1 AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD (INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH) Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-I, Pusa, New Delhi-12 ______________________________________________________________________________________ GUIDELINES FOR SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS For Different Scientific Positions (Including Research Management Positions) Using Revised Score Card (For Direct Selection) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1.CONSTITUTION OF SCREENING COMMITTEE TwoormoresubjectmatterexpertsasMembers,oneofwhommaybedesignatedasChairmanofthe Committeeby the ASRB. In addition, one more scientist who need not necessarily be a subject matter expert will be designated as the Member Secretary of the Screening Committee. The quorum for the Screening Committee shall be three including Chairman and the Member Secretary. 2.PRELIMINARY APPRAISAL FOR FULFILLING ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (by ASRB Staff) 2.1ASRBStaffshallundertakethepreliminaryscreeningoftheapplicationsreceivedforallscientific positions. While doing so, a comparativetabulated statement shall beprepared.Applications should havebeen received within the prescribed datesboth for the Advance copy as well as the Through Proper Channel copy as appeared in the advertisement.Applications received late in either case shall be rejected and not considered for screening. 2.2The candidate(s)should fulfil all the prescribed essential qualifications for the postapplied for. If any candidatedoesnotfulfiloneormoreessentialqualifications,he/shewillnotbeeligibleforthepost appliedfor.ItwillbesimplymentionedNotEligible/DoesNotFulfillTheEssentialQualification against his/her name in the preliminary score card sheet. No marks are to be given to such candidates underanyitemoftheRevisedScoreCardSystem.However,theScreeningCommitteeshallconfirm the eligibility once again especially with respect to Academic Qualifications and Employment Records. 2.3Those candidates who do not fulfill the minimum prescribed qualifications of work experience for the post,somealternatequalificationsaregivenfor eminentscientistshavingprovenrecord ofscientific contributions.UnderthisalternativequalificationofEminentScientist,onlythosecandidatesshall beconsideredwhohavebeendecoratedwith(i)national/internationalawards/recognitionssuchas those conferred by National Organizations like ICAR, CSIR, DBT etc., Govt. of India, International Bodies ofreputelikeFAO,UNetc(ii)FellowsofoneoftherecognizedNationalAcademies,viz;National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Indian Academy of Sciences, IndianNationalAcademyofEngineering,IndianNationalScienceAcademyandNationalAcademyof Sciencesand(iii)Minimumof10publicationinjournalshavingNAASratingsof7.5andabove.All three conditions should be simultaneously met with to qualify for the eminent category. 2.4The recognitions should, however, be relevant to the positions applied for. Award of fellowship by any otherorganization/society,developmentoftechnology,variety/prototypeetc.arenottobe consideredforthispurpose.Theinterpretationofthequalificationsand/ortherecognitionsby different professional bodies to an Eminent Scientist shall be made finally by Chairman/Member of the ASRB. 2.5Theapplicationsreceivedfrompersonsworkingabroad/outsideIndiahavingnoprescribedpayscale shownintheirapplications,theScreeningCommitteewilldeterminetheireligibilityonthebasisof 2 RevisedScoreCardafterassessingtheirqualificationsandnumberofyearsofexperienceand emoluments for the equivalent posts and may recommend such cases within the prevailing prescribed recruitment rules. 3.GUIDELINES FOR THE SCREENING COMMITTEE FOR SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS 3.1MarksaretobeassignedfordifferentattributesaspertheapprovedRevisedScoreCard.Detailed guidelinesforassigningmarksoutofthemaximumscoregivenforeachattributearealsoprovided. ScreeningCommitteeisempoweredtoassignmarksfollowingthedetailedguidelines.Incaseofany doubtaboutassigningmarksorinterpretationoftheclausesofscreening,theinterpretationof eligibility criteria clauses will be made by Chairman/Member, ASRB and the decision, thereof, shall be final. 3.2Thescoresobtainedwillbemultipliedbyafactorof0.6incaseofSeniorScientist(SS)andPrincipal Scientist(PS),byafactorof0.5incaseofHeadofDivision(HOD),HeadofRegionalStation(HRS), Project Coordinator (PC), National Coordinator (NC) and other equivalent Semi-RMP positions, and by afactorof0.4incaseofDirector,DeputyDirectorGeneral,DirectorsofDeemedUniversitiesand equivalentRMPpositionstoobtainweightagesof60,50and40%respectivelyasfinalscoresofthe Screening Committee. 3.3(a) The amended NAAS Journal ID is on a scale of 1.0 to 10. The first author will get the full score of the NAAS rating of a journal while a co-author will get 75% of the rating.The total scores will be obtained by summing up of the NAAS rate scores of the maximum number of publications as prescribed for each category of positions and as provided by the applicants.This total score will be multiplied by a factor of 1/5 for Senior Scientists, 1/7 for Principal Scientists, 1/10 for Head of Divisions and equivalent and 1/18 for the RMP positions to obtain the final score under publication in Col. 9 (i). (b)InrespectofPublications(RefereedJournals),itisstatedthatscientistsworkinginNAARM, managing human resource functions or such other Institutes or disciplines, who generally do not have publications in NAAS rated high impact journals, the Screening Committee in such cases is empowered to appropriately decide the score of such publications between 1.0 and 2.0. (c) In respect of the column other publications of the Score Card, two marks for the first author and oneand a half mark to co-authors for each bookof minimum 100 pagespublished, authored/edited.Similarly,onemarkeachforBookChapters,policypaperortrainingmanualpublishedasauthoris assigned for the post RMP.In such cases, marks will be assigned by the Screening Committee to those authors and co-authors as well, who are editing or contributing to bulletins, book chapters etc. 3.4IncaseofservicerenderedinRegionalCentre/Stations,whicharelocatedinremote/disadvantaged areas,scoringdetailsareavailableintheScoreCardGuidelinesforeachcategoryofScientistsand otherpositions.ThelistofsuchRegionalcentres/StationsbeingtreatedasDisadvantagedAreasis given at Annexure II, and is subject to revision by the Council from time to time. 3 4.SHORT LISTING OF CANDIDATES TO BE CALLED FOR INTERVIEW 4.1Firsttenrankingcandidatesforeachpostsubjecttoaminimumof50%and60%marksinthe screening shall be eligible for interview call for Non-RMP and RMP posts, respectively. 4.2The final selection shall be made by giving weightage to Score Card marks and interview marks in the following manner :- S. No RankScore Card Marks Interview Marks Total Non-RMP & Semi RMP Posts 1.Senior Scientist6040100 2.Principal Scientist 6040100 3.HOD/HRS 5050100 4.HOD NI/NC/JD/PC5050100 RMP Posts 5.Dir./PD/ADG/JD NI/ ZPD 4060100 6.DDG/Director NI/ND 4060100 4 (For official use only) Revised Summary Score card CriteriaSenior Scientist Principal Scientist HOD/HRS/PC/NC/JDof ICARInstts. otherthan NIs/DUs PD/DIR/JDNI/ ADG DDG/DNI/ND 1.Academic Qualification156222 2.EmploymentRecordand Experienceinrelevant field 1010152020 3.ServiceinRemote Areas/Regional Centres* 65322 4.Recognitions& Awards/Special Attainments& Achievementsof Practical Importance 1315202424 5.Teaching/Research/ Extension/Service Function 18181388 6.ExternallyFunded Projects/Resource Generation 79101010 7.Summer/Winter School/Refresher Course/Symposia/ Conference etc. 22533 8.International Recognition 23566 9. Publications/including papersinrefereed journals 2025201515 10.Institution building7771010 GRAND TOTAL100100100100100 * Proposed benefit to be availed once during the service. 5 Score Card guidelines for Senior Scientist posts Score Card guidelines for Senior Scientist postsDetails Score 1Academic Qualification(Proofrequiredforeachcreditclaimedincludingawardoffirstclassbythe University or the conversion formula) 15 One mark each for National Talent Search Scholarship, NationalScholarship at Undergraduate,OverseasDoctoralFellowshiporscholarshipi.e. Commonwealth,DAADetc.,JRF/SRFofCSIR,OverallFirstinGraduationor Post Graduation-Maximum of 4 marks- One mark each for First Class in Graduate, M.Sc. and PhD (course work) levels - Maximum of 3 marks- JawaharlalNehruAwardofICARorsimilarNationalAwardbasedonPhD Thesis/work. -Maximum of 2 marks- Best PhD Thesis in the University -Maximum of 1 mark- Post Doctoral Fellowships both national and international which are competitive e.g.,DBT/DST,Fulbright/Humboldt/BoyscastFellowshipsetc.onemarkfor each six months duration. -Maximum of 2 marks- OnemarkforafulltimeMBAandahalfmarkforeachadditionalUniversity Degree/PGdiplomarelevanttothepostappliedforandobtainedfroman accredited University/Institute and of minimum six months duration. -Maximum of 1 mark- Ahalf-markeachforjuniorandseniorresearchfellowshipthroughNational entrance exam (or equivalent) for Master and PhD levels. -Maximum of 1 mark- A half-mark each for NET, GATE, Foreign Language Proficiency from a reputed Institution or Agency -Maximum of 1 mark- 2.Employment Record and Experience in relevant field10 (i)Essential Qualifications: a) For disciplines other than Engineering subjects Doctoral degree in relevant subject including relevant basic sciences1with 8 yearsexperienceintherelevantsubjectasScientist/Lecturer/Extension SpecialistorinanequivalentpositioninthePayBand-3of`15,600-39,100 withGradePayof`5400/`6000/`7000/`8000andhavingmadecontributions toresearch/teaching/extensioneducationasevidencedbypublished work/innovations and impact. b) For Engineering disciplines Doctoraldegreeinrelevantengineeringsubjectwith6yearsexperienceas Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the Pay Band-3of`15,600-39,100withGradePayof`5400/`6000/`7000/`8000and havingmadecontributionstoresearch/teaching/extensioneducationas evidenced by published work/innovations and impact. OR Masters degree in the relevant engineering subject with 10 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/ExtensionSpecialistorinanequivalentpositioninthePay Band-3 of `15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay of `5400/`6000/`7000/`80001 Relevant Basic Science discipline, most appropriate for the post applied, will be decided by the Chairman/Member(s) of ASRB. andhavingmadecontributionstoresearch/teaching/extensioneducationas 3 6 evidenced by published work/innovations and impact. Theeligibilityqualificationsoftheapplicantsnothavingworkedintheabove mentioned Pay Scales/Bands entirely or partly but have been employed for the numberofyearsasrequiredwillbedecidedonthebasisoftheprevailing equivalence rules at the time as appeared in the advertisement and the decision of the Board will be final in this regard. Markswillbeawardedstrictlyfortheserviceexperienceoverandabovethe prescribedessentialyearsstipulatedasminimumqualifications.Onemarkfor each year of service experience over and above the prescribed period required for the particular post. - Maximum of 3 marks- (ii)Specify 5 most significant contributions in research/teaching/extensionrelevant tothepostbeingappliedforasindicatedunderdesirablequalifications. (Maximum 200 words). -One mark for each significant contribution.

