Advt.

No: R&C/600/2025 & Vacancy Code: 6002501-13

सी एस आई आर – भारतीय रासायनिक जीवववज्ञाि संस्थाि

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
4, राजा एस सी मल्लऱक रोड / Raja S C Mullick Road,
कोऱकाता / Kolkata – 32

DIRECT RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF

“TECHNICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN (I)”

ADVERTISEMENT NO. : R&C/600/2025

Start date of Online Application Form & Payment of 24/02/2025 from 11:00 hours
Application Fee (online) through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net
Banking/UPI etc.

Last Date of submission of Online Application Form and 31/03/2025 upto 17:30 hours
application fee (Thereafter website link will be disabled)

Tentative Date of Written Examination Will be Notified on CSIR-IICB Website

Issue of Admit Card / Call letter to the valid registered Will be Notified on CSIR-IICB Website
candidates

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, a premier Institute under the

aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is involved in
generating cutting edge knowledge and trained human resources in the field of

About chemical biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genomics, epigenomics, structural

biology, bioinformatics, and medicinal chemistry to address fundamental and
CSIR - IICB applied biological and biomedical research questions associated with infectious and
non-infectious diseases that are relevant to this country and in the global context.

The Institute intends to induct manpower for the following positions by inviting
applications from the eligible candidates.

CSIR-IICB/Govt. of India strives to have a human resource which reflects gender balance
and woman candidates are encouraged to apply.

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1. Details of the vacancy position, Essential Qualification, Experience etc. :

Name of No. of Posts Classificati

the post & reservation on and Pay Desirable
Essential Qualification Job specification/
(Vacancy status & age Level / Pay Qualification/Experience requirement
code) limit Matrix

Job requirement : To be deployed in

B.Sc. or equivalent in chemistry, physics central instrumentation facility for
and math (PCM) combination with M.Sc. in chemical science operation of sophisticated and
minimum 60% marks and one year with experience of working analytical instruments.
Group B
experience in the operation of at least in a pharmaceutical R&D Or
Technical
No. of Post(s) : (Non-
one of the following sophisticated centre/recognized institutes In the Division of Medicinal & Process
04 (UR-01, Gazetted),
Assistant analytical instruments engaged in discovery and
EWS-01, SC- Chemistry. The incumbent is expected
(Vacancy (NMR/LCMS/GCMS/HPLC/FPLC/X-
01, ST-01) Pay Level – development of drugs and to support in synthesis of organic
code - ray/CD/MALDI MS/BLI/ SPR/
6 process technology and compounds / Intermediates and for
6002501) AFM/TEM/SEM/ RAMAN/AFM) for
Age limit -28 analysis/ characterization of analysis/ characterization of chemical
Cell – 1(Rs. analysis/ characterization of chemical
compound and its qualitative/quantitative chemical compound and its compound and its
35,400 –
analysis from a recognized Institute / qualitative/quantitative qualitative/quantitative analysis.
1,12,400)
Organization. analysis Candidate will also carry out other
tasks as assigned by authority.

Job requirement: To be deployed in the

central instrumentation facility for the
B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences/ operation of sophisticated and
Biological Sciences / Biotechnology/ analytical instruments for biochemical
Biochemistry / Microbiology/ Biomedical M.Sc. or equivalent in Life analysis/characterization of biological
Science as one of the subjects, with Sciences / Biological marker compound and its
Group B minimum 60% marks Sciences / Biotechnology/ qualitative/quantitative analysis.
No. of Post(s) :
and one year experience from a Biochemistry/ microbiology/ or
Technical 03 (UR-01, SC- (Non-
recognized institute / organization on
Assistant 01, OBC-01) Gazetted), Biomedical Science To assist the scientists in their research
genomics/proteomics to handle advanced
(Vacancy laboratory equipments such as Next engaged in wet lab of activities in the disease areas of
Pay Level – biomedical research in the microbial infections, malaria and other
code - Age limit Generation Sequencing (NGS)/ or Mass
6 area of microbiology / parasitic diseases and virology area. To
6002502) -28 Spectrometer/ Digital PCR/ Micro-array/
Cell – 1(Rs. Fluorescence Microscope/ regular parasitology / virology/ work in biosafety facility, handling of
35,400 – biochemical assays/ Molecular cancer biology. microbial cultures and tissue cultures
techniques such as DNA gel using different molecular biology
1,12,400)
electrophoresis/ Plasmid Isolation/ BLI/ techniques.
SPR/ AFM/ TFM/SEM. Candidate will also carry out other
tasks as assigned by authority.

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Group B Job requirement : To be deployed in

(Non- B.Sc. or equivalent in Biological central instrumentation facility for the
Technical Gazetted), Sciences with minimum 60% marks M.Sc. or equivalent in operation and maintain independently the
No. of Post(s) :
Assistant and one year experience from a Biological Sciences and assigned analytical instruments and
01 (UR) Pay Level –
(Vacancy recognized institute / organization in experience in handling Flow handling Flow cytometer and sorter,
6
code - handling Flow cytometer and sorter, cytometer & sorter and Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter
6002503) Age limit -28 Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter Fluorescence Activated Cell
Cell – 1(Rs. instruments of biological sample.
35,400 – instruments Sorter instruments The candidate will also carry out other
1,12,400) tasks as assigned by the authority.

