Eligibility:
First Class M.Sc. Degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Atmospheric Science
/Meteorology/Space Science/Planetary Sciences/Astronomy & Astrophysics
with minimum 60% marks as average of all semesters or CGPA/CPI grading
of 6.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent.
Those who are slated to complete the M.Sc. course in the academic year
2011-2012 are also eligible to apply provided final year mark list
and certificate (satisfying the eligibility criteria) is to be produced
at the time of written test/interview.
Age Limit:
28 years as on 26.06.2012 (31 years for OBC candidates and 33 years in
case of SC/ST candidates. Persons with Disability are eligible for age
relaxation as per rules).
Selection Process:
The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does
not automatically make candidates eligible for written test and interview.
Based on the bio-data, initial screening will be conducted to short-list
candidates for written test. However, candidates who have cleared UGC-NET/CSIR
for research fellowship (not lectureship) or have valid GATE score will be
directly called for interview. The schedule and venue of written test/interview
will be intimated later. Candidates qualifying in the written test will have to
appear for an interview.
Pay and Allowances:
The Fellowship is initially for a period of ONE YEAR and is renewable annually
for a total period of FIVE years. There will be a review of the activity before
renewal. As of now, the Fellowship carries an amount of ` 16,000 per month,
which might be increased to ` 18,000/- after completion of two years. Candidates
are also eligible for HRA as admissible to regular employees of VSSC.
General Conditions:
01. The number of vacancies indicated above is provisional and may vary
depending on the actual requirement.
02. Candidates will have to produce proof of the details furnished in their
applications submitted on-line as and when required.
03. Only short listed candidates will be called for Written Test/Interview.
04. Outstation candidates called for Interview will be paid to and fro Second
Class Railway Fare by the shortest route including reservation/sleeper
charges on production of proof of journey such as Railway Tickets/Ticket Number
or Bus tickets, etc. If the candidates travel in a higher class of accommodation
than the one prescribed, only Second Class rail fare excluding the
reservation charges/sleeper charges will be paid.
05. If any information furnished on-line is found to be incorrect or false on
verification, the candidate will not be interviewed and Travelling Allowance
will not be paid.
06. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up the position, if it so decides.
07. Only Indian Nationals need apply.
08. No interim correspondence will be entertained.
09. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women
candidates are encouraged to apply.