-Maximum of 5 marks- 5 (iii)Specifytrainingsofminimum21daysandaboveundertakeninthefieldof specialization (one mark for each 21 days training outside the Institution, where workingandtwomarksfora3-monthstrainingoutsidetheInstitution,where working) -Maximum of 2 marks- 2 3Service in Remote Areas / Regional Centres 6 Marksareassignedforservicerenderedinthefollowingremoteareas namely,theAndaman,Nicobar,Lakshdweep,MinicoyandAmindiviislands; States/UnionTerritoriesintheNortheasternregion,LadakhDivisionofJ&K State,Sikkim,PangiSub-DivisionofChamba,andLahaul&Spitidistrictsof Himachal Pradesh.-One mark for each year of completed service in a remote area- Marksareassignedforservicerenderedinaregionalcentre/stationin disadvantageousareas(otherthanthoseinremoteareasasmentioned above).Thedecisionforclassificationofaplaceofpostingofacandidate shall be based on notifications of ICAR from time to time in this regard. (Ahalf-markforeachyearofcompletedserviceindisadvantageousareaas notified by ICAR from time to time). Note : The benefit is available only for service period in ICAR orother Central Government Institutes. Thebenefitofthiscanbeavailedonlyoncesuccessfullyintheservice career,meaningthatifacandidatehasalreadybeengiventhecreditfor serviceindefinedremoteareas fora directselectiontoanASRBadvertised position earlier, the same benefit can not be given again. Candidates should clearly mention this in the application indicating the name of the post, Advt. No. and the Item No., in which she/he was selected and in which previous service in remote areas as defined by ICAR has been counted. -Maximum of 6 marks- 7 4 Recognitions&Awards/SpecialAttainments&AchievementsofPractical Importance(Proof in support of each claim needed) 13 (i)Awards and Recognitions : Twomarksforanynational/Internationalaward(recognized)suchasby ICAR, CSIR, DBT, or Central Government, FAO of the UN etc., relevant to the subject/discipline of specialization.-Maximum of 4 marks- TwomarksforFellowshipandonemarkforAssociateshipofNational Academies, e.g, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Indian Academy ofSciences,NationalAcademyofMedicalSciences,IndianNational AcademyofEngineering,IndianNationalScienceAcademyandNational Academy of Sciences.-Maximum of 2 marks- Ahalf-markeachforawardsfromtheStateGovernmentDepartments, NationalInstitutes,Universities,ProfessionalSocieties(registered),including YoungScientistsAwardofNationalAcademies. President/Chairman/Member/Member-Secretary of important Committees and otherdecision/policymakingbodies/committeesofnationallevel(excluding officialduty/assignmentatinstitutionallevel),MemberofEditorialBoardof NationalandinternationalNAAS-ratedJournals,Reviewerofpeer-reviewed Journals -Maximum of 2 marks- Ahalf-markeachforbestpaper,poster,medalpresentedin Symposium/Conference. -Maximumof 2 marks- 8 (ii)Special Attainments and Achievements of Practical Importance TwomarksforPIofeachnoveltechnologyormethodologyorconcept developed , commercialized and/or patented, and one mark for the Associate. -Maximum of 3 marks- Onemarkforeachvariety,productortechnologyreleasedandadoptedin the field. -Maximum of 2 marks- Measuredimpactofthetechnology/methodology/concept/productdeveloped with verifiable indicators of the impact need to be mentioned. 5 5 Teaching / Research / Extension / Service Function18 Specifycontributionsinteaching/research/extension/servicefunctionsotherthanthose already mentioned under Item 2 (iii) above. Identifyoneprimaryandoneortwosecondaryareasofwork:(Identifyareaswith minimum 25% of time spent and in multiples of 25. Area of work Identifyoneprimaryand/ oroneortwosecondary areas.% time(in multiples of 25) Scorein eachArea against% of time Teaching 100% = 18 Research75% = 13.5 Extension50% = 9 Service Functions 25% = 4.5 8 TeachingCourses taught, minimum 2.0 Credit (sole teacher) or 4.0 credit (associate teacher)per year for five years or moreor foundation courses taught not less than 50 hours in a year will score 50%. Capacitybuildingtrainingprogrammesoffered,Outreachprogrammesorganized, HRD programmes organized/coordinated/assisted, Customized training programmes developed and delivered(5% for each activity and maximum20%) Guidance for M.Sc/Ph.D dissertation as major guide (10% for minimum two M.Sc or one Ph.D student).(Maximum 20%) Designing of course curriculum new courses added or revised, syllabus developed, Innovation in teaching methods/and development of aids(Maximum 10%) Successofstudents(asmajorguide)intermsofrecognitionfornationalawards, e.g., JN award of ICAR, and/or qualifying ARS/SRF/NET etc.(Maximum 10%) ActasexternalexamineratPGlevel,externalthesisevaluationandviva-voce, paper-setter at PG level for Universities and Boards (Maximum 10%) Research ResearchProjectshandled(Institutional/sponsored/contractual/consultancy)(10% for each year as PI and 5% as Co-PI or Associate including initiation and formulation of new research projects (Maximum 50%) Majorresearchoutcome,accomplishments,impact,e.g.,increasedproductionor productivity,numberofpublicationsinpeer-reviewedjournals,fieldapplication, varieties developed, released, adopted including technical bulletins published(5% for each activity and maximum 25%) Inter-institutionalcollaborationthroughestablishmentoflinkageswithnationaland international research Institutes and Organizations and special international/national researchassignmentsnotcoveredelsewhereintheapplicationORadoptionof concept/methodology/productbyresearchandacademicbodies,accreditation received. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Extension Technology Application, Demonstration and Adoption Involvementintechnologyapplicationprogrammesthroughorganizing/coordinating activitiesrelatedtotechnologyassessmentandrefinement,onfarmtrialsand frontlinedemonstrations.UndertakingprogrammesrelatedtoFarmingSystem ResearchandExtension(FSR/E),ParticipatoryRuralAppraisal(PRA)and ParticipatoryTechnologyDevelopment(PTD),yieldgapanalysisandimpact assessment forproviding feedback to research and development.Development lof innovativeextensionmethodologies,managementcasesanddocumentationof successstories.Consequenceandconstraintanalysisstudiesconductedon technologyapplicationandadoption,scales,testsandperformanceindices developedformeasuringtechnologydynamicsandkineticsinasystem.Programmesconductedonwomendevelopmentandgendermainstreamingand technologyinventorysupportprovidedtotheextensionsystemfortechnology backstopping. (10% for each activity and maximum50%) 9 Extension Approaches for Technology Dissemination InvolvementofFormalVillageOrganizationsinExtension,Farmers/Commodity InterestGroupsorganized,innovativeextensionmethodsandinstitutional innovations adopted for commercialization and mass dissemination of technologies.Developing and implementing e-extension services, kiosks and ICT based extension programmes,establishingandmonitoringofe-linkages/connectivity,creatingand useofelectronicandwebbasedknowledgeportalsandproducts.Organizingor coordinatinginterfacemeetings,demonstrations,farmersmeet/fair/field day/schools/technology week, exhibition, TV & Radio talks, production and supply of technology products. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Capaciy Developmengt and Collaborative Programmes Interinstitutionalcollaborativecapacitydevelopment/traininganddemonstrations organized/coordinated.Inventoriesandkitsdevelopedfortraining/capacity development.Newtechnologyproducts,methodology,processandpathanalysis developedforunderstandinghumanbehaviourandgroupdynamics.Studies conductedonanalysingconstraints,trainingneeds,trainingeffectiveness,job performance,satisfactionandimprovementamongextensionprofessional.Any other relevant contributions not included above. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Service Function Assistanceinprojectmanagementandcoordination,Preparationofreviewreports, proceedingsandotherassignedduties,RepliestoParliamentquestionsintime-bound manner, Constitution and monitoring progress of work of RACs, IMCs, QRTs, BoMs,AcademicCouncilsandsimilarAdvisoryCommitteesoftheInstituteor AgencyorUniversityandtheimplementationoftheirrecommendations,Production and distribution of seeds, varieties cultures, biological, providing testing or diagnostic services in referral laboratories , Maintenance of farm including production facilities, Maintenance of germ-plasm, gene bank, seeds, type-cultures. ( 5% for each activity and maximum 50%) Assistanceinmonitoring(physical,financialandscientific)targets,Innovationin research/teaching/extensionmonitoringandco-ordinationmethods,Participationin institutionalactivities/meetings,Revenuegenerationthroughsaleofproduce, Cataloguingseeds,varieties,cultures,documentationandmaintenanceofthe registry,Specialassignments(internationalorganizations,overseasandspecial national assignments) or consultancies. (5% for each activity and maximum50%) 6Externally Funded Projects/Resource Generation 7 Onlythoseprojectssupportedfromexternalsourcesonthebasisof applicantscompetenceshouldbementioned,suchasICARCessFund Schemes,CompetitiveGrantProjects(CGP)underWorldBank,projects fundedfromDST,DBTandnational/internationalorganizations/agencies projectswithmorethanRs.5.0lakhssupportwillbeconsidered.Twomarks for Principal Investigator (PI) and one mark for Co-PI/associated scientist.-Maximum of 4 marks- Commercialrelease/sale/useoftechnologyattractingrevenuetothe Organization, Proceeds from the sale of farm produce, seeds, biological, kits orotherproducts,revenuegeneratedthroughtrainingorconsultancies offered (1.5 marks for revenue between Rs. 5.0 to 10.0 lakhs and 3 marks for revenue above Rs. 10.0 lakhs). -Maximum of 3 marks- NB: Only the PI and Co-PIs of an approved research/service project or training programme are to be considered for resource generation. 10 7Summer/Winter School / Refresher Course/Symposia/Conference etc. 2 Ahalf-markforeachsubjectmatterlecturedeliveredasresourcepersonin Summer/WinterSchool/Refreshercourse/trainingsetc.,whereawrittendocumenthas been published as part of the compendium. -Maximum of2 marks- 8 International Recognition2 One mark for each one-month experience of working in internationally importantorganization/laboratory.Periodspentforconsultancy/assignmentsforUNAgenciesor foreigncountrynationalgovernmentsincludinginter-governmentalagenciesand Universitiesabroadaretobeconsidered.Periodspentabroadtowards Masters/PhD/Post-Doctoral experience will not be considered. - Maximum of 2 marks- 9Publications/including papers in refereed journals20 (i)Publications (Refereed Journals)15 Identify ten best research papers published in refereed journals for allocation of score according to NAAS Journal ID on a scale of 1 to 10. Full marks for first author and 75% for co-authors. The total score obtained will be multiplied by 1/5 to obtain the actual marks. For research publications where NAAS journal ID is not available, the Screening Committee shall be empowered to give appropriate rating as explained in the Guidelines at the beginning.