OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF RESEARCH
ODISHA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY
Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha
No. 80/DR Date: 16.01.2023
ADVERTISEMENT IN DETAIL
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for recruitment to the following posts on
contractual basis in GKMS project funded by IMD and operating at 10 Agro Meteorological Field Units (AMFUs)
under OUAT located at Bhubaneswar, Bhawanipatna, Chipilima, Mahisapat, G. Udaygiri, Keonjhar, Kalimela,
Ranital, Kirei and Semiliguda. The appointment is purely temporary, project based, contractual and co-
terminus with the project. The initial appointment shall be for one year or till the end of project period,
whichever is earlier, and will be extended based on satisfactory performance annually.
Sl. Name of the Post No. of Reservation of Vacancy
No. Vacancy S.C. S.T. S.E.B.C U.R. Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(1) Junior 02 02 01 05 10
Agrometeorologist 10 [01 SC + [01 ST + [03 UR +
01 SC (W)] 01 ST (W)] 02 UR (W)]
Abbreviation : S.C. = Scheduled Caste, S.T. = Scheduled Tribe, S.E.B.C.= Socially and Educationally Backward
Classes, U.R.= Unreserved, W= Women
The prescribed application form, information sheet containing details of qualification, experience,
scale of pay, age and other required conditions in respect of the post, general information and instruction to
the candidates as annexed can be downloaded from the University website: ouat.nic.in. The application form
complete in all respect along with self attested copies of certificates, mark sheets of all examination passed,
experience certificates and research publications, if any, one unstamped self addressed envelope should be
sent through Speed Post/ Registered Post addressed to the Dean of Research, Odisha University of
Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar – 751003, Odisha The last date of receipt of application is
06.02.2023 up to 5.00 P.M. Application received after the last date shall not be entertained. The University
shall not be held responsible for any loss or delay in postal transaction. Incomplete application shall be
summarily rejected.
Terms and Conditions:
1. The employment to the post is purely Contractual and project based (co-terminus with the project)
till 100% funding of IMD, Govt. of India continues.
2. The scale of pay is Rs. 57,700/- Level -10 plus Dearness Allowances, House Rent Allowances. Annual
increment on pro-rata basis shall be provided on review and successful completion.
(Rs. 15,600-39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- as per 6th CPC. Promotion to AGP higher than 6,000/- shall not
be considered in this post).
3. The appointees are not entitled to terminal benefits and their service is coterminous with the project
i.e. till the period 100% funds are made available.
4. The State Government and OUAT will not shoulder any kind of liability pertaining to appointment in
AMFU.
5. The transfer of the employees will be within the AMFUs under IMD (GKMS) projects only.
6. If the candidates intends to resign, he/she has to furnish 3 (three) months prior notice to the
authority, failing which, he/she has to deposit 3 (three) months salary for acceptance of his/her
resignation.
The terms and conditions of service of appointment may also change as per conditions of the funding
agency.
7. In event of non-availability or availability of in-sufficient number of eligible women candidates
belonging to any particular community in a year, the vacancies or as the case may be, the remaining
vacancies shall be filled up by the male candidate of that community.
8. The reservation is applicable to the candidates of State of Odisha only.
9. The pay and pay scales of the contractual employees so recruited will be subject to the change based
on the pay and pay scales as will be notified/ communicated by funding agency from time to time with
its applicability in prospective manner.
Fees of the application for the post (Non-refundable)
Rs. 700/- (Rupees seven hundred) only for “Junior Agrometeorologist”.
Mode of Payment
The application fees shall be deposited directly through Green Channel Counter (GCC) /
Internet Banking / Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) in the account number of the
Comptroller, OUAT (A/C No. 10173711536, State Bank of India, OUAT Campus Branch,
Bhubaneswar, Branch Code: 03341, Indian Financial System Code (IFSC Code:
No.SBIN0003341). In support of document regarding deposit, the candidate should attach
photo copy of the deposit receipt duly signed by the candidate for proof of the deposit. Other
mode of payment for application fee shall not be considered. Application fee once deposited is
non-refundable.
Candidates are advised to quote the Advertisement Number and date of at the top of the
application form.
In-service candidate shall apply through proper channel. He/She has to submit advance copy
of original application to avoid delay. He/She should produce “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from
his/her employer at the time of interview failing which his/her candidature will not be considered.
Applicants shall have to appear the interview at Bhubaneswar at their own cost.
