Director General

National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an autonomous institute (registered under Societies Registration Act 1860) under the administrative control of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE). NISE is having its Headquarters at Gurugram (Haryana). The Institute is an apex National R&D Institute in the field of Solar Energy and undertakes activities related to research and development, testing, certification, standardization, skill development, resource assessment and awareness in the field of solar energy and other associated technologies.

2.    Applications are invited from eligible candidates in the prescribed format for the post of Director General, National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), which carries the pay in the L-14(Rs.144200- 218200/-, 7th CPC) (PB-4, Rs.37,400 – 67,000/- + Grade Pay Rs. 10,000/- (6th CPC, pre-revised) with usual allowances as per Central Government The post could be filled by direct recruitment /deputation(including short term contract) basis.

2.1    For Direct Recruitment:

Qualification:-

Doctorate Degree in science preferably in Solar Energy Technologies or first class Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in Renewable Energy preferably in Solar Energy Technologies from a recognized University / institution.

Experience:-

Work experience of proven outstanding quality as evident from Publication / recognition of international standard.

Minimum 10 years in case of doctorate degree or 15 years for Master’s degree preferably in RD&D / Design / Manufacturing/ Policy Planning in the area of Solar Energy.

Age:-

Between 40 and 55 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications (to be notified on websites of MNRE and NISE later).

2.2.    For Deputation(including Short term contract):

A.    (i) Officers of Central/State Governments/PSUs/Universities/Research Institutes/Autonomous bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis;

OR

(ii) Officers having 10 years regular service experience in the pay scale of L-13A (Rs.1,31,100- 2,16,600/- 7th CPC) ( PB-4, Rs.37400-67000 + Grade Pay Rs.8900/-, 6th CPC pre-revised) (Rs.16,400-450-20,000/-, Sth CPC, pre-revised) or equivalent IDA Pattern pay scale in PSUs; and

B.    Possessing the educational qualification and experience prescribed for direct recruitment as above.

The period of deputation(including short term contract) shall be initially for a period of 3 years which can be extended up to 5 years. However, persons already on deputation in another ex-cadre post will not be considered. The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation should not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Note: 1. Qualifications and Experience mentioned above are the minimum and mere possession of the same would not entitle any candidate for being shortlisted. Government reserves the right to reject without assigning any reason therefor any or all the applications received.

Note: 2 The post is to be filled up with the approval of ACC, as such the Candidates applying for Direct Recruitment may please note that the appointment on direct recruitment basis shall be for a maximum tenure 5(Five) years on Contract basis or till satisfactory performance or till attaining the age of superannuation whichever is earliest

3.    Job Description and powers of Director General, NISE:-

The NISE is administered through Governing Council. The Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is the President of the Governing Council and Director General, NISE is the Principal Executive Officer of the Society, The responsibilities of the Director General, NISE include:

A.    Director General, as the Principal Executive Officer of the Society, shall be responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the Society under the direction of the Governing Council.

B.    Director General shall exercise powers as may be delegated by Governing Council or by the President, NISE including powers connected with financial matters and execution of infrastructural works.

C.    Director General shall have financial powers as delegated powers as delegated by the Governing Council through resolutions as  specified in Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1978 to authorize expenditure for the purposes of travel, transport, canteen etc. subject to the budgetary ceilings previously approved under various sub-heads and shall further be subject to the condition that all orders of economy and re-appropriation issued by the Government of India are strictly

D.    Director General shall ensure preparation of Annual Report and Profit & Loss Account of the Company and maintenance of accounts, getting accounts audited and informing the Governing council about finances of the Society from time to time.

E.    He shall prescribe the duties of all officers and staff of the Society and shall exercise such supervision and disciplinary control as may be necessary subject to these rules and the by-laws of Society.

F.    It shall be the duty of the Director General to co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over all scientific and industrial researches and other activities under the Society and to ensure that all assets of the Society are held and maintained properly for the use of the Society..

G.    The Director General shall exercise his powers under the direction, superintendence and control of the President of the Society who will also be his controlling officer.

4.    How to Apply:-

Applications on plain paper giving particulars in the format annexed, enclosing attested photocopies of documents in support of educational qualifications, age and experience etc., and the requisite certificate (as per Annexure 1), from the parent organisation along with authentic copies of APARs for preceding five years, in a sealed cover superscribed with “Application for the post of Director General, NISE” may be sent through proper channel, within 4(Four) weeks for from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News to Sh. Devendra Singh, Under Secretary, Room No.507, Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, Opp. CG0 Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003

For candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep Island, from the date of publication of the advertisement for this post in the Employment New/Rozgar Samachar and candidates residing abroad, the applications must reach within 6(six) weeks from the date of advertisement in the Employment News.

Copy to:
(i)    The Technical Director (NIC), MNRE with a request for placing the same on MNRE website on the
same date on which it is published in the Employment News.
(ii)    DG, NISE/NIBE/NIWE.
(iii)    MDs, SECI/IREDA.
(iv)    All Ministry/Department of Government of India/All PSUs