-Maximum of 15 marks- (ii)Other Publications5 Twomarkstofirstauthorandoneandahalfmarktoco-authorsforeach book of minimum 100 pages published, authored/edited -Maximum of 3 marks- One mark to first author and half mark for co-authors for each policy paper, book chapter and training manual maximum of 2 marks- Ahalfmarkforeachconferenceproceedingpaper/popular article/bulletin/short communication Maximum of 2 marks- A half mark for compilation of Institute Annual Reports (editor or sub-editor) -Maximum of 1 mark- -Maximum of 5 marks for all above- 10 Institution Building 7 Only clearly defined contributions as a leader in institutional building shall be considered. For Example: Creationofatotallynewinstitution,newinfra-structure,laboratory,farmorfieldfacilityetc.,thathasbearingonimprovedstandardsofresearch, education, communication, extension or resource generation can be given. Likewise,incaseofaddingnewequipments,mentioncanbemadeasto howmanyotherscientistsarebenefitedbysuchaddition.Similarly, encouraging HRD, plan implementation and/or monitoring of progress to show better results, successful execution of major projects, etc. can be given. Structural changes in operational research and management reforms which resultedinbetterproductionorefficientutilizationofresourcesaretobe mentioned. Three marks each for the above stated contributions -Maximum of 7 marks for all above- Any other information not covered earlier0 Mention any specific contribution that has not been covered elsewhere. Credit/marksifanyforthesearetobeaddedwiththemarks/scoreinCol4 above @ one mark for each contribution, subject to maximum limit therein. GRAND TOTAL100 11 Score Card guidelines for Principal Scientist posts DetailsScore 1Academic Qualification(Proof required for each credit claimed including award of first class by the University or the conversion formula) 6 One mark each for First Class in Graduate, MSc and PhD (course work) -Maximum of 2 marks- Jawaharlal Nehru Award of ICAR or similar National Award based onPhD Thesis/work. -Maximum of 1 mark- Best PhD Thesis in the University-Maximum of 1 mark- PostDoctoralFellowshipbothnationalandinternationalwhichare competitive e.g., DBT/DST, Fulbright/Humboldt/Boyscast Fellowships etc. onemarkforeachsixmonthsdurationandhalfmarkforeach3-months duration. -Maximum of 2 marks- One mark for a full time MBA and a half mark for each additional University Degree/PGdiplomarelevanttothepostappliedforandobtainedfroman accredited University/Institute and of minimum six months duration. -Maximum of 1 mark- -Maximum of 6 marks for all above- 2.Employment Record and Experience in relevant field10 (i)Essential Qualifications: 10yearsexperienceintherelevantsubjectoutofwhichatleast8years shouldbeasScientist/Lecturer/ExtensionSpecialistorinanequivalent positioninthePayBand-3of`15,600-39,100withGradePayof`5400/ `6000/`7000/`8000and2yearsasaSeniorScientistorinanequivalent positioninthePayBand-4of`37,400-67,000withGradePayof`8700/ `9000. Theeligibilityqualificationsoftheapplicantsnothavingworkedentirelyor partly in the above mentioned pay scales/bands but have been employed for thenumberofyearsasrequired,willbedecidedonthebasisofthe prevailingequivalencerulesatthetimeasappearedintheadvertisement and the decision of the Board will be final in this regard. Marks will be awarded strictly for the service experience over and above the prescribed essential years stipulated as minimum qualifications. One mark for each year of service experience over and above the prescribed period required for the particular post - Maximum of 3 marks- 3 (ii)Specify5mostsignificantcontributioninthefieldof research/teaching/extensionrelevanttothepostbeingappliedforas indicatedunderdesirablequalifications.Itmayincludepatents,innovative technologies,varieties,products,concept,methodologiesdevelopedand applied in the field to be supported by appropriate documents/publications.(Maximum 200 words). One mark for each significant contribution-Maximum of 5 marks- 5 12 (iii)Specifytrainingsof minimum21daysandaboveundertakeninthefield ofspecialization(onemarkforeach21daystrainingoutsidethe Institution, where working and two marks for a 3-months training outside the Institution where working). One-halfmarkforeachtrainingofoneweekormorebutlessthan21 dayswithinoroutsidetheInstitute,whereworkingincludingtrainingin NAARM. -Maximum of 2 marks 2 3Service in Remote Areas / Regional Centres 5 Marksareassignedforservicerenderedinthefollowingremoteareas namely,theAndaman,Nicobar,Lakshdweep,MinicoyandAmindivi islands;States/UnionTerritoriesintheNortheasternregion,Ladakh Division of J&K State, Sikkim, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba, and Lahaul & Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. (One mark for each year of completed service in a remote area). Marks are also assigned for service rendered in a regional centre/station indisadvantageousareas(otherthanthoseinremoteareasas mentioned above). The decision for classification of a place of posting of a candidate shallbe based on notifications of ICAR from time to time in this regard.(A half mark for each year of completed service in disadvantageous area as notified by ICAR from time to time). Note:ThebenefitisavailableonlyforserviceperiodinICARor other Central Government Institutes. Thebenefitof thiscanbeavailedonlyoncesuccessfullyintheservice career, meaning that if a candidate has already been given the credit for serviceindefinedremoteareasforadirectselectiontoanASRB advertised position earlier, the same benefit can not be given again. Candidatesshouldclearlymentionthisintheapplicationindicatingthe name of the post, Advt. No. and the Item No. in which she/he was selected and in which previous service in remote areas as defined by ICAR has been counted. - Maximum of 5 marks- 4 Recognitions&Awards/SpecialAttainments&Achievementsof Practical Importance (Proof in support of each claim needed) 15 (i)Awards and Recognitions: Two marks for any national/International award (recognized) such as by ICAR, CSIR, DBT, or Central Government, FAO of the UN etc.) relevant tothesubject/disciplineofspecialization.Jointrecognitionwillcarryone mark each.-Maximum of 4 marks- TwomarksforFellowshipandonemarkforAssociateshipofNational Academies,e.g.,NationalAcademyofAgriculturalSciences,Indian AcademyofSciences,NationalAcademyofMedicalSciences,Indian National Academy of Engineering, Indian National Science Academy and National Academy of Sciences. -Maximum of 2 marks- 8 13 OnemarkeachforRecognitionAwardsorotherawardsofNational Academies listed above.-Maximum of 2 marks- Ahalf-markeachforawardsfromtheStateGovernmentDepartments, NationalInstitutes,Universities,ProfessionalSocieties(registered), President/Chairman/Member/Member Secretary of important Committees andotherdecision/policymakingbodies/committeesofnationallevel (excludingofficialduty/assignmentatinstitutionallevel),memberof EditorialBoardofNationalandinternationalNAAS-ratedJournals, Reviewer of peer-reviewed Journals. -Maximum of 2 marks- Ahalfmarkeachforbestpaper,poster,medalpresentedin Symposium/Conferences -Maximum of 2 marks- -Maximum of 8 marks for all above-(ii)Special Attainments and Achievements of Practical Importance TwomarksforPIofeachnoveltechnologyormethodologyorconcept developed,commercializedand/orpatented,andonemarkforthe Associate-Maximum of 4 marks- Onemarkforeachvariety/product/technologyreleased,adoptedand impact assessed in the field -Maximum of 3 marks- Measuredimpactofthetechnology/methodology/concept/product developed with verifiable indicators of the impact need to be mentioned. 7 5 Teaching / Research / Extension / Service Function18 Specifycontributionsinteaching/research/extension/servicefunctionsotherthan those already mentioned under Item 2 (iii) above. Identifyoneprimaryandoneortwosecondaryareasofwork:(Identifyareaswith minimum 25% of time spent and in multiples of 25. Area of work Identifyoneprimaryand/ or one secondary area% time Scorein eachArea against% of time Teaching100% = 18 Research75% = 13.5 Extension50% = 9 Service Functions 25% = 4.5 TeachingCoursestaught,minimum2.0Credit(soleteacher)or4.0credit(associate teacher)per year for five years or moreor foundation courses taught not less than 50 hours in a year will score 50%. Capacitybuildingtrainingprogrammesoffered,Outreachprogrammes organized,HRDprogrammesorganized/coordinated/assisted,Customized training programmes developed and delivered(5% for each activity and maximum20%) Guidance for M.Sc/Ph.D dissertation as major guide. 14 (10% for minimum two M.Sc or one Ph.D student). (Maximum 20%) Designingofcoursecurriculumnewcoursesaddedorrevised,syllabus developed, innovation in teaching methods/and development of aids (Maximum 10%) Guide Successofstudents(asmajorguide)intermsofrecognitionfornational awards, e.g., JN award of ICAR, and/or qualifying ARS/SRF/NET etc.(Maximum 10%) ActasexternalexamineratPGlevel,externalthesisevaluationandvia-voce, paper-setter at PG level for Universities and Boards(Maximum 10%) Research ResearchProjectshandled(Institutional/sponsored/contractual/consultancy) (10% for each year as PI and 5% as Co-PI or Associate including initiation and formulation of new research projects(Maximum 50%) Majorresearchoutcome,accomplishments,impact,e.g.,increasedproduction orproductivity,numberofpublicationsinpeer-reviewedjournals,field application, varieties developed, released, adopted including technical bulletins published.(5% for each activity and maximum25%) Inter-institutionalcollaborationthroughestablishmentoflinkageswithnational andinternationalresearchInstitutesandOrganizationsandspecial international/nationalresearchassignmentsnotcoveredelsewhereinthe applicationORadoptionofconcept/methodology/productbyresearchand academic bodies, accreditation received (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Extension Technology Application, Demonstration and Adoption Involvementintechnologyapplicationprogrammesthrough organizing/coordinatingactivitiesrelatedtotechnologyassessmentand refinement,onfarmtrialsandfrontlinedemonstrations.Undertaking programmesrelatedtoFarmingSystemResearchandExtension(FSR/E), Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Participatory Technology Development (PTD),yieldgapanalysisandimpactassessmentforprovidingfeedbackto researchanddevelopment.Developmentlofinnovativeextension methodologies,managementcasesanddocumentationofsuccessstories.Consequenceandconstraintanalysisstudiesconductedontechnology applicationandadoption,scales,testsandperformanceindicesdevelopedfor measuringtechnologydynamicsandkineticsinasystem.Programmes conducted onwomen development andgender mainstreaming and technology inventorysupportprovidedtotheextensionsystemfortechnology backstopping. (10% for each activity and maximum50%) Extension Approaches for Technology Dissemination Involvement of Formal Village Organizations in Extension, Farmers/Commodity InterestGroupsorganized,innovativeextensionmethodsandinstitutional innovationsadoptedforcommercializationandmassdisseminationof technologies.Developingandimplementinge-extensionservices,kiosksand ICTbasedextensionprogrammes,establishingandmonitoringofe-linkages/connectivity, creating and use of electronic and web based knowledge portalsandproducts.Organizingorcoordinatinginterfacemeetings, demonstrations, farmers meet/fair/field day/schools/technology week, exhibition, 15 TV & Radio talks, production and supply of technology products. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Capaciy Developmengt and Collaborative Programmes Interinstitutionalcollaborativecapacitydevelopment/trainingand demonstrationsorganized/coordinated.Inventoriesandkitsdevelopedfor training/capacitydevelopment.Newtechnologyproducts,methodology, processandpathanalysisdevelopedforunderstandinghumanbehaviourand groupdynamics.Studiesconductedonanalysingconstraints,trainingneeds, trainingeffectiveness,jobperformance,satisfactionandimprovementamong extension professional.Any other relevant contributions not included above. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Service Function Assistanceinprojectmanagementandcoordination,Preparationof reviewreports,proceedingsandotherassignedduties,Repliesto Parliament questions in time-bound manner, Constitution and monitoring progress of work of RACs, IMCs, QRTs, BoMs, Academic Councils and similar Advisory Committees of the Institute or Agency or University and theimplementationoftheirrecommendations,Productionand distributionofseeds,varietiescultures,biological,,providingtestingor diagnosticservicesinreferrallaboratories,Maintenanceoffarm includingproductionfacilities,Maintenanceofgerm-plasm,genebank, seeds, type-cultures. (5% for each activity and maximum50% marks) Assistanceinmonitoring(physical,financialandscientific)targets, Innovationinresearch/teaching/extensionmonitoringandco-ordination methods,Participationininstitutionalactivities/meetings,Revenue generationthroughsaleofproduce,Cataloguingseeds,varieties, cultures,documentationandmaintenanceoftheregistry,Special assignments(internationalorganizations,overseasandspecialnational assignments) or consultancies. (5% for each activity and maximum50% Marks)

6Externally Funded Projects/Resource Generation 9 Onlythoseprojectssupportedfromexternalsourcesonthebasisof applicantscompetenceshouldbementioned,suchasICARCessFund Schemes,CompetitiveGrantProjects(CGP)underWorldBank,projects funded from DST, DBT and national/ international organizations/ agencies projects with more than Rs. 5.0 lakhs support will be considered. Two marks for Principal Investigator (PI) and one mark for Co-PI/associated scientist-Maximum of 6 marks- Commercialrelease/sale/useoftechnologyattractingrevenuetothe Organization, Proceeds from the sale of farm produce, seeds, biological, kitsorotherproducts,revenuegeneratedthroughtrainingor consultanciesoffered(1.5marksforrevenuebetweenRs.5.0to10.0 lakhs and 3 marks for revenue above Rs. 10.0 lakhs). - Maximum of 3 marks- NB: Only the PI and Co-PIs of an approved research/service project or training programme are to be considered for resource generation. 16 7Summer/Winter School / Refresher Course/Symposia/Conference etc.2 Ahalf-markforeachsubjectmatterlecturedeliveredasresourcepersonin Summer/WinterSchool/Refreshercourse/trainingsetc.,ofnotlessthan10 days duration andwhere a written document has been published as part of the compendium. Ahalf-markforChairman/OrganizingSecretary/Convenerfororganizing Seminar/Symposium -Maximum of2 marks- 8 International Recognition03 Onemarkforeachone-monthexperienceofworkingininternationally importantorganization/laboratory.Periodspentfor consultancy/assignmentsforUNAgenciesorforeigncountrynational governmentsincludinginter-governmentalagenciesandUniversities abroadaretobeconsidered.Periodspentabroadtowards Masters/PhD/Post-Doctoral experience will not be considered. -Maximum of 2 marks- Onemarkeachforanindividuallecture,presentationofpaperon invitationasresourceperson,ChairmanofSessionassubjectmatter specialist in international meeting, conference, symposium etc.-Maximum of 2 marks- -Maximum of 3 marks for all above- 9Publications/including papers in refereed journals25 (i)Publications (Refereed Journals)20 Identifytwentybestresearchpaperspublishedinrefereedjournalsfor allocation of score according to NAAS Journal ID on a scale of 1 to 10. Full marks for first author and 75% for co-authors. The total score obtained will bemultipliedby1/7toobtaintheactualmarks.Forresearchpublications whereNAASjournalIDisnotavailable,theScreeningCommitteeshallbe empowered to give appropriate rating as explained in the Guidelines at the beginning. -Maximum of 20 marks for all above- (ii)Other Publications5 Two marks to first author and one and a half mark to co-authors for each book of minimum 100 pages published, authored/edited -Maximum of 3 marks- Onemarktofirstauthorandhalfmarkforco-authorsforeachpolicy paper, book chapter and training manual Maximum of 2 marks- Ahalfmarkforeachconferenceproceedingpaper/popular article/bulletin/short communication Maximum of 2 marks- AhalfmarkforcompilationofInstituteAnnualReports(editororsub-editor)-Maximum 1 mark- -Maximum of 5 marks for all above- 17 10 Institution Building 7 Only clearly defined contributions as a leader in institutional building shall be considered. For Example: Creation of a totally new institution, new infra-structure, laboratory, farm orfield facility etc., that has bearing on improved standards of research, education,communication,extensionorresourcegenerationcanbe given. Likewise, in caseof adding new equipments, mention can be made as to how many other scientists are benefited by such addition.Structuralchangesinoperationalresearchandmanagementreforms which resulted in better production or efficient utilization of resources are to be mentioned. Three marks for each of the above stated contributions. -Maximum of 7 marks for all above- Any other information not covered earlier0 Mention any specific contribution that has not been covered elsewhere. Credit/marks if any for these are to be added with the marks/score in Col 4 above @ one mark for each contribution, subject to maximum limit therein. GRAND TOTAL100 18 Score Card guidelines for posts of HOD, HRS, PC, NC and JDs of Institutes other than National Institutes/DUs DetailsScore 1Academic Qualification 02 PostDoctoralFellowshipbothnationalandinternationalwhichare competitive e.g., DBT/DST, Fulbright/Humboldt/Boyscast Fellowships etc. one mark for each six months duration. -Maximum of 1 mark- One mark for a full time MBA and a half mark for each additional University Degree/PGdiploma,ManagementDevelopmentProgramme,Executive Development Programme etc. relevant to the post applied for and obtained from an accredited University/Institute and of minimum six months duration. -Maximum of 1 mark- 2.Employment Record and Experience in relevant field15 (i)Essential Qualifications: For HOD/HRS Atleast2yearsexperienceasPrincipalScientist/Professororinan equivalent position in the Pay Band-4 of `37,400-67,000 with Grade Pay of `10,000. For PC/NC/ZC and JD Atleast3yearsexperienceasPrincipalScientist/Professororinan equivalent position in the Pay Band-4 of `37,400-67,000 with Grade Pay of `10,000. Marks will be awarded strictly for the service experience over and above the prescribed essential years stipulated as minimum qualifications. One mark for each year of service experience over and above the prescribed period required for the particular post. - Maximum of 3 marks- 3 (ii)Specify5mostsignificantcontributionsinthefieldof research/teaching/extensionrelevanttothepostbeingappliedforas indicatedunderdesirablequalifications.Itmayincludepatents,innovative technologies,varieties,products,concept,methodologiesdevelopedand applied in the field to be supported by appropriate documents/publications(Maximum 200 words). Two marks for each significant contribution as Principal Investigator (PI) and one mark as Co-PI -Maximum of 10 marks- 10 (iii)Specify trainings of minimum 21 day and above undertaken in the field of specialization (One mark for each 21 days training outside the Institution, whereworkingandtwomarksfora3-monthstrainingoutsidethe Institution where working). A half mark for each training of one week or more but less than 21 days within or outside the Institute, where working including training in NAARM. -Maximum of 2 marks- 2 19 3Service in Remote Areas / Regional Centres 03 Marksareassignedforservicerenderedinthefollowingremoteareas namely,theAndaman,Nicobar,Lakshdweep,MinicoyandAmindivi islands;States/UnionTerritoriesintheNortheasternregion,Ladakh Division of J&K State, Sikkim, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba, and Lahaul & Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh.(One mark for each year of completed service in a remote area). Marks are also assigned for service rendered in a regional center/station indisadvantageousareas(otherthanthoseinremoteareasas mentioned above). The decision for classification of a place of posting of acandidateshallbebasedonnotificationsofICARfromtimetotimein this regard.(A half mark for each year of completed service in disadvantageous area as notified by ICAR from time to time). Note:ThebenefitisavailableonlyforserviceperiodinICARorother Central Government Institutes. Thebenefitof thiscanbeavailedonlyoncesuccessfullyintheservice career, meaning that if a candidate has already been given the credit for serviceindefinedremoteareasforadirectselectiontoanASRB advertised position earlier, the same benefit can not be given again. Candidatesshouldclearlymentionthisintheapplicationindicatingthe name of the post, Advt. No. and the Item No. In which she/he was selected and in which previous service in remote areas as defined by ICAR has been counted. - Maximum of 3 marks- 4 Recognitions&Awards/SpecialAttainments&Achievementsof Practical Importance (Proof in support of each claim needed) 20 (i)Awards and Recognitions: Threemarksforanynational/Internationalaward(recognized)suchas byICAR,CSIR,DBT,orCentralGovernment,FAOoftheUNetc. relevanttothesubject/disciplineofspecializationincludingtheMemorial AwardsofNAASbutnottheRecognitionAwardsofNAAS.Incaseof jointrecognition/award,theleader/PIwillget2marksandassociates will get 1 mark each . -Maximum of 9 marks- TwomarksforFellowshipandonemarkforAssociateshipofNational Academies,e.g.,NationalAcademyofAgriculturalSciences,Indian AcademyofSciences,NationalAcademyofMedicalSciences,Indian National Academy of Engineering, Indian National Science Academy and National Academy of Sciences-Maximum of 4 marks- OnemarkeachforRecognitionAwardorotherawardsofNational Academies listed above. -Maximum of 2 marks- Ahalf-markeachforawardsfromtheStateGovernmentDepartments, NationalInstitutes,Universities,ProfessionalSocieties(registered), President/Chairman/Member/Member Secretary of important Committees 12 20 andotherdecision/policymakingbodies/committeesofnationallevel (excludingofficialduty/assignmentatinstitutionallevel)memberof EditorialBoardofNationalandinternationalNAAS-ratedJournals, Reviewerofpeer-reviewedJournalsReviewerforpeer-reviewedNAAS listedjournals:andConferenceprize/medalsuchasbestpaperorbest poster.-Maximum of 4 marks- Ahalfmarkeachforbestpaper,poster,medalpresentedin Symposium/Conferences.-Maximum of 4 marks-

