No.2(14)/2009-Pers.

I Government of India Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Department of Information Technology Electronics Niketan 6, CGO Complex, New Delhi http://mit.gov.in/ Recruitment to Group A S&T posts in the Department of Information Technology, Government of India Department of Information Technology (DIT) in the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is inter-alia responsible for formulation, implementation and review of national policies in the field of Information Technology. All policy matters relating to silicon facility, computer based information technology and processing including hardware software, standardization of procedures and matters relating to international bodies, promotion of knowledge based enterprises, internet, e-commerce/ e-governance and information technology education and development of electronics and coordination amongst its various users are also addressed by the Department. 2. DIT invites applications from interested / eligible candidates for filling up following posts in the Department on Direct Recruitment basis in the Pay Band-3 (Rs.1560039100/-):
Sl. No. Name of post and Grade Pay Total vacancies Unreserved vacancies Reserved for SC Reserved for ST Reserved for OBC Reserved for persons with disabilities 01 (OH :OA, OL, BL) 01 (HH) 01 (VH BLV) :

1 2 3

Scientist D GP-Rs.7600/Scientist C GP-Rs.6600/Scientist B GP-Rs.5400/-

11* 29* 27*

06 14 14

01 05 05

02 01

03 07 06

* Note: Number of Posts may vary The educational qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions for each post are given in Annexure-I. 3. Eligible and interested persons may submit their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) on A4 size paper alongwith attested copies of certificates relating to qualifications, experience (if any), date of birth, claim that they belong to SC/ST/OBC community, appropriate authority regarding physical handicap (applies to physically handicapped persons only) and discharge from Defence Services (applies to ex-Defence personnel only) to Joint Director (Personnel), Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex, New Delhi-110003 by 27.12.2010. Envelope should contain one application only. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed as Application for the post of _______________________________ (Serial No. of the posts _________ ) against Advertisement No. ________________.

3.1 10 days gap shall be given in respect of applications received from the candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu & Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chanba District of Himachal Pradesh, Adaman and Nicobar Islands and Lskshadweep. 3.2 The visually handicapped (BLV) candidates applying for the post of Scientist B must clearly write / mark the respective column in the format to determine their case and eligibility etc. Such candidates will not be allowed to use the services of their guide / scribe. The guide / scribe will be provided at the centre who will assist such candidates in writing their answer on their behalf, in case the visibility level is such that they cannot write on their own. 4. Applications which are not in conformity with the requirements indicated in the advertisement e.g. applications which are not in the prescribed format / size or are not accompanied by the attested copies and recent photographs may be rejected straightway. Mere fulfilling the requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for the written test / interview. No correspondence or personal enquiry will be entertained with the candidates not selected for written test / interview / appointment. Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate. 4.1 In case the response is more, candidates will be shortlisted. For short-listing of candidates, DIT reserves right to fix standards for calling of the eligible candidates for interview and / or written test. 4.2 The posts of Scientist C and Scientist D shall be filled up on the basis of interview only. 4.3 The post in the category of Scientist B shall be filled up on the basis of written examination and interview. The written examination will comprise objective type questions and will be of three-hour duration. The syllabus of written examination may be seen at the DIT website http://mit.gov.in/ . Those candidates qualifying in the written examination shall be called for interview. Final selection and ranking will be based on the performance of the candidates both in the written examination and in interview. The decision of DIT in this regard shall be final. 4.4 At the time of interview, candidates working in Central/State Government, Government establishment, public sector undertaking and autonomous bodies shall have to produce No Objection Certificate from their employers otherwise their candidature shall be cancelled. General Conditions 1. Candidates must be Indian citizens. 2. Candidates who have completed the required educational qualifications in all respects only need to apply. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility criteria for the post applied for in terms of educational qualifications including percentage of marks, in the degree, experience etc. Mere calling for written examination / interview of a candidate does not entail him/her as fulfilling the conditions of eligibility as the same shall be checked / verified only before issuing an offer of appointment letter to the candidate recommended in the

