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CSIR- CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)

Uppal Road, Habsiguda, Hyderabad - 500 007, Telangana.
“Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women
candidates are encouraged to apply”
Advertisement No. 01/2021

Date of commencement of online applications: 08-02-2021

Last date for receipt of online applications: 08-03-2021
Last date for receipt of hard copy of applications: 18-03-2021

CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (CSIR-CCMB) is a Premier

Research Laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR),
involved in multidisciplinary R&D programmes of both basic and applied nature
across scientific disciplines of biological science for economic, environmental and
societal benefits of mankind.

Online Applications are invited from enthusiastic, young, dynamic and talented
professionals having excellent academic record and proven professional skills &
achievements and zeal for innovative technical support in Research & Development
activities for the following posts of Technical support staff.

Name of the No. of Posts & Pay Matrix Total Upper Age Limit****
Post Reservation Level Emoluments** (As on last date of
status * receipt of hardcopy
of applications)
Gr. II (1) / 25* Pay Matrix
Technician [UR:13, EWS: 03, Level-2, Rs. 30,263/- 28 years
(1) OBC:06, SC:02 Cell-1
(01Backlog),
ST:01, PWD:02**]

*Out of these 25 posts one vacancy is reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

** PWD Reservation is an horizontal reservation.

*** Total emoluments on minimum of scale including HRA applicable to ‘X’ city, DA, TA etc.

**** Please see age relaxation under Relaxation Column.

Abbreviations used: UR - Unreserved, EWS - Economically Weaker Section, OBC - Other
Backward Classes, SC - Scheduled Caste, ST - Scheduled Tribes, PWD – Person With
Disabilities, ExSM – Ex-Servicemen.

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Name of the No. of Posts & Essential Desirable Job Specification
Post & Reservation Qualification(s) Qualifications
Post Code status
Technician (1) 01 post SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is
(T 01) [UR] with Science from a recognized required to assist the
subjects with 55% research research staff and
marks plus laboratory in the other staff in the
ITI certificate in the respective trade laboratory.
trade of Health 2. Knowledge on the
Safety and equipments and the
Environment OR instruments in the
National/State trade laboratory.
certificate in the 3. If necessary, the
trade of Health incumbent should
Safety and carry out all the
Environment OR works even at odd
2 years full time hours and on
experience as an emergency calls.
apprentice training in
the trade of Health
Safety and
Environment
Technician (1) 03 posts SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is
(T 02) [ UR:01, with Science from a recognized required to assist the
OBC:01, subjects with 55% research research staff and
SC:01] marks plus laboratory in the other staff in the
ITI certificate in the respective trade laboratory.
trade of Laboratory 2. Knowledge on the
Assistant (Chemical equipments and the
Plant) OR instruments in the
National/State trade laboratory.
certificate in the 3. If necessary, the
trade of Laboratory incumbent should
Assistant (Chemical carry out all the
Plant) OR works even at odd
2 years full time hours and on
experience as an emergency calls.
apprentice training in
the trade of
Laboratory Assistant
(Chemical Plant)
Technician (1) 01 post SSC/10th standard Work experience The incumbent can
(T 03) [ UR ] with Science in Nursing in a assist Medical
subjects with 55% registered Officers for various
marks plus hospital/Nursing examinations,
Home/diagnostic procedures,
2 years full time laboratories and preparations of
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 Certificate course in dispensing dressing materials
Nursing from a medicines arranging trays
recognized institute. sterilization of
The candidate must instruments applying
be registered with Nebulizers, ECG
State Nursing leads and other
Council in India. routine Dispensary
works.
Technician (1) 02 posts SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is
(T 04) [ UR:01 with Science from a recognized required to assist the
EWS:01] subjects with 55% institute in research staff and
marks plus ITI laboratory animal other staff in the
certificate in the management, lab Animal house and to
trade of Veterinary test, assist in routine
Science/Animal histopathology Animal experiments.
House OR etc. 2. Taking care of day
National/State trade to day activities of
certificate in the Animal House
trade of Veterinary facility.
Science/Animal 3. If necessary, the
House OR incumbent should
2 years full time carry out all the
experience as an works even at odd
apprentice training in hours and on
the trade of emergency calls.
Veterinary
Science/Animal
House.
Technician (1) 02 posts SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is
(T 05) [UR with Science in the respective required to assist
(PWD(OH)):01 subjects with 55% trade. Ability to and to carry out
OBC:01] marks plus ITI read and Instrumentation
certificate in the implement works.
trade of Electronics electronic circuit 2. To carry out
Mechanic / drawings. Hands trouble shootings &
Instrument Mechanic on experience in repairs of
OR National / State testing, trouble sophisticated
trade certificate in shooting and instruments at
the trade of repairs of different campuses
Electronics electronic boards, of the institute.
Mechanic / power supplies 3. If necessary, the
Instrument Mechanic and maintenance incumbent should
OR / repair of carry out all the
2 years full time scientific works even at odd
experience as an equipment. hours and on
apprentice training emergency calls.
from a recognized

