1. , Compilation on AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFICSERVICE RULES tDof ICARhe:::ind.efeti :is )CM. Suresh KumarIyP.P. Brahmaji)M. Narasimha Rao Ie II d e :I I. " ~ NATIONAL ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT Rajendranagar. Hyderabad 500 030.-:...-

2. FOREWORD The three initial letters in the word "Management" indicate the place of man therein. The days of opportunism and rubber stamp deci sion in management are over. It is the era of the Sociological Man and hence management by elite elan and ethos is being increasingly prac tised for attaining the set goals. The manager is the dynamic and life giving factor in a competitive economy, and responsible for major moti vation processes in any organisation. Considerable care therefore needs to be taken in the selection of research managers.In the present era of science and technology, Agricultural sector plays a decisive role in providing basic resilience to the national economy for the country. This is why we have the largest research and develop::;:;~"",~ ... ment networks in agriculture in the World. ICAR, an apex body at theiliP8 ~E,, ,, -:~".centre, plans, undertakes, aids, promotes and coordinates agricultural. ~.-, ",C:~~~~O t~~~} education and research. In the research endeavours for production and 1 ..... ~.-. r" productivity augmentation, research managers playa pivotal role since,-Lrh.(1) ,1$ they are responsible for formulating programmes, planning projects and implementing systematically through scientific management approach. The Council had introduced new scientific personnel policy to suit the --..........,~--- requirement of 6000 scientific personnel and researchers. With an inter est of keeping the research managers of ICAR institutes updated, a com prehensive handbook incorporating all the changes that have been is sued for the original ARS rules from time to time, a comprehensive and timely publication entitled Agricultural Scientific Service Rules has been compiled. The preparation of this compendium reflects the com bined efforts and interpretive deligence ofM.Suresh Kumar and his team. They all deserve commendation. ~ace:lIyderabadJAGDEESH C.KALLA Date: 10.10.1996 Director 3. PREFACE ICAR is an apex:bodY for promoting coordinating research in all the areas of agriculture including animal husbandry, fisheries, and agricul tural resource management. It js autonomous scientific society which has the concurrent responsibility for promoting research and extension education throughout the country. ICAR had introduced new scientific personnel policy to suit the requirenlent-of 6000 scientific personnel and researchers located in different ICAR institutes. The agricultural Research Service system which came into existence from January, 1975 was reverted back to the post centered system with the introduction of UGC package from January, 1986. Shri G.C.Sharma. currently OSD at ICAR had brought out the first volume on ICAR Scientific Services in 1985. The rules and orders on Agricultural Research Service, and allied matters, are at present found in numerous instructionS, decisions and clarifications, most ofthem not codified so far. This volume brings all of them in one place, presented in a masterly style. Although the basic aim of the new edition is to provide the scientists as well as the institutes of (CAR with a concise yet comprehensive, purposeful and realistic pic ture ofvarious aspects covering the entire field ofAgricultural Research Services in one integrated publication. It is hoped that the book in its new form would serve the needs of its users better than before. (n this edition, we have tried to make-the subject matter more mean ingful and accessible in practical point of view. The work has been substantially revised and restructured so as to present a better arrange ment oftopics in sequence and give fuller treatment of some of the top ics in separate chapters. The book now consists of 22 Chapters. We are sure that this compilation is found to be a treasure house not only for the departments of the ICAR which have to apply these orders, but also for every scientist in the system, for the lucid appreciation of the entitle ment to career advancement. 4. Research Management Positions were brought under AgriculturalResearch Service cadre with etfect from 13.01.1988 and hence they were CONTENT~not discussed separately but all relevant matters were suitably incorporated in three s~tions, li,.qmely, Appoinnnents on tenurial basis, Appointments of Heads of Divisions/Regional Stations, and Revised Pay Rules. SECTION 1 We wish to express our profound gratitude to DrJagdeesh C.Kalla,RecruitmentDirector for giving us this excellent opportunity, encouragement andconstant guidance. We record our appreciation of the help and coopera1. Agricultural Research Servicetion that we have received from the Personnel Policies Section at the 2. Appoinnnent of Heads of DepICAR Headquarters, and 8hri RV.V.S.Prakasa Rao, Shri P.Namdev, Regional StationsMs.O.Aneeja , and other colleagues of NAARM in bringing out this3. Revised Qualifications4. Career Advancement Schemeedition. We would also like to ~the coUeaguesof sister organisa5. Transfer Policytions located in Hyderabad for their ftiendly and helpful suggestions.6. ARS Disciplines7. Arrangements during the abseSuggestions for improvement and rectification of errors & omissionsthe Director8. Appoinnnents on tenurial basiwill be gratefully accepted.SECTION 2M.SURESH KUMAR Regulations of P 9. Revised Pay Rules10. Non-Practising AllowancesSECTION)Other Service Ma:11. Study Leave12. Sabbatical Leave13. Reporting ~d Reviewing Au14. Forwarding of applications15. ARS Forum16. Training of ARS Scientists17. Past Service Benefits18. Disciplinary and Appellate A19. Scientific As~ignments20. Cadre Strength of ARS21. Patents22. Awards INDEX 5. IsitiODS were brought under Agriculturalfeet from 13.01.1988 and hence they were CONTENTSI relevant matters were suitably incorpoAppointments on tenurial basis, ApIX>int.egional Stations, and Revised Pay RuleS.SECTION 1 found gratitude to Dr.Jagdeesh C.K.alla. Recruitment cellent opportunity, encouragement andour appreciation of the help and coopera1. Agricultural Research Service Rules11m the Personnel Policies Section at the 2. ApIX>intment of Heads of Departments! 