PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY,

LUDHIANA

ADVERTISEMENT NO.01/2011

Applications from the eligible candidates are invited for the following posts on the
prescribed form (alongwith detailed qualifications, experience requirements & other relevant
information) obtainable from the office of Registrar, Thapar Hall, PAU, Ludhiana on any working
day from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on payment of Rs.300/- for posts at Sr.No.1 to 21, Rs.200/- for
post at Sr.No.22 and Rs.100/- for post at Sr.No.23 to 26 either in cash at the counter or by
sending requisite cost of form in the shape of Bank Draft in favour of the Comptroller, PAU,
payable at Ludhiana along with self addressed envelope (28x12cms) bearing postage stamps of
Rs.40/-. The duly completed application forms with prescribed fee of Rs.800/- (for posts at Sr.No.1
to 3), Rs.600/- (for posts at Sr.No.4 to 6), Rs.500/- (for posts at Sr.No.7 to 21), Rs.300/- for
post at Sr.No.22 and Rs.200/- (for posts at Sr.No.23 & 24) in the shape of Bank Draft/ Indian
Postal Orders payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana should reach in
the office of Registrar, PAU, Ludhiana by 28.03.2011.

1. Additional Director of Research (Agriculture) (For a term of four years)

2. Professor of Computer Science
3. Director/Professor (Agril.Economics)
4. Zoologist (Rodents)
5. Associate Professor of Biotechnology
6. Deputy Director (Training) at KVK
7. Assistant Professor (Nanotechnology)
8. Assistant Fruit & Vegetable Technologist
9. Assistant Entomologist
10. Assistant Ornithologist
11. Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
12. Assistant Research Engineer (P & FE)
13 Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
14. Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Engineering
15. Assistant Agricultural Engineer (S&WE) at outstation
16. Assistant Research Engineer (S&WE)
17. Assistant Professor (English)
18. Assistant Professor of Computer Science
19. Accounts Officer & equivalent
20. Medical Officer
21. Admn-cum-Accounts Officer & equivalent
22. Store Keepers (G-III)
23. Steno Typists
24. Clerks
25 Chowkidars
26. Beldars

Pay Scales
Sr.No.1: Rs.37400-67000+RGP Rs.10000/- plus Rs.800/- Special Allowance (SA)
Sr.No.2 to 3: Rs.37400-67000+AGP Rs.10000/-
Sr.No.4 to 6: Rs. 37400-67000+AGP Rs.9000/-
Sr.No.7 to 18: Rs.15600-39100 + AGP Rs.6000/-
Sr.No.19: Rs.15600-39100 and GP Rs.7600/- with initial pay of Rs.31320/- + Rs.1200/- (SA)
Sr.No.20: Rs.15600-39100 and GP Rs.5400/- with initial pay of Rs.21000/-
Sr.No.21: Rs.10300-34800 and GP Rs.5000/- with initial pay of Rs.18450/- + Rs.1200/- (SA)
Sr.No.22. Rs.10300-34800 + Rs.3200 GP with initial pay of Rs.13500/-
Sr.No.23 Rs.5910-20200 + Rs.2000 GP with initial pay of Rs.8240/-
Sr.No.24 Rs.5910-20200 + Rs.1900 GP with initial pay of Rs.7810/-
Sr.No.25to26: Rs.4900-10680 + GP 1300 initial pay of Rs.6200/-
Important
1. For Post at Sr.No.1: Outside candidates (other than those working in PAU) can be taken on
deputation.
2. Applications, which are incomplete/ not on the prescribed form/ received after the due date/
received without prescribed application fee shall not be considered. The University shall
not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit.
3. Higher start or advance increments can be given to the deserving candidates.
4. In-service candidates should apply through proper channel.
5. For post at Sr.No.1-21, the minimum age of entry is 18 years and retirement age is 60
years.
6. For post at Sr.No.22-26, the age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 37
years as on 1.1.2011. However, relaxation in the upper age for reserve categories shall be
as per Punjab Govt. rules.
7. For posts at Sr.No.2-26: the appointment to these posts shall be co-terminus with the
schemes in which these are provided
8. For Posts at Sr.No.2 to 26: 3% of the posts are reserved for physically handicapped
persons as per rules.
9. For post at Sr.No.19 to 26, Reservation shall be applicable as per Punjab Govt. rules for
SC/ST/BC/ Ex-Serviceman/ Physically Handicapped persons, etc.
10. For post at Sr.No.25: The candidates who had already applied for this post vide
Advt.No.01/2009 dated 22.06.2009, need not apply again.
11. For post at Sr.No.26: The candidates who had already applied for this post in response to
Director Extension Education Notification No.DE.I/2010/51165-315 dated 16.12.2010/
22.12.2010 need not apply again.
12. The details of qualifications and experience etc. are available at PAU website
(www.pau.edu).

