DEAR MODERATOR PLEASE POST THIS ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT IN ISRO, WHOSE WEB LINK IS......http://www.isac.gov.in/Library/advt.jsp AND THE DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANISATION Advertisement No: ISRO HQ/01/2009 dated 18-02-2009 The Indian Space Research programme began in the sixties with the launch of modest sounding rockets for scientific investigations. Since then, India has achieved self-reliance in both Spacecraft and Satellite Launch Vehicle Programmes with the operationalisation of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle [PSLV] for launching satellites in polar orbits and Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle [GSLV] for launching satellites in Geosynchronous transfer orbits.ISRO has a vibrant space programme which envisages development of cutting edge technologies for reusable launch vehicle, advanced spacecraft and space explorations. ISRO has a strong base in space science too and the first Indian scientific mission to the Moon - Chandrayaan-1 was successfully launched in October 2008. ISRO offers the position of Library Assistant-A in the pay band of Rs. 9300-34800 with grade pay of Rs. 4200 to young graduates with a Master's Degree in Library Science/Library & Information Science with First Class or equivalent. Eligibility: * Graduate + Master's Degree in Library Science/Library & Information Science with First Class or equivalent. * Master's Degree must be in First Class only. Accordingly only those who possess First Class in Master's degree need to apply. * The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible for the interview. Age Limit: * Age limit is 35 years as on 31-03-2009(40 years in case of SC/ST candidates and 38 years for OBC candidates). * Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per rules. How to apply: * Candidates may visit our web-site at www.isro.gov.in to register their applications on-line. * The candidates should register their applications on-line between 13-03-2009 and 31-03-2009. * Applications will be received on-line only. * Upon registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. * E-mail ID of the applicant will have to be given in the application compulsorily. * The on-line application has to be invariably followed-up with a `No Objection Certificate' from the employer concerned, by those already in employment under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies, duly indicating the name and Reg. No on the reverse. * There will be an Application Fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) for each application. Demand Draft details need to be filled-in at the time of on-line registration. The candidate before filing his/her application has to take a DD for Rs.100/- from any of the Nationalized Bank in favour of the Sr. Accounts Officer, ISRO HQ, Bangalore, payable at Bangalore. The Applicant should enter the DD Number, date and name of the Bank in the space provided for the same in the web application. * After filing the application, on-line, the applicant has to send the DD with his/her Full Name (as entered in web), Post and Registration No. written on the reverse of the DD to Administrative Officer(GA), ISRO Headquarters, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bangalore -560 231 by ordinary post superscribing on the envelope "ISRO RECRUITMENT-Library Assistant". Please note that applications, in respect of which DDs have not been received with Name as mentioned in the application and Registration Number on the reverse, will not be considered. * Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates are exempted from Application Fee. However, SC/ST and PWD candidates will have to send attested Caste Certificate and Medical Certificate of Board respectively by post to Administrative Officer (GA) duly indicating the Name, Post No. and Reg.No. on the reverse. Applications of candidates claiming SC/ST/PWD status and therefore exemption from Application Fee will be considered only if the duly attested Caste Certificate/Medical Certificate is received. * The DD/Caste Certificate/Medical Certificate and `No Objection Certificate' in respect of candidates employed under Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous Body should reach ISRO Headquarters, Bangalore within seven days of filing the applications by the candidates and in any case not later than 10-04-2009. Selection Process: * The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible for the interview. The candidate should have First Class in the Qualifying Degree ie, M.Lib or equivalent. Based on bio-data, initial screening will be conducted to short-list candidates for interview. Candidates short-listed will be called for interview, the schedule and venue of which will be intimated. Candidates attending the interview will be reimbursed to and fro second-class train fare by the shortest route from the address given in the application to the place of interview. Pay and Allowances: * Selected candidate will be appointed as Library Assistant -A in the pay band of Rs. 9300-34800 + 4200 (Grade Pay). Total emoluments (including DA, HRA, TA, etc) at present is Rs. 21300/- per month approximately in Bangalore. The employees will be governed by the New Pension Scheme. ISRO provides attractive benefits to its employees such as medical facilities for self and dependants, subsidized canteen, free transport [or in lieu transport allowance], limited housing facility for fresh entrants [or in lieu HRA], advances for purchase of conveyance, construction of house, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, etc. * The DOS/ISRO has a periodical review system under which the accomplishments of Scientific/ Technical personnel are assessed and those found suitable will be promoted to higher grade as per the existing rules after a prescribed residency period without reference to vacancies, and as amended from time to time. Other Conditions/Instructions: * The posts are temporary, but likely to continue. * The appointees are liable to be posted in any of the Centres/ Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation/Department of Space situated anywhere in India as and when required. For details of ISRO Centres/Units, please visit http://www.isro.gov.in/isro_centres.htm * Candidates called for interview will have to produce all relevant original documents in proof of details furnished in their applications submitted on-line, at the time of interview. If any information furnished on-line is found to be wrong or false, the candidate will not be interviewed and TA will not be paid. * ISRO reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the posts, if it so decides. * Only Indian nationals need apply. * No interim correspondence will be entertained. * In case of any clarification candidates may send their mail to recruit@isro.gov.in Do not use 'Back' and 'Forward' button of your browser while filling up online application form. To get the online application form, please click on the Post Name below. Post Number Post Name Educational Qualification No.of Posts Reservation 01 Library Assistant-A Graduate + Master's Degree in Library Science/Library & Information Science with First Class or equivalent 01 UR UR- Un-reserved (General) JOIN ISRO AND SHAPE-UP YOUR CAREER SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH TALENTED SCIENTIST COMMUNITY SUPPORT NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ---------o---------- -- Abhishek Verma Parliament Library Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.