GUJARAT STATE BIOTECHNOLOGY MISSION (GSBTM)

Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat

ADVERTISEMENT
Dated : 23/07/2013
The State Government of Gujarat, in its resolve and continued endeavors for socio-economic up-liftment of
society, has identified Biotechnology as most potential tool for development. The State intends to promote
biotechnology sector by building appropriate image, encouraging entrepreneurship, strengthening
organizational colorations and forecasting business partnerships. For facilitating the development of
biotechnology in the State, Government of Gujarat has constituted Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, under
the aegis of Department of Science and Technology.
GSBTM will promote, support and facilitate the development of biotechnology in the state by promoting
research and development in the field of biotechnology, by generating the quality human resource in the field of
biotechnology and by supporting the development of biotechnology industries by taking effective measures and
policy and planning level. To promote, support and facilitate the overall development of Biotechnology in the
State. To provide institutional, legal, financial and policy support. To facilitate networking among stakeholders at
Regional, National and International level. To facilitate the infrastructure development and R&D activities. To
create scientific awareness, sensitization, socio-ethical acceptance and adoption to the potentials and
application of biotechnology
1) Details of positions to be filled by Direct Recruitment.
Sr.
No.
1

Name & No. of

Position
Sector Specialist
(5 Posts)

Pay Scale

Qualification & Experience

Age

15600-39100
PB-3 (Grade
Pay 7600)

Not be more
than 37 years
of age

Accountant-cumAdministrative
Officer (1 Post)

9300-34800
PB-2 (Grade
Pay 4600)

Possess a post graduate degree at least with

second class in Agriculture / Plant Science /
Biotechnology / Microbiology / Marine Science of
any of the Universities established or incorporated
by or under the Central or State Act in India or any
other educational institution recognized by the
Government or declared to be a deemed
university under Section-3 of the University Grants
Commission Act, 1956 and have about five years
experience in the field of Agriculture/ Industrial/
Marine and Environment/ Pharmaceuticals and
Healthcare/ Bioinformatics Contract/ Contract
Research Promotion after acquiring the above
prescribed qualification. possess the basic
knowledge of computer application
A degree of any of the Universities established or
incorporated by or under the Central or State Act
in India or any other educational institution
recognized by the Government or declared to be a
deemed
university under Section-3 of the
University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or
possess an equivalent qualification recognised by
the Government. Have about five years
experience on the post not below the rank of
Deputy Section Officer, Class-III, in the GSBTM; or
have about five years experience of Accounts or
Administration in Government or Local Bodies or
Government under taking Board or Corporation or
Limited Company established under the
companies Act, 1956 or University on the post

Not be more
than 35 years
of age

Assistant
(3 Posts)

9300-34800
PB-2 (Grade
Pay 4400)

Typist-cum-clerk
(1 Post)

5200-20200
PB-1 (Grade
Pay 1900)

which can be considered equivalent to the post

not below the rank of Deputy Section Officer,
Class-III, in the GSBTM. Possess the basic
knowledge of computer application.
A degree of any of the universities established or
incorporated by or under the Central or State Act
in India or any other educational institution
recognized by the Government or declared to be a
deemed University under section 3 of the
University Grants Commission Act 1956 or possess
an equivalent qualification recognized by the
Government; Possess the basic knowledge of
computer application.
Have passed the Higher Secondary School
Certificate Examination conducted by Secondary
and/or Higher Secondary Education Board or
possess an equivalent qualifications recognised by
the Government. Have a speed of not less than
6500 key depreciation with accuracy per hour for
data entry work in English and Gujarati. possess
the basic knowledge of Computer Application

not be more
than 30 years
of age

not be more
than 28 years
of age

2) AGE RELAXATION:
a)

Sector Specialist :
i)

Upper age limit may be relaxed to the extent of five years in favour of a candidate who is already in
the Service of GSBTM or State Government or Central Government or Government undertaking
Boards or Corporations or Local Bodies or the Statutory Organizations.
ii) Further the upper age limit may be relaxed in favour of a candidate belonging to Schedule castes,
Scheduled Tribes or Socially and Educationally backward Class or women in accordance with the
provisions of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967
iii) Upper age limit may be relaxed in favour of a candidate who is already appointed and working as
Sector Specialist on contract basis in fixed pay for minimum period of three years on the date of
publication of these rules and who possesses the qualification as prescribed above.
b) Accountant-cum-Administrative Officer:
i)

Upper age limit may be relaxed to the extent of five years in favour of a candidate who is already in
the service of GSBTM or State Government or Central Government or Government undertaking
Boards or Corporations or Local Bodies or the Statutory Organizations.
ii) Upper age limit may be relaxed in favour of a candidate belonging to Schedule Castes, Scheduled
Tribes or Socially and Educationally Backward Class or Women in accordance with the provisions of
the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
iii) Upper age limit may be relaxed in favour of a candidate who is already appointed and working as
Accountant-cum-Administrative Officer on outsource or contract basis in fixed pay for minimum
period of two years on the date of publication of these rules and who possesses the qualification as
prescribed above.
c)

Assistant:
i)

