The Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai

The Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, a National Laboratory working under aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is one of the World’s premier institutes engaged in research in the area of Leather Science and Allied fields seeks to induct highly talented professionals. Applications are invited from talented and dynamic Indian Nationals for the following Technical and Isolated posts:

Technical Category
Post/ Group/ Grade	No of Posts	Pay band	Grade Pay(Rs.)	Total Emoluments*(Rs.)	Upper Age Limit** (as on last date for  submission of Online Application)
Medical Officer Gr III (4)	1	Pay Band-3 Rs.15600-39100	5400	72,521/-	35year
Technical Assistant	13	Pay Band-2 Rs.9300-34800	4200	37,119/-	28 years
Isolated Category
Security Assistant	1	Pay Band-2 Rs.9300-34800	4200	37,119/-	28 years

* Approximate emoluments on minimum of scale including HRA applicable to Chennai city, Pay Scales are due for revision    as per recommendations of 7th Pay Commission ** Please see age relaxation under Relaxation Column

Sl. No.	Post Name/ Post Code/ Area/ No of Posts	Reservation/ Upper Age Limit	Essential Educational Qualification and Experience	Desirable Qualifications and Experience	Job Specification
1	Technical Assistant  TA 01(PWD)Planning Monitoring Evaluation (PME) 01 Post	Reserved for PWD-Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Palsy     Upper age limit: 38 years (including relaxation for PWD)	1st Class Bachelor of Science with one year full time professional qualification or one year experience in the relevant discipline from a recognized institute/ organization	Hands on Experience in working on software packages like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Report Generation and MS-Office	To assist the Scientist in database generation, report preparation and all activities related to the Planning Division
2	Technical Assistant  TA 02(UR)    Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant 01 Post	UnreservedUpper age limit: 28 years	1st class Diploma in Chemical Engineering/ Technology of at least 3 years full time duration or at least 2 years full time duration in case of lateral admission in Diploma courses or its equivalent with experience of 2 years in Chemical Process Plant	Candidate with experience in Chemical Process Plant would be preferred	To Assist Scientists in process standardization and operation and maintenance of process equipments such as all glass/ SS Reactors, Driers, Pumps etc.
3	Technical Assistant  TA 03(ST)Biological Materials Lab 01 Post	Reserved for ST Upper age limit: 33 years (including age relaxation of 5 years under ST category)	1st class B Sc in Biology/ Zoology with one year experience in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/ Organization	Candidates having experience in handling the animal tissues particularly from slaughter houses and tannery would be preferred Candidates having higher qualification/ relevant experience would be preferred	To assist Scientists in the following areas i) Collection of animal tissues from slaughter houses and tanneries ii) Processing of animal/ tannery bi-products into value added products iii) Handling the equipment and machinery in Biological Materials Lab/ Pilot Plant iv) Handling the experimental animal models etc.,
4	Technical Assistant  TA 04(SC)Horticulture Division 01 Post	Reserved for SC Upper age limit: 33 years (including age relaxation of 5 years under SC category)	1st class Diploma in Horticulture of at least 3 years fulltime duration or at least 2 years fulltime duration in case of lateral admission in Diploma courses or its equivalent with experience of 2 years in relevant field (OR) 1st class B Sc in Horticulture/ Plant Biology/ Botany  with one year full time professional qualification or one year experience in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/ Organization	Candidates who have higher qualification and experience in the area of the job requirement would be preferred	To help in maintaining the Garden in Central Leather Research Institute, planting the saplings of various plants, preparation of flower beds, cutting and grafting of plants/ branches, spraying pesticides, keeping garden clean and tidy etc.,
5	Technical Assistant TA 05(ST)Expertise Center for Eco-testing Laboratory (EXCEL) 01 Post	Reserved for ST Upper age limit: 33 years (including age relaxation of 5 years under ST category)	1st Class B Sc Chemistry  with one year full time professional qualification or one year experience in Instrumental Techniques of Chemical Analysis/ Analytical Chemistry/ Industrial Analytical Chemistry from a recognized Institute/ Organization	Candidates having higher qualifications and experience in handling sophisticated analytical instruments like HPLC, GC, ICP-OES/ ICP-MS in reputed Institute/ Organization would be preferred	To perform day-to-day chemical analysis of leather, leather chemicals and leather accessories by conventional wet chemical techniques as well as by instrumental techniques like HPL, GC, IC and ICP-OES/ ICP-MS Maintenance/ upkeep of the analytical facilities
