Government of India
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Earth System Sciences Organization (ESSO)
&
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
Centre for Advanced Training in
Earth System Sciences and Climate
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN CLIMATE SCIENCES
FOR M.Sc / B.Tech / M.Tech / MS GRADUATES
(Admissions for the 2013-14 batch)
Applications are invited from eligible candidates of Indian origin for the second batch of the Advanced Training in Earth System Sciences and Climate. The details of the program and requirements are given below
Academic qualifications:
OR
A first class B.Tech / B.E / M.Tech / M.E / MS in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical or Electronics or any other Engineering disciplines (detailed list of eligible subjects are indicated in the attached table). Those who are appearing for the final exams may also apply subject to the condition that they produce the final certificates if and when called for the interview. However, the average marks obtained in the completed semesters be entered in the application.
Eligibility is through CSIR-NET or IIT-GATE Examination:
The candidates applying for the posts should have passed during 2011-13 the CSIR National Eligibility Test (NET) or the IIT-Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). In the case of those who are appearing for the current NET/GATE examinations, the results of which are expected in the first half of 2013, the outcome needs to be communicated to the undersigned once it is announced. The candidates are required to give their admission no. of NET/GATE Examinations and the rank obtained in the Application proforma in the appropriate column.
Age limit & Reservation
The upper age limit is fixed as 28 years as on 30 April 2013. It is relaxable by 2 years for M.Techs, 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST, 3 years for candidates belonging to the Other Backward Communities and as per Govt. of India rules for ex-servicemen and physically handicapped persons. There is no age limit for the applicants from the constituent institutions of ESSO and other government employees. The reservations as per the Govt. of India norms will be available to the eligible candidates.
Remuneration:
The selected candidates will be inducted in the training program and will be paid a consolidated remuneration of Rs.25000/- per month with an annual increment of Rs.1,000/- . The trainees will be eligible for annual leave and medical leave as prescribed.
No. of positions
The maximum number of trainees in the batch is tentatively fixed as THIRTY
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may submit their applications online in the prescribed proforma with detailed CV and other relevant documents by 31 March 2013. The online application is available in http://www.tropmet.res.in
