Central Power Research Institute

(A Govt. of India Society, Ministry of Power)

Post Box No.8066, Prof. Sir. C.V.Raman Road
Sadashivanagar Post Office,
BANGALORE 560 080
Advertisement No.CPRI/02/2014
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is a Premier Autonomous Institute
under Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, promoting applied research in Power System
Technology Development. It has several laboratories throughout India and state-of-art
facilities for evaluation of electrical materials and performance of power equipment. It
also acts as the National Level Testing & Certification Authority and is the apex body
for initiating and co-ordinating Research and Development.
The Institute intends
recruitment to the post of Scientific Officer Grade 3 and accordingly invites
applications from the eligible candidates.
Name of the post, No. of
posts and reservation
Scientific Officer Gr 3 in
the Pay Band of 1560039100 with Grade Pay
of Rs. 6600/-

Essential educational
Upper age limit
qualification and experience
I Class M.Sc./I Class BE with
40 years
5
years
experience/or
(for age relaxation
M Tech/ME with 3 years
please see general
experience or Ph.D (Science)
conditions)
with
2
years
01 post
experience/Ph.D(Engg)
Unreserved
Specialization:
Electrochemistry
Persons who applied against earlier advertisement No. CPRI/06/2013 can apply
but need not pay application fee.
Job Description:
- Testing of batteries as per the international standard test methods
- Analysis and modeling of physical and electrochemical processes in
large battery systems to capture dynamical processes taking place in
the batteries
- Modeling and model verification of Multi-Input-Multi-Output
dynamical systems, sensitivity analysis, and dynamical system
identification, including parametric, non-parametric and closed-loop
methods
- Design, analysis and fabrication of electro-mechanical systems and
energy conversion devices
- Design and implement controllers for stationery energy storage
applications, current state-of-the-art control systems for stationery
energy storage applications and electricity grid operation
- Test and deploy the developed Batter Management Systems
- Research and developmental activities on Fuel cells, Storage systems
and their performance assessment
Specialization : Electro-Chemistry

INSTRUCTIONS
Pay and Allowances
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The posts carry usual allowances as admissible to Central Government

employees (as made applicable to CPRI employees) of the same pay and
status.
Approximate total emoluments per month :
Initial pay: Rs.18750/-; Grade Pay Rs.6600/- (in the pay band of 1560039100); HRA 30% of initial pay and grade pay; Transport allowance
Rs.3200; DA 100% of initial pay, grade pay & Transport allowance ie.
approximate total emoluments = Rs.64,705/- including HRA at Bangalore.
Rate of HRA is dependent on the place of posting. In case of allotment of
quarters, no HRA is payable but Licence Fee at the Govt. rates will be
deducted. In addition, 10% of Basic pay, GP and DA will be contributed by
the Institute towards New Pension Scheme.
Higher initial pay subject to a maximum of five increments on first
appointment if so recommended by the selection committee may be granted
to the candidates with exceptionally brilliant professional achievements and
performance in the interview.
An attractive perks like Medical, subsidized canteen, Children Education
Allowance, LTC, foreign tour, merit based assessment scheme of promotion,
Gratuity, Annual Leave encashment etc are admissible.
Candidates appointed will be governed by an attractive and periodical merit
based assessment promotion scheme.
The post is pensionable based on defined contribution under the New
Pension Scheme, which has been in vogue with effect from 01.01.2004.
General

Only Indian Nationals need apply.

The Appointing Authority may in exceptional cases relax any of the eligibility
conditions.

State of the art research facilities are available in the laboratories. The
researchers will be encouraged to participate in Conferences/Seminars for
presentation of papers liberally.

Institute reserves the right not to fill up the posts, if it so desires. Number of
vacancies indicated is subject to change at the time of selection depending
upon the circumstances and reservation may also vary.

The applicants should ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The
prescribed essential qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of
same does not entitle candidates to be called for Written test/Interview. Where
number of applications received in response to the advertisement is large, it
will not be possible for CPRI to call all the candidates for Written
test/Interview. CPRI may restrict the number of candidates for Written
test/Interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications/ experience/
achievements/specialization higher than that of the minimum prescribed in

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the advertisement.
The candidates should, therefore, mention all
qualifications/ experience/ achievements/specialization etc., in relevant fields
including those over and above the minimum qualification. After the interview,
in accordance with the merit, the offer of appointment to the selected
candidates will be issued,
restricted to the number of vacancies as per
approved rules & regulations of CPRI. The appointment, however, will be
subject to the completion of formalities like medical examination prescribed for
the posts of the Institute and character verification, besides production &
verification of testimonials/certificates. Candidates with higher qualification
and or with more experience will be given preference.
Employment in the Institute carries with it All- India transfer liability and
presently CPRI has its Units at Bangalore, Bhopal, NOIDA, Hyderabad,
Nagpur, Kolkata, Guwahati and NHPTL, Bina Madhya Pradesh.
The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and possession of the
same does not automatically make the candidates eligible to be called for
interview. There will be an initial screening based on the academic performance
and other parameters given in the on-line applications and only those screened
will be called for interview
Candidates called for interview will have to produce all relevant original
documents in proof of details furnished in their applications submitted on-line,
at the time of interview. If any information furnished on-line is found to be
wrong or false, the candidate will not be interviewed and no TA is paid.
OUTSTATION candidates called for an interview will be reimbursed to and fro
second class sleeper train fare/ Bus fare (Non-AC) by the shortest direct
route from their usual place of residence as indicated in the application on
production of documentary proof. (Change of address and city for the
purpose will not be entertained)
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence politically or otherwise will
be treated as a disqualification.
Incomplete applications (i.e. without uploading photograph, signature,
educational certificates/experience certificate(s) will not be entertained and will
stand rejected.
Age Relaxation

