| Particulars | Details |
| Designation | Program Coordinator – I |
| Period of Engagement | Initially for six months from the date of appointment, further extendable upto project/programme period. |
| No. of Post | One |
| Place of Posting | Vigyan Prasar office (New Delhi/Noida) |
| Remuneration/month | Rs. 60,000/- (Consolidated). |
| Age Limit | Preferably below 50 Years |
| Eligibility | Essential:
1. PhD in any stream of Science / Technology 2. Master’s in Science/Technology preferably in SCoPE (Science Communication Popularization and Extension). 3. More than 2 years of hands on demonstrate experience with specialization in any domain of SCoPE through published popular science/ Technology articles/book/monograph |
| Nature of Duties | 1. Content Aggregation & Editing.
2. Development & management of database / network of SCoPE workers. 3. To develop and execute print, T.V. and Radio programs in SCoPE. 4. To plan & execute SCoPE training workshops, seminars, webinars, conferences. 5. Develop and execute social media outreach programs in SCoPE. 6. Project team management & coordination. |
| Designation | Project Associate I |
| Period of Engagement | Initially for six months from the date of appointment, further extendable upto project/programme period. |
| No. of Post | Six |
| Place of Posting | Vigyan Prasar Office (New Delhi/Noida) / DST |
| Remuneration/month | Rs. 31,000/- per month for first & second year and Rs. 35,000/-per month for third year |
| Age Limit | Preferably below 40 Years |
| Eligibility | Essential:
1. Post graduate in any discipline of Science/Technology 2. Two years of experience in the field of Science/Technology/SCoPE
Desirable: Proficiencies in computer sciences with basic knowledge of web-based tools (html, CSS, Bootstrap, and design & graphics software) |
| Nature of Duties | 1.Content collection and uploading on all designated electronic and social media sites. Content collection for digital & social media
2. Assist the other team members in Content aggregation, content sourcing and content design 3. Assist in all activities of core team 4. Managing web-based applications. 5. Assist in holding meetings, workshops, content and data mining etc |
| Designation | Project Assistant |
| Period of Engagement | Initially for six months from the date of appointment, further extendable upto project/programme period. |
| No. of Post | One |
| Place of Posting | Vigyan Prasar Office (New Delhi/Noida) / DST |
| Remuneration/month | Rs. 20,000/- + 24 % HRA per month |
| Age Limit | Preferably below 40 Years |
| Eligibility | Essential:
Bachelors in any discipline. Basic knowledge of computers and accounting is desirable |
| Nature of Duties | 1. Assist in all activities of core team members,
2. Assist in accounting work, documentation, 3. Preparation of office documents, and any other office or assistance required in the work. 4. Assist in holding meetings, workshop, compilation etc |
Other Terms and Conditions:
1. Application will be accepted in prescribed format only in online mode. Last date of submission of application (i.e 20 March 2021, 17:30 hrs) will be 15 days from publishing this advt in the newspaper.
2. Vigyan Prasar, in no case be responsible for non-receipt of their applications or any delay in receipt thereof on any account whatsoever.
3. Only Indian nationals are eligible for applying.
4. The crucial date for determining the eligibility in terms of prescribed qualification and experience will be the last date of submission of applications.
5. The selection will be based on academic qualifications, experience and performance in the interview. Eligible candidates may have to appear for skill Test/Personal Interview.
6. Candidates working in Government organization/PSU/must route their application through proper channel.
7. Please do attach (as per the requirements stated in online proforma) all educational, experience certificates in support of essential and desirable qualifications and age.
8. Documents in support of qualification, experience and age etc. have to be produced in original if called for interview.
9. Vigyan Prasar may relax age and experiences in case of the candidates otherwise found suitable.
10. In case of false or insufficient information/lack of proof to ascertain the eligibility of the applicant, their candidature can summarily be rejected at any stage of the selection process.
11. Mere fulfilment of criteria and submission of applications shall not confer any right to be called for interview/selection. No further communication in this regards will be entertained.
12. Call letters and intimations relating to this recruitment will be sent to shortlisted candidates by e-mail only. Applicants should ensure that the e-mail ID given in the online application is maintained active. Considering the prevailing scenario, the candidates may require to undergo skill test and interview on an online platform as decided by Vigyan Prasar.
13. The appointment against the above positions will be purely on temporary basis. The contact may further be extended in line with extension of the project period and also on the basis of performance of the candidate. Selected professionals do not confer any right of continuance in new project. Any extension will be at the sole direction of Vigyan Prasar.