At least 2 years’ experience

in NABL/NABH/GLP
Group B B.Sc. or equivalent in Biological Certified labs in handling
(Non- Sciences / Biotechnology/ Toxicology/ and maintenance of Job requirement: To be deployed in
No. of Post(s) : pharmacology with minimum 60% marks
Technical Gazetted), automated instruments as central instrumentation facility for
and one year experience in handling per NABL/GLP/CGLP operation of sophisticated and
Assistant 02 (01-UR,
Pay Level – and maintenance of automated norms or Histopathology analytical instruments for GLP study.
(Vacancy EWS-01)
6 instruments as per Or perform pharmacokinetic The incumbent is expected to
code -
Age limit -28 NABL/NABH/GLP/CGLP norms or participate in GLP regulatory studies as
6002504) Cell – 1(Rs. studies using modern
Histopathology from a recognized
35,400 – analytical instruments like study personnel and generating and
institute /organization having
1,12,400) NABL/NABH/GL certification. HPLC/LCMSMS. Design handling study data Perform animal
and handling of animal experiments and biochemical assays.
studies.

B.Sc or equivalent in Computer Science Job requirement: The incumbent is required to

with minimum 60% marks and one year carry out the computer division services for any
No. of Post(s) : experience in the area of Computer of the campuses of IICB like IT and Network
Group B Science / Computer Technology / Infrastructure Management, Service, Support
01 (OBC- (Non- Information Technology from a and Troubleshooting, Systems and Servers
PwBD –
One year Experience in Administration, Administration and Maintenance
Gazetted), recognized institute / organization :
Locomotor Administration and of IT Applications, Installation and Configuration
Technical disability Or Maintenance of IT Applications, Management for IT and Network Devices,
Assistant including
Pay Level –
Installation and Configuration Servers and End User IT Equipment. Handling of
(Vacancy cerebral palsy, 6 Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Video Conferencing or Virtual Meetings, IT
Management for IT and
code - leprosy cured, Engineering / Computer Technology / Facilities arrangements and support,Web
dwarfism, acid Cell – 1(Rs. Network Devices, Servers and
6002505) Information Technology of at least 3 years Applications Development with latest
attack victims 35,400 – End User IT Equipment.
full time duration or at least 2 years full time technologies on both front end and back end
and muscular 1,12,400) duration in case of lateral admission in including data base integration, backup, system
dystrophy) integration, Hosting and Configuration of Web
diploma courses with minimum 60% marks
and 02 years‟ experience in the area of Applications with latest technologies on Servers,
Age limit -28 Content Management for Web Applications and
Computer Science / Computer Engineering
any other IT enabled services which is assigned
/ Computer Technology / Information
by the authorities from time to time.
Technology

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Job requirement : To be deployed in

central instrumentation facility for
operation of sophisticated and
analytical instruments The incumbent
Group B experience in is required to run and carry out
(Non- handling/operating/maintaini maintenance of sophisticated
Gazetted), ng of any of the following instruments viz., HPLC /LC-MS/SMB/
No. of Post(s) : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering of at
Technical NMR/Polarimeter/IR/NMR/LCMS/MS
Pay Level – least 3 years full time duration or at least listed sophisticated
Assistant
02 (SC-01, 6 2 years full time duration in case of lateral instruments NMR/LCMS/MS /HPLC/X-
(Vacancy
OBC-01) admission in diploma courses with /HPLC/X- Ray/CD/FACS/BLI/SPR/AFM/TEM/SE
code - Cell – 1(Rs. minimum 60% marks with 02 years Ray/CD/FACS/BLI/SPR/AF M ) for analysis/characterization of
6002506) Age limit -28 35,400 – experience in relevant trade M/TEM/SEM /Confocal chemical compound and it
1,12,400)
Microscopy qualitative/quantitative analysis. and
technical maintenance support of the
instruments.
The candidate will also carry out other
tasks assigned or may be deployed in
another department. by authority

Job requirement: To be deployed in

central instrumentation facility for
operation of sophisticated and
Group B analytical instruments. The incumbent
(Non- is required to run and carry out
Gazetted), Experience in maintenance of sophisticated
Technical No. of Post(s) : Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering handling/operating/maintaining instruments viz., HPLC
Pay Level – /LCMS/SMB/NMR/Polarimeter/IR/NMR
Assistant of at least 3 years full time duration or at of any of the following listed
6
(Vacancy 01 (UR) least 2 years full time duration in case of sophisticated instruments /LCMS/MS/HPLC/X-
code - lateral admission in diploma courses NMR/LCMS/MS/HPLC/X- Ray/CD/FACS/BLI/AFM/TEM/SEM) for
Age limit -28 Cell – 1(Rs.
6002507) with minimum 60% marks with 02 years Ray/CD/FACS/BLI/SPR/AFM/ analysis/characterization of chemical
35,400 – experience in relevant trade TEM/SEM/Confocal compound and its
1,12,400) Microscopy qualitative/quantitative analysis, and
technical maintenance support of the
instruments. The candidate will also
carry out other tasks assigned or may
be deployed in another department by
authority