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The date for determining the age limit/experience/qualification shall be the

closing date prescribed for receipt of application, i.e., 04.08.2014. The upper
age limit, however, may be relaxed upto 5 years for SC/ST and up to 03 years
for OBC candidates as per Government orders in force only in those cases
where the posts are reserved for respective categories.
SC/ST/OBC candidates are required to produce attested copy of
cast/community certificate (in the format as prescribed by the Central Govt.
and issued by the appropriate authorities) along with the Application Form.
Relaxation in the upper age limit for Physically Handicapped will be 5 years,
over and above the relaxation provided for the SC/ST/OBC candidates as the
case may be.
Candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) must submit a
photocopy of the latest certificate in the prescribed form issued by the specified
competent authority (SDO/District Magistrate/Dy. Commissioner) along with
the Application Form.

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Relaxation in the upper age limit of 5 years applicable for the persons who were
domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the State of J&K during the period of
01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 subject to production of a certificate from the
District Magistrate in the Kashmir Division within whose jurisdiction he/she
had ordinarily resided OR from any other authority designated in this behalf by
the Government of J&K State, to the effect that he/she had ordinarily been
domiciled in the Kashmir Division of State of J&K during the period from
01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989.
Relaxation in age limit for Ex-Servicemen is as under:
- Ex-servicemen (UR)- 03 yrs after deduction of the military service
rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
- Ex-servicemen (OBC) 06 yrs (3yrs+3yrs) after deducation of the military
service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
- Ex-servicemen (SC & ST)-08 yrs (3yrs+5 yrs) after deduction of the
military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
How to apply
Candidates should download the prescribed application format from CPRI
website http://www.cpri.in. They should neatly type the format and should
fill in the application in all respects and attach attested copies of all certificates
of educational qualifications, experience etc. together with the application fee
(if applicable) of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) in the form of crossed
Demand Draft valid for at least 3 months, in favour of CPRI payable at
Bangalore.
Completed application (with requisite attachments) should be sent in an
envelope superscribing Application for the post of Scientific Officer Grade 3
to the Chief Administrative Officer, Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Post
Box No.8066, Prof. Sir. C V Raman Road, Bangalore 560 080, so as to reach on
or before 04.08.2014.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category, Women candidates and regular
employees of CPRI are exempted from payment of application fee.
Applications from employees of Govt. Departments would be considered only if
forwarded through proper channel, duly certified by the employer that the
applicant would be relieved within one month of the receipt of the offer of
appointment, if selected. Vigilance clearance in respect of the employee
should also be recorded in the forwarding letter. However, candidates may
submit an advance copy of the application before the closing date. Applications
routed through proper channel should reach CPRI at the earliest.
Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the
closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed,
delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by CPRI. Any
enclosure received separately subsequent to the receipt of the application may
not be connected therewith. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, without attested copies of
educational
certificates/experience certificate(s),
unsigned
applications,
application without D D if applicable and applications with columns left blank)
will not be entertained and will stand rejected.

Checklist: Following documents must be attached along with the application

form.
a)
b)
c)

d)
e)
f)
g)

Attested copies of Secondary School certificate showing Date of Birth

Attested copies of Senior Secondary Certificate and marks sheet
Attested copies of Diploma/Degree/Post Degree certificates and mark sheets
(year/semester wise) in support of essential qualification
and any higher
qualification.(Wherever grades are awarded by Universities/Institutes in
CGPA/SGPA/OGPA etc. system, candidates are requested to convert the same into
percentage based on the formula adopted by the University/Institute and mention
the percentage in the appropriate column in the application form)
Attested copies of relevant experience certificate(s), if any (as claimed in the
application)
Demand Draft of Rs.500/-, wherever applicable
Attested copy of Certificate of belonging to OBC/SC/ST/PWD category (in
prescribed format and issued by appropriate authority)
No Objection Certificate (applicable to serving Govt./Public Sector employees).