13 i R.Y.V.S.Prakasa Rao, Shri P.Namdev, Regional Stations ~guesof NAARM in bringing out this 3. Revised Qualifications164. Career Advancement Scheme 23 Ithank; the colleagues,of sister organisa 5. Transfer Policy 30their friendly and helpful suggestions. 6. ARS Disciplines 387. Arrangements during the absence of40 nt and rectification of errors & omissionsthe Director8. ApIX>intments on tenurial basis 42 SECTION 2M.SURESH KUMAR Regulations of Pay9. Revised Pay Rules 4510. Non-Practising Allowances68 SECTION 3 Other Service Matters11. Study Leave 7312. Sabbatical Leave8313. ReIX>rting ~d Reviewing Authoritie s8814. Forwarding of applications 10015. ARS Forum10916. Training of ARS Scientists 11117. Past Service Benefits11718. Disciplinary and Appellate Authorities 12619. Scientific As~ignments 13120. Cadre Strength of ARS13821. Patents14522. Awards 148INDEX 6. SECTION 1RECRUITMENT Chapter 1ARS RULESIn exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 38 of the Rules of theindian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Governing Body, wlththe approval of the President, makes the followlng rules:1. Short titleThese rules shall be called the Agricultural Research Se~ce Rules,1975, and shall come into force wlth effect from the 01 October, 1975.2. Definitions In these rules, unless the context otherwlse requires : (a) President means the President of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. (b) Agriculture means and includes production, processing, marketing and utilization of crops, livestock and fisheries as also social and economic aspects of agricultural development. (c) Appointing Authority means the President. (d) BOard means the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) constituted under Rule 25 of the Rules of the ICAR. (e) Chairman means the Chairman of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment BOard. (n Committee means the Committee on Agricultural Research Serv ice referred to in rule 8. . (g) Controlling Authority means the Controlling AuthOrity referred to in rule 8. (h) Council means the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. (i) CouncUs Candidates means persons speCified in Schedule Ion the date of constitution of service. (j) Governing Body means the Governing Body constituted under Rule 35 of the Rules of the lCAR. (k) Grade means Grade of the Service.0) Schedule means Schedule to these rules. 7. 1 AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC SERVICE RULES(m) Scheduled Castes means such castes, races or tribes or parts of or groups within such castes, races or tribes as are deemed under article 341 of the Constitution to be Scheduled Castes for the purpose of the Constitution. (n) Scheduled Tribes means such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal conununities as are needed under article 342 of the Constitution to be Scheduled Tribes for the purPose of the Constitution. (0) Service means the ARS constituted under rule 5.3. Objectlv..The following overall objectives are Intended to govern the constitution and management of the Agricultural Research Service proposed Inthese rules.(a) to attract, recruit and train the most promising graduates and postgraduates from the universities as may have an aptitude for research In various branches of agriculture, (b) to Induct proven talent and experience into the Council by direct recruitment of highly qualified scientists on a permanent or a tenurial basis, (c) to generate a scientific culture and opportunity for continuous professional growth and IIfe-long specialisation without any constraint, and to promote individual and collective initiative for improving the productivity of research and application of knowledge in matters relating to all aspects of agriculture, (d) to promote team work and genuine professional collaboration particularly on an interdisciplinary basis and to eliminate unhealthy rivalry, (e) to enable a scientist to advance in his career while continuing to work on problems relating to particular crop, animal or area of agricultural study, for an extended period of time, (f) to give explicit recognition to the research management function, and to ensure that those desiring and having an aptitude for research management and co-ordlnation responsibilities are able to concentrate on the task of effective planning and ImplEmentation of research programmes and of promoting organised cooperation, (g) to develop an effective system of career planning, management arid advancement, (h) to ensure that interchange of scientists between positions involving ,; .research performance and research management responsibilitiestakes place smoothly and reciprocally, 8. ARSRULES 3(I) to facilitate mobility of scientists from one Institute of the ICAR toanother as also from the ICAR to sister organisations like universities, CSlR, BARC, etc.(J) to facilitate scientific attention to the problems of areas of the country whose potential for agricultural growth Is yet to be convertedsInto wealth meaningful to the people.i 4. ScopeAll posts In the grades mentioned In Rule 6, except those excluded by a specific order of the ControUlng Authority, the Incwnbents of which are engaged In Agricultural Research and Education (including Extension edu1- cation) whether In Physical, Biological, Statistical, fnglneerlng, Technol ogy, Home or Social Sciences, including those engaged In piarmlng,rI programming and management of SCientific research, shaU be deemed tot- be included In the Agricultural Research Service.Ir 5. Constitution of the service;t1There shall be constituted a service known as Agricultural Research Service (ARS) consisting of scientists recruited to the service under rulesl 10 and 11.t,e6. Gradess There shall be the foUowing grades In the service with pay scales, subr ject to revision from time to time, as indicated against each:yScientistRs.2200-4000 oSenior Scientist Rs.3700-5700 )fPrincipal ScientistRs.4500-7300It has been decided with the approval of the Government and the1,)r Presldent,fCAR to add the following new rules below Rule 6 of the ARS:0 Rules.n1, 6(a) The Research Management Positions (RMPs) as defined In the1tRecl1"lItment rules of the higher scientific posts (not printed) maybe treated as cadre posts within the Agricultural Research ServiceIgwith effect from the 13 January, 1988. The Scientists to man the~cified RMPs shalt be directly recruited through the ASRB In the~sflT$~ Instance for a tenure of 5 years. Thereafter, the Council may 9. 