panel of selected candidates and the recommendations of the Assessment Board/ Selection Committee are subject to verification of eligibility of the candidate in all respect. 3. In the event of information furnished by the candidates in the application or part therof being found false or detected incorrect at any stage before or after the written examination / interview or during the service period and / or that the candidate not satisfying the eligibility criteria prescribed above, his/her candidature / appointment is liable to be cancelled / terminated automatically without any notice to him/ her. 4. The marks obtained may be filled in equivalent percentage only and not grades or total marks obtained. Those who do not have clear 60% or above marks need not apply as 59.9 % will not be rounded to 60%. 5. Those who obtain marks in Grade may please provide the exact percentage of marks from the University / Institutes concerned. Documentary evidence may also be enclosed, otherwise their case will not be considered. 6. The eligibility of the candidates in terms of educational qualifications, experience, age etc. will be determined with reference to the facts provided as on the closing date for receipt of applications. 7. Candidates applying for the post of Scientist B should indicate clearly the option of language (English or Hindi) for written examination. In the absence of option, it will be considered as English. 8. The written examination for the posts of Scientist B will be conducted in New Delhi only. Those who qualify the written examination will be called for interview. As regards the posts of Scientist D and Scientist C, shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The interview for the above posts will also be conducted in New Delhi only. The date, time and venue of written examination as well as interview for the above posts will be intimated to the concerned candidates separately in due course of time. 9. For the post of Scientist B, Admit Cards, indicating the Roll Number will be issued to the candidates who are admitted to the written examination. A separate notice will be issued about eligible candidates. Candidates who do not receive admit card may down load their admit card from the website http://mit.gov.in/ . If a candidate receives an Admit Card in respect of some other candidate on account of handling error, the same should be immediately returned to DIT with a request to issue correct Admit Card. Candidates may note that they will not be allowed to take written examination on the strength of an Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate. 10. SC/ST candidates called for written examination / interview will be paid Travelling Allowance as per Central Govt. Rules. 11. Candidates selected against the advertisement are liable to serve in any part of India and in any constituent units of / under the Department of Information Technology. 12. Appointment of selected candidates shall be subject to passing the prescribed medical test and satisfying other conditions/formalities prescribed by the Central Government prior to appointment. 13. The posts carry allowances as per Central Government Rules. 14. The appointment of selected candidates shall be temporary in nature, but likely to be continued. 15. Candidates selected for appointment will be on probation for one year. 16. The promotions of the Scientists shall be governed by the instructions contained in Department of Personnel and Trainings Office Memorandum No.AB-14017/37/2008Estt(RR) dated 10.09.2010 (http://www.persmin.nic.in/) as amended from time to time.

17. Persons who are appointed against the above posts will be covered under the New Contributory Pension Scheme as notified by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide Notification No. F.No.5/7/2003-ECB & PR dated 22.12.2003, as amended from time to time. (R.K. Manchanda) Joint Director Tele:24361725

Annexure-I Details of qualifications & experience attached to the posts

Sl. No. 1 Name of post Scientist D Upper age limit 40 years Educational Qualification * Experience

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First class/Division in Bachelors Degree in Technology or Engineering or Equivalent and atleast 60% marks in aggregate; or M.Sc degree in Physics/ Applied Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Electronics / Radio Physics and Electronics/ any other related specialization and / or discipline, with atleast 60% marks in aggregate; or M.Sc Degree in Information Technology after doing B.Sc with atleast 60% marks in aggregate; or MCA degree, after doing B.Sc with atleast 60% marks in aggregate.

8 Years for B.E/B.Tech or equivalent. 5 years for ME/ M.Tech or equivalent and 3 years for candidates with Doctorate.

Desirable : Masters Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Or equivalent or Ph.D. 2 Scientist C Scientist B 35 years 30 years -do5 years for B.E/ B.Tech or equivalent 3 years for ME/ M.Tech or equivalent. ---

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Note 1: After acquiring essential qualification, the Candidate must have relevant experience in one or more areas in Research & Development/ Design/ Integration and implementation of Information Technology Solution/ Testing/ Quality Control/ Capacity Development in the areas of Electronics, Control & Automation/ e-Governance / Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Cyber Security/ Micro Electronics/ Nano Technology/ Communications including data communications/ Network and Software Engineering/ Medical Electronics/ Industrial Engineering/ Production Engineering /Cyber Law. Note 2: Whoever does not have the working knowledge of Hindi, he/she shall be required to acquire the same during his/her probation period of one year. Note 3 : (i) The upper age limit in respect of the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes and persons with disabilities shall be relaxable as per Govt. instructions as hereunder: SC/ST 5 years OBC 3 years Persons with disabilities General SC/ST OBC 10 years 15 years 13 years

