Department of Food and Public Distribution invites applications for the following post via Deputation:

Post Name: Deputy Director (Storage and Research)

Essential Qualification: 

• Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union Territory or Autonomous Bodies or Public Sector Undertakings or Statutory Organizations or Universities or Semi Government Organizations:

(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) With five years regular service in posts in the Pay Band-3, 15600-39100, Grade Pay of 5400 (Level-10 in pay matrix); or

(iii) With six years regular service in posts in the Pay Band-2, 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of 4800 (Level-8 in pay matrix); and

• Masters Degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology or Biology or Bio- Chemistry from a recognized University; or

• Masters Degree in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology or Plant Pathology or Bio-Chemistry from a recognized University; or

• Masters Degree in Zoology or Botany or Chemistry from a recognized University; and

Essential Work Experience: Five years experience in teaching or research or extension work, including aspects related to storage and preservation of foodgrains in Government Organizations or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities.

Address to send the application: The Candidate must fill in the application form and send it to Under Secretary (E.III), Room Number 295, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi-110001 along with relevant documents.

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