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DEAN OF RESEARCH
Annexure-I
OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF RESEARCH
ODISHA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY
Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha
Information sheet to the Advertisement No80/DR, Dated 16.01.2023
Last date of receipt of application 06.02.2023 up to 5.00 PM.
1. Name of the post: Junior Agrometeorologist
Sl. Name of the Post No. of Reservation of Vacancy
No Vacancy S.C. S.T. S.E.B.C U.R. Total
.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(1) Junior 02 02 01 05 10
Agrometeorologist 10 [01 SC + [01 ST + [03 UR +
01 SC (W)] 01 ST (W)] 02 UR (W)]
Abbreviation : S.C. = Scheduled Caste, S.T. = Scheduled Tribe, S.E.B.C.= Socially and Educationally Backward
Classes, U.R.= Unreserved, W= Women
(1) Nature of Appointment : Contractual Project Staff
(2) No. of vacancy : As indicated above
(3) Scale of pay : Basic Rs. 57,700/- Level -10 plus Dearness Allowances, House
Rent Allowances. Annual increment on pro-rata basis shall be
provided on review and successful completion.
(Rs.15, 600-39,100/- + A. G.P-Rs.6,000/- as per 6th CPC.
*A.G.P. higher than Rs.6, 000/- shall not be considered in the
post).
(4) Age : Maximum 35 years as on last date of receipt of application
Age relaxation of 5 years in case of ST/SC/ SEBC/ Women
category candidates. The SEBC candidate should furnish
‘Non-creamy layer certificate’ for the current financial year
(6) Qualification :
Essential
i. Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks.
ii. Master Degree in Agricultural Meteorology. If candidates with Master Degree in
Agricultural Meteorology are not available, the candidate with qualification in
Agricultural Physics/Agronomy/Meteorology may be considered.
iii. The candidate must have knowledge of Odia up to 7th Standard.
N.B. :
The candidates are advised to quote the name of post and subject applied for and the Advertisement
No. and date in the top of the application form.
Age relaxation of 5 years in case of ST/SC/ SEBC/ Women category candidates. The SEBC candidate
should furnish ‘Non-creamy layer certificate’ for the current financial year.
The candidate should attach photo copy of the deposit receipt duly signed by the candidates for proof
of the deposit with the application form along with two recent passport size self attested photograph.
Other mode of payment for application fee shall not be considered. Application fee once deposited is
non-refundable.
Complete application in the prescribed form duly filled in along with self attested copies of all
certificates, mark sheets of all examinations passed, experience certificate and research publications
along with unstamped self addressed envelope should reach the Dean of Research, Odisha University
of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar – 751003, Odisha by Speed Post / Registered
post on or before the last date of receipt of application. Application received after the last date shall
not be entertained. The University shall not be held responsible for any loss or delay in postal
transaction. Incomplete application shall be summarily rejected.
The candidates are required to furnish their Telephone No. and E-Mail address in the application.
For any other recent update, candidates are requested to visit the OUAT website regularly.
Annexure-II
GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATE
(To be retained by the Candidate)
INSTRUCTIONS (Important)
1. Before filing/submitting the application form, candidates are advised to go through the
qualification prescribed for the post and make sure that he/she possesses the same.
2. Please make sure that all the entries in this form are written down neatly and legibly.
3. The application should be :
i. Complete in all respect.
ii. Supported with self attested copies of all Certificates from H.S.C. onwards.
iii. Routed through proper channel (in case of persons already in service).
4. Original deposit slip of the fees deposited for the post duly signed by the candidate.
5. In-complete application shall not be considered.
6. The application must reach the Dean of Research, Odisha University of Agriculture and
Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar – 751003, Odisha on or before the last date and time
prescribed for receipt of applications. Application received after the last date and time shall
stand rejected automatically.
7. To avoid delay in the receipt of the application through proper channel, the candidate is advised
to submit an advance copy of his/her application (Complete in all respect) before the closing
date and time.
8. Application without the prescribed fees with original deposit slip and other mode of payment,
shall be rejected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS / INFORMATION
(A) FILLING THE FORM
(1) Documentary proof in support of experience and Academic Qualifications indicated in the application
form should be attached along with the application form failing which the application shall be treated
as in-complete and will be rejected.
(2) Complete name of the post and discipline/subject for which the candidate is applying should be
written clearly.
(3) The most important entries in this form are details of Academic Qualification, list of Publications,
Teaching, Research and Extension Experience record. Please make sure that all the details are given in
the form in which, they are required.