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The upper age limit in respect of the Scientists already working on regular basis in the Department of Information Technology, the Ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons shall be relaxable in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government, from time to time, in this regard. The controlling authority may relax the upper age limit for all categories of posts in case of highly experienced candidates in specialized scientific areas. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be closing date for receipt of application from candidates (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizorum, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Predesh, Andaman and Nicobar Island and Lakshdweep).

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Annexure-II Proforma for Application Application for the post of

Recent pass-port size photograph

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Advertisement No. : Name in full beginning with surname (in block letters) : Nationality : . Marital Status : (married, single, widower or widow) Fathers name: . Date of birth (in Christian Era) (in figures): Address for correspondence with PIN code:

8.

Do you fall in any of the following categories :. (a) Scheduled Caste : Yes/No (b) Scheduled Tribe : Yes/No (c) Ex-defence Personnel : Yes/No (d) OBC : Yes/No (e)Physically handicapped : Yes/No (Specify which type of PH) 8 (a) If visually challenged, please indicate : Yes/No Whether Guide/Scribe is required at the examination centre 9. 10. Option of language for written examination (English or Hindi): (for the post of Scientist B) Educational history : Exam/Degree Year of Passing Main subject with %age of marks in each Marks % in aggregate and Division

Name of Institution/ Board/ University

11.

Professional training: Period Details of training

Organization

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Employment records (Details in chronological order, starting with your first job) : Period of service From To Designation (with scale of pay) Description of work Whether permanent or temporary Reason for leaving

Name & address of employer / Institution

Give the detailed break up of earnings in your last/present job: (i) Basic per month: (ii) Other allowance (indicate each separately): . (iii) Total emoluments: .. (iv) Next increment due on : (v) Salary expected in the post applied for : .. (vi) Joining time required (weeks): 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Resume of Research work/ experience if any, (one set of reprints be furnished, if available) Field of special interest: .. Are you under any contractual obligation to serve the Central / a State Government / any other Public Undertaking / Autonomous body? If so, please furnish full details. Name and address of two persons (not relatives) to whom reference can be made regarding your professional competence Details of relatives already employed in Department of Information Technology (including constituent units): Relationship Unit in which employed Post held

Name of relative

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One page write up on analyzing your experience with reference to one or more functions / activities described in the advertisement. Any other information you may wish to add: Declaration: I shall, if and when required, take temporary / permanent duty in the discharge of Government assignments anywhere in India or abroad.

I certify that the foregoing information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed / distorted. If at any time, I am found to have concealed / distorted any material information, my appointment shall be liable to be summarily terminated without notice or compensation.

Place:.. Date:..

Signature of the candidate

Syllabus for Written Test for Recruitment of Scientist B

1. Materials and Components: Structure and properties of Electrical Engineering materials; Conductors, Semiconductors and Insulators, magnetic, Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, Ceramic, Optical and Super-conducting materials. Passive components and characteristics Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors; Ferrities, Quartz crystal Ceramic resonators, Electromagnetic an Electromechanical components. 2. Physical Electronics, Electron Devices and ICs: Electrons and holes in semiconductors, Carrier Statistics, Mechanism of current flow in a semiconductor, Hall effect; Junction theory; Different types of diodes and their characteristics; Bipolar Junction transistor; Field effect transistors; Power switching devices like SCRs, CTOs, power MOSFETs; Basics of ICs bipolar, MOS and CMOS types; basic to Opto Electronics. 3. Signals and Systems Classification of signals and systems: System modeling in terms of differential and difference equations; State variable representation; Fourier series; Fourier representation; Fourier series; Fourier transforms and their application to system analysis; Laplace transforms and their application to system analysis; Convolution and superposition integrals and their applications; Z-transforms and their Applications to the analysis and characterization of discrete time systems; Random signals and probability, Correlation functions; Spectral density; Response of linear system to random inputs. 4. Network theory Network analysis techniques; Network theorems, transient response, steady state sinusoidal response; Network graphs and their applications in network analysis; Tellegen`s theorem. Two port networks; Z, Y h and transmission parameters. Combination of two ports, analysis of common two ports. Network functions: parts of network functions, obtaining a network function from a given part. Transmission criteria: delay and rise time, Elmores and other definitions effect of cascading. Elements of network synthesis. 5. Electronic Measurements and instrumentation Basic concepts, standards and error analysis; Measurements of basic electrical quantities and parameters; Electronic measuring instruments and their principles of working: analog and digital, comparison, characteristics, application. Transducers; Electronic measurements of non electrical quantities like temperature, pressure, humidity etc; basics of telemetry for industrial use. 6. Analog Electronic Circuits: Transistor biasing and stabilization. Small signal analysis. Power amplifiers. Frequency response. Wide banding techniques. Feedback amplifiers. Tuned amplifiers. Oscillators. Rectifiers and power supplies. Op Amp PLL, other linear integrated circuits and applications. Pulse shaping circuits and waveform generators.

