Ministry of Science & Technology

Department of Science & Technology

Call for Applications- 10th Batch

Women Scientists Scheme-C (WOS-C) KIRAN-IPR
Women Scientist Scheme (WOS) is a flagship programme of KIRAN Division of
Department of Science & Technology (DST). Through one of its components- ‘Women
Scientist Scheme-C (WOS-C)’- it provides one year on-the-job training in the area of
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC) of Technology
Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) has been entrusted with
implementation of WOS-C.
Eligibility Criteria: (1) Women with Indian citizenship (2) Minimum essential
qualification: Master of Science; Bachelors in Engineering/Technology or equivalent. (3)
If you have Age: Minimum 27 years; Maximum 45 years as on 01-01-2018
Note: a) Women in permanent position are not eligible to apply and b) those who have already
hunger to undergone training (partially or fully) in any of the earlier batches or those who are undergoing
training in the ongoing batch are not eligible to apply.
deal with Desirable: a) Proficiency in handling computerized database, collection, collation, analysis
and report preparation, (b) basic understanding of various IPR aspects & issues with
latest logical aptitude towards scientific developments across the world and experience in
research, preparation of project reports, term papers and similar activities.
scientific Stipend:

and MSc in Basic or Applied Sciences/BTech/MBBS or equivalent degree Rs. 20,000/- pm

technological M.Phil/MTech/M.Pharma/MVSc or equivalent degree Rs. 25,000/- pm

inventions PhD in Basic or Applied Sciences or equivalent degree Rs. 30,000/- pm

and Selection & Training Procedure: An on-line examination will be conducted at
various centres throughout the country. Based on exam merit, candidates will be
innovations, called for interview for final selection. During training, selected candidates will
this undergo orientationprogram on IPR at New Delhi for one month. After
orientation, candidates will be placed as Interns in and around the Coordination
opportunity Centres at Delhi, Pune, Chennai, and Kharagpur for hands-on-training.

may be for How to Apply: Applications should be submitted through online mode only.
Applications received in any other form will not be considered. Link for online
you….. form is available at www.pfc.org.in.
Whom to Contact: For detailed information please contact Mrs. Sangeeta Nagar, Scientist-E, TIFAC,
New Delhi-110016 [Email: kiranipr.pfc@tifac.org.in, Phone: 011-42525802].
Last Date for Online Submissions: 19th January, 2018

Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC)

Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
TIFAC
[An autonomous body of Department of Science & Technology (DST)]