Assistant Director, Refrigeration Engineer and Assistant Technical Officer- Recruitment Rules: BCG Vaccine Laboratry, Guindy, Chennai

Name of the post.

Age limit for direct recruits.

Assistant Director (Non-medical).

*Subject to variation dependent on workload.

Civil Services, Group ‘A’ Non- ministerial, Gazetted.

(Rs. 67,700-

2,08,700/-).

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods

Deputation (including short term contract) plus Promotion.

Officers under the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Autonomous/ Statutory Bodies; :-

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or

(ii) With five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in the level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and

(b) Possessing the following educational qualification and experience;

Essential:

(i) Master Degree in Science or Master Degree in Veterinary Science in Bio- Chemistry or Microbiology from a recognised University or Institute.

Five years experience in manufacturing of Human Biological products or in research in the field of medical of Microbiology or Virology or Bio-chemistry or Immunology along with experience in Current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations and guidelines with ability to prepare and maintain required documentation.

Desirable:

Ph.D in Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology or Immuno-Chemistry from recognised University or Institute.

Note 1: The departmental Deputy Assistant Director (Non-medical) in level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-) in the pay matrix with five years regular service in the grade; and possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for deputationists will also be considered along with outsiders and in case he is selected for appointment to the post, the same shall be deemed to have been filled by promotion.

(i) Note 2: Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed four years. The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

(1)

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Refrigeration Engineer

*Subject to Variation dependent on workload

(Rs. 44900- 142400/-)

Educational and other qualification required for direct recruits

Method of recruitment; whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/ absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods

Not applicable

Promotion failing which deputation including short term contract (ISTC).

In case of recruitment by promotion or by deputation or absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/ absorption to be made

Promotion:

Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor with five years regular service in the level-6 (Rs. 35400- 112400/-) of the pay matrix and possessing Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical or Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) from a recognised University or equivalent and having successfully completed two to four weeks training in the relevant subject as prescribed by the Department.

Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Deputation (Including Short Term Contract):

Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union Territories or Autonomous or Statutory organisation or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Recognised Research Institutes:

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; or

(ii) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department; and

(b) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience:

(i) Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) from a recognised University.

(ii) Two years practical experience in maintenance and handling of Medical Laboratory Equipment and Refrigeration Plants from recognised institute.

Note 1: The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note 2: Period of Deputation Including Short Term Contract in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation Including Short Term Contract shall Not be exceeding 56 years’ as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Group B Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:

1. Deputy Director General (Public Health), Directorate of General Health Services – Chairman

2. Director Admn and Vigilance. Directorate of General Health Services – Member

3. Director, BCG Vaccine Laboratory, Chennai -Member

4. Deputy Director (Admin) Directorate of General Health Services – Member

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary

Assistant Technical Officer

*Subject to variation dependent on workload

(Rs. 35400-112400)

probation, if any

Educational Qualification – Not applicable

In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation/ absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/ absorption to be made

Promotion:

Technical Supervisor with six years regular service in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs 29,200- 92,300) and having B. Sc. Degree in Microbiology or Biochemistry or Biotechnology or Immunology or Life Science or B. Tech in Biotechnology from a recognised University or institute and having two to four weeks mandatory training in the relevant field as proposed by the department.

Note 1: The existing regular incumbents in the feeder grade i.e; technical supervisor possessing Bachelor of Science in any subject from recognised University or institute on the date of notification of these rules shall also be eligible for consideration of promotion.

Note 2: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their senior would also by considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for

considering promotion) consisting of :

1. Deputy Director General (Public Health) –Chairman;

2. Director, (Expanded Programme on Immunization), Directorate General of Health Services – Member;

3. Director, BCG Vaccine Laboratory, Chennai – Member;

4. Deputy Director Administration – Member;

Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for

considering confirmation) consisting of:-

1. Deputy Director General (Public Health) – Chairman;

2. Director, (Expanded Programme on Immunization) Directorate General of Health Services –Member;

3. Director, BCG Vaccine Laboratory, Chennai -Member;

4. Deputy Director Administration – Member;

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.