Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) Division of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Horticulture Main Campus Shalimar, Srinagar – 190025

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The Division of Plant Biotechnology at SKUAST-Kashmir invites applications from eligible candidates for the following temporary project-based positions under the DBT-funded research project, “Deciphering the Genetics for Enhancing Yield and Nutritional Potential of Buckwheat”. The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

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Position Details:

1. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

• Number of Posts: 01
• Eligibility/Qualifications (Essential):
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, or Vegetable Science.
  • Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture.
  • Qualified NET/GATE or equivalent accredited tests. Non-NET/GATE candidates may be considered with emoluments as per funding agency rules.

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• Desirable:
  • Experience in nutritional genomics, molecular characterization, and field evaluation.
• Status of Job: Temporary for one year, extendable up to three years based on performance.

2. Field-cum-Lab Assistant

• Number of Posts: 01
• Eligibility/Qualifications (Essential):
  • B.Sc. in Agriculture or Horticulture.
  • Relevant experience in fieldwork, including collecting biological materials, characterization, recording observations, and maintaining biological material records.
• Status of Job: Temporary, co-terminus with the project.

Application Process:

Interested candidates must send their application (in the prescribed format) along with a detailed biodata and relevant certificates to Dr. Sajad Majeed Zargar, Principal Investigator, at the Division of Plant Biotechnology, SKUAST-Kashmir, J&K (Email: smzargar@skuastkashmir.ac.in).

• Last Date of Submission: 16th December 2024
• Interview Notification: Candidates shortlisted will be informed separately.

Note: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. For the application format and more details, visit the official website of SKUAST-Kashmir: www.skuastkashmir.ac.in.

Exciting Internship Opportunity at IUST under DST-SERB!

The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Kashmir, invites applications for a two-month paid internship program. This opportunity is part of a prestigious SERB-funded project titled:
“Supramolecular Schiff-base Chiral Macrocycles with Amine, Hydroxy, and Thiol Functionalization for the Recognition of Chiral Biological Anions.”

Eligibility:
Candidates who have completed an M.Sc. in Chemistry are encouraged to apply.

Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates should email their applications, including an updated CV, to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat, at imtiyaz.bhat@iust.ac.in. Ensure to mention “SERB 2024” in the email subject line.

Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by 30th November 2024.

Selection Criteria:
Candidates will be selected based on their academic qualifications. Selected applicants will be notified via email.

For more details, refer to the official notification or contact the Department of Chemistry, IUST.

Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora Announces Interview for Assistant Director of Physical Education

The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir, has released an official notification for the shortlisted candidates for the Assistant Director of Physical Education position. The interview is scheduled as follows:

• Post: Assistant Director of Physical Education
• Category: UR (Unreserved)
• Date and Time: 4th December 2024, 10:30 AM
• Venue: University Campus, Awantipora

Important Details:

• Call Letters: Provisional interview call letters have been sent to the shortlisted candidates via their registered email addresses. Additionally, the list of shortlisted candidates is available on the IUST website (www.iust.ac.in). If a candidate does not receive the call letter, this notification will serve as a provisional invitation to appear for the interview.
• Reporting Time: Candidates are advised to arrive at the University Campus 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interview time with all relevant original documents for verification.
• Travel Allowance: No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the interview.

This announcement follows the advertisement notice No. 01 of 2024, dated 6th February 2024. Candidates are encouraged to prepare well and adhere to the guidelines outlined in the notification.

For more details, visit the official IUST website.

Over 5.5 Lakh Applicants to Compete for 4,000 Constable Vacancies

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 29 (KNS): Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting of Civil administration and Police Department to take stock of the preparations made by Deputy Commissioners to conduct the exams for selection of Constables in Police through J&K Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB).

Besides the Chairperson, JKSSRB those who attended the meeting includes Divisional Commissioner Kashmir/Jammu; ADGP, Jammu; IGP, Kashmir; Deputy Commissioners; SSPs and other concerned officers.

The Chief Secretary took this occasion to impress upon the officers to make adequate arrangements in terms of deployment of staff including observers, supervisors, invigilators and other personal.

He urged the Deputy Commissioners to visit as many exam centres as possible besides creating teams under senior officers in district administration to examine all the exam centres established in their districts. He sensitized them to ensure that no untoward incident of copying or malpractice occurs anywhere and orders deployment of enough security personnel at each centre in the district.

He enquired from them about the arrangements made for delivery of both sensitive and non-sensitive exam material to exam centres. He also enjoined upon them to personally monitor the whole process till the OMR sheets are sent back to SSRB by the police department.

In her presentation the Chairperson, SSRB, Indu Kanwal Chib informed the meeting that there are 5,59,135 candidates scheduled to appear in exams for 4002 posts of constables (Home Department) to be held on 1st , 8th  22nd December, 2024.

She further added that the exams of Constables (Executive/Armed/SDRF) are going to be held on 1st of December at 856 centres across the districts for which 2,62,863 candidates are set to appear in the UT with maximum number of 54,296 candidates appearing from Jammu district.

Similarly for Constable (Telecommunication) 1,67,609 candidates are going to exams to be held on 08th of December and 1,28,663 candidates are appearing for Constable (Photographer) exams on 22nd of December this year.

The Chairperson also gave brief about the material dispatched by the board and other arrangements made by them. It was revealed that for the first time male and female gazetted officers have been deployed in each centre as ‘Frisking Supervisors’ besides ensuring videography of the exams to ensure transparency in the conduct of the exam. (KNS)

2 more govt employees terminated in J&K over terror links

Srinagar, Nov 29 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir has terminated two more employees from their services over terror links, including a teacher and a pharmacist, officials sources said.

Top official sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the action has been taken under Article 311 of the Indian Constitution.

He said that the employees include Ab Rehman Naika, a pharmacist in health and medical education department and Zahir Abbas, a teacher in school education department.

Over the past few months, the Lt Governor-led administration has terminated several government employees from their services over terror links in the Union Territory—(KNO)

Central University of Kashmir announces winter vacation

Srinagar, Nov 29 (KNO): Central University of Kashmir Friday announced winter vacation, starting from December 23, 2024 to February 7, 2025

According to an official communique, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), last working day for all academic programs will be December 20, and classes are scheduled to resume on February 10, 2025.

It states that departments intending to continue academic activities during the vacation, either partially or fully, must submit proposals in advance to Dean of Academic Affairs.

It added that all administrative offices of the university will remain functional throughout the vacation period—(KNO)