Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (ICAR) came into existence during the year 1976 at the time of the Fifth Five Year Plan. The main objective of the institute is to address research issues related to agricultural engineering.

The institute conducts research and development to facilitate agricultural mechanization, and conserve soil & water through land development, efficient irrigation, drainage equipment, post-harvest and value addition of agro waste produce.

The institute also aims for efficient utilization of renewable and non-renewable sources of energy in agriculture, information dissemination in technology transfer through training, demonstration and prototype production and supply.

Job Profile:

Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (ICAR) invites application from eligible candidates for the posts of Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow.

No. of posts: Research Associate - 8, Senior Research Fellow - 16

Pay Scale – Research Associate - Rs. 23000 + HRA as per rules (Rs. 24000 + HRA as per rules for Ph.D degree holders), Senior Research Fellow - Rs. 16000 + HRA as per rules for first two years and Rs. 18000 + HRA as per rules from third year onwards.

Eligibility:

Age Criteria – Research Associate: The maximum age limit is 40 years for men and 45 years for women; Senior Research Fellow: The maximum age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women. The upper age limit is relaxable as per rules.

Educational qualification and post qualification experience – For each of the two posts, candidates must possess some specific years of experience and educational qualification and for further details regarding the same candidates can refer the website of the institute at the following link: http://www.ciae.nic.in/NICRA_RA_SRF_Labourers.pdf.

Selection Process:

The selection process is through walk-in interview.

How to apply:

Eligible candidates must walk-in for the interview between 21.03.2011 to 28.03.2011 along with bio-data and other required enclosures at the address given:

Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (ICAR),

Nabi Bagh,

Berasia Road,

Bhopal - 462 038

Madhya Pradesh

Contact Details:

Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (ICAR),

Nabi Bagh,

Berasia Road,

Bhopal - 462 038

Madhya Pradesh

Date of walk-in interview: 21.03.2011 to 28.03.2011

For more complete and detailed information regarding the post visit the website http://ciae.nic.in/