4AGRlCUL~ SCIENTIFIC SERVICE RULEhave the option to induct them into the ARS on permanent basts,In consultation with the Board, and with the approval of the President of the Council.6(b) The present incumbents of the Research Management Positions asdefined in the Recruitment R4les of the Higher Scientific..posts maybe inducted Into the ARS permanently in consultation with theBoard, and with the approval of the President of the Council oncompletion ofthelr first tenure of five years. This wID be effectivefrom 13 January, 1988.6(c)The Scientists who were holding the Research Management Positions as defined in the Recruitment Rules of the Higher ScientificPosts in regular basis in the CouncIJ on or before 1st AprIJ, 1976and who could not be given five yearly assessment benefit underthe ARS may now be given that benefit with effect from the 1stOctober, 1980.{No.l-1!88-Per.1V/ dated 22.12.1988}7. AuthorlHd strengthThe authorised strength of the service shall be fixed by the ControlllngAuthorlty from time to time In accordance with the provisions of theserules. The permanent strength of the servICe will be based on the followIng prlnclples:(1) It wID be assumed that eighty per cent of the total number of scientists Wlder the Cowcll are likely to be continued indefinitely In onefonn or the another, and will be provided for the permanent strength.(2) The cadre shall comprise four broad categorles of sclenUfic disciplines - agrlcultural sciences, animal sciences, social sciences andtechOOlogy.(3) The cadre strength will specify a lnalUmum number for S grade andfor the Grades of S: 1 to 8-3 as a whole.(4) To ensure proper manpower planning and avoidance of Imbalance, . the ConbplllngAuthortty shall prescrlbe a cadre strength of scienUsts also for each,indivldual or 9ro4P of disciplines for each insUtutefor a perlod of five years at a time, synchronlslng with Ave-YearPlan perlods. 10. ARSRULES 5(5) The Controlling Authority shall also prescribe a norm for the ratioof posts among various grades or groups with a view to ensure aproper balance of manpower at various levels. 8. Controlling authorityThe President assisted by a Committee known as the Committee on Agricultural Research Service shall be the Controlling AuthOrity. The Com mittee win be presided over by the Director General, ICAR and wru, In addition, consist of six members nominated by the PreSident, of which three members shall be the Secretary, ICAR, the Director, IARI and one Director of another Institute of the Council. 8. AppolntlngauthorltvThe President shall be the Appointing Authority for the service. 10.lnltl8l constitution ofthe service(l]The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board shall constitute a Selection Committee with the Chairman or his nominee as Presi dent with not more than three scientists as core members and not more than three other scientists as additional members (to be deter mined according to the background of the scientists to be assessed) to assess the suitability of the Councils candidates in the grades Included In the cadre. (No.6(14)n41R{A)/Per dated 06.12.76)[2] On receipt of recommendation of the Selection Committee, theBoard shall forward its recommendation to the Secretary, ICAR.(3] Councils candidates who are not absorbed In the Initial constitution of the service win continue to work as at present.(4] Not withstanding anything contained in ruie 11, the candidatesreferred to In sub-rule 3 may be considered by the ControllingAuthority for appointment to the Service at a subsequent stage orstages In consultation with the Board and suitability of such candidates for appointment to various grades of the service shall be.! determined by a Selection Committee In the manner specified insub-rule 1. 11. 6AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC SERVICE RULE(5) To the extent that the authorised permanent strength of variousgrades Is not filled at the time of the Initial constitution by the Councils candidates, it shall be open to the Controlling Authority todecide whether, and if so, to what extent recruitment of the candidates from the open market is necessary. If any recruitment Is conSidered necessary after the appointment of Councils candidates Isover, the Controlling AuthOrity shall decide the qualifications ofcandidates and mode of selection of such candidates in consultation with the Board.(6) Any candidate of the Council referred to in sub-rule 1 who does notdeSires to be absorbed in the service, may continue to hold theposition already held by him, provided that he informs the Councilin writing accordingly within a period of six months from the dateof his selection for inclusion In the service.11. Future maintenance of the service(1) After the initial consultation of the Service, by appointment of theCouncils candidates or otherwise recruitment to grade 5-1 shall bemade by any of the following methods: (a) a competitive examination and Iflterview through the A5RB inaccordance with the provisiOns of Schedule I (not printed; and (b) Promotion from grade 5. The controlling authority shall deter mine method or methods of recruitment to be employed for the purpose of filling in a particular vacancy in the Service or such vacancies therein as may be reqUired to be filled during any particular period and the number of candidates to be recruited by each method.12) Vacancies arising in grade 5, as a result of promotion envisaged insub-rule 11(1)(b), shall be filled by selection, on the basis of performance during the last 5 years by the Board, from amongstpersons serving in positions recognised from time to time for thispurpose by the Controlling Authority. (Applicable only for a periodof five years from the date from which these rules are brought intoforce). 