Central Leather Research Institute is considered as the largest leather reseearch institute of the world. The institute was founded in the year 1948 under Government of India. The institute is actually a constituent laboratory which performs its functions under the Council of Scientific & Industrial. The institute is located at Adyar, Chennai. Mr. Asit Baran Mandal is the the present director of the institute. The institute is best known for bringing in the concept of linking technology system with both academy and industry.

Job Profile:

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for filling up the following positions of Scientist, Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist, Principal Technical Officer, Medical Officer and Technical Assistant in Central Leather Research Institute.

1. Recruitment of Scientist:
No. of posts: 5 posts are available.
Age Limit: 32 years is the maximum age limit.
Educational Qualification: M.E. or M.Tech in the concerned discipline or Ph.D. is required as the minimum educational qualification for the post.
Pay Scale: Rs. 15600-39100 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 6600.

2. Recruitment of Senior Scientist:
No. of posts: 1 post is available.
Age Limit: 37 years is the maximum age limit.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Biotechnology with atleast 2 years post qualification research and development experience.
Pay Scale: Rs. 15600-39100 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 7600.

3. Recruitment of Principal Scientist:
No. of posts: 1 post is available.
Age Limit: 45 years is the maximum age limit.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess Ph.D. in Chemical Engineeringor Chemistry with atleast 3 years post qualification research and development experience.
Pay Scale: Rs. 37400-67000 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 8700.

4. Recruitment of Principal Technical Officer:
No. of posts: 1 post is available.
Age Limit: 45 years is the maximum age limit.
Educational Qualification:Ph.D. in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry is desirabel for the post. However, candidates with M.Sc. in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry with 55% marks in aggraget and 15 years experience, are also eligible to apply for this post.
Pay Scale: Rs. 37400-67000 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 8700.

5. Recruitment of Medical Officer:
No. of posts: 2 posts are available.
Age Limit: 35 years is the maximum age limit.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess MBBA degree with six years of experience in recognized hospital.
Pay Scale: Rs. 15600-39100 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 5400.

6. Recruitment of Technical Assistant:
No. of posts: 3 posts are available.
Age Limit: 28 years is the maximum age limit.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th standard with science subjects and Diploma in Leather technology of three years.
Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4200.

How to apply: Candidates should apply online only at CLRI website. Candidates will be allowed to apply onloine upto 23 September 2011. Canddiates are required to send the printout of the completed application form alongwith the recent passport size photograph and attested copies of certificates to the following address:

Controller of Administration,
Central Leather Research Institute,
Sardar Patel Road, Adyar,
Chennai- 600020.

Contact Details:

Central Leather Research Institute,
Sardar Patel Road, Adyar,
Chennai- 600020.

Last date for Online Application: 23 September 2011

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