7. Digital Electronic Circuits: Transistor as a switching element; Boolean algebra, simplification of Boolean functions, Karnaguh map and applications; IC Logic gates and their characteristics; IC logic families: DTL, TTL, ECL, NMOS, PMOS and CMOS gates and their comparison; Combinational logic Circuits; Half adder, Full adder; Digital comparator; Multiplexer Demultiplexer; ROM and their applications. Flip flops. R-S, J.K, D and T flip-flops; Different types of counters and registers Waveform generators. A/D and D/A converters. Semiconductor memories. 8. Communication Systems: Basic information theory; Modulation and detection in analogue and digital systems; Sampling and data reconstructions; Quantization & coding; Time division and frequency division multiplexing; Equalization; Optical Communication: in free space & fiber optic; Propagation of signals oat HF, VHF, UHF and microwave frequency; Satellite Communication. 9. Microwave Engineering: Microwave Tubes and solid state devices, Microwave generation and amplifiers, Waveguides and other Microwave Components and Circuits, Misconstrue circuits, Microwave Antennas, Microwave Measurements, Masers, lasers; Microwave propagation. Microwave Communication Systems terrestrial and Satellite based. 10. Computer Engineering: Number Systems. Data representation; Programming; Elements of a high level programming language C++L/C; Use of basic data structures; Fundamentals of computer architecture; Processor design; Control unit design; Memory organization, l/o System Organisation. Microprocessors: Architecture and instruction set of Microprocessors 8085 and 8086, Assembly language Programming. Microprocessor Based system design: typical examples. Personal computers and their typical uses. DIS MS, Data Communication and Networking, OS 11. Programming and Data Structures: Programming in C/C++; Functions, Recursion, Parameter passing, Scope, Binding; Abstract data types, Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees, Binary search trees, Binary heaps. 12. Algorithms: Analysis, Asymptotic notation, Notions of space and time complexity, Worst and average case analysis; Design: Greedy approach, Dynamic programming, Divide-and-conquer; Tree and graph traversals, Connected components, Spanning trees, Shortest paths; Hashing, Sorting, Searching. 13. Operating System: Processes, Threads, Inter-process communication, Concurrency, Synchronization, Deadlock, CPU scheduling, Memory management and virtual memory, File systems, I/O systems, Protection and security. 14. Databases: ER-model, Relational model (relational algebra, tuple calculus), Database design (integrity constraints, normal forms), Query languages (SQL), File structures (sequential files, indexing, B and B+ trees), Transactions and concurrency control. 15. Information Systems and Software Engineering Information gathering, requirement and feasibility analysis, data flow diagrams, process specifications, input/output design, process life cycle, planning and managing the project, design, coding, testing, implementation, maintenance.

16. Computer Networks: ISO/OSI stack, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring), Flow and error control techniques, Routing algorithms, Congestion control, TCP/UDP and sockets, IP(v4), Application layer protocols (icmp, dns, smtp, pop, ftp, http); Basic concepts of hubs, switches, gateways, and routers. Network security basic concepts of public key and private key cryptography, digital signature, firewalls.