12. AKS RULES 7 131 A scientist may be appointed to Grade 5-1, 5-2 and 5-3 on promo tion on the basis of merits determined by appropriate assessment In the manner specified In rule 19, (41 The vacancies that cannot be filled up under sub-rule (3) shall be filled by direct recruitment through the Board In the manner pre scribed In Schedule n(not printed), The scientists so selected, for Grades S-2 and S-3 shall be required to join the posts .at the specific places/lnstitutes for which they are selected and shall have to serve In those positions for a minimum period of four years, Scientists holding permanent posts In other organisations may, how ever, be initially appointed under the Council on deputation against the ARS posts for a period not exceeding five years, without excluding the posts from the purview of the Service. (No.8(5)/83Yer.1V dated 16.07.1986)(51 The Director General, ICAR may In consultation with the Boardand with the approval of the Controlling AuthOrity Invite any highlyqualified Indian Scientist who is not an employee of the Council foran appointment In the Service.iNo.8-24/78-Per.IV dated 02.08.80).(61 Candidates selected by the ASRB for posts of 5-3 Grade (projectCo-ordlnators) shall be Initially given charge of the positions ofProject Co-ordlnators for a period of five years extendable for afurther period of five years. On the expiry of the tenure or prior tothat, the Scientist may be shifted to any suitable matching positionunder the ARS. The sub-rule will be effective from 05.09.84. (No.8-15!81-Per.IV dated 05.09.84) (7) The vacancies which cannot be filled up under sub-rule(4) of this Rule, including the posts In disciplines approved for making recruit ment to the ARS, may be filled on deputation basiS by recrultlrig persons from other Scientific Organisations, Agricultural Universi ties and Departments of the State/Central Governments, through the ASRB. (No.8-14/83-Per.IV. dated 12.09.89) 12. Sclentl. of Outstanding Merit. (not piintedlJ I 13. 8AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC SERVlCE RULE13. Training(1) Candidates selected on the basis of the competitive examination shall be required to undergo an intensive course of study and train Ing for a perlod of one year. [2) Ewry trainee shall be required to execute a bond to serve the CouncU for a minimum perlod of three years after succeSsfully completing the training course. Fallure to serve the CouncU for the stipulated period WIll render the candidate liable to refund fifty"per cent of the salary paid to hun during the training period. ICARS DECISIONS(1) No specific amount ofsunlly bond 1M speCified In the Bond.The CouncU In their letter No.8-8/85-Per.1V dated 18.07.85 fixed thebond amount of Rs.12,000 with effect from 01.04.1985 for the Scientist(5-1) recruited through the ARS examination. It has now been decidedthat henceforth no specific amount of the surety bond will be speCIfic Inthe bond but Rule 13(2) of the ARS Rules will be specified, which stipulated the bond terms. (No.8-4/87-Per.lV/ dated 28.05.90)(2) Recoveryofbondmoney""s with thelnstitut.. concerned.Under Rule 13(2) of the ARS Rules, a candidate recruIted through ARS isto execute a bond to serve the CouncU for a minimum perlod of four yearsafter successfully completing the training course. Fallure to serve the CouncUfor the stipulated perlod will render the candidate liable to refund 50 percent of the salary paid to him during the period. Under the provisions ofothe abOve rule, each candidate is required to execute a bond of Rs.12,OOO. oHOVeI8r, some sckmtlsts of the CouncU had to leave the CouncU due to dtheir appointment In the higher scale In some other organisations or due kto termination of their services on account of one reason or the other, andathus, are liable to refund the amount of bond money. In the above circumrlstances the Director of the Institute should ensure that the entire bond /money is recovered from the scientist concerned. r:"(No.15(2)/89..Q:1n.(A&Aj/ dated 26.10.91) a(3) RecoDe", o/monev on dtU!harge On the grounds 0/ un becoming conduct. Any tralnee found to be guilty of unbecoming conduct will be liable to be discharged even before completion of the period of training. Such a trainee will be liable to refund full amount of the emoluments paid to him during the perlod of training. 14. ARSRULES 914. Probation (I] Candidates appointed to the Service either by selection through competitive examination, by promotion or otherwise, shall be on probation for a period of two years, provided that the Controlltng AuthOrity may, for counting the said period of two years, at its discretion, count any period of service in posts of equivalent or higher responsibility. [2] The Controlling Authority may extend the period of probation sped fied in sub-rule (1). (3] If on the expiry of the period of probation referred to in sub-rule (1) or of the extended period under sub-rule (2), as the case may be, the Controlling AuthOrity is of the opinion that a sdentlst is not fit for permanent, or If at any time during probation or extension, is satisfied that he will not be fit for permanent appointment on the expiry of such period of probation or extension, the scientist may be discharged or reverted to his substantive post or subjected to such orders as may be passed by the Controlling AuthOrity. rCARS DEcrSiON(1) C/M",t1C8 of plOblltlon and conflmtlltlon In reBpttl,Ct of ARSScIentIsts at tM ItIvel of Institutes. RevIsed composition of the Selection Committees/Departmental Promotion committees for variouscategories of posts existing under the ICAR system was circulated videCouncUs letter No.I-2/81-Per.1V dated 10.09,87. However, it has beenobserved that a number of cases of clearance of probation period andconfirmation of ARS Scientists at the ICAR Research Institutes have beendelayed for one reason or the other. With a view to overcome this problem, for feasibility of holding DPC meetings for clearance of probationand confirmation of Scientists recruited through ARS examination in therespective ICAR institutes has been considered. Now, the CompetentAuthority of the. CouncU has approved the following Committee for thepurpose of clearance of probation period and confirmation in service inall cases of Scientists working in the ICAR Institutes. 1. O1alrman Director or his nominee 2. MemberOne Senior office not lower in status than PrIncipal Scientist nominated by the Director 3. Member An outside Expert nominated by the Director 15. 10 AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIF1C SERVICE RULE 4. MemberAn officer not lower in status than officer under con.1 .