(4) Item No. 15 in application for the post of Junior Agrometeorologist deals with your publication. Please,
give details of title of paper, name of author(s), name of the journal, volume and pages in a separate
sheet which have been published or printed. Also you may give reference of papers which have been
accepted for publication by a standard journal (Photo copy of the acceptance letter of the Chief
Editor/ Editor with the manuscript should be enclosed).
(5) Two recent passport size colour photographs should be pasted on the application form in the space
provided for the purpose.
(B) REGARDING FEES :
Rs.700/- (Rupees seven hundred) only.
Mode of payment
(C) The application fees shall be deposited directly through Green Channel Counter (GCC) / Internet
Banking / Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) in the account number of the Comptroller, OUAT
(A/C No. 10173711536, State Bank of India, OUAT Campus Branch, Bhubaneswar, Branch
Code: 03341, Indian Financial System Code (IFSC Code: No.SBIN0003341). In support of
document regarding deposit, the candidate should attach photo copy of the deposit receipt
duly signed by the candidate for proof of the deposit. Other mode of payment for application
fee shall not be considered. Application fee once deposited is non-refundable.
(D) MAILING THE APPLICATION FORM :
(1) The application form along with all relevant documents should be sent to the Dean of
Research, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar –
751003, Odisha
(2) The application form should be sent under Speed Post / Registered Post.
(E) METHOD OF SELECTION
1. The selection of candidates for recruitment to the post of Junior Agrometeorologist shall be made on
the basis of interview.
2. If the total no of candidates exceed 40, written test will be conducted to shortlist the candidates.
(F) OTHER ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
1. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. The candidate must be able to read, write and speak Odia; and have
a) Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; or
b) Passed Matriculation or equivalent Examination with Odia as medium of examination in non-
language subject; or
c) Passed Odia as language subject in the final examination of Class-VII from a school or
educational institution recognized by the Govt. of Odisha or the Central Govt.; or
d) Passed a test in Odia in Middle School standard conducted by the School & Mass Education
Department of Govt. of Odisha/ Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
(G) NOTICE :
(a) The furnishing of false information or suppression of any factual information in the
application would be a dis-qualification and candidate will not be considered for
employment under this University. Any such false information comes to the notice of the
Authority at any time during service period of person, his service would be liable to be
terminated.
(b) No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates in connection with the process
of selection/ test/ interview/ appointment. Canvassing in any form will be a
disqualification.
OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF RESEARCH
ODISHA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY
Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha
No.80/DR Date. 16.01.2023
INDICATIVE ADVERTISEMENT
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for recruitment to the following posts on
contractual basis in GKMS project funded by IMD and operating at 10 Agro Meteorological Field Units
(AMFUs) under OUAT located at Bhubaneswar, Bhawanipatna, Chipilima, Mahisapat, G. Udaygiri, Keonjhar,
Kalimela, Ranital, Kirei and Semiliguda. The appointment is purely temporary, project based, contractual and
co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment shall be for one year or till the end of the project period,
whichever is earlier, and will be extended based on satisfactory performance annually.
Sl. No. Name of the Post Vacancy Scale of Pay
1 Junior Agrometeorologist 10 Rs. 57,700/-, Level-10 (7th CPC)
The prescribed application form, information sheet containing details of qualification, experience, scale
of pay, age and other required conditions in respect of the post, general information and instruction to the
candidates can be downloaded from the University website: ouat.nic.in.
The last date of receipt of application is 06.02.2023 up to 5.00 P.M.
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DEAN OF RESEARCH
OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF RESEARCH
ODISHA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY
Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha
OOUUAATT
APPLICATION FORM FOR THE POST OF JUNIOR AGROMETEOROLOGIST, GKMS, OUAT
Advertisement No………………………. date……………………..
Application for the post of ……………………………………………..
Affix signed
Discipline & Subject : ………………………………………………………
…………………………………………
DETAILS OF FEE PAYMENT passport size
1. Mode of payment ………………………………………………. recent colour
2. Payment reference no………………………………………….. photographs
3. Amount (Rs.) …………………. (Rupees. …………………………………….) only
(attached original counter foil of required amount duly signed by the candidate in support of evidence)
BIO-DATA
(1) Full Name of the candidate : ……………………………………………………
(in block capital )
(2) Father’s / Husband’s Name : ………………………………………………..