Registrar
 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

DETAILED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, REQUIREMENTS AND

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION OF THE POSTS ADVERTISED VIDE
ADVT.NO.01/2011 WITH LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
AS 28.03.2011

1. Additional Director of Research (Agriculture) (For a term of four years)

Essential

i) B.Sc./ B.Sc.(Agri.)/ B.Sc.(Hons.) at least with second division.

ii) Ph.D. in any discipline of Agriculture with good academic record.
iii) Twelve years experience in teaching/ research/ extension in Agril. Science in a
College/ Institution out of which, at least two years must be as Professor/ equivalent.
iv) Substantial contributions in research and scholarship as evidenced by the quality of
papers published in professional journals of repute, and/or adoption of results of
research innovations in teaching/ extension education.
v) Administrative experience in a teaching/ research post, and ability to organize and
supervise the work of others.
vi) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (If not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).

2. Professor of Computer Science

Essential

i) An eminent scholar actively engaged in teaching/ research/ extension with published

work* of high quality and having Ph.D. degree in the subject of Computer Science
and/or Engineering/ Information Technology/ Bioinformatics with good academic
record.
ii) Ten years experience in teaching/ research/ extension education in the area of
Computer Science and/or Engineering/ Information Technology/ Computational
Biology and high performance computing out of which, at least two years should be
as Associate Professor or equivalent in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000 + AGP
Rs.9000/- and remaining as Assistant Professor or equivalent (The period spent in
obtaining Ph.D. degree will not be counted as research experience).
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (If not the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).

*Published work with a minimum of 10 publications as books and/or research/ policy

papers

Note: Consolidated Academic Performance Indicators (APIs) score requirement is of

400 points from Category III of APIs under new Career Advancement Scheme.

Desirable
i) Administrative experience
ii) Experience in relevant industry

Job responsibilities

1. Implementation of e-governance.
2. Assigned teaching duties
3. Teaching/ Research/ Extension Education in the relevant field.
4. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
 2 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011
3. Director/ Professor (Agril. Economics)

Essential
i) An eminent scholar actively engaged in teaching/ research/ extension with published
work* of high quality and having Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Economics/ Economics
with specialization in Agricultural Economics with good academic record.
ii) Ten years experience in teaching/ research/extension education in the relevant area
out of which, at least two years should be as Associate Professor or equivalent in
the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000 + AGP Rs.9000/- and remaining as Assistant
Professor or equivalent. (The period spent in obtaining Ph.D. degree will not be
counted as research experience).
Iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).
Desirable:
Administrative experience

*Published work with a minimum of 10 publications as books and/or research/ policy

papers

Note : Consolidated Academic Performance Indicators (APIs) score requirement is of

400 points from Category III of APIs under new Career Advancement Scheme.

