Applications for filing up the post of Documentation Officer purely on a contractual basis at ​Indian Council of Social Science Research

[Narender Kumar]

Documentation%20Offcer%20Advertisement.docx​​​Applications from suitable candidates are invited for filing up the post of Documentation Officer purely on a contractual basis in the ​​Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi. The person having the following qualifications/experience may apply: 

S. No.	Name of the Post	Number of Post	Educational Qualification/Eligibility	Remuneration
1.	Documentation Officer	01	(1) Master’s Degree with 50% marks in any social science from the recognized University or equivalent; and (2)  Degree in Library Science or equivalent qualifications with at least five years’ experience of library/documentation work in Govt. or other organizations of repute.	As per the rules of the ICSSR

The application complete in all respect, self-attested copies of certificates, proof of age, qualification, experience etc., must be sent to the Administrative Officer, Indian Council of Social Science Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110 067 on or before 29th August 2022.

For prescribed application format and detailed eligibility criteria etc. visit the ICSSR website www.icssr.org.​

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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

  

1. The number of posts is tentative. ICSSR reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts and may or may not fill any post(s).
2. The prescribed qualifications are the minimum and mere possession and fulfilment of the essential and desirable qualifications for a post does not entitle the candidate to be called for an interview/ test.
3. Application must be neatly typewritten on A-4 size paper in the prescribed format. The format can also be downloaded through the website www.icssr.org
4. One recent passport-size photograph should be pasted on the top right-hand corner of the application. Application without photograph will be treated as incomplete application.
5. All applicants applying for the post of Documentation Officer should submit a brief academic CV, not more than five pages detailing list of ten best publications in the form of books/research papers/reports with bibliographical details and details of scholarship received, if any.
6. Envelope containing application should be super-scribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST DOCUMENTATION OFFICER”
7. The candidates short-listed for interview/ test will be informed by post, e-mail as well as notified in the ICSSR’s website. The ICSSR will not be responsible for any postal delay.
8. Original certificates should be produced only at the time of the interview/test. However, attested photocopies of testimonials may also be attached with the application in support of their educational qualifications and experience etc.
9. Applications received after the expiry of the prescribed period and/or found to be incomplete in any manner or not submitted in the prescribed format will not be entertained.
10. The decision of the ICSSR in respect of selections shall be final and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Canvassing in any type from any source will disqualify the candidature of the applicant.
11. Period of the contract is initially three months.
12. The maximum age limit for appointment shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of the application.
13. ICSSR reserves the right to interpret all rules including wherever it is not specifically mentioned and may cancel the candidature without assigning any reason (s).
14. The application complete in all respect must be sent to the Administrative Officer, Indian Council of Social Science Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110067 on or before 29th August 2022.