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Job requirement : To be deployed in

central instrumentation facility for operation
of sophisticated and analytical instruments.
Group B (Non- The incumbent is required to run and carry
Gazetted), Experience in out maintenance of sophisticated
Diploma in Electronics and
Technical No. of Post(s) : handling/operating/maintaining instruments viz., HPLC
Pay Level – 6 Telecommunication Engineering of at
Assistant of any of the following listed /LCMS/SMB/NMR/Polarimeter/IR/NMR/LC
least 3 years full time duration or at least
01 (UR) Cell – 1(Rs. sophisticated instruments MS/MS/HPLC/X-
(Vacancy 2 years full time duration in case of
35,400 – NMR/LCMS/MS/HPLC/X- Ray/CD/FACS/BLI/AFM/TEM/SEM) for
code - Age limit -28 lateral admission in diploma courses
1,12,400) Ray/CD/FACS/BLI/SPR/AFM/ analysis/characterization of chemical
6002508) with minimum 60% marks with 02 years
TEM/SEM/Confocal compound and its qualitative/quantitative
experience in relevant trade.
Microscopy analysis, and technical maintenance
support of the instruments. The candidate
will also carry out other tasks assigned or
may be deployed in another department by
authority
SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with
Science subjects, with minimum 55% Job requirement: The incumbent is
Group C marks and ITI Certificate or required to assist the head of the
(Non- National/State Trade Certificate in department and to carry out Refrigeration &
Gazetted), Mechanic (Refrigeration & Air Air Conditioner, chiller works.
Conditioner) Trade One-year of
Technician industrial/institutional To undertake the repair and maintenance
(1)
No. of Post(s) : Pay Level – experience in the relevant field works at workshop/CIF as well as at
Or
01 (UR-01) 2 in addition to 2 years of full different sites of the institute.
(Vacancy
SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with time as an apprentice trainee The incumbent is required to run and carry
code - Age limit -28 Cell – 1(Rs. Science subjects, with minimum 55% or full-time ITI certificate out maintenance/repair work of
6002509) 19,900 – marks and 2 years full time course. sophisticated scientific instruments and
63,200) experience as an apprentice trainee perform the analysis using these
from a recognized institution in instruments.
Mechanic (Refrigeration & Air If necessary, the incumbent should carry
Conditioner) Trade out all the institute maintenance work, even
at odd hours and on emergency calls.

Group C
SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with
(Non- Science subjects, with minimum 55%
Gazetted), marks and ITI Certificate or One-year of
Technician No. of Post(s) : National/State Trade Certificate in industrial/institutional Job requirement: The incumbent is
(1) Pay Level – Electronics Mechanic trade experience in the relevant field required to run and carry out
(Vacancy 2 Or in addition to 2 years of full maintenance/repair work of sophisticated
01 (UR-01)
code - SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with time as an apprentice trainee scientific instruments and perform the
Cell – 1(Rs. or full-time ITI certificate
6002510) Science subjects with 55% marks and 2 analysis using these instruments.
Age limit -28 19,900 – course.
years of full time experience as an
63,200) apprentice trainee from a recognized
institution in Electronics Mechanic trade

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Group C SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with

(Non- Science subjects, with minimum 55%
Gazetted), marks and ITI Certificate or
One-year of
National/State Trade Certificate in
Technician No. of Post(s) : industrial/institutional Job requirement: The incumbent is
(1) Pay Level – Instrument Mechanic trade
experience in the relevant field required to run and carry out
2 Or
(Vacancy 01 (OBC-01) in addition to 2 years of full- maintenance/repair work of sophisticated
SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with
code - time as an apprentice trainee scientific instruments and perform the
Cell – 1(Rs. Science subjects with 55% marks and 2
6002511) or full-time ITI certificate analysis using these instruments.
Age limit -28 19,900 – years of full time experience as an
course.
63,200) apprentice trainee from a recognized
institution
in Instrument Mechanic trade

