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No. NIRT/PROJ/RECTT/2019-20 Dt: 15.05.2019

Walk in Interview

Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey is a time bound activity and is crucial for TB Elimination in India. It is planned to be undertaken on
mission mode. NIRT has been embarking upon prevalence survey of Tuberculosis across the country expeditiously. To undertake this
activity effectively and on a time-bound manner we are in search of candidates having high level of commitment and dedication to work
mainly towards monitoring and intermittent field work throughout the country in various States/UTs. Preference will be given to those
having work experience in National Health Surveys/ similar activities. These activities are being carried out through an ad-hoc research
project of ICMR titled “National survey for state-wise prevalence of microbiologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in
India”.

Candidates are invited to attend for a Walk-In Written Test/Driving Skill Test for engagement as Driver on a consolidated salary of Rs.
16,000/- per month under the above mentioned project at the following venue against the date and time mentioned therein:

 National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT),

No. 1, Sathyamoorthy Road, Opp. FCI, Chetpet,
Chennai-600031
Date: 22/05/2019 (Wednesday), Reporting Time: 09:00 a.m.

The willing and eligible candidates are requested to report at the above address carrying a filled-in application form in the prescribed
format (downloadable from the website www.nirt.res.in) along with duly signed copy of educational qualifications, Licence proof (LMV
& HMV), proof of age, caste, experience etc..
The following is the details of post to be filled-up:

Sl. Contractual Consolidated Daily Allowance on Tour per day as Upper Vacancies
No. Post Monthly per ICMR norms.[Minimum of 20 Age limit
Salary days /month of field work is
expected]
1. Driver Rs.16,000 Reimbursement of hotel/guesthouse 25 years 16 (Sixteen) Nos.
accommodation upto Rs.450/- per day (Assam – 1
Reimbursement of food bills not Odisha – 1
Telangana -1
exceeding upto Rs.500 per day Tamil Nadu - 1
Madhya Pradesh -1
Delhi, UP, Haryana – 2
West Bengal – 1
Jharkhand -1
Chhattisgarh – 1
Kerala -1
Andhra Pradesh – 1
Bihar – 2
Punjab -1
Karnataka -1 )

Qualifications and Job Responsibilities

Sl. Name of the Essential Qualification Job specifications / responsibilities

No. Post/
Designation
1. Driver 1. Matric/S.S.L.C or equivalent from a 1. Get oriented in requirements of National TB Prevalence
recognized board Survey, India 2017-18.
2. Valid driving license issued by RTO of any 2. Driving of Heavy Motor Vehicle (Mobile X-Ray van).
State and authorized to drive Heavy Motor 3. Driving LMV as per survey needs.
Vehicle (Goods & Passenger) and 4. Upkeep, regular maintenance & cleanliness of vehicles
Two years’ experience in recognized including POL level.
organization/Institute 5. Maintenance of log book.
6. Routine repairs including change of wheels.
7. Skilful parking of mobile X-ray van in a strategic position
to facilitate survey activities in the cluster.
8. Monitoring and maintaining overall vehicle condition in
running condition.
Any other job as assigned by Senior Investigator, Medical
Officer & PMU as per Survey needs.
Terms & Conditions:
1. The Candidates are expected to have a good knowledge on the book titled “Tuberculosis prevalence surveys: a handbook” for working
in this survey. https://www.who.int/tb/advisory_bodies/impact_measurement_taskforce/resources_documents/thelimebook/en/
2. Initial Contract for the Posting is for one year which can be extended to 6 months or till the completion of the project whichever is
earlier.
3. The conditions of employment will be the same as that of the project staff on contract basis.
4. The candidates have no right to claim for any regular employment at this Institute.
5. The appointing authority has the right to accept/ reject any application without assigning any reason(s) and no correspondence in this
matter will be entertained. Age, Qualification, experience etc., will be reckoned as on the date of walk-in-written test/ Interview.
Instructions to the Candidates:

1. Bring the filled in application with one set of photo copy of qualification and experience
2. Candidate should submit all certificates / testimonials in original for verification. Candidates who fail to bring the Original Certificates for
written test / Interview will not be considered.
3. Experience certificate should clearly state the nature of work during the period of employment.
4. No- Objection Certificate from the current employer (for Govt./AB/PSU Servants only).
5. All posts are Contractual for the duration offered. The appointment may be renewed after every specific period of time subject to
satisfactory performance and project requirement.
6. The incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIRT/ICMR or continuation of his/her services in any other
project.
7. TA/DA will not be paid by NIRT for attending the written test/ interview.
8. The Director, ICMR-NIRT reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment or re-advertise the
posts, without assigning any reasons thereof, no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
9. Any further information may be downloaded from ICMR-NIRT website which will be updated from time to time.
10. Date of Walk-in Interview may be changed due to administrative reasons, hence, candidates are advised to check website before
appearing Walk-in Interview.

The Director/Selection Committee has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning any reason thereof and no recommendation
in this matter will be entertained.

Canvassing and bringing pressure in any form for short listing, interview and employment will be a disqualification and barred from selection
process.

DIRECTOR