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 institution in the
trade of Electronics
Mechanic /
Instrument
Mechanic.

Technician (1) 01 post SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is

(T 06) [ OBC ] with Science in Landscape required to assist
subjects with 55% projects, and to carry out
marks plus ITI management of Horticulture works.
certificate in the nursery and
trade of Horticulture landscape 2. Monitoring and
OR National/State gardening, record ensuring plant
trade certificate in keeping and field health.
the trade of supervision of
Horticulture OR various garden 3. Knowledge of
2 years full time sites, having local pests and how
experience as an knowledge of to eliminate them &
apprentice training development and knowledge of
from a recognized maintenance of synthetic and
institution in the lawns, flower natural fertilizers.
trade of Horticulture. cultivation,
4. Maintenance of
plantation of
various garden
seasonal, indoor
records and
plants, plant
supervision of field
propagation
techniques etc. work.

Technician (1) 01 post SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is

(T 07) [ UR ] with Science in the respective required to assist
subjects with 55% Trade. and to carry out
marks plus ITI Laying/repair of Plumbing works.
certificate in the water pipeline, 2. To carry out
trade of Plumber fixing of drain repairs and day to
OR National / State pipeline, valves. day maintenance of
trade certificate in Maintenance, all water supply,
the trade of troubleshooting, drainage and
Plumber OR repair of various sewage lines and all
types of water plumbing related
2 years full time pumps & allied works at different
experience as an accessories. campuses of the
apprentice training Knowledge of institute.
from a recognized inventory of all 3. If necessary, the
institution in the Plumbing related incumbent should
trade of Plumber. accessories and carry out all the
materials. works even at odd
hours and on
emergency calls.

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Technician (1) 02 posts SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is
(T 08) [ OBC:01 with Science in the electrical required to assist
EWS:01] subjects with 55% work of and to carry out
marks plus ITI
maintaining of Electrical works.
certificate in the
trade of Electrician HT/LT substation, 2. To carry out
or National/State maintaining LT repairs and day-to-
trade certificate in panels, cable day maintenance of
the trade of laying and all electrical
Electrician OR termination, installations & their
2 years full time operation & accessories at
experience as an maintenance of different campuses
apprentice training Diesel Generator of the institute.
from a recognized systems and their 3. If necessary, the
institution in the AMF panels, incumbent should
trade of Electrician. Distribution carry out all the
panels. Day-to- works even at odd
day electrical hours and on
maintenance, emergency calls.
repair activities.

Conversant with
Electrical control
drawings of
control panel &
Electrical
installations.
Knowledge of
inventory of all
relevant
accessories /
materials.

Technician (1) 01 post SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is

(T 09) [ UR ] with Science in operation & required to
subjects with 55% maintenance, Install and maintain
marks plus ITI installation of A/C & Refrigeration
certificate in the Central A/C plant, at different
trade of Mechanic split and window campuses of the
(Refrigeration & Air- A/Cs, operation & institute.
Conditioning) OR maintenance of 2. If necessary, the
National / State Liquid Nitrogen incumbent should
trade certificate in Plant, Preventive carry out all the
the trade of maintenance, works even at odd
Mechanic attending the hours and on
(Refrigeration & Air- break-down, emergency calls.
Conditioning) OR renovation works
2 years full time and knowledge in
experience as an Operation &
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 apprentice training Maintenance
from a recognized activities.
institution in the
trade of Mechanic
(Refrigeration & Air-
Conditioning)