(ii)Special Attainments and Achievements08 TwomarksforPIofeachnoveltechnologyormethodologyorconcept developed,commercializedand/orpatented,andonemarkforthe Associate -Maximum of 4 marks- Onemarkforeachvariety/product/technologyreleased,adoptedand impact assessed in the field-Maximum of 4 marks- Measured impact of the technology/methodology/concept/product with verifiable indicators of the impact need to be mentioned. 5 Teaching / Research / Extension / Service Function13 Specifycontributionsinteaching/research/extension/servicefunctionsotherthan those already mentioned under Item 2(iii) above. Identify one primary and one ortwosecondaryareas of work: (Identify areas with minimum 25% of time spent and in multiples of 25. Area of work Identifyoneprimaryand/ oroneortwosecondary areas% time(in multiples of 25) Scorein eachArea against% of time Teaching100% = 13 Research75% = 9.75 Extension50% = 6.5 Service Functions 25% = 3.25 TeachingCoursestaught,minimum2.0Credit(soleteacher)or4.0credit(associate teacher)per year for five years or moreor foundation courses taught not less than 50 hours in a year will score 50%. Capacitybuildingtrainingprogrammesoffered,Outreachprogrammes organized,HRDprogrammesorganized/coordinated/assisted,Customized training programmes developed and delivered(5% for each activity and maximum20%) GuidanceforM.Sc/Ph.Ddissertationasmajorguide.(10%forminimumtwo M.Sc or one Ph.D student). (Maximum 20%) Designingofcoursecurriculumnewcoursesaddedorrevised,syllabus developed,Innovation in teaching methods/and development of aids. (Maximum 10%) 21 Successofstudents(asmajorguide)intermsofrecognitionfornational awards, e.g., JN award of ICAR, and/or qualifying ARS/SRF/NET etc.(Maximum 10%) ActasexternalexamineratPGlevel,externalthesisevaluationandvia-voce, paper-setter at PG level for Universities and Boards(Maximum 10%) Research ResearchProjectshandled(Institutional/sponsored/contractual/consultancy) (10% for each year as PI and 5% as Co-PI or Associate including initiation and formulation of new research projects (Maximum 50%) Majorresearchoutcome,accomplishments,impact,e.g.,increasedproduction orproductivity,numberofpublicationsinpeer-reviewedjournals,field application, varieties developed, released, adopted including technical bulletins published(5% for each activity and maximum 25%) Inter-institutionalcollaborationthroughestablishmentoflinkageswithnational andinternationalresearchInstitutesandOrganizationsandspecial international/nationalresearchassignmentsnotcoveredelsewhereinthe applicationORadoptionofconcept/methodology/productbyresearchand academic bodies, accreditation received. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Extension Technology Application, Demonstration and Adoption Involvementintechnologyapplicationprogrammesthrough organizing/coordinatingactivitiesrelatedtotechnologyassessmentand refinement,onfarmtrialsandfrontlinedemonstrations.Undertaking programmesrelatedtoFarmingSystemResearchandExtension(FSR/E), Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Participatory Technology Development (PTD),yieldgapanalysisandimpactassessmentforprovidingfeedbackto researchanddevelopment.Developmentlofinnovativeextension methodologies,managementcasesanddocumentationofsuccessstories.Consequenceandconstraintanalysisstudiesconductedontechnology applicationandadoption,scales,testsandperformanceindicesdevelopedfor measuringtechnologydynamicsandkineticsinasystem.Programmes conducted onwomen development andgender mainstreaming and technology inventorysupportprovidedtotheextensionsystemfortechnology backstopping. (10% for each activity and maximum50%) Extension Approaches for Technology Dissemination Involvement of Formal Village Organizations in Extension, Farmers/Commodity InterestGroupsorganized,innovativeextensionmethodsandinstitutional innovationsadoptedforcommercializationandmassdisseminationof technologies.Developingandimplementinge-extensionservices,kiosksand ICTbasedextensionprogrammes,establishingandmonitoringofe-linkages/connectivity, creating and use of electronic and web based knowledge portalsandproducts.Organizingorcoordinatinginterfacemeetings, demonstrations, farmers meet/fair/field day/schools/technology week, exhibition, TV & Radio talks, production and supply of technology products. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Capaciy Developmengt and Collaborative Programmes Interinstitutionalcollaborativecapacitydevelopment/trainingand demonstrationsorganized/coordinated.Inventoriesandkitsdevelopedfor 22 training/capacitydevelopment.Newtechnologyproducts,methodology, processandpathanalysisdevelopedforunderstandinghumanbehaviourand groupdynamics.Studiesconductedonanalysingconstraints,trainingneeds, trainingeffectiveness,jobperformance,satisfactionandimprovementamong extension professional.Any other relevant contributions not included above. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Service Function Assistanceinprojectmanagementandcoordination,Preparationof reviewreports,proceedingsandotherassignedduties,Repliesto Parliament questions in time-bound manner, Constitution and monitoring progress of work of RACs, IMCs, QRTs, BoMs, Academic Councils and similar Advisory Committees of the Institute or Agency or University and theimplementationoftheirrecommendations,Productionand distributionofseeds,varietiescultures,biological,,providingtestingor diagnostic services in referral laboratories, Maintenance of germ-plasm, gene bank, seeds, type-cultures.(5% for each activity and maximum50% marks) Assistanceinmonitoring(physical,financialandscientific)targets, Innovationinresearch/teaching/extensionmonitoringandco-ordination methods,Participationininstitutionalactivities/meetings,Revenue generationthroughsaleofproduce,Cataloguingseeds,varieties, cultures,documentationandmaintenanceoftheregistry,Special assignments(internationalorganizations,overseasandspecialnational assignments) or consultancies (5% for each activity and maximum50%)6Externally Funded Projects/Resource Generation 10 Onlythoseprojectssupportedfromexternalsourcesonthebasisof applicants competence should be mentioned, such as ICAR Cess Fund Schemes, Competitive Grant Projects (CGP) under World Bank, projects fundedfromDST,DBTandnational/internationalorganizations/ agenciesprojectswithmorethanRs.5.0lakhssupportwillbe considered.TwomarksforPrincipalInvestigator(PI)andonemarkforCo-PI/associated scientist-Maximum of 6 marks- Commercialrelease/sale/useoftechnologyattractingrevenuetothe Organization, Proceeds from the sale of farm produce, seeds, biological, kitsorotherproducts,revenuegeneratedthroughtrainingor consultanciesoffered(1.5marksforrevenuebetweenRs.5.0to10.0 lakhs and 3 marks for revenue above Rs. 10.0 lakhs). -Maximum of 4 marks- NB: Only the PI and Co-PIs of an approved research/service project or training programme are to be considered for resource generation. 7Summer/Winter School / Refresher Course/Symposia/Conference etc.5 OnemarkeachfororganizingSummer/WinterSchool,RefresherCourse, Seminar of not less than 10 days duration as Course Director-Maximum of 2 marks- Ahalfmarkforeachsubjectmatterlecturedeliveredasresourcepersonin Summer/WinterSchool/Refreshercourse/trainingsetc.,ofnotlessthan10 days duration andwhere a written document has been published as part of the compendium. -Maximum of 2 marks- 23 Ahalf-markforChairman/OrganizingSecretary/Convenerfororganizing Seminar/Symposium. -Maximum of 1 mark- OnemarkforChairman/OrganizingSecretary/Convenerfororganizing International Seminar/Symposium-Maximum of 1 mark- - Maximum of5 marks for all above- 8 International Recognition5 One mark for each one-month or more experience of working in internationally importantorganization/laboratory. Period spent for consultancy/assignments for UNAgenciesorforeigncountrynationalgovernmentsincludinginter-governmentalagenciesandUniversitiesabroadaretobeconsidered.Period spentabroadtowardsMasters/PhD/Post-Doctoralexperiencewillnotbe considered. -Maximum of 2 marks- OnemarkeachforLeader/MemberofICAR/Governmentdelegationfor meetings, study tour, etc., abroad, One half-mark for such participation in in bi- or multi-lateral International meetings held in the country. -Maximum of 2 marks- Onehalf-markeachforanindividuallecture,presentationofpaperon invitation as resource person, Chairman of Session as subject matter specialist in international meetings, conference, symposium etc. -Maximum of 2 marks- -Maximum of 5 marks for all above- 9Publications/including papers in refereed journals20 (i)Publications (Refereed Journals)15 Identifytwentybestresearchpaperspublishedinrefereedjournalsfor allocation of score according to NAAS Journal ID on a scale of 1 to 10. Full marks for first author and 75% for co-authors. The total score obtained will be multiplied by 1/10 to obtain the actual marks. ForresearchpublicationswhereNAASjournalIDisnotavailable,the ScreeningCommitteeshallbeempoweredtogiveappropriateratingas explained in the Guidelines at the beginning. -Maximum of 15 marks for all above- (ii)Other Publications5 Two marks to first author and one and a half mark to co-authors for each book of minimum 100 pages published, authored/edited -Maximum of 3 marks- Onemarktofirstauthorandhalfmarkforco-authorsforeachpolicy paper, book chapter and training manual. Maximum of 2 marks- Ahalfmarkforeachconferenceproceedingpaper/popular article/bulletin/short communication. Maximum of 2 marks- AhalfmarkforcompilationofInstituteAnnualReports(editororsub-editor)-Maximum of 1 mark- -Maximum of 5 marks for all above- 24 10 Institution Building 7 Only clearly defined contributions as a leader in institutional building shall be considered. For Example: Creation of a totally new institution, new infra-structure, laboratory, farm orfield facility etc., that has bearing on improved standards of research, education,communication,extensionorresourcegenerationcanbe given. Likewise, in case of adding new equipments, mention can be made as to how many other scientists are benefited by such addition.Anyadministrativereforms/restructuringthatbroughtinmore transparency, integrity and social justice to farming system research can be included. Similarly,creditcanbegivenforencouragingHRD,plan implementationand/ormonitoringofprogresstoshowbetterresults, successful execution of major projects, etc. can be given. Two marks for each of the above stated contributions -Maximum of 7 marks for all above- Any other information in support of outstanding contribution if not covered earlier 0 Mention any specific contribution that has not been covered elsewhere. Credit/marks if any for these are to be added with the marks/score in Col 4 above @ one mark for each contribution, subject to maximum limit therein. GRAND TOTAL100 25 Score Card guidelines for posts of PD, DIR, ADG, ZPD and JDNI DetailsScore 1Academic Qualification 02 PostDoctoralFellowshipbothnationalandinternationalwhichare competitive e.g., DBT/DST, Fulbright/Humboldt/Boyscast Fellowships etc. one mark for each three months duration or more. -Maximum of 1 mark- 1 One mark for a full time MBA and a half mark for each additional University Degree/PGdiplomaManagementDevelopmentProgramme,Executive Development Programme etc. relevant to the post applied for and obtained from an accredited University/Institute and of minimum six months duration. -Maximum of 1 mark- 1 2.Employment Record and Experience in relevant