PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

LUDHIANA

ADVERTISEMENT NO.01/2017

Applications from the eligible candidates are invited for the following posts on the prescribed form
(along with detailed qualifications, experience requirements & other relevant information) obtainable
from the respective offices mentioned below against each post on any working day from 10.00
a.m. to 4.00 p.m. in cash at the counter by 31.1.2017 for these posts. The application forms can also
be obtained by post from these concerned offices by sending requisite cost of the application form in
the shape of bank draft in favour of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana payable at Ludhiana along with
self addressed envelope (28x12 cms) bearing postage stamps of Rs.40/- by 17.1.2017. The duly
completed application forms for the posts with prescribed fee (as mentioned below against each
post) in the shape of Bank Draft payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana
should reach in the concerned offices by 31.1.2017.

S.No. Name of the post Cost of Fee to be Name of office

Applicati attached with where forms are
on form the available
application
form
1. Comptroller 300.00 800.00 % Registrar
2. Assistant Professor of Plant Protection 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
( Entomology ) (at outstation)
3. Assistant Professor (Animal Science) (at 300.00 500.00 % Registrar
outstation)
4. Computer Operator 200.00 300.00 % Dean, COAE&T

Pay scales

Sr.No.1 37400-67000 + AGP Rs.10000+Rs.2000 Special Allowance and rent free

accommodation
Sr.No.2 & 3 15600-39100+Rs.6000 GP
Sr.No. 4 Rs.10300-34800+Rs.3200 GP

Pay scales and other service conditions for the above posts wherever applicable
will be governed as per Punjab Governments notification No.7/204/2012-4FP1/60
dated 15.1.2015 and circular No.7/204/2012-4FP1/66 dated 15.1.2015 and any other
instructions issued by Punjab Government from time to time in this regard.

Important

1. Applications, which are incomplete/ not on the prescribed form/ received after the last date/
received without prescribed application fee shall not be considered. The University shall
not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit.
2. In service candidates should apply through proper channel.
3. Post at Sr. No.1 is a tenural posts for a term of four years
4. Number of posts at Sr. No.2 to 4 can be increased or decreased.
5. Appointment for posts at Sr. No.2 and 3 shall be co-terminus with the scheme in which
these are provided.
6. For posts at Sr.No. 2 and 3 only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
7. For post at Sr. No.4, who have already applied for this post in response to
earlier advertisement No.02/2016 should apply afresh.
8. For posts at Sr.No.1,2 and 3, the minimum age of entry is 18 years and retirement age is
60 years.
9. For posts at Sr. No. 4 age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on
1.1.2017.
10. The candidate must fulfill the requisite qualifications by the last date of receipt of
applications i.e. 31.1.2017.
11. For Post at Sr.No. 2 to 3: 3% of the posts are reserved for physically handicapped
persons belonging to Punjab state with 40% or more disability and the breakup of this
reservation is as under:-
i) Blindness of low vision : 1%
ii) Hearing Impairment : 1%
iii) Locomotor disability or cerebral palsy (Ortho impaired) : 1%

Attested copies of the Certificates regarding proof of handicapped and extent

thereof, issued by Civil Surgeon of the district or place of which applicant is a permanent
resident should be attached. It would also be certified in the medical certificate that the
applicant is otherwise fit for the post he/she is applying for. However, if eligible persons are
not found available in response to this advertisement, the posts will be filled out of other
category/ categories and the points meant for persons with disabilities shall be carried
forward for being filled from future vacancies.
12. While making any correspondence with reference to the above recruitment, the candidate
must mention his/her contact number.
13. All the candidates should attach photo copies of their qualifications(Detail Marks
Cards), experience and other relevant documents failing which no mark(s) (wherever
applicable) will be awarded to them and they can also be declared ineligible for the
post in absence of these documents.

14. Pay scales and other service conditions for the above posts wherever applicable
will be governed as per Punjab Governments notification No.7/204/2012-4FP1/60
dated 15.1.2015 and circular No.7/204/2012-4FP1/66 dated 15.1.2015 and any other
instructions issued by Punjab Government from time to time in this regard.