Group C SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with

No. of Post(s) : (Non- Science subjects, with minimum 55%
Gazetted), Job requirement : The incumbent is
marks and ITI certificate or National / One-year of
required to assist the In Charge of the
Technician 01 ( SC- State trade certificate in Electrician industrial/institutional
(1) Pay Level – trade experience in the relevant field
canteen and guest house to undertake the
PwBD - catering work at the required places of
(Vacancy Blindness & 2 Or in addition to 2 years of full-
institute
code - Low Vision ) SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with time as an apprentice trainee
Cell – 1(Rs. If necessary, the incumbent should carry
6002512) Science subjects, with minimum 55% or full-time ITI certificate
19,900 – marks and 2 years full time experience course.
out the required works of the institute, even
63,200) at odd hours and on emergency
Age limit -28 as an apprentice trainee from a
calls.
recognized institution in Electrician
trade
SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with
Group C Science subjects, with minimum 55%
(Non- marks and ITI certificate or National /
Gazetted), State trade certificate in Catering & Two-year of
Job requirement: The incumbent is
No. of Post(s) : Hospitality Assistant industrial/institutional
Technician required to assist the In Charge of the
(1) Pay Level – apprentice trainee or
canteen and guest house to undertake the
02 [EWS – 2 Or experience in Catering &
(Vacancy catering work at the required places of
01, SC– 01] Hospitality Assistant in
code - institute.
Cell – 1(Rs. SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with addition to 2 years of full time
6002513) If necessary, the incumbent should carry
19,900 – Science subjects, with minimum 55% as apprentice trainee or full-
out the required works of the institute, even
Age limit -28 63,200) marks and 2 years full time experience time ITI certificate course.
at odd hours and on emergency calls.
as an apprentice trainee from a
recognized institution in Catering &
Hospitality Assistant

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2. Mode of Selection
Screened candidates will be called for Trade Test and those who qualify in the trade test will be called for a
competitive written examination.

3. Scheme and Syllabus of written test for the posts of Technical Assistant & Technician (1)

 For these posts, there will be three papers (Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III).
 Paper-II & III will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks (to be
determined by the Selection Committee) in Paper-I
 The Final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in Paper-II & Paper-
III.

(A) TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Mode of Examination OMR based or Computer Based Objective type multiple Choice
Examination

Medium of Questions The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except the
questions on English language.

Standard of Exam Diploma / Graduation level (based on the advertised qualification of

the post)

Total No. of Questions 200

Total time allotted 3 hours

Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour)

Subject No. of questions Maximum Marks Negative Marks

100 (two marks for every There will be no negative marks in this
Mental Ability Test* 50
correct answer) paper.

*Mental Ability Test will be so devised so as to include General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning,
Problem solving, Situational Judgment, etc.

Paper-II (Time Allotted – 30 minutes)

Subject No. of questions Maximum Marks Negative Marks

75 (three marks for every One negative mark for

General Awareness 25
correct answer) every wrong answer

75 (three marks for every One negative mark for

English Language 25
correct answer) every wrong answer

Paper-III (Time Allotted – 90 minutes)

Subject No. of questions Maximum Marks Negative Marks

300 (three marks for every One negative mark for

Concerned Subject 100
correct answer) every wrong answer

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(B) TECHNICIAN (1)

Mode of Examination OMR based or Computer Based Objective type multiple Choice
Examination

Medium of Questions The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except the
questions on English language.

Standard of Exam SSC + ITI / XIIth standard

Total No. of Questions 150

Total time allotted Total 2 hours 30 minutes

Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour)

Subject No. of questions Maximum Marks Negative Marks

100 (two marks for every There will be no negative marks in this
Mental Ability Test* 50
correct answer) paper.

*Mental Ability Test will be so devised so as to include General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning,
Problem solving, Situational Judgement, etc.

Paper-II (Time Allotted – 30 minutes)

Subject No. of questions Maximum Marks Negative Marks

General Awareness 25 75 (three marks for every One negative mark for every
correct answer) wrong answer

English Language 25 75 (three marks for every One negative mark for every
correct answer) wrong answer

Paper-III (Time Allotted – 1 hour)

Subject No. of questions Maximum Marks Negative Marks

150 (three marks for every One negative mark for

Concerned Subject 50
correct answer) every wrong answer

4. Application Fee

Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen NIL

All other categories 500/-

5. Methodology for Resolution of Tie Cases

Wherever two or more candidates have secured equal aggregated marks, the tie may be resolved in accordance
with the order of precedence given below (ascending order), till tie is resolved:

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Order of Preference
i. Candidate with higher marks in the papers of concerned subject / trade placed higher,
ii. Candidate with lesser negative marks, if applicable, in the papers of concerned subject / trade of Written Test
placed higher,
iii. Candidate with lesser negative marks, if applicable, in the papers (which have been considered for preparation
of merit) of Written Test Placed higher,
iv. Date of Birth, with older candidate placed higher,
v. Candidate acquiring Essential Degree earlier placed higher,
vi. Alphabetical Order in which first names of the candidates appear.

6. Terms & Conditions

[6.1] Benefits under Council Service:

(a) The posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and
Transport Allowance (TA) etc. at Central Government rates as applicable to the employees of Council at the
place of posting. Council employees are also eligible for accommodation of entitled type as per CSIR
Residence Allotment rules depending upon availability in which case HRA will not be admissible.

(b) In addition to the emoluments indicated against the post, benefits such as reimbursement of Medical
expenses, Leave Travel Concession, House Building Advance etc. are available as applicable to Council
employees.