field20 (i)Essential Qualifications: Atleast5yearsexperienceasPrincipalScientist/Professororinan equivalent position in the Pay Band-4 of `37,400-67,000 with Grade Pay of `10,000. OR An eminent scientist having proven record of Scientific contribution working in a reputed organization/institute having at least 15 years experience in the relevant subject. Marks will be awarded strictly for the service experience over and above the prescribed essential years stipulated as minimum qualifications. One mark for each year of service experience over and above the prescribed period required for the post - Maximum of 3 marks- 3 (ii)Specify5mostsignificantcontributioninthefieldof research/teaching/extensionrelevanttothepostbeingappliedforas indicatedunderdesirablequalifications.Itmayincludepatents,innovative technologies,varieties,products,concept,methodologiesdevelopedand appliedinthefieldtobesupportedbyappropriatedocuments/publications (Maximum 200 words). Two marks for each significant contribution as Principal Investigator (PI) and one mark as Co-PI. -Maximum of 10 marks- 10 (iii)A half mark for each training during the preceding 5 years of one week or more but less than 21 days outside the Institute, where working. One mark for management training for RMPs in NAARM. -Maximum of 2 marks- 2 (iv)Leadership Attributes5 26 MajorR&Dinitiativesundertakenincludingthoserelatingto IPR/Patent/WTO etc. Initiation/implementationandmonitoringofinter-disciplinaryandmulti-institute research/network programmes as PI/CPI Resource/ Fundsgenerated from outside ICAR regular grants/funds. LinkagesestablishedwithinstitutesotherthanICAReitheratnational or international level. Bringing recognition to the Institute or at personal level. -One mark for each of the above attributes- -Maximum of 5 marks- 3Service in Remote Areas / Regional Centres 02 Marksareassignedforservicerenderedinthefollowingremoteareas namely,theAndaman,Nicobar,Lakshdweep,MinicoyandAmindivi islands;States/UnionTerritoriesintheNortheasternregion,Ladakh Division of J&K State, Sikkim, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba, and Lahaul & Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh.(One mark for each year of completed service in a remote area). Marks are also assigned for service rendered in a regional centre/station indisadvantageousareas(otherthanthoseinremoteareasas mentioned above). The decision for classification of a place of posting of acandidateshallbebasedonnotificationsofICARfromtimetotimein this regard.(A half mark for each year of completed service in disadvantageous area as notified by ICAR from time to time). Note:ThebenefitisavailableonlyforserviceperiodinICARor other Central Government Institutes. Thebenefitof thiscanbeavailedonlyoncesuccessfullyintheservice career, meaning that if a candidate has already been given the credit for serviceindefinedremoteareasforadirectselectiontoanASRB advertised position earlier, the same benefit can not be given again . Candidatesshouldclearlymentionthisintheapplicationindicatingthe name of the post, Advt. No. and the Item No. In which she/he was selected, and in which previous service in remote areas as defined by ICAR has been counted. - Maximum of 2 marks- 4 Recognitions&Awards/SpecialAttainments&Achievementsof Practical Importance (Proof in support of each claim needed) 24 (i) Awards and Recognitions: Threemarksforanynational/Internationalaward(recognized)suchas byICAR,CSIR,DBT,orCentralGovernment,FAOoftheUNetc.) relevanttothesubject/disciplineofspecializationincludingtheMemorial AwardsofNAAS (butnottheRecognitionAwardsofNAAS). Incase of jointrecognition/award,theleader/PIwillget2marksandassociates will get 1 mark each . -Maximum of 9 marks- TwomarksforFellowshipandonemarkforAssociateshipofNational 16 27 Academies,e.g.,NationalAcademyofAgriculturalSciences,Indian AcademyofSciences,NationalAcademyofMedicalSciences,Indian National Academy of Engineering, Indian National Science Academy and National Academy of Sciences-Maximum of 4 marks- OnemarkeachforRecognitionAwardorotherawardsofNational Academies listed above. -Maximum of 2 marks- AonemarkeachforawardsfromtheStateGovernmentDepartments, NationalInstitutes,Universities,ProfessionalSocieties(registered), President/Chairman/Member/Member Secretary of important Committees andotherdecision/policymakingbodies/committeesofnationallevel (excludingofficialduty/assignmentatinstitutionallevel);memberof EditorialBoardofNationalandinternationalNAAS-ratedJournals, Reviewerofpeer-reviewedJournals,Reviewerforpeer-reviewedNAAS listedjournals:andConferenceprize/medalsuchasbestpaperorbest poster.-Maximum of 4 marks- Ahalfmarkeachforbestpaper,poster,medalpresentedin Symposium/Conferences. -Maximum of 4 marks- -Maximum of 16 marks for all above- (ii)Special Attainments and Achievements Twomarks forPIofeachnoveltechnologydeveloped,commercialized and/or patented, and one mark for the Associate -Maximum 4 marks- One mark for each variety/technology released and adopted in the field One mark for field impact evaluation of each novel technology OnemarkforPIofeachsuccessstoryasevidentfromICAR/DARE AnnualReportoranyotherreportsatNationalLevel,e.g.,Planning Commission. 08 5 Teaching / Research / Extension / Service Function8 Specifycontributionsinteaching/research/extension/servicefunctionsotherthan those already mentioned under Item 2 (iii) above. Identifyoneprimaryandoneortwosecondaryareasofwork:(Identifyareaswith minimum 25% of time spent and in multiples of 25. Area of work Identifyoneprimaryand/ oroneortwosecondary areas% time(in multiples of 25)Scorein eachArea against% of time Teaching100% = 8 Research75% = 6 Extension50% = 4 Service Functions 25% = 2 TeachingCoursestaught,minimum2.0Credit(soleteacher)or4.0credit(associate 28 teacher)per year for five years or moreor foundation courses taught not less than 50 hours in a year will score 50%. Capacity building programmes offered, Outreach programmes organized, HRD programmesorganized/coordinated/assisted,Customizedtrainingprogrammes developed and delivered(Maximum 20%) GuidanceforM.Sc/Ph.Ddissertationasmajorguide(10%forminimumtwo M.Sc or one Ph.D student). (5% for each activity and maximum 20%) Designingofcoursecurriculumnewcoursesaddedorrevised,syllabus developed, Innovation in teaching methods/and development of aids(Maximum 10%) Successofstudents(asmajorguide)intermsofrecognitionfornational awards, e.g., JN award of ICAR, and/or qualifying ARS/SRF/NET etc.(Maximum 10%) ActasexternalexamineratPGlevel,externalthesisevaluationandvia-voce, paper-setter at PG level for Universities and Boards(Maximum 10%) Research ResearchProjectshandled(Institutional/sponsored/contractual/consultancy) (10% for each year as PI and 5% as Co-PI or Associate including initiation and formulation of new research projects. (Maximum 50%) Majorresearchoutcome,accomplishments,impact,e.g.,increasedproduction orproductivity,numberofpublicationsinpeer-reviewedjournals,field application, varieties developed, released, adopted including technical bulletins published. (5% for each activity and maximum 25%). Inter-institutionalcollaborationthroughestablishmentoflinkageswithnational andinternationalresearchInstitutesandOrganizationsandspecial international/nationalresearchassignmentsnotcoveredelsewhereinthe applicationORadoptionofconcept/methodology/productbyresearchand academic bodies, accreditation received. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Extension Technology Application, Demonstration and Adoption Involvementintechnologyapplicationprogrammesthrough organizing/coordinatingactivitiesrelatedtotechnologyassessmentand refinement,onfarmtrialsandfrontlinedemonstrations.Undertaking programmesrelatedtoFarmingSystemResearchandExtension(FSR/E), Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Participatory Technology Development (PTD),yieldgapanalysisandimpactassessmentforprovidingfeedbackto researchanddevelopment.Developmentlofinnovativeextension methodologies,managementcasesanddocumentationofsuccessstories.Consequenceandconstraintanalysisstudiesconductedontechnology applicationandadoption,scales,testsandperformanceindicesdevelopedfor measuringtechnologydynamicsandkineticsinasystem.Programmes conducted onwomen development andgender mainstreaming and technology inventorysupportprovidedtotheextensionsystemfortechnology backstopping. (10% for each activity and maximum50%) Extension Approaches for Technology Dissemination Involvement of Formal Village Organizations in Extension, Farmers/Commodity InterestGroupsorganized,innovativeextensionmethodsandinstitutional 29 innovationsadoptedforcommercializationandmassdisseminationof technologies.Developingandimplementinge-extensionservices,kiosksand ICTbasedextensionprogrammes,establishingandmonitoringofe-linkages/connectivity, creating and use of electronic and web based knowledge portalsandproducts.Organizingorcoordinatinginterfacemeetings, demonstrations, farmers meet/fair/field day/schools/technology week, exhibition, TV & Radio talks, production and supply of technology products. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Capaciy Developmengt and Collaborative Programmes Interinstitutionalcollaborativecapacitydevelopment/trainingand demonstrationsorganized/coordinated.Inventoriesandkitsdevelopedfor training/capacitydevelopment.Newtechnologyproducts,methodology, processandpathanalysisdevelopedforunderstandinghumanbehaviourand groupdynamics.Studiesconductedonanalysingconstraints,trainingneeds, trainingeffectiveness,jobperformance,satisfactionandimprovementamong extension professional.Any other relevant contributions not included above. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Service Function Assistanceinprojectmanagementandcoordination,Preparationof reviewreports,proceedingsandotherassignedduties,Repliesto Parliament questions in time-bound manner, Constitution and monitoring progressofworkofRACs,IMCsQRTs,BoMs,AcademicCouncilsand similar Advisory Committees of the Institute or Agency or University and theimplementationoftheirrecommendations,Productionand distributionofseeds,varietiescultures,biological,providingtestingor diagnosticservicesinreferrallaboratories,Maintenanceoffarm includingproductionfacilities,Maintenanceofgerm-plasm,genebank, seeds, type-cultures.(5% for each activity and maximum 50%) Assistanceinmonitoring(physical,financialandscientific)targets, Innovationinresearch/teaching/extensionmonitoringandco-ordination methods,Participationininstitutionalactivities/meetings,Revenue generationthroughsaleofproduce,Cataloguingseeds,varieties, cultures,documentationandmaintenanceoftheregistry,Special assignments(internationalorganizations,overseasandspecialnational assignments) or consultancies. (5% for each activity and maximum50%) 6Externally Funded Projects/Resource Generation 10 Onlythoseprojectssupportedfromexternalsourcesonthebasisof applicants competence should be mentioned, such as ICAR Cess Fund Schemes, Competitive Grant Projects (CGP) under World Bank, projects fundedfromDST,DBTandnational/internationalorganizations/ agenciesprojectswithmorethanRs.5.0lakhssupportwillbe considered.TwomarksforPrincipalInvestigator(PI)andonemarkfor Co-PI/associated scientist-Maximum of 6 marks- Commercialrelease/sale/useoftechnologyattractingrevenuetothe Organization, Proceeds from the sale of farm produce, seeds, biological, kitsorotherproducts,revenuegeneratedthroughtrainingor 30 consultanciesoffered(1.5marksforrevenuebetweenRs.5.0to10.0 lakhs and 3 marks for revenue above Rs. 10.0 lakhs). -Maximum of 4 marks- NB: Only the PI and Co-PIs of an approved research/service project ortrainingprogrammearetobeconsideredforresource generation. 