DR.K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP(KSKRA)

DR.K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP(KSKRA)

BOARD OF RESEARCH IN NUCLEAR SCIENCES (BRNS) Invites Applications for its Prestigious Scheme DR. K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP (KSKRA) – 26th Batch For a challenging career in pursuit of front ranking R & D programmes in Atomic Energy

Last date for receipt of applications: 31.05.2017

Research Associates selected under the prestigious KSKRA programme are given an opportunity to work on R&D programmes of national importance relevant to the DAE mandate and offers prospects of regular absorption in DAE units.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for KSKRA

A:Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience for KSKRA :

i)  For Engineers: Ph.D. degree in Engineering (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also apply)

or

Master’s degree in Engineering (M.Tech./ M.E./M.S.) with a minimum of 2-year R&D experience after obtaining M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree.

ii)  For Scientists: Ph.D. degree in Science (Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply).

All candidates must have minimum 60% marks at both Bachelors and Masters level.

All candidates must provide a list of publications in support of their R&D experience.

B:Nationality/Age for KSKRA :

Indian nationals who are not more than 32 years as on 1st January in the year of the application.

The age criterion is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.

The SC/ ST/ OBC certificate should be as per the prescribed format. Physically challenge persons are eligible for age relaxation of 5 years.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT for KSKRA

The selected candidates would be appointed as KSKRA for an initial period of one year, which is extendable by one more year based on performance during the first year. KSKRAs would be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000/- + benefits. Those candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis but are yet to receive their Ph.D. degree, if found suitable by the interview committee in view of their expertise and academic record, would be first designated as Research Associate (RA) and paid a stipend of Rs.32,000/- per month. On completion of their Ph.D. and on obtaining a provisional certificate, they would be designated as KSKRAs and paid a stipend of Rs.40,000/- per month. For all other benefits, their date of joining as RA will be treated as the date of joining KSKRA Scheme. In addition to this, an amount Rs.10,000/- per year would be disbursed as Educational Material Allowance. Associates will be provided Hostel accommodation, medical and leave benefits during their Associateship.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT for KSKRA

Anytime during second year of the Associateship, subject to satisfactory performance as evaluated by the concerned DAE unit, the KSKRAs will be absorbed as Scientific Officer/ Engineer-D with entry level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix + allowances as per Govt. Orders. Up to 4 advance increments may be awarded depending upon qualification, experience and performance during the selection interview and Associateship. KSKRAs with exceptional performance during the fellowship period may be considered for absorption as Scientific Officer/ Engineer-E with entry level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix + allowances as per Govt. Orders. In addition, benefits under Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS) as applicable to the scientists and engineers in DAE will also be provided.

For more details & HOW TO APPLY for KSKRA Please refer the Official Website 

DR.K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP(KSKRA)