[,.... the service to work In poisideration belonging to SC/ST community nominated ~It;AgrIcuItural University orby Director . . .fer. pescrlbed period or perla 5. Member Chief Admn.Officer/Sr.Admn. Officer/Admn officer (ine~l 1oIJ5q~, i;~ ~ : . Li.1"Secretarythe absence of these officers any officer of equivaJent. ,....PI ~3?1A. . .........I..,in~ ")P1,: ..,; ~;. ~~!ri~~~)t:V.--iL _9~a: -.-..status)INothIng In these rules shaIaffect re (No.1-2/95-Per.lV/ dated 04.01.95) n!Jqldred.to. be ,pItMded for Scheduled c15. Powera of the controlling authorityWithout prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred on it, theton ,bQhaq, ,Controlling AuthOrity shaH be competent,~Gl1f:)ti!); & ,;. j :::~,.... ...,..sw:.sr.The res (1) to exclude a post or posts In any grade mentioned in Rule 6 from .......t.t ~in teaPect of,the purview of the Service. a2OO)""PrIacfPaIScIentistS (Rs,45(UGC Pay Package. The reservation oro (2) to decide In consultation with the Board that any particular Vacancy of pasts of.SdetttistS (Rs.2200-4000).or vacancies shaH be filled by direct recruitment through the Board.t ... . ,.........~ (3) to prescribe the minimum qualification for Induction Into the Sgradeas envisaged In rule 11(2) above. 3d 1IteP.l d a scientist appointed toftxed In.~ with such orders a (4) to make temporary arrangements to fill any vacancy for appoint~,ffatltrmeto time. ment of a sclent1st outside the service for a period not exceeding six months, provided that the Controlling Authority may delegate the power at Its discretion to the Director-GeneraJ, ICAR. (5) to fill any vacancy In any grade of the service by temporary ap polntJn~nt of a qualified scientist from outside the Council for a period not exceedlng 2 years at a time, provided that(a) the total number of vacancies so filled shall not exceed at anytime 5 per cent of the authOrised strength of the service;(b) no such appointment shaH be made except In consultation withthe board.16. Deputation The Controlling AuthOrity may, In the Interest of agricultural researchand education and development work, depute from time to time the 16. AL SClENnFlC SERVICE RULEARSRULES11er not lower in status than officer under conscientists from the service to work in posts under the Central or any StateIII belonging to SC/ST community nominatedGowmrnent, AgriculturaJ University or elsewhere (including assignments:torabroad) for a prescribed period or periods.Imn.Officer/Sr.Admn.Offlcer/Admn officer (inmce of these officers any officer of equivalent 17. A_rvatlon for achMIullld castas, achlldulad tribes, atc. Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations and other concessions (No.I-2/95-Per.1V/ dated 04.01.95) required to be provided for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes andother special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issuedling authorityby the Central Government from time to time in this regard.generality of the powers conferred on It, the ICARS DECISIONe competent,(1) Reservation for SCIST. The reservation orders of Government ofJOSts in any grade mentioned in Rule 6 from india are not applicable in respect of posts of Sr. Scientists (Rs.3700rvIce.5700) and Principal Scientists (Rs.4500-7300) even after adoption ofUGC Pay Package. The reservation orders are applicable only in respectan with the Board that any particular Vacancy of posts of Scientists (Rs. 2200-4000).Wed by direct recruitment through thE: Board.(No. H 3/89-Per.1V dated 15.07.1994)18. Pay fixation!Urn qualification for Induction into the S grade1(2) above. The pay of a scientist appointed to any Grade in the service shall befixed in aCcordance with such orders as may be applicable to CouncUsrrangements to fill any vacancy for appointemployees from time to time.&ide the service for a period not exceeding sixt the Controlling Authority may delegate the19. Merit promotion and advance IncramantsI to the Dlrector-GeneraJ, ICAR.[not printed)any grade of the service by temporary ap 20. Transfered scientist from outside the CouncU for a2 years at a time, provided that (1) A scientist shall be liable to transfer to any place in India. (2) A scientist may be required to serve a minimum period of time in a)f vacancies so filled shall not exceed at any backward or comparatively less developed area of the country as the authorised strength of the service; may be determined and decided by the Controlling AuthOrity.mt shall be made except in consultation with21. Tanurlal appointmentAny member of the service, appointed to a post in the CouncU on atenure basis, may be given such grade as may be recommended by theASRB. On completion of the tenure, he wm return to a matching positionImay, in the interest of agriculturaJ researchin research work which may be in any area or any institute depending onnent work, depute from time to time the the CouncUs needs. 17. lZ AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC SERVICE RULE22. Other conditions of serviceThe conditions of service as members of the service In respect of matters Chapter:such as classification, control and.appeal, etc., for which no provision is APPOINTMENT OF HEADmade in these rules shall be the same as are applicable from time to time REGIONAL ST,to the employees of the Council. 22A A member of the service appointed to a scientific post under The positions of Heads of Divisions In the Councll on a regular baSis after 31.03.1960 wUl be eligible are held by the permanent Incumbents, to add to his service qualifying for superannuation pension (butUon .basis, from amongst the eligible s not for any other class of pension) the actual period not accordance with the guidelines formulatE exceeding one-fourth of the length of the service or the actual the existing delegation, such appolntmen period by which his age at the time of recruitment exceeded 25of Management Committee of the Instill years or a period of 5 years, whichever is less, on fulfllment of the conditions prescribed In rule 30 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, The lCAR Review Committee, In it!1972, as amended from time to time.Olapter 7 sub-para 7.23 has ?bserved 1(No.8-7n7-Per.N dated 09.05.79). not only be a leader In his dtsc1pline but to manage the Research Division for ach 226 A scientist who is recruited at the age of 35 years or more may,5Ion and there is a clear responsibllity ( within a period of three months from the date of hiS appoint h~r level. The review Committee ha ment, eJect to forego his right to pension whereupOn he will