7Summer/Winter School / Refresher Course/Symposia/Conference etc.03 OnemarkeachfororganizingSummer/WinterSchool/Refresher Course/Training of not less than 10 days duration as Course Director-Maximum of 2 marks- Ahalf-markforChairman/OrganizingSecretary/Convenerfororganizing Seminar/Symposium. -Maximum of 1 mark- OnemarkforChairman/OrganizingSecretary/Convenerfororganizing International Seminar/Symposium-Maximum of 1 mark- -Maximum of3 marks for all above- 8 International Recognition6 Onemarkforeachone-monthexperienceofworkingininternationally importantorganization/laboratory.Periodspentforconsultancy/assignments forUNAgenciesorforeigncountrynationalgovernmentsincludinginter-governmentalagenciesandUniversitiesabroadaretobeconsidered.Period spentabroadtowardsMasters/PhD/Post-Doctoralexperiencewillnotbe considered. -Maximum of 2 marks- OnemarkeachforLeader/MemberofICAR/Governmentdelegationfor meetings, study tour, etc., abroad, One half-mark for such participation in bi- or multi-lateral international meetings held in the country. -Maximum of 2 marks- Onehalf-markeachforanindividuallecture,presentationofpaperon invitation as resource person, Chairman of Session as subject matter specialist in international meetings, conference, symposium etc. -Maximum of 2 marks- -Maximum of 6 marks for all above- 9Publications/including papers in refereed journals15 (i)Publications (Refereed Journals)10 Identifytwentyfivebestresearchpaperspublishedinrefereed journals for allocation of score according to NAAS Journal ID on a scale of 1 to 10. Fullmarksforfirstauthorand75%forco-authors.Thetotalscore obtained will be multiplied by 1/18 to obtain the actual marks.For research publications where NAAS journal ID is not available, the Screening Committee shall be empowered to give appropriate rating. -Maximum of 10 marks for all above- (ii)Other Publications5 One mark to first author and a half mark to co-authors for each book of minimum 100 pages published, authored/edited. -Maximum of 2 marks- Onemarktofirstauthorandhalfmarkforco-authorsforeachpolicy paper, book chapter and training manual. Maximum of 2 marks- 31 Ahalfmarkforeachconferenceproceedingpaper/popular article/bulletin/short communication. Maximum of 2 marks. -Maximum of 5 marks for all above- 10 Institution Building 10 Only clearly defined contributions as a leader in institutional building shall be considered. For Example: Creationofatotallynewinstitution,newinfra-structure,laboratory, farmorfieldfacilityetc.,thathasbearingonimprovedstandardsof research, education, communication, extension or resource generation can be given. Likewise, in caseof adding new equipments, mention can be made as to how many other scientists are benefited by such addition.Structuralchangesinoperationalresearchandmanagementreforms whichresultedinbetterproductionorefficientutilizationofresources are to be mentioned. Anyadministrativereforms/restructuringthatbroughtinmore transparency,integrityandsocialjusticetofarmingsystemresearch can be included. Any proactive role in bringing changes contributing to a change in the existingvalues,norms,practices,whichresultedinsignificant improvement to the farming system research output Similarly,creditcanbegivenforencouragingHRD,plan implementationand/ormonitoringofprogresstoshowbetterresults, successful execution of major projects, etc. Two marks for each of the above stated contributions. -Maximum of 10 marks for all above- Any other information in support of outstanding contribution if not covered earlier 0 Mention any specific contribution that has not been covered elsewhere. Credit/marks if any for these are to be added with the marks/score in Col 4 above @ one mark for each contribution, subject to maximum limit therein. GRAND TOTAL100 32 Score Card guidelines for posts of DNI, ND and DDG DetailsScore 1Academic Qualification 02 PostDoctoralFellowshipbothnationalandinternationalwhichare competitive e.g., DBT/DST, Fulbright/Humboldt/Boyscast Fellowships etc. one mark for each three months duration or more. -Maximum of 1 mark- 1 One mark for a full time MBA and a half mark for each additional University Degree/PGdiplomaManagementDevelopmentProgramme,Executive Development Programme etc. relevant to the post applied for and obtained from an accredited University/Institute and of minimum six months duration. -Maximum of 1 mark- 1 2.Employment Record and Experience in relevant field20 (i)Essential Qualifications: Aneminentscientist/teacherhavingatleast8yearsexperienceinthe gradeofPrincipalScientist/Professororinanequivalentpositioninpay band-4of`37,400-67,000withgradepayof`10,000outofwhich3years experienceshouldbeinaResearchManagementPositionor5years experience in any of the positions specified below OR Aneminentscientisthavingprovenrecordofscientificcontributionworking in a reputed organization/Institute having at least 21 years experience in the relevantsubject,outof which3yearsexperienceshouldbeinaResearch ManagementPositionor5yearsexperienceinanyofthefollowing positions:- Heads of Divisions at ICAR Institutes. Heads of Regional Stations of ICAR Institutes. Project Coordinator. Zonal Coordinator (service rendered prior to 27.01.2009) Joint Directors of Institutes other than National Institutes/DUs. Marks will be awarded strictly for the service experience over and above the prescribed essential years stipulated as minimum qualifications @ 1 mark for each addition year. - Maximum of 3 marks- 3 (ii)Experience in Research Management Position (RMP) SpecifytheRMPpositionsheldinregularcapacity,e.g.,Director,JDNI, PD/ZPD,ADG,VC/DeanofSAUsorequivalent.Onemarkforeach additional year beyond 3 years in the regular RMP position-Maximum 2 marks- 02 (iii)Specify5mostsignificantcontributioninthefieldof research/teaching/extensionrelevanttothepostbeingappliedforas indicatedunderdesirablequalifications.Itmayincludepatent,innovative technologies,varieties,products,concepts,methodologiesdevelopedand appliedinthefieldtobesupportedbyappropriatedocuments/publications. (Maximum 200 words). 10 33 Two marks for each significant contribution as Principal Investigator (PI) and one mark for Co-PI. -Maximum of 10 marks- (iv)Leadership Attributes MajorR&Dinitiativesundertakenincludingthoserelatingto IPR/Patent/WTO etc. Evidence of clear vision, integrity, creativity, fairness and assertiveness in research, teaching, extension, management and administration. Initiation/implementationandmonitoringofinter-disciplinaryandmulti-institute research/network programmes as PI/Co-PI Resource fund generated from outside ICAR regular grants/funds. Linkagesestablishedwithinstitutesotherthan ICAReitheratnational or international level. Bringing recognition to the Institute or at personal level. -One mark for each of the above attributes- - Maximum of 5 marks for all above- 5 3Service in Remote Areas / Regional Centres 02 Marksareassignedforservicerenderedinthefollowingremoteareas namely,theAndaman,Nicobar,Lakshdweep,MinicoyandAmindivi islands;States/UnionTerritoriesintheNortheasternregion,Ladakh DivisionofJ&KState,Sikkim,PangiSub-DivisionofChamba,and Lahaul & Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. (One mark for each year of completed service in a remote area). Marks are also assigned for service rendered in a regional centre/station indisadvantageousareas(otherthanthoseinremoteareasas mentioned above). The decision for classification of a place of posting of a candidate shall be based on notifications of ICAR from time to time in thisregard.(Ahalf-markforeachyearofcompletedservicein disadvantageous area as notified by ICAR from time to time). Note:ThebenefitisavailableonlyforserviceperiodinICARor other Central Government Institutes. Thebenefitof thiscanbeavailedonlyoncesuccessfullyintheservice career, meaning that if a candidate has already been given the credit for serviceindefinedremoteareasforadirectselectiontoanASRB advertised position earlier, the same benefit can not be given again . Candidatesshouldclearlymentionthisintheapplicationindicatingthe name of the post, Advt. No. and the Item No. In which she/he was selected, and in which previous service in remote areas as defined by ICAR has been counted.. -Maximum of 2 marks for all above- 34 4 Recognitions&Awards/SpecialAttainments&Achievementsof Practical Importance24 (i)Awards and Recognitions : Threemarksforanynational/Internationalaward(recognized)suchas byICAR,CSIR,DBT,orCentralGovernment,FAOoftheUNetc.) relevanttothesubject/disciplineofspecializationincludingtheMemorial AwardsofNAAS(butnottheRecognitionAwardsofNAAS).Incaseof jointrecognition/award,theleader/PIwillget2marksandassociates will get 1 mark each .-Maximum of 9 marks- TwomarksforFellowshipandonemarkforAssociateshipofNational Academies,e.g.,NationalAcademyofAgriculturalSciences,Indian AcademyofSciences,NationalAcademyofMedicalSciences,Indian National Academy of Engineering, Indian National Science Academy and National Academy of Sciences. -Maximum of 4 marks- OnemarkeachforRecognitionAwardorotherawardsofNational Academies listed above. -Maximum of 2 marks- OnemarkeachforawardsfromtheStateGovernmentDepartments, NationalInstitutes,Universities,ProfessionalSocieties(registered), President/Chairman/Member/Member Secretary of important Committees andotherdecision/policymakingbodies/committeesofnationallevel (excludingofficialduty/assignmentatinstitutionallevel);memberof EditorialBoardofNationalandinternationalNAAS-ratedJournals, Reviewerofpeer-reviewedJournals,Reviewerforpeer-reviewedNAAS listedjournals:andConferenceprize/medalsuchasbestpaperorbest poster.-Maximum of 4 marks- Ahalfmarkeachforbestpaper,poster,medalpresentedin Symposium/Conferences. -Maximum of 4 marks- -Maximum of 16 marks for all above-16 (ii)Special Attainments and Achievements Twomarks forPIofeachnoveltechnologydeveloped,commercialized and/or patented, and one mark for the Associate-Maximum 4 marks- One mark for each variety/technology released and adopted in the field One mark for field impact evaluation of each novel technology OnemarkforPIofeachsuccessstoryasevidentfromICAR/DARE AnnualReportoranyotherreportatNationalLevel,e.g.,Planning Commission. -Maximum of 8 marks for all above- 08 5 Teaching / Research / Extension / Service Function8 Specifycontributionsinteaching/research/extension/servicefunctionsotherthan those already mentioned under Item 2 (iii) above. Identifyoneprimaryandoneortwosecondaryareasofwork:(Identifyareaswith minimum 25% of time spent and in multiples of 25. 