UGC Invites Applications for the Post of Director at IUCAA, Pune

• Adv.No.28/2023 (Published On: 12/07/2023)
• Last Date: 28/08/2023

UGC invites online applications for the post of Director for Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, Maharashtra in the pay level of Rs.2,10,000/- (fixed) per month with a
special allowance of Rs.11,250/- p.m. (plus usual allowance as applicable from time to time) which is equivalent to the Vice-Chancellor of a Central University.

The application should be filled online for which the last date is 28.08.2023. No hard copy will be accepted.

Eligibility and Tenure

• The Director of the IUCAA shall be an eminent scientist with ten years of experience in the grade of Professor or equivalent.
• The term of appointment will be for five years or till the Director attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier

Nature of the assignment

• The Director shall be the executive authority of the IUCAA and shall be responsible for proper administration and control over funds of the Centre.
• The Director shall provide leadership on all aspects of the Centre functioning.

Emoluments – In the pay level of Rs.2,10,000/- (fixed) per month with a special allowance of Rs.11,250/- p.m. (plus usual allowances as applicable from time to time) which is equivalent to the Vice-Chancellor of a Central University

Process of Application

The application form can be filled online at http://www.ugc.ac.in/jobs. The candidates are requested to go through the application process available on the above website

Guidelines for submitting online Applications:

1. Candidates need to visit UGC website i.e. www.ugc.ac.in/jobs and follow the instructions given on
   the website from time to time.
2. Interested candidates need to apply only online at UGC website http://www.ugc.ac.in/jobs in the
   prescribed application format and no hardcopy of the application will be accepted.
3. Candidates should provide their valid e-mail ID and Mobile Number so as to enable UGC to share
   relevant communication.
4. Candidates should upload their photograph in JPEG Format with a size of less than 200 KB.
5. The candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess minimum
   essential qualifications laid down in the advertisement and should verify the information submitted in the application form. Request for any subsequent change will not be entertained.
6. Candidates are advised to fill the applications carefully. They may go through the filled in form, before final submission, to ensure that all the information provided in the form is correct. Upon
   successful filling up of form, candidates should note the reference number displayed on screen.
   Candidates can re-open the same data, using this reference number for viewing and printing
   purposes.
7. Applications shall be entertained only if “No Objection Certificate” from Forwarding Authority i.e.
   present employer is uploaded while submitting online application.
8. Candidates also need to upload the Certificate from the CVO of their organization that no
   vigilance/disciplinary enquiry is either pending or contemplated against him/her.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Incomplete applications and/or application not in the prescribed proforma shall not be entertained
   or will be rejected summarily without assigning any reason. No correspondence in this regard
   will be entertained.
2. The eligibility of candidate shall be determined as on the last date of submission of application
   form.
3. Mere possession and fulfillment of the qualifications and experience for the post does not entitle
   the candidate to be called for interview.
4. The candidates short-listed for interview will be informed by website notification/email.
5. While applying online, the applicant should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility and other
   norms mentioned above and that the particulars furnished by him/her are correct in all respect. In
   case it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms
   or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/false information or has suppressed any material facts,
   his/her candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these shortcomings is/are detected even after
   the appointment, his/her services are likely to be terminated.
6. The decision of the UGC in respect of selections shall be final and no correspondence in this
   regard will be entertained. Canvassing in any type from any source will disqualify the
   candidature of the applicant.
7. The University Grants Commission reserves its right to make the appointment or not to fill up the
   post, and the decision of the Commission in this regard shall be final

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