Upper age limit may be relaxed to the extent of five years in favour of a candidate who is already in
the service of GSBTM or State Government or Central Government or Government undertaking
Boards or Corporations or Local Bodies or the Statutory Organizations.
ii) Upper age limit may be relaxed in favour of a candidate belonging to Schedule Castes, Scheduled
Tribes or Socially and Educationally Backward Class or Women in accordance with the provisions of
the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
iii) Upper age limit may be relaxed in favour of a candidate who is already appointed and working as
Deputy Section Officer on outsource or contract basis in fixed pay for minimum period of two years
on the date of publication of these rules and who possesses the qualification as prescribed above.

d) Typist-cum-Clerk:
i)

Upper age limit may be relaxed to the extent of five years in favour of a candidate who is already in
the service of GSBTM or State Government or Central Government or Government undertaking
Boards or Corporations or Local Bodies or the Statutory Organizations.
ii) Upper age limit may be relaxed in favour of a candidate belonging to Schedule Castes, Scheduled
Tribes or Socially and Educationally Backward Class or Women in accordance with the provisions of
the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
iii) Upper age limit may be relaxed in favour of a candidate who is already appointed and working as
Deputy Section Officer on outsource or contract basis in fixed pay for minimum period of two years
on the date of publication of these rules and who possesses the qualification as prescribed above.
3) PROBATION PERIOD:
a)

For position mentioned in Sr. No. 1 & 2, the candidate appointed by direct selection shall be on
probation for a period of two years.
b) For position mentioned in Sr. No. 3, the candidate appointed by direct selection shall be appointed on
contractual basis for five years on such terms and conditions as prescribed by the GSBTM with fixed
salary of ` 6000/- pm. A candidate shall be given the prescribed pay scale of the post of Assistant after
completion of contractual period, on his performance being found satisfactory during the stipulated
period of service on contractual basis.
c) For position mentioned in Sr. No. 4, the candidate appointed by direct selection shall be appointed on
contractual basis for five years on such terms and conditions as prescribed by the GSBTM with fixed
salary of ` 4500/- pm. A candidate shall be given the prescribed pay scale of the post of Typist-cum-clerk
after completion of contractual period, on his performance being found satisfactory during the
stipulated period of service on contractual basis.
4) The application for the above post(s) is to be submitted through RPAD/Speed Post within 20 days from the
date of advertisement addressed to the Mission Director, Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Block-11/9,
Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11, Gandhinagar 382017, Gujarat, India. Applications received through any other
mode will not be considered under any circumstances.
5) The applications received after last date will not be considered under any circumstances.
6) The applications received on e-mail will not be considered under any circumstances.
7) Person has to send a separate application for each post.
8) Persons already in service must submit their applications through proper channel. While forwarding
applications of in service candidates, Head of the Institutions should certify that the applicants are free from
Administrative and Vigilance angle and that no vigilance proceedings are pending or contemplated.
9) Late / incomplete applications/ application without attested copies of academic qualification, age, and
community will summarily be rejected.
10) Canvassing in any form by or on behalf of any candidate or bringing political or other outside influence with
regard to selection/recruitment will disqualify the candidate.
11) GSBTM reserves the right to cancel the recruitment for all/any of the post without giving any reason.
12) Envelope containing the application should be superscripted Application for the post of _______
.

GUJARAT STATE BIOTECHNOLOGY MISION

APPLICATION FORM
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Paste recent
passport size
photo

1. APPLICATION NO..
2. APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF..
3. DATE OF APPLICATION RECEIVED..

1.

Surname

Name of Applicant
(in CAPITAL letters)

Name

Father/Husband Name

____________ _________________ ______________________

Address for correspondence with

mobile no.:
(a) Date of Birth
(as per School leaving certificate)

Day

Month

Year

(b) Age as on date of advertise

published

Years

Months

Days

(C) Gender
(Please tick in the relevant box)
Indicate whether belonging to
General/ SC/ST/SEBC category
(Please tick in the relevant box)
If Ex-Serviceman & Whether PH ?
(Please tick in the relevant box)

Male

Female

SC
ST
SEBC
General
Relevant certificate from the competent authority to be attached
Ex-Serviceman

PH

Relevant certificate from the competent authority to be attached

Nationality

Educational Qualifications (from graduation onwards)

Exam Passed

Percentage of
marks/grade obtained

Year of
Passing

Board/University Name

Main
Subject

Others Subject

Computer Qualification

Previous Experience (please attach relevant experience certificate/s)

Attach separate sheet for more details with signature.
Name of the Organization
& Address

Govt./Semi
Govt./Non
Govt.

Designat
ion

Period
From

Total Period
To

Year
s

Mon
ths

Days

Pay Scale

Nature of Duties

Speak
9

Languages Known:

10

Name of the Present Employer, if

any

11

Other detail which you what to

submit

Read

Write

Gujarati
Hindi
English

DECLARATION
I hereby solemnly affirm that the information given in this application form is true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I also affirm that I have never been convicted by any court of law
or suspended / dismissed by any employer/organization from job. I understand that if any of the
information given by me in this form is found incorrect, my candidature is liable to be cancelled at
any stage without assigning any reason. I confirm that I shall abide by the decision/s of the
organization with regard to my application.

Place __________________

________________________

Date___________________

Name and Signature of the Candidate

Note : Bio-Data must be attached with Form. Form without Bio-data will not be
considered.