15. Though every care has been taken, yet any mistake crept inadvertently is subject to
correction.

Sd/-
Registrar
Punjab Agricultural University
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Last Date: 31.01.2017

1. Comptroller (For a term of four years) in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000+GP

Rs.10000+Rs.2000 Special Allowance and rent free accommodation.

(A)
i) Graduate with second division or a Postgraduate.
ii) Must have passed S.A.S. Examination held by the Comptroller and Auditor General of
India/State Finance Department or Higher Standard Departmental Examination of the
PAU.
iii) Must have 9 years experience in a supervisory capacity in financial
management/administration out of which he/she must have 4 years experience of
Accounts Officer/Deputy Registrar or equivalent in Govt./Public Sector preferably in a
University.
iv) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language. (If not, the candidate is required to pass the
same within one year of appointment).

OR
(B)
i) Graduate with second division and Chartered Accountant with 50% marks having 5
years experience in the field of Financial Management in Govt./Public/Private sector.
In case of Private Sector, the experience should be in Private Limited company having a
minimum annual turnover of Rs.50.00 crore.
ii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language. (If not, the candidate is required to pass the
same within one year of appointment).
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2. Assistant Professor of Plant Protection (Entomology) (at outstation) in the pay

scale of Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.Sc. (Agri.)/B.Sc. (Hort.)/B.Sc (Forestry)/B.Sc. (Med.)/ B.Sc. (Hons).

ii) Masters degree in Entomology.

iii) Atleast Second division at Bachelor level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at
Masers level.

iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by
ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Must have passed Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School
Education Board or any other recognized board or agency (as first or second language).

Note 1: A candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4.0 on
the last date of submission of application,
OR
-The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less than 8.0 on the
last date of submission of applications.
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated by NAAS on
the last date of submission of applications. The publications will be evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake extension/research/teaching education activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects to obtain funding
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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3. Assistant Professor (Animal Science) (at outstation) in the pay scale of rs.15600-
39100+AGP Rs.6000/-

i) B.V.Sc. /B.V.Sc.& A.H./B.Sc.(Agri).

ii) M.V.Sc./M.Sc. in Vety. & Animal Husbandry Extension/Livestock Production &

Management/Animal Breeding/Animal Breeding & Genetics/Animal Nutrition/Animal
Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obst./Epidemiology & Preventive Vety. Medicine/Clinical
Vety. Medicine.

iii) Atleast second division at Bachelors level and 65% marks or OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00
at Masters level.

iv) Must have qualified the National Eligibility Test(NET) in the relevant discipline
conducted by the ASRB/UGC/CSIR with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of
Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi) rated refereed journal and equivalent.

v) Must have passed Matric level certificate of Punjabi language from Punjab School
Education Board or any other recognized board (as first or second language).

Note 1: The candidate who does not possess Masters degree in the relevant subject but
possesses Ph.D degree in the subject required at Masters level, shall be eligible for the post.

Note 2:The candidate holding Doctorate degree in the relevant subject required at Masters
level shall be exempted from passing NET provided, it has been done with course work as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2009 and

- The candidate has minimum 2 full length publications having NAAS rating
not less than 5.0 on the last date of submission of application,
OR
- The candidate has full length paper(s) having cumulative NAAS rating not less
than 10.0 on the last date of submission of applications,
OR
- The candidate has minimum 4 publications in the journals rated and/or not rated
by NAAS on the last date of submission of application. The publications will be
evaluated by the committee.

Job Responsibilities:
1. To undertake extension/research/teaching education activities.
2. To take initiative for developing research projects to obtain funding
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: The appointment to this post shall be co-terminus with the scheme, in
which the post is provided.
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4. Computer Operator in the scale of Rs.10300-34800+Rs.3200 GP

i) Graduate in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications

(minimum 60%) or equivalent.

Or

Masters in Information Technology/Computer Applications (minimum 60%) or

equivalent .

ii) Must have passed matriculation examination with Punjabi Language.

iii) Three years experience in the relevant field of Computer Operations, preferable in
Govt. institution.

Criteria for selection will be based on academic performance (as per eligibility criteria),
practical/skill test and experience.