Job responsibilities
1. To plan conduct, coordinate and monitor the research work and provide leadership
in the field of specialization i.e. Agricultural Economics.
2. To take initiative for bringing research projects for strengthening the research/
teaching/ extension education programmes.
3. Assigned teaching/ extension education work.
4. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

4. Zoologist (Rodents)
i) Ph.D. in Zoology with good academic record.
ii) Eight years’ experience in teaching/research/extension education in Rodent-Pest
Management at the level of Assistant Professor and equivalent. (The period spent in
obtaining Ph.D. degree will not be counted as research experience).
iii) Substantial contributions to research and scholarship as evidenced by the quality of
books/ papers published* in professional journals of repute, and/or adoption of
results of research, innovations in teaching/ extension education.
iv) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).

*Published work with a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/ policy

papers

Note: Consolidated Academic Performance Indicators (APIs) score requirement is of

300 points from Category III of APIs under new Career Advancement Scheme.

Job responsibilities
1. To carry out research work in the field of rodent-pest management
2. Extension/ teaching duties as assigned
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
 ADVT.NO.01/2011
3 LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

5. Associate Professor of Biotechnology

Essential
i) Ph.D. degree in Plant Breeding/ Genetics/ Biotechnology/ Plant Biochemistry/
Molecular Biology with specialization in gene cloning, generation of gene cassettes,
genetic engineering of plants and their analysis with good academic record.
ii) Eight years’ experience in teaching/research/extension education as Assistant
Professor and equivalent. (The period spent in obtaining Ph.D. degree will not be
counted as research experience).
iii) Substantial contributions to research and scholarship as evidenced by the quality of
papers published* in professional journals of repute, and/or adoption of results of
research, innovations in teaching/ extension education.
iv) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).

*Published work with a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/ policy

papers

Note: Consolidated Academic Performance Indicators (APIs) score requirement is of

300 points from Category III of APIs under new Career Advancement Scheme.

Desirable
1. Experience in gene isolation, cloning and characterization
2. Experience in generation of gene cassettes.
3. National/ international funding support to carry out gene cloning work.
Job responsibilities
1. Gene isolation, cloning and characterization.
2. Generation of gene cassettes.
3. Genetic engineering of plants and their analysis.
4. Teaching in Plant Biotechnology.
5. To take initiative for bringing research projects for strengthening the research/
teaching/ extension education programmes.
6. Extension education/ teaching duties/ Human resource development assigned.
7. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

6. Deputy Director (Trg.) at KVK

i) Ph.D. in any branch of Agriculture and allied sciences/ discipline with good academic
record.
ii) Eight years’ experience in teaching/research/extension education in the relevant
area at the level of Assistant Professor and equivalent. (The period spent in
obtaining Ph.D. degree will not be counted as research experience).
iii) Substantial contributions to research and scholarship as evidenced by the quality of
papers published* in professional journals of repute, and/or adoption of results of
research, innovations in teaching/ extension education.
iv) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).

*Published work with a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/ policy

papers

Note: Consolidated Academic Performance Indicators (APIs) score requirement is of

300 points from Category III of APIs under new Career Advancement Scheme.
 ADVT.NO.01/2011
4 LAST DATE: 28.03.2011
Job responsibilities
1. Extension/ research/ teaching activities in the relevant field.
2. Training of field functionaries/ farmers.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

7. Assistant Professor (Nanotechnology)

i) B.Sc.(Agri.)/ B.Sc. Agri. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Medical/ Non-Medical)/B.E./B.Tech.

(Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Chemical Technology) at least with second division.
ii) Master’s degree in Nanotechnology/ Chemical Engineering or Technology/ Chemical
and Material Sciences/ Biomaterials/ Electronics/ Quantum Physics with minimum
OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks.
iii) Candidate must have either worked on topic related to Nanotechnology/
Nanomaterials/ Nanodevices during post-graduate programme or have published
research work related to these topics.
iv) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment)
v) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
by the date of interview.

Job responsibilities

1) To teach courses in the field of Nanotechnology/ Electron and Force Microscopy/

High Resolution Imaging.
2) To carry out research in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology related to
Agriculture
3) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Note: A candidate who may not possess Master’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65%
marks at Master’s level in the allied field.

