and inter-institutional coordination and cooperation in Science and Technology; and

(v) Public-Private partnerships in Science and Technology.

Address to send the application: The Candidate must fill in the application form and send it to Under Secretary (Establishment-III.), Room No. 344, Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 along with relevant documents.

For more details related to eligibility criteria, fee, pattern, annexures, place of posting etc. refer to the attachments below.