be rotattonalleadership within the existing ! eligible to subSCribe to a contributory provident fund. 15 not conducive for this objecUve. It ha(No.8-7n7-Per.N dated 09.05.79) the existing system should be dispensed 123. Relaxation felt that the Head of Division should be cowred by the Division, and the posltiO The Controlling AuthOrity may relax the provisions of these rules to filled by direct. recruitment on a tenure Isuch extent as may be necessary to ensure satisfactory working or for another tenure of. five years subject to tilremoving inequitable results.Uve performance.24. Interpretation The specific recommendaUon of HeWby the Governing Body for implementati In any question of interpretation of these rules arises, it shall bedecided by the President of the Council. .manner and the level at which the posltil filled up has been considered in the COO with the approval of Prestdent,ICAR, th procedure the position of Head of DivIs recruttffient at the lew! of Principal Sciel iunctIonaI designation, one of the exist! tbaDlvlsion would be designated as I person would be appointed as Head of I Nn8W8ble by another tenure subject to ~ 18. AL SCIENTIFIC SERVICE RULEniceis members of the service in respect of mattersChapter 211 andappeal, etc., for which no proviSion isAPPOINTMENT OF HEAD OF DIVISIONS AND the same as are applicable from time to timemci!.REGIONAL STATIONSservice appointed to a scientific post underegular basis after 31.03.1960 will be eligibleThe positions of Heads of DIvisions in the Institute, except those which:e qualIfying for superarmuation pension (butare held by the permanent incumbents, are at present, filled up on rotar class of pension) the actual period nottIonbasis, from amongst the eligible scientists of DMslon/lnstitute inrth of the length of the service or the actual accordance with the guidelines formulated for the purpose. According tos age at the time of recruitment exceeded 25 the existing delegation, such appointments can be made with the approval)f 5 years, whichever is less, on fulfilment ofof Management Commtttee of the Institute.cribed in rule 30 of the CCS (Pension) Rules,d from time to time.The ICAR Review Committee, in its recommendatIon,contaIned in (No.8-7n7-Per.N dated 09.05.79).Chapter 7 sub-para 7.23 has observed that the Head of Division should not only be a leader in his dtsClpline but also a Scientist who contributesecrulted at the age of 35 years or more may, to manage the Research Division for achleving.the excellence of the OMthree months from the date of hiS appoint slon, and there is a clear responsibility on him to build the DMslon to ago his right to pension whereupOn he will be higher level. Thereview Committee has felt thcit the present system ofe to a contributory provident fund.rotational leadership within the existing scientists of the Divlslon/lnstttute1No.8-7n7-Per.N dated 09.05.79)is not conducive for this objectiw. It has, therefore, recommended that the ex1sttng system should be dispensed with. The Comm1ttee has further felt that the Head of Dlvis10n should be a Scientist of Stature Iri the areay may relax the provisions of these rules to cowred by the Division, and the position of Head of Division should be!SSary to ensure satisfactory working or for filled by direct. recruitment on a tenure basis for 5~, renewable for another tenure of fiw years subject to the incumbenf$ interest and effec tive performance. The specific recommendation of Review Committee has been accepted;>retatlon of these rules arises, It shall be by the Governing Body for implementation and by President, ICAR.Thehe Council. manner and the level at which the position of Head of Division should befilled up has been considered in the COuncil, and it has now been decidedwith the approval of President, ICAR, that in supersession of the existingprocedl,lre the position of Head of Division should be ruled up by directrecruitment at the lewl of Principal Scientist. As the Head of Division is a. functional designation, one of the existing posts of Principal scienHst inthe Division would be designated as Head of Division. The selectedperson would be appointed as Head of Division on a tenure of five years,renewable by another tenure subject to incumbents interest and his effecJ j 19. 14 AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC SERVICE RULEREADS OF DIVISIONS IRE(;tive performance. On completion of the tenure,t}:I.e individual would tbe 5. The efforts should be made to COlTadjusted against any bt"er vacant position of Pripcipal Scientist in the well in advance. If for any reasons, selesame discipline at the same Institute and If no suGh vacancy is aVaJIable inin time, aninterim arrangement canthe Institute, in any other Institute. This stipulatiOn would be cleilrly ind) Institute as indicated below.cated in the advertisement and in the offer of atspoinbnent to aVoid anychance of representation by ~e Indlvidualat- a later stage: Action for (a) If the old incumbent is still in servkrecruitment would be initiated ~U in adva,nce of the expiry of the tenurefor a period not exceeding slx.mon1of the existing inclJ!1lbent to ensure that the position does not remainvacant for an unduly long time. This procedure would also apply for filling (b) If the old incumbent is not availableup the positions of Heads of Regional Stations of the Institute. further or is considered unfit or (OO.No.2-53/89-RC.CeI dated 12.02.1991) the reasons to be recorded, the ! the discipline, whether in the samE of the Institute, may be appointed. GUIDELINESpost of Principal Scientist in the the criterion for determining the s there are more than one Principal The guidelines formulated for the position of Heads of DJQisions/ appointment, the person older inRegional Stations to be filled up by the direct recruitment through ASRB senior most Principal Scientist for tare given below. These.guidelines may be followed scrupulously for fillingup the existing and future vacancies of Heads of Divisions!Reglonal (c) If the senior-most Principal ScienttsStations. Requisitions may be sent directly to ASRB.wlth a copyto thethe reasons to be recorded, the I1ECouncil.Identified by the same principles W(1. The position will be filled up by selection through the ASRB on a6. The model qualifications for thetenure of 5 years In the pay scale of Rs.4500-7300. prescribed