8. Assistant Fruit & Vegetable Technologist

i) B.Sc.Food Science & Technology/ B.Sc.(Agri.)/ B.Sc. Agri.(Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Home
Science)/ B.Tech.Food Technology/ B.Sc. Food Science and Quality Control or
equivalent at least with second division.
ii) M.Sc. Food Technology/ M.Tech. Food Technology/ M.Sc. Post-Harvest
Technology/ Microbial and Food Technology with specialization in Fruit and
Vegetable Technology or equivalent with minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65%
marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment)
iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
by the date of interview.

Job responsibilities
1) Research in the field of fruit and vegetable technology
2) Teaching of UG and PG classes
3) Extension activities of the Department/ University
4) Processing of Research data, writing of official documents using Computer/ IT.
5) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: A candidate who may not possess Master’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65%
marks at Master’s level in the allied field.
 ADVT.NO.01/2011
5 LAST DATE: 28.03.2011
9. Assistant Entomologist

i) B.Sc./B.Sc.(Agri.)/ B.Sc. (Forestry) at least with second division.

ii) Master’s degree in Entomology/ Zoology with specialization in Agricultural
Entomology with minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment)
iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
by the date of interview.

Job responsibilities
1. Research/teaching/extension in Entomology.
2. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: A candidate who may not possess Master’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or
65% marks at Master’s level in the allied field.

10. Assistant Ornithologist

i) B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons.) in Zoology at least with second division.

ii) Master’s degree in Zoology with minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment)
iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
by the date of interview.
Job responsibilities
1. To carry out research work in the field of Agricultural Ornithology.
2. Extension/ Teaching duties as assigned.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: A candidate who may not possess Master’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or
65% marks at Master’s level in the allied field.

11. Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

i) Graduate in Mechanical Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering at least with second
division.
ii) Master’s degree in Mech. Engg. (Thermal Engg./Heat Transfer) with minimum
OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).
Job responsibilities
1. Assigned teaching duties.
2. Research/ extension work in the field of Mech. Engg.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Note 1: A candidate, who may not possess Master ’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65%
marks at Master’s level in the allied field.
Note 2: The selected candidate will have to pass the National Eligibility Test in the
discipline of Mechanical Engineering in case it is conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
within a period of two years from the date of his/ her appointment.
 6 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

12. Assistant Research Engineer (P&FE)

i) B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at least with second division.

ii) M. Tech. in Processing & Food Engineering/ Processing & Agril. Structure/ Agro
Industrial processing with minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (If not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).
iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
by the date of interview.

Job responsibilities

1) Research, Teaching & Extension in the area of Processing & Food Engineering
2) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note 1: A candidate, who may not possess Master ’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65%
marks at Master’s level in the allied field.

13. Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

i) Second Class Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ii) Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65%
marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (If not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).

Job responsibilities

1) Assigned teaching duties

2) To carry out research and extension work
3) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note 1: A candidate, who may not possess Master ’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65%
marks at Master’s level in the allied field.

Note 2: The selected candidate will have to pass the National Eligibility Test in the
discipline of Civil Engineering in case it is conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR within a
period of two years from the date of his/ her appointment.

14. Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Engineering

i) B.E./ B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engg./ Computer Science/ Electronics/

Electrical/ Communication/ Instrumentation Engineering at least with second
division.
ii) M.E./ M.Tech. degree in Computer Science & Engg./ Computer Science with
minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (if not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).
 7 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

Job responsibilities
1. Assigned teaching duties.
2. Research/ extension education in the relevant field.
3. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: A candidate who may not possess Master’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or
65% marks at Master’s level in the allied field.

Note 2: The selected candidate will have to pass the National Eligibility Test in the
discipline of Computer Science & Engineering/ Computer Science if it is conducted
by the ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR within a period of two years from the date of his/ her
appointment.

15. Assistant Agricultural Engineer (S&WE) at outstation

i) B.Tech. in Agril. Engg./Civil Engg. at least with second division

ii) M.Tech. in Soil & Water Engineering with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65%
marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (If not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).
iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
by the date of interview.