(c) The posts will be governed by the New Pension System applicable w. e. f. 01.01.2004 as notified by the
Government of India and adopted by CSIR vide their letter number 17/68/2001-E.II, dated 23.12.2003 and
other instructions issued on the subject. However, persons selected from other Government Departments/
Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector Undertakings/ Central Universities having Pension Scheme on Govt. of
India pattern will continue to be governed by the existing Pension Scheme i.e. CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, if
applied through proper channel as per rules.

[6.2] General Conditions and information:

(a) The applicant must be a citizen of India.

(b) All applicants must fulfil the essential requirements of the posts and other conditions stipulated in the
advertisement. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the
essential qualifications laid down for the posts as on the last date of online applications. No enquiry asking
for advice as to eligibility will be entertained. The prescribed educational qualifications should have been
obtained from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory
Bodies and the final result should have been declared on or before the last date of receipt of online
application.

(c) Merely fulfilling the minimum prescribed qualifications and experience will not vest a right in a candidate for
being called for Trade Test and Written Test or appointment. If on verification either before or after at any of
the stages of selection process, it is found that any candidate does not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions,
his/her candidature will be summarily cancelled forthwith.

(d) Applications received will be scrutinized by a duly constituted Screening Committee. The Screening
Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates.

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(e) Applicants from employees of Government Departments will be considered only if forwarded
through proper channel. Such applicant is required to upload a „No Objection Certificate‟ from their
employer at the appropriate place in the online application form. CSIR-IICB will not accept any
person on lien or deputation basis.

(f) In respect of equivalent clause in Essential qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification
as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement, then the candidate is required to
produce order / letter in this regard, indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been
so treated otherwise the Application is liable to be rejected.

(g) Applicants are required to produce experience certificate as per format attached in Annexure – IV
from a recognized Institute /Organisation, wherever prescribed. The period of experience in a
discipline/area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the
minimum educational qualification prescribed for that Group/Grade.

(h) Candidates applying for more than one post code/vacancy code should submit separate online
application form and pay separate fees.

(i) If any document / certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript of the
same duly attested is to be submitted.

(j) In case of Universities/Institutes awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades etc. candidates are requested to
convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their University/Institute.

(k) Persons with Benchmarks Disabilities (PwBD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI
instructions are encouraged to apply.

(l) Any discrepancy found between the information given in application and as evident in original documents
will make the candidate ineligible for the post.

(m) The number of vacancies indicated against each Vacancy Code is provisional and may vary either way at
the time of selection. This advertisement does not necessarily tantamount to the selection being actually
made. The selection process is subject to the CSIR/GoI instructions prevalent at a given point of time during
various stages of selection process.

(n) Incomplete applications and lack of required certificates / documents are liable to be reject ed. Any
discrepancy found between the information given in application and as evident in original
documents will make the candidate ineligible for the post(s).

(o) This is for information that, if any declaration given or information furnished by any candidate proves to be
false or if he/she is found to have willfully suppressed any material information, his/her candidature may be
cancelled at any stage and/or he/she will be liable for removal from service after joining at any stage, and
such other action as may be deemed necessary may be taken by the Competent Authority, CSIR-IICB,
Kolkata.

(p) The date for determining the upper age limit, qualification and / or experience shall be the date prescribed
for closing date of online application.

(q) The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of one year from the date of taking over charge of
the post. The probationary period may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority,

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CSIR-IICB, Kolkata. After successful completion of probationary period, they will be considered for
confirmation in accordance with the extant rules

(r) The selected candidates will not be permitted to apply for appointment elsewhere during the probationary
period and if they have applied for any post in any other organization before joining, they have to intimate
the details of such applications, immediately on joining CSIR-IICB.

(s) The advertised posts are for CSIR-IICB. However, the selected candidates are liable to be posted at any
Labs/Instts./HQ/Centre of CSIR.

(t) Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political of otherwise will be treated as a
disqualification for the post.

(u) The decision of the CSIR-IICB in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications,
mode of selection and conduct of examination will be final and binding on the candidates.

(v) Further, all the subsequent information / notification / corrigendum / addendum regarding this recruitment
drive will be hosted on the CSIR website only. Hence, applicants are requested to follow the CSIR website
i.e. https://iicb.res.in/ regularly for updates.

(w) Document Verification (DV): Before issue of offer of appointment, all the candidates are required to
produce Original Documents submitted along with online application as well as any other documents as
may be specified by the CSIR-IICB, failing which their candidature is likely to be rejected.

(x) NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

[6.3] Relaxations in the Upper Age Limit ;

Age-relaxation permissible beyond

S. No. Category
upper age limit
(i) Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)* 05 Years
(ii) Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)* 03 years
(iii) PwBD (Unreserved) 10 years
(Degree of physical disability is 40% or more)
(iv) PwBD (SC/ST)* 15 years
(Degree of physical disability is 40% or more)
(v) PwBD (OBC)* 13 years
(Degree of physical disability is 40% or more)
(vi) Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deduction of the actual
military service rendered from the
actual age as on the closing date
(vii) Departmental Candidate (CSIR Council employee) 05 years
/ Government Departments /Autonomous Bodies /
Public Sector Undertakings

(viii) Any other Category No age relaxation

*Age-relaxation is permissible in upper age limit for the posts which are reserved for the respective categories.

