ICAR Recruitment 2021: The Project Director, Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR-DKMA) invites application (on a purely contractual basis) from young and experienced professionals, for 13 different posts of Young Professional – II. These YPs are required in the field of Agriculture Basic Sciences, Communication, I.T, Social Media and Management, etc.
Job Location: New Delhi
1. English Editorial Unit
a) YP-II (Editorial Work)
No. of Post: 03
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Agricultural Science/Animal Science or allied sciences or M.Tech./M.E./Integrated Dual Degree (B.Tech.-M.Tech.) in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics. or MA (English Mass Communication/English Journalism) with a minimum of one year of working experience in an editorial capacity in the reputed national level journal. or PG Diploma (English Mass Communication/ English Journalism) with a minimum of two years of working experience in an editorial capacity in the reputed national level journal.
Desirable Qualifications: Post qualification experience in scientific editing and proofreading especially for research journals, magazines, and books. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power, Point) and IT tools in designs/Adobe suite. Excellent English language skills in editing and writing. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others and provide sound recommendations.
Skills, knowledge, and competencies required of the consultant Excellent English language skills in editing and writing
b)YP-II (Knowledge Bank)
No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: MCA or B. Tech. (computer Science or IT or equivalent) with 60% marks
Desirable Qualifications: Working experience in online publications software i.e. OJS in a reputed organizations/publishing house. Proficiency in Unix or Linux system administration
2. Hindi Editorial Unit
No. of Post: 02
YP-II (Hindi Editorial)
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Agricultural Science/Animal Science or allied sciences or M.Tech./M.E./Integrated Dual Degree (B.Tech.-M.Tech.) in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics. or MA (Hindi Mass Communication/Hindi Journalism) with a minimum of one year of working experience in an editorial capacity in the reputed national level journal. or PG Diploma (Hindi Mass Communication/Hindi Journalism) with a minimum of two years of working experience in an editorial capacity in the reputed national level journal.
Desirable Qualifications: Post qualification experience in scientific editing and proofreading especially for research journals, magazines, and books. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and IT tools in designs/Adobe suite. Excellent Hindi language skills in editing and writing. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others and provide sound recommendations.
Skills, knowledge, and competencies required of the consultant: Proficiency in editing, proofreading, feature writing, translation (English to Hindi and vice-versa).
3. Production Unit
YP-II (Content Design)
No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: Graduates with at least 60% marks in Computer Application/ Information Technology/Computer Science/ artificial intelligence/ Operating System/ Software Engineering/ Computer Graphics with one year experience in the relevant field. or 03 years Degree/Diploma with 60% marks in Printing Technology with specialization in graphics management. At least 1-year Diploma in Graphics Designing with specialization in Corel Draw, Photoshop.
Desirable Qualifications: Working knowledge of Page Maker/Photoshop/Corel Draw/In Design/GIMP and good knowledge of typography. Knowledge of layout and designing of publications.
4. PME Cell
YP-II (Planning & Monitoring)
No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Agricultural Science/Animal Science or allied sciences or Master in Business Management or Master in Computer Application. Experience in coordination and management.
Desirable Qualifications: Excellence in Administrative, Coordination activity in a scientific organization. Proficiency in computer application.
5. Business Management
YP-II (Publication Management)
No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: MBA (Marketing) or equivalent (with minimum 60% marks) from a recognized institution and B.Com/BBA/BBS (With minimum 60 % marks) from a recognized University/College (with a minimum of one year of experience in a relevant field)
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in marketing and sales in prints/publication houses. Excellent knowledge in sales and marketing and inventory management in publishing house. Excellence in spoken and written English and Hindi.
6. Library
YP-II (Library)
No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized university/Institute. Working knowledge in OJAS/KOHA.
Desirable Qualifications: Diploma in IT or Computer Science related to the library management system. Working knowledge of OJAS/KOHA Library Management software and library functions. Management of online e-Resource system.
7. Audio Visual Production Unit
a) YP-II (Audio Production)
No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: B.Tech. with 60% marks or 3 years Diploma in Electronic Telecommunication/sound and TV engineering with 60% marks
Experience: One year experience of sound recording
Desirable Qualifications: Audio editing and recording, Maintenance upto of audio
records
b)YP-II (Video Production)
No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: Degree with 60% marks or 3 years Diploma in non-linear video editing/Video filming/Photography/Video Graphy with 60% marks, from any Govt. Institute or Recognize Institute.
Experience: Skills in Final cut pro and Adobe premiere, Adobe after effects, Title motion graphics Skills in handling professional video camera and digital cine camera Two years work experience
Desirable Qualifications: Working knowledge of Adobe audition/ any other sound editing software Knowledge of animation Knowledge of Interface design
8. CeRA Consortium for eResources in Agriculture
YP-II (e-Resource)
No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: Masters Degree in Agricultural Sciences/Library and Information Sciences/Computer Applications/Basic Science
Experience: 2 years experience in e-resources management or any consortium.
Age limit for ICAR Recruitment 2021: The minimum age under the Young Professional category will be 21 years and a maximum of 45 years with relaxation as per rules on 1st June 2021.
Salary: Rs. 35,000/- per month
How to Apply for ICAR Recruitment 2021:
Interested and eligible candidates may apply (separately for each position) and submit a self-attested & signed copy of their duly filled application as per attached proforma Annexure-I through e-mail on e-mail address jobs.dkma@icar.gov.in. The application should also be accompanied by one set of original scanned self-attested relevant copies of testimonials, certificates, and age proof and mark sheets as required in the advertisement.
Note: Candidate fulfilling the essential Qualifications and eligibilities criteria only need to apply. The self-attested document furnished by the selected candidate (s) with his/her application form shall be verified from original documents later on for which the candidate will have to visit ICAR-DKMA, KAB-I, Pusa New Delhi-110012 at his/her own expenses.