Job responsibilities

1) Research work in the area of Soil & Water Engineering.

2) Teaching/ Extension Education duties as assigned.
3) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: A candidate who may not possess Master’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or
65% marks at Master’s level in the allied field.

16. Assistant Research Engineer (S&WE)

i) B.Tech. in Agril. Engg./Civil Engg. at least with second division

ii) M.Tech. in Soil & Water Engineering with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65%
marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (If not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).
iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
by the date of interview.

Job responsibilities

1) Research work in the area of Soil & Water Engineering.

2) Teaching/ Extension Education duties as assigned.
3) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: A candidate who may not possess Master’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or
65% marks at Master’s level in the allied field.
 8 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

17. Assistant Professor (English)

i) At least graduate with second division.

ii) Master’s degree in English with minimum 55% marks or equivalent.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (If not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).
iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
by the date of interview.

Job responsibilities

1) He/she will teach courses in English.

2) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

18. Assistant Professor of Computer Science

i) Graduate in Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Science and/or

Engineering/ Computer application at least with second division.
ii) Master’s degree in Computer Science and/or Engineering/ Computer application/
Information Technology/ Information & Communication Technology/ Software
Engineering with minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or 65% marks.
iii) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (If not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).
iv) Must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB/ UGC/ CSIR
by the date of interview.

Job responsibilities

1) Implementation of E-governance
2) Assigned teaching duties
3) Research/ Extension Education in the relevant field
4) Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: A candidate who may not possess Master’s degree in the relevant discipline but
possesses Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible
for the post. Such a candidate must have obtained minimum OCPA of 6.50/ 10.00 or
65% marks at Master’s level in the allied field.

19. Accounts Officer & equivalent

i) Atleast second class Graduate or an M.A. or equivalent of a recognized University.

ii) Must have passed SAS Examination held by the Comptroller and Auditor General of
India/ State Finance Department OR Higher Standard Departmental Examination
conducted by PAU
iii) Must have served in supervisory capacity not below the rank of Superintendent
Grade-I (Rs.7220-11660 unrevised scale) (Rs.10300-34800 and Grade Pay of
Rs.5000/- with initial pay of Rs.18450/- revised scale) on regular basis for a period of
four years out of which he/she must have two years experience of financial
management/ administration in the capacity of Assistant Accounts Officer/ Assistant
Registrar or equivalent in a Govt. Office or educational institution preferably in a
University with good record of service.
 9 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

iv) Must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the Compulsory
or elective subject or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language, which
may be specified by the PAU from time to time.

Note: 25%, 12% and 3% posts are reserved for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/
tribes, backward classes & physically handicapped persons belonging to Punjab
state respectively. 13% posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen.

20. Medical officer

Essential

i. MBBS or any equivalent degree recognized by the Medical Council of India obtained
from a recognized university and registered as a Medical Practitioner with the
Punjab State Medical Council or with any other Medical Council established by the
law in India.

ii. Matric level certificate of Punjabi language (If not, the candidate is required to pass
the same within one year of appointment).

Desirable

Preference will be given to M.D. with atleast two years experience.

Note: 25%, 12% and 3% posts are reserved for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/
tribes, backward classes & physically handicapped persons belonging to Punjab
state respectively. 13% posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen

21. Admn-cum-Accounts Officer & equivalent

Essential

i) Atleast Graduate
ii) Must have passed SAS Examination or Higher Standard Departmental Examination
conducted by PAU for its own employees
iii) Must have served in supervisory capacity not below the rank of Superintendent
Grade-I (Rs.7220-11660 unrevised scale) (Rs.10300-34800 and Grade Pay of
Rs.5000/- with initial pay of Rs.18450/- revised scale) on regular basis for a period of
two years in a Govt. office or educational institution preferably in a University with
good record of service.
iv) Must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the Compulsory
or elective subject or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language, which
may be specified by the PAU from time to time.

