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RA Positions in Sustainable Livestock Based Farming System for Livelihood Security at GADVASU, India

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement as Research Associate under NAIP sub-project entitled Sustainable Livestock Based Farming System for Livelihood Security in Hoshiarpur District of Punjab”. The appointment is purely on temporary and contractual basis for six months with renewal up to the completion of the project and will be liable for termination at any time in case of unsatisfactory performance. There is no provision for absorption/re-employment in ICAR/GADVASU after termination of the time bound project.
Name of the Sub-Project: “Sustainable Livestock Based Farming System for Livelihood Security in Hoshiarpur District of Punjab”. The project is field oriented and incumbents would be required to undertake extensive touring of the beneficiary families in the villages of four blocks of Hoshiarpur District with its central point at Talwara. Research Associates would be required to provide technical guidance to the farmers by organizing training programmes and field camps, delivery of input services, collection and compilation of information to study the impact of technology transfer on improved productivity of livestock, income and employment generation.
Eligibility: M. Sc / M. V. Sc / Ph. D (Any Discipline of Agriculture/ Animal Science/ Veterinary Science/ Home Science) Candidates with M.V. Sc degree, rural background and knowledge of Punjabi up to Matric level and who have cleared NET, will be preferred.  Preference will also be given to candidates having experience.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 March 2011

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SRF Positions in the Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics at GADVASU, India: Reproductive Biology, Ecology and Management of Birds and Mammals

Applications are invited on the prescribed form for one position of Senior Research Fellow at fixed salary of Rs. 16,000/- P.M. (fixed) + HRA for post graduate in subject other than veterinary science and Rs. 18,000/- P.M. (fixed) +HRA for post graduate in veterinary science from the candidates possessing the following qualifications. arry out research on reproductive biology of Farm animals,   Any other duties that may be assigned. The post is provided in the project entitled “Reproductive biology, ecology and management of birds and mammals” NPV-53. The post is purely temporary and appointment will be made on six monthly basis. The application form can be had from this office on any working day on payment of Rs.100/- through Demand Draft drawn in the favour of Comptroller, GADVASU, Ludhiana. The applications duly complete in all respect alongwith attested copies of the certificates should reach this office by 25th March, 2011. The incomplete applications and not supported with requisite documents will not be entertained. The candidates should appear for interview on 28th March 2011 at 11.00 A.M. in the office of the undersigned. No separate intimation for interview will be sent. No TA/DA etc. will be paid for attending the interview. The candidates should bring all the original certificates with them at the time of interview.
Eligibility: 1. B.Sc. (Medical)/B.Sc. in Agriculture/B.V.Sc. & A.H./B. Sc (Hons.) in Zoology with minimum OGPA OF 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks. 2.    M.V.Sc. in Vety Physiology/Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, M.Sc. in Zoology/M.Sc. (Hons.) with minimum OGPA/OCPA of 3/40/4.00 basis or 6.5/10 basis or 65%. 3. For candidates holding Ph.D degree in Zoology/Vety. Physiology/ Animal Reproduction /Gynaecology & Obstetrics with minimum OGPA/OCPA should be 3.4/4.00 basis or 6.5/10/ 65% marks. 4. Knowledge of Punjabi upto Matric level.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 March 2011

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Undergraduate Professional Scholarship Scheme 2011-12, Nepal: Engineering , Pharmacy , Agriculture, Dairy Technology and Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry

Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites applications on prescribed data-sheet from Nepalese nationals desirous of seeking admission to undergraduate courses in Medicine (MBBS under Self financing Scheme), Engineering (BE), Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Agriculture (B.Sc.Ag), Dairy Technology (B.Sc) and Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & AH) for the academic year 2011-12. A qualifying examination to select candidates for these courses will be held in Kathmandu and Birgunj on May 07, 2011 under the aegis of the Embassy. Nepalese Army medical candidates are also required to apply for this test through proper channel (i.e through NA Headquarters).

Eligibility Criteria: A candidate must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in 10+2 or equivalent examination (Class XI marks not to be included) in addition to the eligibility specified against each of the below mentioned courses:

i)MBBS/B.Sc (Ag)/ BVSc & AH and B. Pharmacy: At least 60% each or more in Physics(P), Chemistry(C) and Biology(B) in 10+2 or equivalent examination for MBBS, B.Sc.(Ag) and BVSc & AH. For B. Pharmacy the candidate should have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level (Class XI marks not to be included).

ii)BE and B.Sc (Dairy Technology): At least 60% each or more in Physics (P), Chemistry(C) and Mathematics (M) in 10+2 or equivalent examination (Class XI marks not to be included).

iii) Candidates appearing in Plus 2 Examination during the year 2011 may also apply in anticipation of their results. Their selection will, however, depend on fulfilling the above criteria of eligibility. Results of the qualifying examination should be made available to the Embassy latest by June 30, 2011 or one week after publication of Class XII results, whichever is earlier, failing which the candidature is likely to be cancelled.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 March 2011

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