Application Form THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE (Deemed to be University)

GANDHIGRAM – 624 302, DINDIGUL DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU (Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)

Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade (3rd Cycle)

Appointment for the post of Vice-Chancellor of The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) Gandhigram – 624 302, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu

The Vice-Chancellor, being the academic as well as administrative head, is expected to be:

A visionary with proven leadership qualities, administrative capabilities as well as teaching and research credentials.

Having outstanding academic record throughout and a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Professor in a University system or in an equivalent position in a reputed research and/or academic administrative organisation.

The maximum age of applicant must not be more than 65 years on the closing date of application.

Salary and Service Conditions

The post carries pay and other allowances as per UGC norms.

The terms and conditions of the services will be those as set forth in the bye-laws and MoA of the Institute.

Those who are in service must submit their application through proper channel.

Procedure for appointment

Appointment will be made from a panel of names recommended by a Committee constituted under the provisions of the MoA and Bye-Laws of The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University)

The advertisement and the proforma of application are available on the website www.ruraluniv.ac.in

The applications in the prescribed proforma alongwith detailed bio-data should reach on or before the stipulated date and time by Registered/Speed Post only to:

The RegistrarThe Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University)Gandhigram – 624 302Dindigul DistrictTamilnadu

“Application for the post of Vice Chancellor, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University)” should be superscribed on the envelope.

The signed and scanned copy of the prescribed proforma may be sent to the e.mail ID: vcapplication19@ruraluniv.ac.in and the same will be accepted subject to the condition that the original signed copy of the proforma is received by Registered / Speed Post within 10 days from the last date.

The Institute is not responsible for postal delay. --.--.--

Proforma of Application for the post of Vice-Chancellor of The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram – 624 302, Dindigul District

(Applicant is requested to type the information in the following Proforma and can add more lines in the Proforma wherever required.)

1. General Information of Applicant

Name (In Capital Letters)

Date of Birth (Date/Month/Year) (Copy of proof to be attached)Correspondence Address

Phone No. Mobile No. :

Landline No. :

Email

2. Present Position

a. Designation

b. Organization

c. Pay Scale

d. Date of appointment to the present post

e. Total Experience (In Years and Months)

Affix the latest passport size photo

3. Details of experience possessed as per eligibility criteria:

(10 years’ Professorship or equivalent as per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education 2010 and subsequent modifications)

S.No. Post held Pay Scale Organisation Nature of duties

Experience (In Years and Months)

4. Brief how the eligibility criteria as per UGC norms is fulfilled :

5. Educational Qualification (In chronological order from the latest to Graduation level) (Copy of proof to be attached)

S.No. Qualification University Year Subject(s) / Topics

% Achieved

Distinctionsetc.

6. Administrative Experience/Post(s) & responsibilities held (Copy of proof to be attached)

S.No. Post Organisation / University

Duration Experience (In Years and Months)

From(Date)

To(Date)

1. Head of the Department2. Chairman, Board of Studies3. Member, Board of Studies4. Dean of Faculty5. Member of Academic

Council6. Member of Executive

Council7. Member of Professional/

Academic Bodies8. Others (Specify)

7. (a) Academic/Teaching Experience & responsibilities (In chronological order from the latest to oldest) (Copy of proof to be attached)

S.No. Post Organisation / University

Duration Experience (In Years and Months)From

(Date)To(Date)

(b) Participation and contribution in relevant areas in higher education :

Organisation Area of specialisationVisiting ProfessorResource PersonOthers (Specify)

(c) Involvement with formulation of academic programmes:

S.No. Nomenclature of Innovative Academic Programmes formulated

Date of approval byAcademic Council

Year ofIntroduction

(d) Important MoUs formulated for academic collaborations:

S.No. MoUs formulated Name of Agencies/Departments involved

Year of MoU

(e) Position of Chairs:

S.No. Name of Chair Name of Agencies/Departments involved

Period of holding the Chair

8. International academic Exposure, if any

S.No. Post / Assignment

Organisation / University

Area of Assignment DurationFrom To In Years &

Months

9. Scholarly achievements:

A. Contribution to Journals and Books:

DetailsBooks authoredEditor in ChiefEditorshipsPeer reviewer Member of the International Advisory BoardOthers (Specify)

B. Publication:

B.I Kindly provide list of scholarly publications in recognised professional and/or academic journals: (Attach copies of five best articles )

Total Publications: ………….

S.No. Date Title Name of Journal Refereed Journal or not

Number of Citations (wherever possible)

B.II List of articles in popular magazines or newspapers

Total Articles: ………..

S.No. Date Title Name of Magazine / Newspaper

C. Participation and scholarly presentations in conferences:

C.I National

S.No. Date Title of Conference or Institution Title/Subject of presentation (if made)

C.II International

S.No. Date Title of Conference or Institution Title/Subject of presentation (if made)

D. Participation and contribution in National/International Fora in the area of your academic and professional expertise

Number(s)Plenary Lectures/Invited Talks International

NationalCongresses attended International

NationalExaminership etc. International

NationalOthers (Specify) International

National

10. Research Projects:

S.No. Client/Organisation’sname

Nature of project Duration of project

Amountof grant (Rupees)

11. Consulting experience:

List out key consulting assignments undertaken:

S.No. Client/Organisation’sname

Nature of project Duration of assignment

12. Honours /Awards & Fellowships for Outstanding Work:

Sr.No. Name of Award/Fellowship etc.

Elected / Honorary Fellow

Awarded by Year of Award

13. No. of Research Scholars successfully guided :

Name of Programme Awarded (No.) (Under-progress not to be included)

14. Your Vision for the GRI (DTBU) (upto 500 Words)

15. Strengths to fulfil the above vision (in 100 words)

16. Details of Referees:

S.No. Name of theReferee

Post Held byReferee

Email Phone No. Mobile

1.2.

I, hereby, declare that (i) I fulfil all the eligibility criteria as per norms and (ii) all the statements/ particulars made/furnished in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also declare and fully understand that in the event of any information furnished being found false or incorrect at any stage, my application/candidature is liable to be summarily rejected at any stage and if I am already appointed, my services are liable to be terminated without any notice from the post of the Vice-Chancellor as per Act/ Statutes etc. and other applicable rules.

Place: (Signature of the Applicant) Date:

Note: Total No. of pages (A-4 size) of the application should not exceed 10 pages. Alongwith the hard copy of the application with supportive evidences, the soft copy in

must be enclosed in a CD / pendrive.