35 Area of work Identifyoneprimaryand/ oroneortwosecondary areas% time (in multiples of 25) Scorein eachArea against% of time Teaching100% = 8 Research75% = 6 Extension50% = 4 Service Functions 25% = 2 TeachingCoursestaught,minimum2.0Credit(soleteacher)or4.0credit(associate teacher)per year for five years or moreor foundation courses taught not less than 50 hours in a year will score 50%. Capacitybuildingtrainingprogrammesoffered,Outreachprogrammes organized,HRDprogrammesorganized/coordinated/assisted,Customized training programmes developed and delivered. (Maximum 40%) GuidanceforM.Sc/Ph.Ddissertationasmajorguide(10%forminimumtwo M.Sc or one Ph.D student). (5% for each activity and maximum 20%) Designingofcoursecurriculumnewcoursesaddedorrevised,syllabus developed, Innovation in teaching methods/and development of aids(Maximum 20%) Successofstudents(asmajorguide)intermsofrecognitionfornational awards, e.g., JN award of ICAR, and/or qualifying ARS/SRF/NET etc.(Maximum 20%) ActasexternalexamineratPGlevel,externalthesisevaluationandvia-voce, paper-setter at PG level for Universities and Boards. (Maximum 20%) Research ResearchProjectshandled(Institutional/sponsored/contractual/consultancy) (10% for each year as PI and 5% as Co-PI or Associate including initiation and formulation of new research projects. (Maximum 50%) Majorresearchoutcome,accomplishments,impact,e.g.,increasedproduction orproductivity,numberofpublicationsinpeer-reviewedjournals,field application, varietiesdeveloped, released, adopted including technical bulletins published. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Inter-institutionalcollaborationthroughestablishmentoflinkageswithnational andinternationalresearchInstitutesandOrganizationsandspecial international/nationalresearchassignmentsnotcoveredelsewhereinthe applicationORadoptionofconcept/methodology/productbyresearchand academic bodies, accreditation received. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Extension Technology Application, Demonstration and Adoption Involvementintechnologyapplicationprogrammesthrough organizing/coordinatingactivitiesrelatedtotechnologyassessmentand refinement,onfarmtrialsandfrontlinedemonstrations.Undertaking programmesrelatedtoFarmingSystemResearchandExtension(FSR/E), 36 Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Participatory Technology Development (PTD),yieldgapanalysisandimpactassessmentforprovidingfeedbackto researchanddevelopment.Developmentlofinnovativeextension methodologies,managementcasesanddocumentationofsuccessstories.Consequenceandconstraintanalysisstudiesconductedontechnology applicationandadoption,scales,testsandperformanceindicesdevelopedfor measuringtechnologydynamicsandkineticsinasystem.Programmes conducted onwomen development andgender mainstreaming and technology inventorysupportprovidedtotheextensionsystemfortechnology backstopping. (10% for each activity and maximum50%) Extension Approaches for Technology Dissemination Involvement of Formal Village Organizations in Extension, Farmers/Commodity InterestGroupsorganized,innovativeextensionmethodsandinstitutional innovationsadoptedforcommercializationandmassdisseminationof technologies.Developingandimplementinge-extensionservices,kiosksand ICTbasedextensionprogrammes,establishingandmonitoringofe-linkages/connectivity, creating and use of electronic and web based knowledge portalsandproducts.Organizingorcoordinatinginterfacemeetings, demonstrations, farmers meet/fair/field day/schools/technology week, exhibition, TV & Radio talks, production and supply of technology products. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Capaciy Developmengt and Collaborative Programmes Interinstitutionalcollaborativecapacitydevelopment/trainingand demonstrationsorganized/coordinated.Inventoriesandkitsdevelopedfor training/capacitydevelopment.Newtechnologyproducts,methodology, processandpathanalysisdevelopedforunderstandinghumanbehaviourand groupdynamics.Studiesconductedonanalysingconstraints,trainingneeds, trainingeffectiveness,jobperformance,satisfactionandimprovementamong extension professional.Any other relevant contributions not included above. (5% for each activity and maximum25%) Service Function Assistanceinprojectmanagementandcoordination,Preparationof reviewreports,proceedingsandotherassignedduties,Repliesto Parliament questions in time-bound manner, Constitution and monitoring progress of work of RACs, IMCs, QRTs, BoMs, Academic Councils and similar Advisory Committees of the Institute or Agency or University and theimplementationoftheirrecommendations,Productionand distributionofseeds,varietiescultures,biological,providingtestingor diagnosticservicesinreferrallaboratories,Maintenanceoffarm includingproductionfacilities,Maintenanceofgerm-plasm,genebank, seeds, type-cultures. (Maximum 50%) Assistanceinmonitoring(physical,financialandscientific)targets, Innovationinresearch/teaching/extensionmonitoringandco-ordination methods,Participationininstitutionalactivities/meetings,Revenue generationthroughsaleofproduce,Cataloguingseeds,varieties, cultures,documentationandmaintenanceoftheregistry,Special assignments(internationalorganizations,overseasandspecialnational assignments) or consultancies. (Maximum 50%) 37 6Externally Funded Projects/Resource Generation 10 Onlythoseprojectssupportedfromexternalsourcesonthebasisof applicants competence should be mentioned, such as ICAR Cess Fund Schemes, Competitive Grant Projects (CGP) under World Bank, projects fundedfromDST,DBTandnational/internationalorganizations/ agenciesprojectswithmorethanRs.5.0lakhssupportwillbe considered.TwomarksforPrincipalInvestigator(PI)andonemarkforCo-PI/associated scientist. -Maximum of 6 marks- Commercialrelease/sale/useoftechnologyattractingrevenuetothe Organization, Proceeds from the sale of farm produce, seeds, biological, kitsorotherproducts,revenuegeneratedthroughtrainingor consultanciesoffered(1.5marksforrevenuebetweenRs.5.0to10.0 lakhs and 3 marks for revenue above Rs. 10.0 lakhs). -Maximum of 4 marks. NB: Only the PI and Co-PIs of an approved research/service project ortrainingprogrammearetobeconsideredforresource generation. 7Summer/Winter School / Refresher Course/Symposia/Conference etc.03 OnemarkeachfororganizingSummer/WinterSchool/Refresher Course/Training of not less than 10 days duration as Course Director.-Maximum of 2 marks- A half-mark for Chairman/Organizing Secretary/Convener for organizing Seminar/Symposium-Maximum of 1 mark- OnemarkforChairman/OrganizingSecretary/Convenerfororganizing International Seminar/Symposium-Maximum of 1 mark- 8 International Recognition6 Onemarkforeachone-monthexperienceofworkingininternationally importantorganization/laboratory.Periodspentfor consultancy/assignmentsforUNAgenciesorforeigncountrynational governmentsincludinginter-governmentalagenciesandUniversities abroadaretobeconsidered.Periodspentabroadtowards Masters/PhD/Post-Doctoral experience will not be considered.-Maximum of 2 marks- One mark each for Leader/Member of ICAR/Government delegation for meetings,studytour,etc.,abroad,Onehalf-mark for suchparticipation in bi- or multi-lateral international meetings held in the country -Maximum of 2 marks- Onehalf-markeachforanindividuallecture,presentationofpaperon invitationasresourceperson,ChairmanofSessionassubjectmatter specialist in international meetings, conference, symposium etc. -Maximum of 2 marks- -Maximum of 6 marks for all above- 38 9Publications/including papers in refereed journals15 (i)Publications (Refereed Journals)10 Identifytwentyfivebestresearchpaperspublishedinrefereed journals for allocation of score according to NAAS Journal ID on a scale of 1 to 10.Fullmarksforfirstauthorand75%forco-authors.Thetotalscore obtained will be multiplied by 1/18 to obtain the actual marks.ForresearchpublicationswhereNAASjournalIDisnotavailable,the Screening Committee shall be empowered to give appropriate rating. -Maximum of 10 marks for all above- (ii)Other Publications 5 Two marks to first author and one and a half mark to co-authors for each book of minimum 100 pages published, authored/edited. -Maximum of 3 marks- Onemarktofirstauthorandhalfmarkforco-authorsforeachpolicy paper, book chapter and training manualMaximum of 2 marks- Ahalfmarkforeachconferenceproceedingpaper/popular article/bulletin/short communication. Maximum of 2 marks- -Maximum of 5 marks for all above- 10 Institution Building 10 Only clearly defined contributions as a leader in institutional building shall be considered. For Example: Creation of a totally new institution, new infra-structure, laboratory, farm orfield facility etc., that has bearing on improved standards of research, education,communication,extensionorresourcegenerationcanbe given. Likewise, in case of adding new equipments, mention can bemade as to how many other scientists are benefited by such addition.Structuralchangesinoperationalresearchandmanagementreforms which resulted in better production or efficient utilization of resources are to be mentioned. Anyadministrativereforms/restructuringthatbroughtinmore transparency, integrity and social justice to farming system research can be included. Anyproactiveroleinbringingchangescontributingtoachangeinthe existingvalues,norms,practices,whichresultedinsignificant improvement to the farming system research output Similarly,creditcanbegivenforencouragingHRD,plan implementationand/ormonitoringofprogresstoshowbetterresults, successful execution of major projects, etc. -Two marks for each of the above criteria- -Maximum of 10 marks for all above- Anyotherinformationinsupportofoutstandingcontributionifnot covered earlier 0 Mention any specific contribution that has not been covered elsewhere. Credit/marks if any for these are to be addedwith the marks/score in Col 4 above @ one mark for each contribution, subject to maximum limit therein. GRAND TOTAL100 39 Annexure I AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD (INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH) Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-I Pusa, New Delhi-110 012 (For official use only) __________________________________________________________________________ Major Attributes to be Considered By Selection Committee in the Interview For the posts of Senior Scientist and Principal Scientist Academic brilliance Depth of knowledge in the relevant and related subjects. Mindset (aptitude for work, scientific temper, values and ethics and team spirit). Communication and computed skills Power of logical reasoning Exposure to relevant international developments like IPR/WTO regime. Contributions/attainments in Research/Teaching/Extension and other attributes. For the posts of Head of Division/Regional Station,Project Coordinator, National Coordinator, Joint Director Academic brilliance Depth of knowledge in the relevant and related subjects. Mindset (aptitude for work, scientific temper, values and ethics and team spirit). Communication and computed skills Power of logical reasoning Exposure to relevant international developments like IPR/WTO regime. Contributions/attainments in Research/Teaching/Extension and other attributes. Leadership traits. Holistic scientific vision. Managerial abilities. For the posts of Project Director, Director, Zonal Project Director, Assistant Director General,Joint Director of National Institute Academic brilliance Depth of knowledge in the relevant and related subjects. Mindset (aptitude for work, scientific temper, values and ethics and team spirit). Communication and computed skills Power of logical reason