Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture is the Research & Development arm of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. MPEDA, inspired by the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's vision of making India a technologically advanced nation, evolved this Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and dedicated it to the development of the Indian Aquaculture Industry. RGCA is functioning as a society, registered under Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 since January 5th 1996.
RGCA is actively involved in the development of various Sustainable Aquaculture Technologies that are bio secure, eco friendly, traceable and with low carbon outputs, for seed production and grow out farming of various aquatic species, those having export potential in particular. RGCA is also developing a state-of-the-art technology transfer and training centre for disseminating the technologies developed at the various projects established at different locations in the country to the aquaculture industry in India. RGCA is governed by an Executive Committee comprising of members from offices of the MPEDA, MoC & I, ICAR, DBT, Commissioner of Fisheries from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Gujarat; Director of Fisheries of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and the U.T of Pondicherry. Chairman MPEDA is the President RGCA. Presently Ms. Leena Nair, IAS, is President RGCA.
RAJIV GANDHI CENTRE FOR AQUACULTURE (RGCA) (Marine Products Export Development Authority, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India) Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture, (RGCA), a society under the MPEDA engaged in the development of new Aquaculture technologies through R&D invites Applications from eligible candidates for the following posts for appointment on Regular/Deputation/ Contract basis through a Walk in interview /test to be conducted at the Office of Marine Products Export Development Authority, Panampilly Avenue, Kochi-682 036 from the 6 th to 9th January 2016
IMPORTANT: Please read the footnote provided at the end of the Advertisement carefully
1. Post: Assistant Project Manager (TT/Extension)
Type of appointment: Contract/ Regular/ Deputation
Essential Qualifications: M.ScZoology with Fisheries/Aquaculture as one of the subjects
Essential Experience: 3 Years in Shrimp /Scampi/ Marine Finfish Hatchery or farming and aquaculture extension/ management
Desirable: Good skill in computer applications with supporting evidence.
Age limit: Not more than 50 years as on 01.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay: Rs. 24192 /- Rs.15600-39100 with GP 5400 in case of Regular/ Deputation
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 07.01.2016
2. Post: Assistant Project Manager Various Projects
Type of appointment: Contract/ Regular/ Deputation
Essential Qualifications: M.ScZoology with Fisheries/Aquaculture as one of the subjects
Essential Experience: 3 Years in Shrimp /Scampi/ Marine Finfish Hatchery or farming Desirable: Good skill in computer applications with supporting evidence.
Age limit: Not more than 50 years as on 1.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay: Rs. 24192 /- Rs.15600-39100 with GP 5400 in case of Regular/ Deputation
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 07.01.2016
3. Post: Asst. Project Manager (Genetics)
Type of appointment: Contract/ Regular/ Deputation
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc/M.Tech in Biotechnology, Bio-informatics or Genetics (Animal/Plant)
Essential Experience Three years’ experience in reputed molecular biology lab on microsatellites, sequencing or quantitative genetics
Desirable a) Experience in molecular biological techniques and good research aptitude b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting evidence.
Age limit: Not more than 32 years as on 01.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay Rs. 24192 /- Rs.15600-39100 with GP 5400 in case of Regular/ Deputation
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 07.01.2016
4. Post: Asst. Project Manager (Pathology)
Type of appointment: Contract/ Regular/ Deputation
Essential Qualifications: M.ScBiotechnology, Microbiology or molecular biology
Essential Experience Three years’ experience in reputed Pathology Laboratory Desirable a) Working Experience in accredited Laboratories b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting evidence.
Age limit: Not more than 32 years as on 01.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay Rs. 24192/- Rs.15600-39100 with GP 5400 in case of Regular/ Deputation
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 07.01.2016
5. Post: Asst. Technical Manager Various Projects
Type of appointment: Contract/ Regular
Essential Qualifications: M.ScZoology with Aquaculture/Fisheries as one of the subjects
Desirable a) Experience in aquaculture field in fin /shellfish hatchery or farm for B.F.Sc candidates b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting evidence.