Application for the post of Scientific Officer Grade 3

(Important: Please use only A4 size paper for application and other testimonials)
PART A
Affix recent
passport size
Photograph
here

01

Post to which applied

02

Discipline

03

Advt. No. & Date (and name of

the newspaper in which
appeared)

04

Name in full (in Block letters)

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Age and Date of Birth (Enclose

a copy of certificate in support
of age)

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Nationality

07

Fathers/Husbands name

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Address for correspondence (in

Block letters)

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Permanent Address

a)

Telephone No. (Landline/Cell)

Landline

Mobile

E-mail id:
b)

Alternate No., if any

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Nearest Railway Station from

where the candidate is likely
to travel for Written Test /
Interview

11

Religion

Whether
belongs
to :
SC/ST/OBC/ PWD (must be
supported by Certificate)
12

Educational/professional qualification
(indicating clearly the
examinations passed, University/Board, Year and Month of passing,
class
and percentage of marks & subjects taken starting from
minimum qualification prescribed for the post) If the examination was
semester wise, marks should be indicated semester wise and copies of marks
sheets of all semesters should be enclosed. If the examination is year-wise
marks should be indicated year wise and copies of marks sheets of all years
should be enclosed, along with certificates, failing which the application will
be rejected:

Examin
ation
passed

Year and
month of
passing

Board/
University
/
Institution

%age of Marks
semester wise /year
wise
Semester/
% of
year
marks

Class
obtaine
d

(ATTACH SEPARATELY as Annexure I )

Subject Whethe
s taken
r
marks
sheets
enclose
d

13. Whether continuing higher studies ? If so furnish details

Name of
the
course

Year and
month of
Registration

Board/University
/
Institution

Whether
part time
or full time

Subjects
Taken

Year & month

during
which
the course will
be completed

(ATTACH SEPARATELY as Annexure II )

14.

Details of the previous/present employment held, if any, in chronological order

starting from present position backwards (indicating the name of the employer
with full address, post held, salary drawn, period of service, nature of duties etc.).
Supporting documents in the form of offer of appointment letter, discharge
letter, experience certificate etc. shall be enclosed. Without these
documents, experience will not be considered.

Name of the
Firm/Company
with address

Post held

Service Period
From
To

Scale of pay,
salary drawn

Nature
of
duties

(ATTACH SEPARATELY as Annexure III)

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Total
number
experience
Area of expertise

of

years

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Details of
undertaken

18

Details
of
published

19

Details
of
membership

20

Details of membership in National

Committees if any

21

Details of special work carried out

if any

22

Details

of

Research

of

Research

Projects

papers

Professional

Training/Course

Reason for
leaving the
previous
organisation

attended
23

Details of Seminar/Training/short
term courses organized

24

Details
received

25

Have you executed any bond to

present Employer, if so, please
give details

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If selected, the minimum time

required to join the post

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Name and address of two persons 1.

who have knowledge about your
professional experience
2.

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Have you ever been detained in

Police Custody? If yes, please give
complete details thereof.
Whether you have been convicted
by any Court of Law? If yes, please
give complete details thereof.
Whether any criminal case is
pending or contemplated against
you in any Court of Law? If yes,
please
give
complete
details
thereto.

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of

awards/honours

DECLARATION
I affirm that the information given in this application is true and correct. I also
fully understand that if at any stage it is discovered that any attempt has been made by
me to willfully conceal or misrepresent the facts, my candidature will be summarily
rejected and my employment terminated without notice and compensation.
Place :
Date :
(Signature of the Candidate)

PART B (To be filled by employees of State/ Central / PSUs etc. only)

Name of the Organization

Reference No. :

It is certified that :
1.

The date of birth, qualification, experience and other details given by

Shri/Smt./Dr.
_________________________________________________as given in Part A of this
application
for
the
post
of
_________________________________________________at
Central
Power
Research Institute have been verified and found to be correct.

2.

Integrity of Shri/Smt./Dr. ___________________________________________ is

beyond doubt.

3.

No vigilance or disciplinary proceedings is either pending or contemplated

against the officer.

Signature of the authorized Officer

(Name & Designation)
Seal of the Officer

Full address of the authorized Officer (Seal)

Telephone No.
Fax No.

CPRI/DM/HRD/F/02
Revision No. 02 dated 16/11/12

Summary Sheet
Name of the Post:

Advt. No.:

DD No. date & value:

Name of the Bank &

place on which DD Drawn

Name of the applicant:

Nationality:

Date

Month Year

Years Months

Days

Age as on 04.08.2014

DOB:

Category: (Copy in support of category viz., SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-serviceman shall be enclosed)

SC

ST

OBC

PH

(Please tick)

GEN

Present employment-Central/Union Territory/

State Govt. Armed Forces/PSUs/Others
(Specify):
Essential Qualification
University

Degree
Obtained

Subject

Specialisation

Month

Year

%
age

Grade

Rank

Higher Qualification
University

Degree
Obtained

Subject

Specialisation

Month

Year

Percentage

Grade

Rank

(The percentage of marks shall be arrived at taking into account marks of all semesters/years together,
i.e., from first to last semester/year)
National Awards
(Please tick)

YES

If Yes, give details:

NO

Details of Employment:
Name & Address of the
Firm/Company

Total Experience:

Designation & Pay

Band

Period of Service
(DD/MM/YY)
From
To

Years:

Nature of Duties

Months:

Postal Address:
(for correspondence)

Tele. No.:
(with STD code)

Mobile:

Fax:

E-mail:

SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE

(Columns not applicable should be struck off)