Staff Selection Commission (Western Region)
1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhavan,
101, Mk Road, Mumbai 400020
Tel: (022) 22019118, 22018521

Advertisement No.: WR/3/2012
File No.: Sel.01/INT/SSC(WR)2012

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ Selection Posts in the format given in Annexure-A of this advertisement. Applicants are advised to go through all parameters under different Paras and Sub-Paras of this Notice and satisfy themselves about their suitability on Age-limit and Essential Qualification for the posts, before applying. Closing date for the receipt of applications is -15.09.2012- Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.

DESCRIPTION OF GROUP ‘B’ AND GROUP ‘C’ POSTS

1. Category No. -WR-I

Name of Post: Information Assistant
No. of Posts: 2
Organization/office: India tourism.
Age: 21- 25 years.
Pay Scale: Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/- (Group ‘C’ Non- Technical)
Educational Qualification:

• Graduate of a recognized university in India.
• Knowledge of computer application supported by a degree or diploma in computer application from a institute or institute recognized by government.

2. Category No. -WR-I I

Name of Post: Metrological Assistant
No. of Posts: 5
Organization /office: Department of Consumer affairs
Age: Not exceeding 30 years
Pay Scale: Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/- (Group ‘B’, Non Gazetted)
Educational Qualification: Master Degree in Physics or Degree in Mechanical /Electrical /Electronics/ Computer/ Instrumentation engineering of a recognized University/Institution or equivalent.

3. Category No. -WR-I I I

Name of Post: Technical Officer - I
No. of Posts: 6
Organization/office: Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Stores.
Age: 18- 25 years
Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200+ Grade pay Rs.2000/- Group –‘C’ ( Non –Gazetted), (Non – Ministerial), Non – Technical)
Educational Qualification: Intermediate with Science in Zoology/Botany/Agriculture or 10+2 class pass with Science (with Zoology/Botany or Agriculture) from a recognized University/Board or equivalent.

4. Category No. -WR-IV

Name of Post: Costing officer
No. of Posts: 2
Organization / office: Office of the Textile commissioner.
Ministry/ Department: Ministry of Textiles.
Age: Not exceeding 30 Years
Pay Scale: Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/- (Group ‘B’, Non Gazetted)
Educational Qualification:

• Degree in Commerce or economics of a recognized university with costing as one of the subjects.

• Experience of three years in dealing with costing and financial problem or collecting Economics intelligence and preparing Financial/ Costing reports.

5. Category No. -WR- V

Name of Post: Economic Assistant
No. of Posts: 2
Organization / office: office of the Textile commissioner
Age: Not exceeding 28 years
Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200+ Grade pay Rs.2800/- Group –‘C’ ( Non –Gazetted),
Educational Qualification: Degree with Economics or statistics or Mathematics as a subject from a recognized University.

6. Category No. -WR- VI

Name of Post: Laboratory Assistant
No. of Posts: 1
Organization/ office: Regional Centre of organic farming.
Age: 18 - 25 years
Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200+ Grade pay Rs.1900/- Group –‘C’ ( Non –Gazetted Non – Ministerial.),
Educational Qualification: Intermediate Science with one year’s experience or high school science with 3 years experience in microbiology or chemistry laboratory.

7. Category No. -WR- VII

Name of Post: Assistant Director
No. of Posts: 8
Organization/ office: Office of the Director, National Savings Institutes.
Age: Not exceeding 30 years
Pay Scale: Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/- (Group ‘B’, Non Gazetted)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree in commerce, economics, statistics or Maths from a recognized university.

8. Category No. -WR- VIII

Name of Post: Zoological assistant
No. of Posts: 2
Organization/ office: Zoological survey of India
Age: 18 - 27 years
Pay Scale: Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/- (Group ‘C’, Non Gazetted Non - Ministerial)
Educational Qualification: Second class B Sc. (Hons.) or B.Sc. with zoology with not less than 55% of marks in aggregate.

9. Category No. -WR- IX

Name of Post: Stockman
No. of Posts: 5
Organization/ office: Central Herd Registration scheme.
Age: 18 - 25 years
Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200/- + Grade Pay Rs.1900/- (Group ‘C’, -Technical/ Non Gazetted)
Educational Qualification: 10th pass / matriculation from recognized university/ Board or equivalent

10. Category No. -WR- X

Name of Post: Senior Scientific Assistant
No. of Posts: 1
Department: Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai, D/o Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Mumbai
Age: Not exceeding 30 years
Pay Scale: Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/- (Group ‘B’ Non-Ministerial, Non Gazetted)
Educational Qualification: Master degree in Marine Biology or Zoology or Oceanography or Fishery Science from a recognized University or equivalent or Post Graduate Diploma in Fisheries Science of the Central Institute of Fisheries Educations, Mumbai or equivalent.

