Vacancy in Indian Council of Historical Research

Applications are invited for the following posts to be filled:-

1.       Director (Research & Administration) -1 post (UR) (on Deputation/Direct Recruitment) Pay Band PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs.7600.

Age Limit - Below 55 years. Essential education qualification for Direct Recruitment -

(a) Good academic record with a Doctor's degree in a relevant field. About 10 years experience of teaching and/or research and development.

Provided further that candidates not possessing a Doctor's degree may be considered if they have to their credit equivalent research published work of high academic standard.

for Deputation -

(a) Officers of Government/Semi­Government Offices having the requisite qualifications.

Period of deputation: 1 year, extendable upto 3 years.

1. 2.   Director (Journal, Publication & Library) -1 post (UR) (on Deputation/Direct Recruitment) Pay Band PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs.7600.

Age Limit - 45 years.

Essential education qualification for Direct Recruitment -

(a) A Doctor's degree in History or research work of an equally high standard.

(b) Adequate experience in Editing.

(c)   Sound knowledge of research methodology in History.

(d) 5 years experience in teaching/ research with published papers in reputed journals.

for Deputation -

(a) Editor-cum-Project Officer with 5 years service in the grade. Period of deputation: 1 year, extendable upto 3 years.

The application on plain paper indicating 1. Name, 2. Father's/ Husband's Name, 3. Mother's Name, 4. Marital Status, 5. Date of Birth, 6. Permanent Address, 7. Present Address, 8. Telephone/Mobile Number, 9. E-mail ID, 10. Educational Qualification, 11. Experience, 12. Category viz. General/SC/ST/OBC/ Minorities/Physically Challenged, 13. Languages known along with the

copies of certificates/testimonials

and recent passport size photograph, all duly attested by Gazetted Officer, may be sent to The Member Secretary, Indian Council of Historical Research/(Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India), 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi 110001 so as to reach within 30 days of the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar. In respect of applications received only by post (by post/speed post/ from the candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, A&N Islands or Lakshadweep or abroad, the last date for receipt of applications will be 37 days instead of 30 days. The benefit of extended time will be available only in respects of applications received by post/speed post from the above- mentioned areas/regions. In the case of applications received by hand or through courier service, benefit of extended time will not be available regardless of the place of residence of the applicant.

General Conditions:- 1. The post applied for should be clearly indicated in the application and also superscribed on the envelope containing the application. 2. Candidates working in Government organization/PSU should forward their applications through proper channel. 3. Age relaxation would be provided as per the rules. 4. Any attempt to influence the Council in any manner would disqualify the candidate. 5. Mere submission of application & fulfilling the eligibility criterion would give no right to any person for interview/selection. 6. Selection Committee/Chairman, ICHR may relax any eligibility conditions in case of deserving candidates.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. The ICHR reserves the absolute right to decide as to whether to hold written test or personal interview for selection of the candidates for respective posts. The decision of the appointment authority will be final in this regard. T A will be paid as per the rules. Incomplete applications will be rejected.