Desirable: Experience of Administrative, budgetary and accounts work

Note: 25%, 12% and 3% posts are reserved for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/
tribes, backward classes & physically handicapped persons belonging to Punjab
state respectively. 13% posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen
 10 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

22. Store Keeper (G-III)

Essential

M.A./M.Sc.(Economics/ Math/ Stat/ Physics/ Chemistry)/ M.Com/ MBA/ MCA with

knowledge of Punjabi up to Matric
OR
B.A./B.Sc./BCA/B.Com/BBA second Class with three years experience as Store
Keeper in Govt. or autonomous body or Limited/ Private Limited Company with
knowledge of Punjabi up to Matric
OR
10+2 First Division with two years Diploma in Store Keeping/ Material Management
or equivalent from recognized institution with three years experience as Store
Keeper in Govt. or autonomous body or Limited/ Private Limited Company with
knowledge of Punjabi up to Matric
OR
10+2 with Science/ Matric with one year Diploma/ Certificate in Store Keeping/
Material Management or equivalent from recognized Institution with five years
experience as Store Keeper in Govt. or autonomous body or Limited/ Private Limited
Company with knowledge of Punjabi up to Matric.

Desirable: Working knowledge of computer

Job requirements:

Store keeper have to maintain stock register, stock entry as well as requirement of
store articles from time to time, maintenance of inventory register and maintenance
of register of consumable/ unconsumable articles and he has to keep the stock
register up to date as per store articles/ requirements. Store Keeper has to prepare
the list of unserviceable items for auction & other duties assigned by the officers
from time to time.

Note

i) 25%, 12% and 3% posts are reserved for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/
tribes, backward classes & physically handicapped persons belonging to Punjab
state respectively. 13% posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen.
ii) Age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011.
iii) The procedure for selection shall be on the basis of written test. The candidate
qualifying in the written test with at least 50% marks shall be called for interview. The
merit list of the candidates to be selected for appointment shall be prepared on the
basis of aggregate marks obtained by them in the written test for which 80 marks
shall be allotted and marks obtained in interview for which 20 marks shall be allotted.

23. Steno typists

i) Possesses Bachelor’s degree from recognized University or Institution

ii) Shorthand speed of 80 w.p.m. in English to be transcribed at a speed of 15 w.p.m.
iii) Shorthand speed of 50 w.p.m. in Punjabi to be transcribed at a speed of 10 w.p.m.
iv) Matric level certificate of Punjabi language
 11 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

v) Possesses at least one hundred and twenty hours course with hands on experience
in the use of Personal Computer or Information Technology in Office Productivity
applications or Desktop Publishing applications from a Government recognized
institution or a reputed institution, which is ISO 9001, certified.
OR
Possesses a Computer Information Technology course equivalent to `O’ level
certificate of Department of Electronics Accreditation of Computer Courses
(DOEACC) of Government of India.
vi) Age not less than18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011.

Age Relaxation

Note 1:Scheduled Castes/ Backward Classes: Five years over and above the normal
recruitment age.

Physically handicapped persons: 10 years over and above the normal age.

Ex-serviceman: As per Punjab Govt. instructions.

Note 2: 25%, 12% and 3% posts are reserved for candidates belonging to scheduled
castes/ tribes, backward classes & physically handicapped persons belonging to
Punjab state respectively. 13% posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen

24. Clerks

i) Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institution; and

ii) Possesses at least one hundred and twenty hours course with hands on experience
in the use of Personal Computer or Information Technology in Office Productivity
applications or Desktop Publishing applications from a Government recognized
institution or a reputed institution, which is ISO 9001, certified.
OR
Possesses a Computer Information Technology course equivalent to `O’ level
certificate of Department of electronics, Accreditation of Computer Courses
(DOEACC) of Government of India.

iii) Knowledge of Punjabi upto matric

iv) Typing speed at 30 w.p.m. in Punjabi
v) Age not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011.