Age limit: Not more than 32 years as on 01.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay Rs.17280 /-
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 09.01.2016
6. Post: Asst. Technical Manager Pathology
Type of appointment: Contract/ Regular 1
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc in Biotechnology or molecular biology
Desirable: a) Experience in molecular biological techniques and good research aptitude b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting evidence.
Age limit: Not more than 32 years as on 01.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay Rs. 17280 /-
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 06.01.2016
7. Post: Asst. Technical Manager Genetics
Type of appointment: Contract/ Regular
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc/M.Tech in Biotechnology, Genetics (Animal/Plant)
Desirable: a) Working Experience in molecular biological Labs and good research aptitude b) Good skill in computer applications with supporting evidence.
Age limit: Not more than 32 years as on 01.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay Rs.17280 /-
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 06.01.2016
8. Post: Technician (Genetics Lab)
Type of appointment: Contract
Essential Qualifications: B.Sc /B.Tech in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Genetics
Desirable: Lab experience in related field in any reputed institute.
Age limit: Not more than 28 years as on 01.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay Rs.12096 /-
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 06.01.2016&nbs
9. Post: Technician (Pathology Lab)
Type of appointment: Contract
Essential Qualifications: B.Sc in Microbiology/ Biochemistry with Diploma in Medical Lab Technology or B.Sc in Medical Lab Technology
Desirable: Exposure to Histological Techniques
Age limit: Not more than 28 years as on 01.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay Rs.12096/-
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 06.01.2016
10. Post: Technician (Various Projects, Technology Transfer & Training)
Type of appointment: Contract
Essential Qualifications: Graduation in any discipline of Science.
Desirable: Experience in Aquaculture field in Finfish/ Shellfish Hatchery/Farm
Age limit: Not more than 28 years as on 01.11.2015 (Age relaxation 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC)
Consolidated pay Rs.12096/-
Place of posting: At any RGCA project location including A & N Islands
Date of interview: 09.01.2016
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions below carefully Work involves management of Live Aquatic Organisms in Hatcheries and Farms that require 24 X 7 uninterrupted monitoring. Jobs are also transferable to any part of India. The consolidated salary for contract employees indicated shall be applicable for a period of 6 months and will be enhanced subsequently on satisfactory performance during the 6 months period as: Project Manager : Rs. 57,024/= Asst. Project Manager : Rs. 36,288/= Asst. Technical Manager : Rs. 25,920/= Technician : Rs. 18,144/= Accountant : Rs. 25,920/= Candidates posted at Andaman & Nicobar Islands are eligible for allowances as per RGCA norms. Age limit and qualifications are relaxable in respect of MPEDA /RGCA/NACSA/NETFISH and other departmental candidates. Research work leading to MPhil/PhD or Post-Doctoral degrees will not be counted as experience.
Real field experience is necessary. Those candidates who are opting for deputation from MPEDA may forward their application through proper channel to reach the Secretary MPEDA, Kochi on or before 01.01.2016 Candidates working on contract at RGCA/NACSA/NETFISH interested in applying for the above posts may forward the same to reach the Project Director, RGCA, c/o MPEDA Head Office, Panampilly Avenue, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi 682 038 on or before 01.01.2016 along with copies of certificates through proper channel. The candidates should bring with them, requisite ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES of qualification, experience, age, community etc. for verification and ATTESTED copies for submisssion along with Self-Resume, Passport size photograph and a valid proof of Identity.
Candidates appearing for interview on the 6 th, 7th, 8th and 9th January 2016 should present the above for verification on the 5 th, 6th, 7th and 8th January 2016 respectively between 10.00 AM and 4.00 PM at the venue. Candidates who do not produce the requisite particulars will not be eligible to appear for interview. On the spot written test will be conducted for ALL posts. Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be eligible for appearing in the interview. A short test may also be conducted to check the proficiency of candidates in computer skills (Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point & Internet usage).
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