Technician (1) 01 post SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is

(T 10) [ UR ] with Science in fabrication and required to assist
subjects with 55% assembly of and to carry out
marks plus ITI laboratory Fitting and Bench
certificate in the equipments, Works.
trade of Fitter repairing & fitting 2. To undertake the
OR National / State of water pumps, repair and
trade certificate in carrying out maintenance works
the trade of Fitter OR mechanical at workshop as well
2 years full time repairing, as different
experience as an maintenance of campuses of the
apprentice training equipment, institute.
from a recognized operation of 3. Maintenance and
institution in the Pump House in assembly of
trade of Fitter. shifts etc. laboratory
equipments.
3. If necessary, the
The candidate incumbent should
should be familiar carry out all the
with machines works even at odd
such as drilling hours and on
machine, milling emergency calls.
machine etc.

Technician (1) 01 post SSC/10th standard Work experience 1. The incumbent is

(T 11) [ UR ] with Science in the respective required to assist
subjects with 55% trade. Attending and to carry out
marks plus ITI day-to-day Turning Works.
certificate in the maintenance and 2. To undertake the
trade of Turner OR operation of lathe repair and
National / State machine, Turning, maintenance works
trade certificate in design and at workshop as well
the trade of Turner development of as at different
OR 2 years full time mechanical parts, campuses of the
experience as an maintenance of institute.
apprentice training equipments and 3. If necessary, the
from a recognized other fabrication incumbent should
institution in the works. carry out all the
trade of Turner. works even at odd
hours and on
emergency calls.
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Technician (1) 09 posts SSC/10th standard The candidate 1. The incumbent is
(T 12) [ UR:04 with Science should have required to assist
OBC:02* subjects with 55% experience in and to carry out
SC:01 (Backlog marks plus ITI computer various data entry
Vacancy) certificate in the applications, data works/ ERP related
ST:01 trade of Computer entry, report works / other
EWS:01] Operator and making, ERP computer operations
Programming application skills 2. Preparing and
*out of these Assistant OR etc. sorting documents
02 posts one National / State for data entry, report
vacancy is trade certificate in making.
reserved for the trade of 3. Basic knowledge
PWD (HH) Computer Operator and moderate
and Programming proficiency about the
Assistant OR operation of a
2 years full time computer & the
experience as an ability to use the
apprentice training Internet in an
from a recognized effective and
institute in the trade efficient manner.
of Computer
Operator and
Programming
Assistant.

General information and conditions:-

1. Benefits under Council service:

a. These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent
Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. as admissible to the central
government employees and as made applicable to CSIR. Council employees are also
eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as per CSIR allotment rules depending
on availability in which case HRA will not be admissible.

b. In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category of post, benefits such as
applicability of New Pension Scheme (NPS) 2004, reimbursements of Medical
Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, Personal Computer Advance and House Building
Advance are available as per CSIR rules.

c. CSIR provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidates for career advancement

under Revised Merit and Normal Assessment scheme for Technical Support Staff.

d. The Competent Authority has a right to amend, delete and add terms & conditions to
this advertisement.

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2. Other conditions:

a. The applicant must be a citizen of India.

b. All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions
stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of receipt of hard copy of the
applications. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess
at least the essential qualifications laid down for various posts as on the last date of
receipt of the applications. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be
entertained.

The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of
the same does not entitle candidates to be called for trade test / written test. The duly
constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the
candidates. The candidate should therefore, mention in the application all the
qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum
prescribed qualification, supported with documents. Completion of degree/course will
be reckoned from the date of issue of provisional certificate/notification.

c. The application should be accompanied by self attested copies of the relevant

educational qualification, experience. The prescribed qualifications should have been
obtained through recognized Universities / Institutions. Incomplete
applications/applications received or not accompanied with the required certificates /
documents are liable to be rejected.

d. In respect of equivalent clause in Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a

particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of
advertisement, then the candidate is required to produce order/letter in this regard,
indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated
otherwise the application is liable to be rejected.

e. The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages,
visiting/ guest faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short
listing the candidates for trade test / written test.

f. If any document / certificate furnished are in a language other than Hindi or English, a
transcript of the same duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or notary is to be submitted.

g. The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and /or experience shall be
the closing date prescribed for receipt of hard copy(s) of applications i.e.18.03.2021

h. The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be

counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications
prescribed for that Grade.