11. Category No. -WR- XI

Name of Post: Calligraphist (Jr) (Urdu)
No. of Posts: 1
Organization or office: Press Information Bureau
Age: 18 - 27 years.
Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200/- + Grade Pay Rs.2400/- (Group ‘C’, Non-Technical.
Educational Qualification: 12th class or equivalent from a recognized university

12. Category No. -WR- XII

Name of Post: Calligraphist (Jr) (Sindhi)
No. of Posts: 1
Organization/ office: Press Information Bureau
Age: 18 - 27 years.
Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200/- + Grade Pay Rs.2400/- (Group ‘C’,Non-Technical.
Educational Qualification: 12th class or equivalent from a recognized university

Examination Fee:

Fee Payable: Rs.50/- (SC/ST/PH/Ex-Serviceman and Female applicants are exempted from paying examination fee)

The candidates should pay the fee by means of “Central Recruitment Fee Stamps (CRFS).” These stamps are available at the counter of all Post Offices. These Recruitment Fee Stamps may be pasted on the application form in the space earmarked for the purpose. These Recruitment Stamps must be got cancelled from the Counter Clerks of any Post Office of issue with the date stamp of the issuing office on the Application Form itself, taking care at the same time that the impression is clear and distinct to facilitate the identification of date and Post Office of issue at any subsequent stage. After getting the Recruitment Fee Stamps cancelled from the Post Office, the candidate may submit their application to the concerned Regional Office of the Commission in the usual manner after completing other formalities.

Guidelines For Sending Complete Application:

Documents To Be Attached With The Applications To Make It Complete In All Respects:

1. Examination Fees as per Para-4 in this Notice (CRFS affixed and clearly cancelled on the Application Form)

2. One recent passport size photograph should be pasted (NOT STAPLED) on the space provided in the Application Form, thereafter sign on it. Another copy of the same photo should be retained by the applicant for pasting it on the Admission Certificate.

3. Two self-addressed envelopes of 12 cms x 25 cms size with postage stamps worth Rs.5/- affixed on one of these and those must be superscribed in bold letters as ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …………………………….. CATEGORY NO. ; WR-……………… ADVERTISEMENT NO: WR/4/2010

4. One self-addressed postcard affixing Postage stamps having total postage worth of Rs.6/- and it must be sueprscribed in bold letters as APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ………………………………… CATEGORY NO. :WR………….; ADVERTISEMENT NO WR/4/2010

5. Documents in support of claim of SC/ST/OBC/PH/EXS/CGCE category in the prescribed FORMAT

6. Attested copies of Matriculation Certificates or equivalent as a proof of age (Date of Birth) copies of Certificates/Yearwise marksheets/Provisional Certificates towards proof of Educational Qualifications (beginning from Matriculation Examination as indicated Column 6 of Application Form) etc. Particulars printed on the back of the marksheets/ certificates should also be Xeroxed/copied invariably and attested by a Gazetted Officer of Central/ State Government. APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT SELF ATTESTED DOCUMENTS ALSO. However, applicants are hereby warned that any wrong attestation so as to mislead or to gain access to the Examination, would lead to criminal/debar action against the applicants, besides cancellation of their candidatures. Further, all original certificates will be checked at the time of Personality/ Skill Test/ Screening Test, as the case may be, and their candidature is subject to result of such scrutiny.

7. Attested copies of experience certificates, if any.
8. Attested copies of any other Documents supporting information given in the Application Form.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Preliminary Selection:

• Usually, the selection to the posts will be made on the basis of an Interview/ Personality Test/Skill Test. Mere fulfilling of minimum prescribed qualifications etc. would not entitle a applicant to be called for the Interview/ Personality Test/Skill Test. Commission may make a preliminary selection of applicants on the basis of their educational qualifications, academic records, percentage of marks etc. and the applicants thus selected will be required to undergo an interview/Personality Test/Skill Test.

• The Commission may, at its discretion decide not to hold a Proficiency Test in appropriate subject for any of the categories of posts or to make a screening of applicants on the basis of percentage of marks on the EQ, where it is felt necessary, before the applicants are called for Interview/Personality Test/Skill Test/Proficiency Test. The Proficiency Test would be in the relevant subject, which will be intimated to the applicants in due course of time.

• The Commission may at its discretion, waive holding of Proficiency Test in those categories of posts where a Proficiency Test have been prescribed.
   

NOTE: The Interview/Personality Test is structured in such a manner that are applicants’ interests, knowledge, various traits, aptitude, suitability etc. are probed, among other things, through academic qualifications, extra-curricular activities, general awareness/knowledge, depth of knowledge of the subject studied on the level of “Essential Qualification” for the post, communicative Skill and Personality etc.

Screening Test:

• The Commission may, at its discretion decide to hold a screening test for any of the categories where it is felt necessary before Interview/Personality Test/Proficiency Test/Skill Test.

• The Commission, may at its discretion, where it is felt necessary, without holding Screening Test may screen the applicants by the method of short listing on the basis of percentage of marks on the prescribed Essential Qualification for the post.

• Only such of the Applicants who qualify in the Screening test or otherwise at the standard fixed by the Commission at their discretion would be eligible for being called for the Interview/Personality Test/ Proficiency Test/ Skill Test.

Resolution Of Tie Cases:

If there are candidates having the same aggregate marks in the Examination the candidate older in age gets preference. Lastly, if the tie still persists, the tie is finally resolved by referring to the alphabetical order of names, i.e. a candidate who name begins with the alphabet which comes first in the alphabetical order gets preference.

Address For Sending Applications:

The applications should be received on or before the closing date of receipt of applications as mentioned above in this Notice at:

OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR,
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION, (Western Region)
1ST FLOOR, PRATISHTHA BHAVAN, 101, MK ROAD, MUMBAI-400020

Important Dates:

• Closing Date Of Receipt Of Application: 15.9.2012 (5.00 PM)

• Closing Date Of Receipt Of Application residing in far-flung areas or abroad: 22.09.2012 (5.00 PM)

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Courtesy : Staff Selection Commission