6	Technical Assistant  TA 06(OBC)Computer Centre 01 post	Reserved for OBC Upper age limit: 31 years (including age relaxation of 3 years under OBC category)	1st class B Sc Computer Science/ Information Technology/ BCA with one year full time professional qualification or one year experience in the computer/ IT discipline from a recognized Institute/ Organization	Certificate Course in Networking, Router and Web Designing and also working experience as evident from the certificate	To assist Scientists in Maintenance of Data Centre, Website, Networking of entire Institute- wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) network
7	Technical Assistant  TA 07(OBC) Bio- Technology01 Post	Reserved for OBCUpper age limit: 31 years (including age relaxation of 3 years under OBC category)	1st class in B Sc Chemistry/ Bio Chemistry with one year fulltime professional qualification or one year experience in Analytical Chemistry/ Bio Chemistry; Biochemical Techniques associated with protein/ enzyme characterization from recognized Institute/ Organization	Candidates with higher qualification and experience in the areas of job requirement would be preferred	To assist Scientists in the following areas: i) Bio Chemistry procedures, Molecular biology procedures ii) Microbiology procedures iii) Bio processing involving enzyme and fermentation technology including upstream and downstream processing iv) Troubleshooting & maintenance of analytical instruments
8	Technical Assistant TA 08(UR)  Centre for Leather Apparel and Accessories Development(CLAD) 01 Post	UnreservedUpper age limit: 28 years	1st Class Diploma in Leather Technology/ Textile technology/ Garment Technology/ Costume Designing & Dress Making/ Fashion Design/ Fashion Technology of at least 3 years full time duration or at least 2 years full time duration in case of lateral admission in Diploma courses  with experience of 2 years in the relevant area/ field (OR) 1st class B Sc in Apparel Technology/ Fashion Technology/ Fashion Design/ Costume Design & Fashion with 1 year full time professional qualification or one year experience in the area of Apparel/ Accessories/ Leather products from a recognized Institute/ Organization	Candidates who have higher qualifications and experience in the areas of job requirement would be preferred	To assist Scientists in the following areas i) Pattern design of leather goods/ garments including CAD ii) New Sample development iii) Operation of Universal testing machine and other testing equipments iv)Time study, Work study, Productivity study in leather products industries v) Conducting ETP and specialized training programmes
9	Technical AssistantTA 09(OBC)  Shoe Design and DevelopmentCentre (SDDC)01 Post	Reserved for OBC Upper age limit: 31 years (including age relaxation of 3 years under OBC category)	1st Class Diploma in Computer Engineering of at least 3 years fulltime duration or at least 2 years fulltime duration in case of lateral admission in Diploma Courses or its equivalent with experience of 2 years in the relevant field	Capable of: Inputting, analyzing, interpreting Data using software Basic knowledge of SATRA, BIS, ISO standards numbers	To Assist Senior Scientists in the following: i) Testing and Quality Assurance Consultancy and Services ii) Dissemination Activities iii) HRD activities iv) R&D Activities
10	Technical Assistant TA 10(UR)Economics 01 post	UnreservedUpper age limit: 28 years	1st class B Sc Statistics/ Economics with one year fulltime professional qualification or one year experience in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/ Organization	Higher qualification in Economics/Statistics	i. Data compilation ii. Survey data collection and analysis iii. Feasibility report preparation
11	Technical Assistant TA 11(UR)Leather Process Technology Lab (Tannery)   02Post	UnreservedUpper age limit: 28 years	1st class Diploma in Leather Technology of at least 3 years fulltime duration or at least 2 years fulltime duration in case of lateral admission in Diploma courses or its equivalent with experience of 2 years in Leather Processing at Commercial Tanneries	Candidates who have Industrial experience in dyeing and finishing of Leathers would be preferred	To assist Scientists in R&D and other related activities of the Institute
12	Technical Assistant TA 12(OBC)Leather Process Technology Lab (Tannery) 01Post	Reserved for OBC Upper age limit: 31 years (including relaxation of 3 years under OBC category)	1st class B Sc  Chemistry with one year fulltime professional qualification or one year experience in Chemical and Instrumental analysis from a recognized Institute/ Organization	Candidates who have analytical experience in trace level analysis would be preferred	To assist Scientists in analysis of Leather and Leather Chemicals
13	Medical Officer  (Male) MO 01Dispensary 01 post	UnreservedUpper age limit: 35 years	MBBS with 55% marks	Diploma in Child Health/ Diabetology	To provide medical and Health care facilities to staff and pensioners of CSIR and their families; to coordinate with Head, Dispensary and other Medical Officer(s) in the functioning of CLRI Dispensary
14	Security Assistant SA01  01 post (Isolated Category)	UnreservedUpper age limit: 28 years	Ex-servicemen, JCO in Army OR other para-military forces with minimum 5 years’ experience in the work of security	Good verbal and written communication skill with knowledge of computers and modern firefighting and security monitoring systems.	Will be responsible for day to day security of the office premises of CSIR-CLRI, Guest House, Staff Quarters, Scientist Apartments etc. and handling other related tasks