for the post of Project Co-orQualifications).2. The field of selection will be open to the Principal Scientists andProfessors (or equivalent), in the relevant discipline. The existing incum 7. AUnit can be cJa:ssifted as a Divlstolbent will. also be eligible to apply for the re-ad. _I rised post of Head of~. (bJ It hasat least one post 0~=~:.rW~division to take chance with others for a fresh tenure of 5 years.3. Action for recruitment will normally be initiated one year before theconcept of ~lbinot to be aldate on which the vacancy is llkely to arise. ~. . ;C 1,,, lj.!nF:4. On completion of the tenure, the incumbent may be posted anywhere8. The abovepiJt~l.ir.1lon win the lCAR as Principal Scientist, depending upon the requirement andof Heads of RegIonal SUIIarII d the IIavailability of a vacancy. However, if an individual has joined service fromoutside the lCAR system and holds a lien on his original post or service in 9. The mcurnbent" not be J)IriIlIltedthe parent organisation and does not want to get absorbed in the ICAR lent position, within lCAR or outside,service, then his services will be placed back at the disposal of his parentt8nure. " ;-.organisation. 20. ~SCIENTIF1C SERVICE RULEHEADS OF DIVISIONS IIlEGIONAL STATIONS 15etIon of thetenure,tPe individual would 1005. The efforts should be made to complete the selection of a soccessoracant position of P$cipal Scientist In thewell In advance. If for any reasons, selection of a successor Is not finalisedlStltute and If no suqh vacancy Is aVanable InIn time, anlnterlm arrangement can be made by the Director of the-iltute. This stipula,tiOn would be cl~ ind). Institute as indicated below.Id In the offer of at)po.....tment to aVoid any the Individual-itt- a later stage: Action for(a) If the old Incumbent is stW In service, he may be allowed to conttriuet Wen In ~ce of the expiry of the tenure for a period not exceeding six months.I ensure that the position does not remaine. This procec:ilD"e wouId also apply for filling (b) If the old Incumbent Is not available or is not Interested In continuingRegional Stations of the Institute.further or is considered unfit or Ineligible for further retention for(DO.No.2-53/89-RC.CeD dated 12.02.1991)the reasons to be recorded, the senior most Principal Scientist In the discipline, whether In the same dlvlslon or In.any other dIvlslon of the Institute, may be appointed. The date of appointment .. to theGUIDEUNESpost of Principal Scientist In the eqUivalent grade In ICAR will be the criterion for determining the seniority In the grade. If, howewr, there are more than one Principal Scientist with the same date of:l for the position of Heads of D.Mslons/appointment, the person older In age would be considered to be the up by the direCt recruitment through ASRB senior most Prlnclpal Scientist for this pt.D"p05e.lines may be followed scrupulously for fillingmcancles of Heads of Divtslons/Reglonal (c) If the senior-most Prlnclpal ScIentist is unwiUlngor is not found fit for~ sent directly to ASRBwlth a copyto the the reasons to be recorded, the next senior most Principal ScientistIdentified by the same prlnciples would be considered.I up by selection through the ASRB on a 6. The model qualifications for the Head will be Similar to those;caIe of Rs.4500-7300.prescribed for the post of Project Co;)rdinator (See Chapter 3 on RevisedQualifications).Wbe open to the Principal Scientists andthe relevant discipline. The existing InCI.l1l 7. A Unit can be classified as a Division if (a) it has at least 10 scientists InIpply for the re-ad . .;.1 dsed post of Head of position (b) it has at least one post of Principal Scientist either on the>thers for a fresh tenure 015 years.orlglnal sanctioned strength or through redeployment. If theSe condltionsare not satisfied, the unit should form part of some other Dtvislon. TIle~ normally be initiated one year before the concept of DiviSions is not to be applled to the National Researchlikely to arise.Centres.Ire, the lncl.l1lbent may be posted anywhere8. The above procedure of selection would also apply to the. appointmentntist, depending upon the requirement and of Heads of Regional Stations of the Institutes.ever, if an Individual has joined service fromholds a lien on his original post or service In 9. The Incumbent wiD not be permitted to join or apply for another equiva--.ioes not want to get absorbed In the ICAR lent position, within ICAR or outside, during the first four years of hIStle placed back at the disposal of his parent tenure. (No.2(53)189-RC CeI dated 02.06.1992) .i1 21. REVISED QU. lng/extension education proviiScientist (Rs.3700~5700) or in Chapter 3REVISED QUALIFICATIONS(iii) Evidence of contribution to reseas supported by published wor! (Iv) Specialisation (to be specified).Consequent upon the introduction of UGC Pay Package for Scientistsin the lCAR system, the model qualifications and experience for recruit~ 4- Held of DIvlIIonIHead of RtgIonII Sbment to the posts of Sclentlsts/Research Management poSitions of ICAR ordihltors Ind Joint DllICtcn It InItwere prescribed vide ICAR letter No.8-l/89-Per.lV dated 08.11.1989Unlvllllty StatullNAARM (R1MOO-73(not printed).The qualifications were reviewed by an Expert Committeeand the recommendations of the Committee have been approved" by the (I) Doctoral degree in the relevantGoverning Body. In supersession of all previous orders on the subject, the (Ii) PrIncipal Scientist in the scale 01revised qualifications for various categories of scientific positions are aslent position (or) 8years of experiunder.5700) or in an equivalent positil proven record of scientific contr:1. Scientist (Rs.2000-4000)sation/institute having at least: subject. (I) Masters degree In the relevant subject.(til) Evidence of contribution to res tion as supported by published 2. Senior Scientist (Rs.3700-s700) (Iv) Spectalisation and experience I(I) Doctoral degree5. Dlrlctors of ICARlnsUtutn (otherthll (iI) 5 years experience (excluding the period spent in obtaining the Dlrectorsj Joint Directors It IARlINDRI Ph.D. degree during service, subject to a maximum of three years)GentIII (Rs.450CH300) In research/teaching/ extension education as Scientist (Rs.2200 4000) or in an equivalent position in the relevant subject. (I) Doctoral degree in the relevant (Ii) At least 5 years experience a Relaxation for Engineering Disclp/ines:_Masters degree in the case7300) or In an equivalent pc of Engineering disciplines with 8 years experience in research/teach having proven record of sde ing/extension education as Scientist (Rs.2200-4000) or in an equivareputed organisation/institute he lent position in the relevant Engineering subject.In the relevant subject. (iii) Evidence of contribution to res (III) Evidence of contribution to research/teaching! extension educa tion as supported by publishedtion as supported by published work/lnnovatlons.