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i. Persons with disabilities (PWD/Divyangjan) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed
under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply. Relaxation in age limit shall be
applicable irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved for them or not.

j. Any discrepancy found between the information given in application and as evident in
original documents will make the candidate ineligible for appearing in trade test / written
test.

k. The decision of the Director CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad in all matters relating to eligibility,
acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, and conduct of examination
will be final and binding on the candidates.

l. The number of vacancies may vary (increase or decrease) at the time of actual
selection. However, the change, if any, shall be notified on our website only.

m. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be
treated as a disqualification for the post.

n. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDANCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

o. SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS (Economically Weaker Section)/EXSM(Ex-Servicemen)

candidates are required to produce a copy of the relevant certificate in the prescribed
format of Government of India (GOI) signed by the specified authority along with their
hard copy of application form for the posts reserved for respective category.

p. The recruitment for the above posts is governed by the “CSIR Service Rules, 1994 for
Recruitment of Scientific, Technical and Support Staff” as amended from time to time.
Hence all other terms and conditions not stipulated herein will be applicable as per the
said Recruitment Rules.

3. Mode of Recruitment :

Duly constituted Screening Committee will screen the applications and recommend the
candidates to be called for Trade test. The screening Committee will adopt its own
criteria for short listing the candidate to be called for trade test and written test.

Stage I: Trade Test

The Selection Committee would conduct Trade test in the relevant subjects. Those who
qualify in the trade test will be invited for a competitive written examination. The final
merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the
competitive written examination.

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Stage II: Written Examination.

Mode of Examination OMR based or Computer based online Objective Type

Multiple Choice Examination

Medium of Questions The questions will be set in both English and Hindi except
the questions in English Language.
Standard of Examination SSC + ITI / XII Standard

Total No. of Questions 150

Total Time allotted 02 Hrs 30 min.

Paper I ( 1 Hour duration)

Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Negative Marks

100 There will be no
Mental Ability Test* 50 (2 marks for every negative marks in
correct answer). this paper.
*Mental Ability Test consisting of General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude,
Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment, etc.

The Paper II and Paper III will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure
minimum threshold marks (to be determined by the Selection Committee in the Paper I.

Paper II (30 Minutes)

Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Negative Marks

75 One negative mark
General Awareness 25 (3 marks for every for every wrong
correct answer). answer.

English Language 25 75 One negative mark

(3 marks for every for every wrong
correct answer). answer.

Paper III (1 Hour duration)

Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Negative Marks

150 One negative mark
Concerned Subject* 50 (3 marks for every for every wrong
correct answer). answer.
*Concerned Subject is based on the advertised qualification of the post

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 The second and Third paper will be evaluated only for those candidates who
secure the minimum threshold marks (to be determined by selection Committee)
in the first paper.

The Final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of the marks obtained by
the candidate in Paper-II and Paper-III.

4. Age & other Relaxations :

a. Upper age limit is relaxable up to five years for the regular employees working in CSIR
laboratories / institutes, Government Departments, Autonomous bodies and Public
Sector Undertakings in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the
Government of India/CSIR from time to time.

b. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC (Non
Creamy Layer) as per Government orders in force, only in those cases where the posts
are reserved for respective categories, on production of relevant certificate in the
prescribed format signed by the specified authority.

c. EWS (Economically Weaker Section):

Persons who are not covered under the existing scheme of reservations to the
Scheduled Castes, the Schedule Tribes and the Other Backward Classes and whose
family has gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 Lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) are to
be identified as EWS for benefit of reservation. The income shall also include income
from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession etc. for the financial year
prior to the year of application. Also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the
following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWSs, irrespective of the
family income:

i. 5 acres of Agricultural Land and above;

ii. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
iii. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
iv. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified
municipalities.

The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places/cities would be

clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status. The
term “Family” for this purpose will include the person who seeks benefit of reservation,
his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and
children below the age of 18 years.

The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income
and Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority, in the prescribed format shall
only be accepted as candidate’s claim as belonging to EWS. Failing in these stipulations,
their claim for reserved status under EWS will not be entertained and the candidature /
application of such candidates, if fulfilling all the eligibility conditions for General (Un-
reserved) category, will be considered under General (UR) vacancies only.