UR: Unreserved; ST: Scheduled Tribe; OBC: Other Backward Class; PWD: Persons with Disabilities; Locomotor Disability: Locomotor disability means disability of the bones, joints or muscles leading to substantial restriction of the movement of the limbs or any form of cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral Palsy means a group of non-progressive conditions of a person characterized by abnormal motor control posture resulting from brain insult or injuries occurring in the pre-natal, peri-natal or infant period of development.  All the cases of orthopaedically handicapped persons would be covered under the category of ‘locomotor disability or cerebral palsy A Person who wants to avail of benefit of reservation would have to submit a Disability Certificate issued by a competent authority in the format given in Annexure-I

1. Benefits under Council service:
a.	These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. as admissible to the Central Government employees and as made applicable to CSIR. Council employees are also eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as per CSIR allotment rules depending on availability in which case HRA will not be admissible. Pay Scales are due for revision as per 7th Pay Commission recommendations made applicable to CSIR.
b.	In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category of posts, benefits such as applicability of New Pension Scheme 2004, reimbursements of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, Conveyance Advance and House Building Advance are available as per CSIR rules.
c.	CSIR provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidates for career advancement under Assessment Promotion scheme for Technical staff and Isolated Category Staff have separate career advancement rules.

2. Other conditions::
a.	The applicant must be a citizen of India
b.	All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of receipt of the applications. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for various posts as on the last date of receipt of the applications. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained.
c.	The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidate should therefore, mention in the application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification, supported with documents.
d.	The application should be accompanied by self-attested copies of the relevant educational qualification, experience. The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained through recognized Universities/ Institutions etc. Incomplete applications/applications received or not accompanied with the required certificates/ documents are liable to be rejected
e.	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.
f.	The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, visiting/ guest faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the candidates for interview
g.	If any document/ certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript of the same duly attested by a Gazetted officer or notary is to be submitted
h.	The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and /or experience shall be the closing date of online applications
i.	The period of experience in a discipline/area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that Grade
j.	Persons with disabilities (PWD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply
k.	Only outstation candidates called and found eligible for interview will be paid to and fro single second class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of their residence whichever is nearer to Railway Station on production of Rail Tickets/Rail Ticket Numbers or any other proof of journey
l.	Any discrepancy found between the information given in application and as evident in original documents will make the candidate ineligible for appearing in interview. Such candidate will not be paid any fare.
m.	The decision of the CSIR-CLRI in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, and conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates
n.	Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
o.	NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDANCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED

3. Relaxations:
a.	The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC as per Government orders in force only in those cases where the post are reserved for respective categories, on production of relevant certificate in the prescribed format signed by the specified authority at the time of interview
b.	Upper age limit is also relaxable upto five years for the regular employees working in CSIR Laboratories / Institutes, Government Departments, autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings.
c.	As per GOI provisions, age relaxation for Widows, Divorced Women and Women Judicially separated from Husbands, the upper age limit is relaxable up to the age of 35 years (upto 40 years for members of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and upto 38 years for members belonging to the Other Backward Classes in respect of the posts reserved for them) for Widows, divorced Women and Women Judicially separated from their Husbands who are not remarried. The persons claiming age relaxation under this sub-para would be required to produce following documentary evidence: In case of Widow, Death Certificate of her husband together with the Affidavit that she has not remarried since. In case of divorced Women and Women judicially separated from their husbands, a certified copy of the judgment/decree of the appropriate Court to prove the fact of divorce or the judicial separation, as the case may be, with an Affidavit in respect of divorced Women and they have not remarried since.
d.	Age relaxation to Physically Handicapped (PH)/Persons with Disabilities (PWD):Age relaxation of 10 years is allowed (total 15 years for SCs/STs and 13 years for OBCs in respect of the posts reserved for them) to physically handicapped persons for appointment to Technical Posts/ Medical Officer post. The persons claiming age relaxation under this sub-para would be required to produce a certificate in prescribed proforma in support of their claims clearly indicating that the degree of physical disability is 40% or more. In any case, the appointment of these candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in accordance with the standards of medical fitness as prescribed by the Government.
e.	Relaxation in age, over and above the stipulated limit, educational qualification and/or experience may be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious candidate(s) or if sufficient number of candidates possessing the requisite qualification and/or experience is not available to fill up the posts.
f.	Relaxations in the upper age limit are applicable to all the categories as per Government of India instructions including Ex-Servicemen subject to the fulfilment of conditions prescribed for availing the same.
g.	Relaxation of five years will also be permissible to those who had ordinarily been domiciled in the Kashmir division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1-1-1980 to 31-12-1989 subject to production of relevant certificate from concerned authority

4. How to apply:
a.	Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE through our website http://www.clri.org
b.	If the candidate does not have a valid email id, he/she should create a new valid email id before applying online.
c.	Online Application will be available on our website http://www.clri.org till 16. 02. 2016 upto 5.30 pm
d.	Candidates are required to pay Application Fee of Rs 100/- through SBI Collect by ONLINE/SBI Branch. The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Women/CSIR Employees are exempted from submission of application fee
e.	In case of universities/institute awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades etc., candidates are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their university/institute.
f.	Detailed online application procedure will be displayed in CSIR-CLRI website http://www.clri.org.
g.	This computer generated application (Print-out) duly accompanied by attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials in support of age, education qualifications, experience, re-prints of publications and caste certificate, if applicable along with one recent passport size self-signed photograph affixed together with SBI Collect Payment Receipt (if applicable) should be sent in an envelope super-scribed "Application for the post of __________________" by post to the address:-Section Officer E.I, CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai-600 020 Tamil Nadu, India to reach on or before 22.02.2016. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application form for each post indicating the Code Number of the post. The hard copy(s) of each application must be accompanied by separate Demand Draft(s).
h.	Application once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn and fees once paid will not be refunded on any count nor can it be held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection process.
i.	Applications from employees of Government Departments will be considered only if forwarded through proper channel, certified by the employer that the applicant, if selected will be relieved within one month of the receipt of the appointment orders. Also, vigilance clearance should also be recorded. However, advance copy of the application may be submitted before the closing date. Applications routed through proper channel should reach CLRI at the earliest.
j.	Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by CLRI.
k.	Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, unsigned and application fee, applicable testimonials etc.) will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected.

5. Following documents must be attached along with application form sent by post:
a.	Copy of SBI Collect Payment Receipt, wherever fee applicable.
b.	Colour photograph pasted on the form and signed across in full.
c.	Self Attested photocopy of Date of Birth Certificate.
d.	Self Attested photocopies of educational qualification(s) certificate(s).
e.	Self Attested photocopy of caste/community certificate, if applicable
f.	Self Attested photocopies of experience certificate(s), if any.