Opportunities
Advertisement No.: ICTS-2014/01
Date: 22 February 2014

The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) of the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (TIFR), a premier research centre under the aegis of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, is looking for suitable candidates for the following positions at its Bangalore office.

1. Engineer ‘C’ (Electrical) {Unreserved}

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

  • BE or B. Tech (Electrical engineering) with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university.
  • Two (2) years experience  in handling HT yard, HT/ LT equipments like transformer, vacuum and air circuit breakers, DG sets, maintenance of protective and controlling switch gears, distribution system, motor and Power Control Centres, etc.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

  • Candidate should have experience in independently handling the electrical works; operation and maintenance of UPS systems and other HT/LT installations.
  • Familiarity with use of computers and experience in estimation of quantity, preparation of tender documents, bills and measurement books etc.
  • Candidates should have good communication and documentation skills.

Job Profile: The job profile involves planning ,designing, erection, testing, commissioning and maintenance of all electrical installations like lighting, power distribution (HT/ LT  transformers), DG set, Fire Alarm system, UPS and other electrical systems in accordance with relevant standards.

Scale of Pay: PB 3 (Rs. 15600 – 39100/-) with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-

Upper Age limit: 28 years (as on 1.1.2014)
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2. Scientific Officer ‘C’  {Reserved for OBC}

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

  • BE or ME  (Computer Science/Computer Engineering) with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university.
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience/exposure in system administration.
  • Working knowledge and experience in
    (a) administration of large networks of Linux and Windows desktops and servers as well as all the associated services.
    (b) designing and maintenance of web servers and web based collaboration tools.
    (c) fluency in relevant programming languages for carrying out the jobs mentioned at (a) and (b).

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

  • Certificate course in System Administration, OS, Ethernet and wireless LAN network, System Security, Data backup system.
  • Working knowledge and experience of Web based Audio-Visual content delivery, Data Centre infrastructure management and monitoring Server management, Hands on experience in maintaining a medium size HPC setup
  • Candidates should have good communication and documentation skills.

Job Profile:
The job profile involves providing technical support in maintaining desktop computer systems and network. Support includes installation and support of the operating system on desktop computer and server; configuration of network and performing routine maintenance on software; liaison with hardware & software vendors and with ISPs as and when required. Application level support to all desktop users. Setting up Video conferencing. Exposure to audio/video processing will be an added advantage. Maintenance includes periodic update of existing network and systems; maintaining/ managing the internal network, documentation of services & software being used. Skills to deploy and update open source software packages are desirable

Scale of Pay: PB 3 (Rs. 15600 – 39100/-) with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-

Upper Age limit: 31 years including relaxation (as on 1.1.2014)
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HOW TO APPLY:
Typed applications on plain paper in the following format with true copies of relevant certificates/testimonials should reach the Administrative Officer (Establishment Cell) ICTS Office, TIFR Centre Building, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012 (India), within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. The envelope should be clearly marked “ICTS Recruitment” and the advertisement number and post applied for should be quoted next to it.

1. Full name 2. Address for Correspondence 3. Permanent Address 4. Nationality 5. Date of Birth 6.Whether belonging to SC/ST/OBC/ Ex.Servicemen. If so, give details and attach caste/tribe/OBC (non-creamy layer certificate from the competent authority) 7. Educational qualifications with complete details 8. Experience with complete details 9. Names, Addresses, Telephone Numbers, Fax Numbers and Email Address of two Professional Referees (one must be a Direct Supervisor) who have supervised your work in the recent past (attach conduct certificates from them) 10. Scale of pay and Basic pay drawn with details of allowances 11. Any other relevant information.

For applying for the post reserved for “OBC”, please submit the valid “OBC non creamy layer” certificate which should have been issued by the Competent Authority, as per the Government of India format. (Click here for the format of OBC certificate)

The post is tenable at Bangalore, but is liable to be transferred to the Institute’s headquarters at Mumbai or any other field stations. Those working in Govt./Semi Govt./Public sector undertaking should apply Through Proper Channel. Age will be relaxed for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Institute Rules. Only those called for interview will be informed of the results and no interim correspondence of any kind will be entertained.

Appointment for the post will be initially for a period of three years, including probation period of one year. Continuing appointment beyond the initial period of three years will be subject to the results of a comprehensive review and performance appraisal.

The selected candidate shall be required to join immediately. Higher starting salary can be considered for candidate with outstanding track record and experience in relevant field.

The Institute reserves the right to relax, at its discretion, the qualification and experience in deserving cases, reject or accept any application, call limited number of candidates for test/interview, offer lower post, including a temporary post, or not fill up the post at all.

Administrative Officer
(Director’s Office)