Age relaxation

Note 1: Scheduled Castes/ : Five years over and above the normal
Backward classes recruitment age

Physically handicapped : 10 years over and above the normal age

persons

Ex-servicemen : As per Punjab Govt. instructions

 12 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

Note 2The selection to the post of Clerk will be made through written test of 85 marks
comprising of Punjabi, English, Arithmatics of Matric standard consisting of 20
marks of each paper and General Knowledge consisting of 25 marks shall be
prescribed. The candidates will have to qualify the written test with atleast
60% marks in aggregate but minimum 40% marks in each subject. The
candidate having passed the written test with the above aggregate shall be
eligible for interview. The merit list of candidates to be selected for
appointment shall be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks obtained by
them in the written test for which 85 marks shall be allotted and the marks
obtained in the interview for which15 marks shall be allotted.

Note 3The candidates appointed on the basis of merit list shall be required to qualify the
typewriting test in Punjabi with a speed of 30 words per minute within one
year of their appointment failing which they will cease to earn their future
annual increments till they pass this test.

Note 4: 25%, 12% and 3% posts are reserved for candidates belonging to scheduled
castes/ tribes, backward classes & physically handicapped persons belonging
to Punjab state respectively. 13% posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen

25. Chowkidars

Essential

1. Middle pass with Punjabi

2. Should be good health
3. Not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011.

Note 1: Ex-serviceman shall be given preference

Note 2: 25%, 12% and 3% posts are reserved for candidates belonging to scheduled
castes/ tribes, backward classes & physically handicapped persons belonging to
Punjab state respectively. 13% posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen

26. Beldars

1. Middle with good physique and knowledge of Punjabi upto Middle

2. Should be willing and able to perform various agricultural operations.
3. Age not less than 18 years and more than 37 years as on 1.1.2011.

Note: 25%, 12% and 3% posts are reserved for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/
tribes, backward classes & physically handicapped persons belonging to Punjab
state respectively. 13% posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen

Important Notes

1. For post at Sr.No.1.

(i) The term good academic record with Ph.D. degree shall imply that the
candidate possesses at least second division at Master’s degree level.
(ii) Outside candidates (other than those working in PAU) can be taken on
deputation.
2. Applications, which are incomplete/ not on the prescribed form/ received after the
due date/ received without prescribed application fee shall not be considered.
The University shall not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in
transit.
 13 ADVT.NO.01/2011
LAST DATE: 28.03.2011

3. Higher start or advance increments can be given to the deserving candidates.

4. Inservice candidates should apply through proper channel.
5. For posts at Sr.No.1 to 21, the minimum age of entry is 18 years and retirement
age is 60 years.
6. For posts at Sr.No.2-26, the appointment to these posts shall be co-terminus with the
schemes in which these are provided
7. For Posts at Sr.No. 2 to 26: 3% of the posts are reserved for physically
handicapped persons belonging to Punjab state with 40% or more disability
and the breakup of this reservation is as under:-
i) Blindness of low vision : 1%
ii) Hearing Impairment : 1%
iii) Locomotor disability or cerebral palsy : 1%
(Ortho impaired)

Attested copies of the Certificates regarding proof of handicapped and extent

thereof, issued by Civil Surgeon of the district or place of which applicant is a
permanent resident should be attached. It would also be certified in the
medical certificate that the applicant is otherwise fit for the post he/she is
applying for. However, if eligible persons are not found available in response
to this advertisement, the posts will be filled out of other category/ categories
and the points meant for persons with disabilities shall be carried forward for
being filled from future vacancies

8. For post at Sr.No.25: The candidates who had already applied for this post vide
Advt.No.01/2009 dated 22.06.2009 need not apply again.

9. For post at Sr.No.26: The candidates who had already applied for this post in
response to Director Extension Education Notification No.DE.I/2010/51165-
315 dated 16.12.2010/22.12.2010 need not apply again.

Registrar
Punjab Agricultural University