(a) SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen candidates are required to upload a copy of the certificate in the
prescribed format signed by the specified authority valid for appointment of posts under the Central Government. In

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addition, the OBC candidates have to submit a declaration as per Annexure-III.

(b) The cut-off date for determining the age, qualifications, claim of SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwBD status or any
other benefit viz. fee concession, reservation, age-relaxation, etc., where not specified otherwise shall be the last
date for receipt of online application.

(c) Candidates may also note that in respect of the above, their candidature will remain provisional till the
details of the concerned document is verified by the Appointing Authority. Candidates are cautioned that a suitable
action will be taken in case they fraudulently claim SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwBD/ ESM status or avail any other benefit.

(d) Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the online application form and the same recorded in the Matriculation/
Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted by the CSIR-IICB for determining the age and no subsequent request
for change will be considered or granted. Date of birth should be supported with High School or Higher Secondary or
Secondary School Certificate or extracts from Birth Register.

7. Instruction to the Candidates

(a) DOWNLOAD OF CALL LETTER: Candidates will have to visit the Institute’s website i.e. https://iicb.res.in/ for
downloading call letters for Trade test/Written examination.

(b) CANDIDATES REPORTING LATE: Candidates reporting late i.e. after the reporting time specified on the call
letter for Examination will not be permitted to take the examination. The reporting time mentioned on the call
letter is prior to the Start time of the test.

(c) IDENTITY VERIFICATION: In the examination hall, the call letter along with original of the candidate’s currently
valid photo identity (bearing exactly the same name as it appears on the call letter) such as PAN Card/
Passport/ Permanent Driving License/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo identity proof
issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead along with photograph / Photo identity proof issued by a
People’s Representative on official letterhead along with photograph / valid recent Identity Card issued by a
recognized College/ University/Aadhar card/ Employee ID/ Bar Council Identity Card with photograph should be
submitted to the invigilator for verification. The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her details
on the call letter, in the Attendance List and requisite documents submitted. If identity of the candidate is in
doubt the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the Examination. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving
License are not valid id proof.

Note: Candidates have to produce in original the photo identity proof along with Examination call letter while
attending the examination, without which they will not be allowed to take up the examination. Candidates must
note that the name as appearing on the call letter (provided during the process of registration) should exactly
match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female candidates who have changed
first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the name
indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the
examination. In case of candidates who have changed their name, will be allowed only if they produce original
Gazette notification / their original marriage certificate/affidavit in original.

(d) Interim queries will not be entertained.

(e) Mobile phones, calculators or any electronic devices are strictly prohibited at the examination venue.

(g) The decision of the competent authority of CSIR-IICB in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection
of applications, mode of selection, conduct of written test / Interview and not to fill up all or any of the posts will
be final and binding on the candidates and no interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this
connection from any individual or his/her agency.

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(h) CSIR-IICB will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for the eligibility and other aspects at the
time of written examination and, therefore, candidature will be accepted only provisionally. Candidates
must go through the requirements and satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the post(s). The
Original certificates/documents in support of their Educational Qualifications, Experience and
Caste/Category, etc. shall be sought at the time of Document Verification. Candidates may also note
that they would be required to submit their certificates/documents of EQs/caste/category, etc. as and
when sought by the CSIR-IICB. After scrutiny of the certificates/documents of EQs/ caste/ relaxation
etc., if any claim made in the application is not substantiated by certificates/documents, his/her
candidature will be cancelled.

(i) When application is successfully submitted, it will be accepted „Provisionally‟. Candidate should take
printout of the application form for their own records. Printout of the online Application Form is not
required to be sent to the CSIR-IICB, kolkata.

8. Centre Clauses
(a) The examination will be conducted at the venues given in the respective call letters.
(b) No request for change of centre/venue/date/session for Examination shall be entertained.
(c) CSIR-IICB, however, reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres and/ or add some other
Centres, at its discretion, depending upon the response, administrative feasibility, etc.
(d) CSIR-IICB also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the one he/she has opted for.
(e) Candidate will appear for the examination at the Examination Centre at his/her own risks and expenses and
CSIR-IICB will not be responsible for any injury or losses etc. of any nature.

9. Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities including use of Scribe

The visually impaired candidates and candidates whose writing speed is adversely affected permanently for
any reason can use their own scribe at their cost during the online examination. In all such cases where a scribe is
used, the following rules will apply:
(a) The candidate will have to arrange his/her own scribe at his/her own cost. The qualification of the scribe should
be one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination. The candidate will have to submit
the certificate and undertaking as per Annexure-I & II at the time of written test.
(b) The scribe arranged by the candidate should not be a candidate for the same examination. If violation of the
above is detected at any stage of the process, candidature of both the candidate and the scribe will be
cancelled. Candidates eligible for and who wish to use the services of a scribe in the examination should
invariably carefully indicate the same in the online application form. Any subsequent request may not be
favourably entertained.
(c) During the exam, at any stage, if it is found that scribe is independently answering the questions, the
exam session will be terminated and candidate‟s candidature will be cancelled. The candidature of such
candidates using the services of a scribe will also be cancelled if it is reported after the examination by
the test administrator personnel that the scribe independently answered the questions.
(d) A person acting as a scribe for one candidate cannot be a scribe for another candidate.
(e) The scribe may be from any academic stream.
(f) Both the candidate as well as scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking confirming that the scribe fulfils all
the stipulated eligibility criteria for a scribe mentioned above. Further in case it later transpires that he/she did not
fulfil any laid down eligibility criteria or suppressed material facts the candidature of the applicant will stand
cancelled, irrespective of the result of the online examination.
(g) Those candidates who use a scribe shall be eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of the
examination or as otherwise advised.

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Scribe should not answer on his/her own. Any such behavior observed will result in cancellation of candidature
(h) Only candidates registered for compensatory time will be allowed such concessions since compensatory time
given to candidates shall be system based, it shall not be possible for the test conducting agency to allow such
time if he / she is not registered for the same. Candidates not registered for compensatory time shall not be
allowed such concessions.

10. Guidelines for Visually Impaired candidates

Visually Impaired candidates (who suffer from not less than 40% of disability) may opt to view the contents of the test
in magnified font and all such candidates will be eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour.

11. Other Conditions

(a) The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination cannot be ruled out
completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be
made to rectify such problem, which may include movement of candidates, delay in test. Conduct of a re-exam is at
the absolute discretion of test conducting body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test. Candidates not
willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test delivery shall be summarily rejected from
the process.
(b) Decision of CSIR-IICB in all matters relating to recruitment will be final and binding on the candidate. No
correspondence or personal enquiries shall be entertained in this regard.
(c) If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will be equated to adjust for
slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used across sessions. More than one session are
required if the nodes capacity is less or some technical disruption takes place at any Centre or for any candidate.
(d) The responses (answers) of individual candidates will be analysed with those of other candidates to detect patterns
of similarity of right and wrong answers. If in the analytical procedure adopted by the competent authority, CSIR-
IICB, Kolkata in this regard, it is inferred/concluded that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are
not genuine/ valid, the CSIR-IICB reserves right to cancel the candidature of the concerned candidates and the
result of such candidates (disqualified) will be withheld.
(e) Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate detected at any stage of the
selection process will lead to disqualification of the candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be
allowed to appear in any of the CSIR-IICB recruitment process in the future. If such instances go undetected during
the current selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with retrospective
effect.
(f) Please note that all the particulars mentioned in the online application including Name of the Candidate, Category,
Date of Birth, Address, Mobile Number, Email ID, Centre of Examination, registration of preferences for posts/cadres
etc. will be considered as final and no change/modifications will be allowed after submission of the online application
form. Candidates are hence advised to fill in the online application form with the utmost care as no correspondence
regarding change of details will be entertained. CSIR-IICB will not be responsible for any consequences arising out
of furnishing of incorrect and incomplete details in the online application form or omission to provide the required
details in the application form.
(g) Online applications once registered will not be allowed to be withdrawn and/or the application fees once paid will not
be refunded nor be held in reserve for any other examination.

12. How to Apply

(i) Eligible candidates are required to apply on-line through CSIR website: website i.e. https://iicb.res.in/
(ii) No other mode of application will be accepted.
(iii) Candidates are required to pay application fee Rs.500/- as per fee payment Procedure available on the
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(iv) Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from
submission of application fee.
(v) Candidates are advised in their own interest to submit the online application much before the closing date and not to
wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/inability or failure to login to the CSIR-IICB website on
account of heavy load on the website during the closing days.
(vi) Not more than one application should be submitted by any candidate against a particulars vacancy code. In
case of multiple applications, only the latest valid (completed) application will be retained and the
application fee etc. paid for the other multiple registration(s) will stand forfeited. Multiple attendance/
appearances in the online examination and/ or interview will be summarily rejected/ candidature cancelled.
(vii) Eligible candidates are required to upload the following documents as per instruction given in the online
application form:
(a) Photo
(b) Signature
(c) Left Thumb Impression (Use right hand thumb in case the applicant's left thumb is permanently disfigured
and unfit for use.
th
(d) SSC/10 Marksheet/Certificate for age proof
(e) Marksheet of all education qualifications in support of your application
(f) Experience Certificate (if applicable) as per annexure - IV
(g) Certificate for category i.e. SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable)
(h) Declaration by the OBC-NCL Candidate (if applicable) as per annexure-III
(i) PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
(j) Upload any other documents in support of your application
(k) Upload NOC from current employer (if applicable)
(l) Upload the following hand written declaration:

“I _____________________ (name) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the
application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required”

13. ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT/ USE OF UNFAIR MEANS

Candidates are advised in their own interest that they should not furnish any particulars that are false, tampered with
or fabricated and should not suppress any material information while submitting online application. At the time of
examination, interview or in a subsequent selection procedure, if a candidate is (or has been ) found guilty of –
(i) using unfair means or
(ii) impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person or
(iii) misbehaving in the examination/ interview hall or disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting, storing or
facilitating transmission and storage of contents of the test(s) or any information therein in whole or part thereof in any
form or by any means, verbal or written, electronically or mechanically for any purpose or
(iv) resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with his/ her candidature or
(v) obtaining support for his/ her candidature by unfair means, or
(vi) carrying mobile phones or similar electronic gadgets of communication in the examination/ interview hall, such a
candidate may, in addition to rendering himself/ herself liable to criminal prosecution, be liable:
(a) to be disqualified from the examination for which he/ she is a candidate
(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specified period from any examination conducted by the
Institute
(c) for termination of service, if he/ she has already joined the Institute.
In the event of any inconsistency between Hindi and English version, the English version shall prevail

(Controller of Administration)

HINDI VERSON FOLLOWS

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Annexure - I

DECLARATION / UNDERTAKING BY PERSON WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)

CANDIDATES WHO WISH TO USE SCRIBE / PASSAGE DICTATOR
(Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe)

I ____________________________________, a candidate with ____________________________

(name of the disability) appearing for the ________________________________ (name of the
examination) bearing Roll No. ____________________________________ at
____________________________________ (name of the centre) in the District
_____________________________, _______________________________ (name of the State/UT).
My qualification is _____________________________________________________.

I do hereby state that ___________________________________ (name of the scribe) will provide the
service of scribe/reader/lab assistant for the undersigned for taking the aforesaid examination.

I do hereby undertake that his/her qualification is ____________________________. In case,

subsequently it is found that his / her qualification is not as declared by the undersigned and is beyond
my qualification, I shall forfeit my right to the post and claims relating thereto.

Signature with date of the Scribe / Passage Signature with date of the candidate
Dictator
Roll No.:……………….…………………….……..
ID Proof Type*.:……………………………………
Advertisement No. :……………….……………..
ID Number. :………………………………………
Vacancy Code (s) : ………………………………
Correspondence Address:
Date of Examination………………………………
..............................................................................
Name of Centre : …………………………………
………………………………………………………
City :…………………………………………………
………………………………………………………

Recent passport size

photograph of the
Scribe/Passage dictator.
To be signed by Scribe
and Candidate

Left Hand Thumb Impression of Left Hand Thumb Impression of

the Scribe / Passage Dictator the candidate

*Scribe/Passage dictator is required to carry his ID proof in original at the time of examination

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Annexure - II

Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examinee to write

This is to certify that, I have examined Mr./Ms./Mrs.___________________________________ (name

of the candidate with disability), a person with ___________________________________ (nature and
percentage of disability as mentioned in the certificate of disability), S/o, D/o
_____________________________ a resident of
____________________________________________________________ (Village/District/Sate) and
to state that he/she has physical limitation which hampers his/her writing capabilities owning to his/her
disability.

Signature
Chief Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon / Medical
Superintendent of a Government health care Institution
Name & Designation
Name of Government Hospital / Health Care Centre with
Seal

Place: ____________________________
Date: _____________________________

Note :
Certificate should be given by a specialist of the relevant stream/disability (eg. Visual impairment –
Ophthalmologist, Locomotor disability – Orthopaedic specialist / PMR).

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Annexure – III

Form of declaration to be submitted by the OBC candidate

(in addition to the community certificate)

I ____________________________________ Son/daughter of Shri _________________________

resident of village/town/city_______________________ district________________________

state_____________ hereby declare that I belong to the __________________________ community

which is recognized as a backward class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in

services as per orders contained in Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No.

36102/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 8-9-1993. It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections

(Creamy Layer) mentioned in column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred Office Memorandum

dated 8-9-1993, O.M. No. 36033/3/2004-Estt.(Res.) dated 9 th March, 2004 and O.M. No.

36033/3/2004-Estt.(Res.) dated 14th October, 2008 and as amended time to time.

Signature______________________________

Full Name_____________________________

Address_______________________________

Place: ____________________________

Date: _____________________________

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Annexure – IV

The form of certificate to be produced by Candidates for claiming experience

Experience Certificate

Letter Head of the Institution/Issuing Authority

Telephone No……………….
Fax No……………..
Name of the Organization
Address of the Organization
Dated…………

This is to certify that Shri/Ms……………..S/o,D/o,W/o Shri……………….was/is an employee of this

Organization/Department/Ministry and duties performed by him/her during the period(s) are as under:

Name of From dd/mm/yy To Total Nature of Field/area of

post held dd/mm/yy period Appointment- experience
Dd/mm/yy Permanent, Regular,
Temporary, Part-time,
Contract, Guest,
Honorary etc.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Pay scale Place of posting

and last
salary Duties performed/experience gained in brief
drawn
(7) (8) (9)

2. It is certified that above facts and figures are true and based on service records available in our
organization/Department/Ministry.

Signature
Name of the competent authority
Stamp of competent authority

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