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d. Age relaxation to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category: Age relaxation of 10
years is allowed [ total 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC candidates ] to the
persons suffering from the following disabilities as per GOI orders:

(a) blindness and low vision;

(b) deaf and hard of hearing;
(c) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured,
dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy;
(d) autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness;
(e) multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d)
including deaf-blindness.

The persons claiming age relaxation under this sub-para would be required to produce a
certificate in prescribed proforma in support of their claims clearly indicating that the
degree of physical disability is 40% or more. In any case, the appointment of these
candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in accordance with the
standards of medical fitness as prescribed by the Government for each individual.

e. Relaxation in age, over and above the stipulated limit, educational qualification and / or
experience may be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious candidates or if
sufficient number of candidates possessing the requisite qualification and / or
experience is not available to fill up the posts.

f. Relaxation of five years will also be permissible to those who had ordinarily been
domiciled in the Kashmir division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period
from 1-1-1980 to 31-12-1989 subject to production of relevant certificate from
concerned authority.

g. Age relaxation to widows, Divorced Women and Women judicially separated from
husband and who are not remarried will be granted as per GOI and CSIR orders.

h. Age and Educational Qualification relaxation to Ex-Servicemen will be granted as per

GOI and CSIR orders.

How to apply:

a. Candidates are required to apply ONLINE ONLY through our website

http://www.ccmb.res.in followed by sending hard copy of online application duly
signed along with copies of mark sheets, certificates, fee payment receipt, and other
testimonials etc.

b. Online application will be available on our website http://www.ccmb.res.in up to

08.03.2021

c. Interested candidates are advised to apply in time to avoid last minute rush.

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d. Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit separate applications
indicating the post code of the post in the application form. Each application should be
accompanied by separate SB Collect payment receipt.

e. For submission of online applications the candidates are required to pay a non-
refundable fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupee ONE Hundred only) through State Bank Collect
only. The transaction number generated after successful payment of fee is required to
be mentioned in the online application. The candidates are advised to download the
E-receipt (SB Collect receipt) and preserve it.

The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Women/CSIR Employees are exempted

from payment of application fee.

The following details must be mentioned on the backside of printed copy of generated
acknowledgement of remitted application fee.

1. Candidate Name 2. Application No. 3. Post code Applied for 4. Candidate category

f. The last date for receipt of hard copy of application is 18.03.2021. This date will be the
same for the candidates belonging to far-flung areas.

g. In case of universities/institute awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades etc., candidates

are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their
university/institute.

h. After completely filling the online application form candidate can submit and take
printout of the generated filled application. Candidates need to note down Application
Number for future communication. The candidate must sign the computer generated
application while sending the hardcopy of application.

i. The computer generated application duly signed by the candidate and accompanied by
self attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials in support of age,
education qualifications, experience, fee payment receipt and caste certificate, if
applicable along with one recent passport size self-signed photograph affixed should
be sent in an envelope super scribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF
____________ (Post Code ________)” so as to reach the Recruitment Section,
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Uppal Road, Habsiguda,
Hyderabad – 500007, Telangana on or before 18.03.2021. Application once made will
not be allowed to withdraw and fees once paid will not be refunded on any count nor
can it be held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection process.

j. Applications from the employees of Government Departments will be considered only if

forwarded through proper channel, with a vigilance clearance certificate and a
certificate from the employer that the applicant, if selected will be relieved within one
month of the receipt of the appointment orders. However, advance copy of the
application may be submitted before the closing date. Applications routed through
proper channel should reach CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad at the earliest.

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k. Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date
for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered
elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad.

l. Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, application fee, applicable testimonials

and unsigned etc.) will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected.

5. Following documents must be attached along with application form sent by post:

a. Signed copy of printout of online application form along with proof of submission of
prescribed application fee.

b. Self Attested photocopy of Matriculation or equivalent certificate for age proof.

c. Self Attested photocopies of educational qualifications certificates.

d. Self Attested photocopy of caste certificate/category certificate, EWS certificate,

PWD certificate, Ex-Servicemen certificate in the prescribed Government of India
format signed by the specified authority, if applicable.

e. Self Attested photocopies of experience certificates, if any.

f. No Objection Certificate (NOC) / proper channel application, wherever applicable.

g. Fee payment receipt (SB Collect).

Sd/-

Controller of Administration

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