(3) Address for communication (4) Permanent address
………………………………………………. …………………………………………………….
………………………………………………. …………………………………………………….
………………………………………………. …………………………………………………….
Pin- Pin-
Telephone : …………………………………. Telephone : ……………………………………..
Mobile : ……………………………………… Mobile : …………………………………………..
E-Mail ID : ………………………………….. E-Mail ID : ……………………………………….
(Any change of address should be reported in writing at once to the Dean of Research,, OUAT, Bhubaneswar)
(5) Date of birth (As recorded in the High School : …………………………………………………..
Certificate) (BSE/ICSE/ CBSE)
(6) Birth Place : …………………………………. Home State: . …………………………………
(7) Nationality : ……………………………………………………
(8) Sex : (Male / Female) ……………………… (9) Mother tongue : ………………………………..
(10) Marital Status : Single ……………… Married …………………. Widow (er) ……………………….
( If Married whether he has got two wives)
(11) Whether belongs to ST ……………. SC …………… SEBC…………. U.R.…………..
…………..
(Attached authenticate Caste Certificate from the competent authority)
(12) Language Known
Language Proficiency Speak Read Write
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(13) Any medical disability (pl. Specify) : …………………………………………………….
(14) Educational qualification :
Division/
Name of the Name of Board/ percent/ Field of Year of
Year of passing
Examination University Final specialization joining
grade/
(i) H.S.C.
(ii) +2 Science/ I.Sc.
(iii) Bachelor Degree
(iv) Master Degree
(v) Ph.D. degree
(vi) N.E.T.
(vii)
Self attested photo copies of certificates & transcripts must be attached in support of evidence for consideration of candidature.
(15) Research publications :
(Attach list of Publications and published articles)
Particulars No. of Articles
(a) Research paper with NAAS rating > 8 :
(b) Research paper with NAAS rating 6-8 :
(c) Research paper with NAAS rating 4-6 :
Note: Candidate is advised to mention his/ her, the best one research paper with NAAS rating from among the list of
publications.
(16) Awards
Year in which Name of the
Particulars Name of the Award
received organization
(i) International level
(ii) National level
(iii) State level
(17) Seminar / Symposium / Workshop / Summer/ Winter School attended
(Attach certificate /documents )
Particulars Topic Duration (days)
(a) Seminar
(b) Symposium
(c) Workshop
(d) Summer School
(e) Winter School
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(18) Associated in Research Projects.
Sl. P.I./ Funding Completed/
Name of the project Duration Budget outlay
No Co-P.I. agency on-going
Note: If more space is required, please give details in separate sheet giving number
(19) Membership in professional bodies
Sl. Name of the professional body and
Involvement as : Period
No. address
(20) Employment Record (Attach the certificate/ orders, if any)
Reason
Salary
Date of Date of Employer’s name for
Post held drawn
joining leaving and address leaving
(Basic Pay)
service
(21) Foreign Country visited ( if any)
Period of visit Purpose of Visit
Name of the Country
From To (Give complete details)
(22) Extra Curricular Activities (Give details)
(a) Distinctions gained in school or college games :
and sports.
(b) Present recreation, hobbies and other interest :
(e.g. in the fine arts or in organizing social and
public welfare)
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(23) Name, address and profession of two (02) referees who should be responsible persons not related to the
candidate or connected with his/her school or college but well acquainted with his/her private life.
Period, he/she has known
Name of the referees Full Address and telephone number
the candidate
(1)
(2)
(24) Whether, you have punished/ dismissed or : Yes ………………….. No …………………..
convicted by any institution/ Govt./ Court, if
yes please give details on separate sheet
(25) If appointment is offered, when can the :
candidate join the post
(26) Details of enclosures : :
(1) (7)
(2) (8)
(3) (9)
(4) (10)
(5) (11)
(6) (12)
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief
Place : Full signature of the applicant
Date:
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FOR USE OF IN-SERVICE APPLICANT
(Certificate to be given by the Head of Institution / Office or Employer )
Certified that Dr. / Shri./ Smt. / Kumari. …………………………………………………………………
Is working as ……………………………………………………… ………………………… ……………… ………….. in this Department/
Office / Institute / Organization. I have no objection to his / her application being considered for this post. He /She will be
relieved as per rules, if he/she is selected for the said post. The information furnished in the application are verified.
Signature : …………………………… …………
No. ……………………
Designation : ……………………………………
Dated. ………………… .
Office Stamp : ………………………………… .