(Iv) Specllisatlon (to be specified) (tv) Specialisation (to be defined) Desirable: Experience in a resea I3. Principii Scientist (R,,4500-7300)6. Dy.DllICtar GentraIIDIllClorl of IVRIJIAF(t) Doctoral degree in the relevant subject (I) A Doctoral degree In the relevar (Ii) 10 years experience excIudJng the period spent in obtaining the (Ii) An eminent SclentisVTeacher hePh.D. degree (subject to a maximum of 3 years) in research/teachthe grade.of Principal Scientist (F 22. REVISED QUALIFICATIONS 17ing!extension education provlderl3 years experience as a Senior.Scientist (Rs.3700-5700) or in an equivalent position. Chapler3oQUALIFICATIONS (iiU Evidence of contribution to research/teaching!extension/educationas supported by published work/innovations.(Iv) Specialisation (to be specified).oduction of UGC Pay Package for Scientists:tel qualifications and experience for recruit4. Head of DIvlIIonIHNd of Regional Statlont, Project CoordInatort ZonII Cots/Research Management positions of ICARordIftItorI and Joint DlrlctOll It lnalltute other thin Instltut. with DIImIcIletter No.8-l/89-Per.JV dated 08.11.1989Unlvlrllty S1Itua.4NAARM (RI.4500-7300):IDS were reviewed by an Expert Committeef the Committee have been approvecf by the (I) Doctoral degree in the relevant subjectiSion of all previous orders on the subject, the(Ii) Principal Scientist in the scale of (Rs.4500-7300) or in an equivalous categories of scientific positions are aslent position (or) 8years of experience as a Senior Scientist (Rs.37QO5700) or in an equivalent position (or) An eminent Scientist havingproven record of scientific contribution working in a reputed organisation/institute having at least 13 years experience in the relevantsubject.:relevant subject.(iii) Evidence of contribution to research /teaching /extenslon education as supported by published work/innovations.700)(Iv) Specialisation and experience (to be specified). 5. Directors of ICAR Institutes (otherlhln IARIIIVRIINDRIICIFEJNAAAII), PraJect~uding the period spent in obtaining theDirectors; Jotnt Directors It IARImDRIIIVRIlClFElNAARM, AIIIatIrit DIrIctorservice, subject to a maximum of three years) GtntrII (RI.45OG-7300)I extension education as Scientist (Rs.2200Jent position in the relevant subject. (I) Doctoral degree in the relevant subject(Ii) At least 5 years experience as a Principal Scientist (Rs.4500ring Dlscipllnes:.Masters degree in the case 7300) or In an equivalent position (or) An eminent Scientist, with 8 years experience in research/teachhaving proven record of SCientific contribution working in aas Scientist (Rs.220Q-4000) or in an eqUivareputed organisation/institute having at least 18 years experlence1aJlt Engineering subject. in the relevant subject.(Iii) Evidence of contribution to research/teaching/ extension education to research/teaching! extension educa tion as supported by published work/t."1Ilovations.published work/innovatlons. (tv) Specntsatlon (to be specified)iefined)DeSirable: Experlence In a research management poSition.1).7300) OV.Dlrector GenerallDlrectors of IVRIIIARUCIFEINAARM NDRI (Ra.7600 lied)e relevant subject(I) A Doctoral degree in the relevant subject.axcluding the perlod spent in obtaining the (Ii) An eminent ScientisVfeacher having at least 8 years experlence into a maximum of 3 years) in research/teach- the grade of Principal Scientist (Rs.4500-7300) or in an equivalent 23. 18AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC SERVICE RULE REVISED QU position out of which 3 years experience should.be In a research(5) Reserved for ST but to be tn: management position (or) An eminent Scientist having provenfor SC if no sUitable ST cane record to scientific contribution working In a reputed organisationi able Institute having 21 years experience In the relevant subject, out of (6) Reserved for ST but to be which 3 years experience should be In a research managementserved if no suitable SC/Sl poSition or In a equivalent position.available (Ill) Evidence of contribution to research/teaching/extension education! Total Management as supported by published work/lnnovations. (tv) Specilisation (to be specified)In case It has been decided that(No.8(3)195-Per.1V dated 06.02.1995) fUled, full details thereof, together wi be held In abeyance may be given seJ by the Officer signing this requisitionREQUISITION FORMNote. All answers in the requtslUoI not by dashes and dots, No column !Name of the Institute/Office I. Requisition for recruitment to the post of(b) Unreserved vacancies II. Brief particulars of the post Total of (a) and(b) aboveDesignation Pay scale*ClassandNumber of posts(should tally with column DI (a) ab servicesanctioned V. Mode of recruitment (whether onthrough circulation or by open adScientistAgriculturalVI. Particulars of persons who last hek Research Service larly against the vacancies in Colu (a) Name~i Higher Initial pay may be recommended by the ASRB for specially (b) Reference number and date qualified and experlenced candidates.letterDI. Number of vacancies for which this requisition Is VII. (a) Is the post pensionable or being sent.. non-pensionableIV. Break-up of the vacancies In Column III above .. (b) Are there any provident fund (a) (I) Reserved for SC and not to be treated as or other benefits, and If so,unreserved if no such suitable candidates are please speclfy?available ,.{cl Any spectal concession, such (2) Reserved for SC but to be treated as reserwd as free quarters, Ught, water,for ST If no sUitable SC candidates are availetc.able..(3) Reserved for SC but to be treated as unreserved If no suitable SC/ST candidates are available ..VlD. Period of probation (4) Reserved for ST but not to be treated as unreserved If no such suitable candidates are available 24. ;;.; ~.~-r,or.;:," .,. "...i")~i l f"r;,j~":l~;,,~"t~,lJ~ ";i~;",,:-:--GJ