F. No.

16-6/2007-RT
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Government of India
RT Division

5th Floor, Jal Wing, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan,

Jor Bagh, Aliganj Road,
New Delhi- 110003
Date: .02.2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

The undersigned is directed to forward a proposal for appointment to the post of the
Director, Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI), Bangalore, an
autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC). The Director, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute. The post carries a
pay scale of Rs. 37,400-67,000 with Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/- (pre-revised). The post fell
vacant on 02.07.2019, due to premature repatriation of Dr. B.N. Mohanty, IFS the then
Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore.

2. The appointment to the post of Director, IPIRTI is governed by Rule 28 & 29 of the
Memorandum of Association and Rules & Regulations of the IPIRTI, Bangalore (F/A) read
with the instructions of the DoPT contained in para 4.1 of the OM No. AB-14017/11/2004-
Estt (RR) dated 30th July, 2007 (F/B).

3. The Scale of Pay, Eligibility, Essential Qualifications and Age for the said post
are as under:

(i) Pay Band and Grade Pay: Rs.37400-67000: 10000/- (pre-revised) plus allowance
as admissible under the Central Government Rules.

(ii) Eligibility: Officers of the Central/State Government/Universities/Recognized

Research Institutes/Semi-Government or autonomous Organization holding Analogous Posts
on regular basis OR with at least 5 years’ regular service in post carrying Grade Pay or Rs.
8900/- in the Pay band of Rs.37400-67000/-(pre-revised)

(iii) Essential Qualifications: (a) First Class Post-Graduate Degree in

Physical/Chemical/Life Sciences/Forestry/Agriculture or B.E (First Class) or Equivalent
Degree in Chemical/Civil/Mechanical Production Engineering from recognized university of
AIFC Diploma or Equivalent qualification in Forestry (b) 25 years of experience in the
relevant field with at least 10 years’ administrative research experience in the field of
Forestry
4. A Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) was constituted by the Ministry with the
concurrence of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) vide their OM No. SC-
14017/14/2016/Estt. (RR)(Pt-I) dated 24.12.2018 (F/C). This SCSC comprised of;

Secretary (E,F&CC) Chairman

Director General of Forests &Special Secretary, MoEF&CC Member
Director General, ICFRE, Dehradun Member
Shri A.K. Bansal, Retd. Addl. DGF (FC) Member

5. The 1st advertisement for appointment to the post of Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore was
published by IPIRTI in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar and the Hindu (all editions)
on 29.12.2018 at (F/D) and also on IPIRTI website. In response to the advertisement, total
number of 6 (Six) applications have been received to the post of the Director, IPIRTI.

6. 1st meeting of the Search-cum-Selection Committee for the post of the Director, IPIRTI
held on 10.06.2019 at MoEF&CC, New Delhi. The committee after detailed deliberation on
eligibility criteria, essential qualification and experience decided that adequate number of
applications have not been received for the post of the Director, IPIRTI. The Committee
recommended that the Ministry may re-advertise the post of the Director, IPIRTI to enable a
broader spectrum of candidates to apply for the post. Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers in
the rank Chief Conservator of Forest (CCF) and Scientist in level ‘G’ will be eligible to
apply. Minutes of the meeting is placed at (F/E).

7. The 2nd advertisement for appointment to the post of Director, IPIRTI Bangalore was
published by IPIRTI in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar and the Hindu (all editions)
on 13.07.2019 at (F/F) and also on IPIRTI website. In response to the advertisement, total
number of 3 (three) applications have been received to the post of the Director, IPIRTI.
A comparative statement indicating the details of applications as per the both advertisements
were examined and decided to extend the last date of application to the post of Director,
IPIRTI till 30.11.2019 (including North East States) to enable a broader spectrum of
candidates to apply for the above post (F/E). Total 10 applications have been received to the
post of the Director, IPIRTI, Bengaluru.

8. The 2nd meeting of the Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) was held on

11.02.2020 at MoEF&CC. Minutes of the meeting is placed at (F/G). Based on the academic
records, professional experience in Wood Technology, service record, the Search-cum-
Selection Committee (SCSC) unanimously recommends following panel in order of
preference for appointment to the post of Director, IPIRTI, Bengaluru: -

(i) Dr. Shakti Singh Chauhan, Scientist-G (Bio-data at F/X)

(ii) Dr. P. Shanmugam, Senior Principal Scientist (Bio-data at F/Y)

9. The President IPIRTI Society/ Hon’ble Union Minister for Environment, Forest &
Climate Change has recommended the name of Dr. Shakti Singh Chauhan, Scientist ‘G’ for
consideration of the ACC for his appointment to the post of Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore.
10. Dr. Shakti Singh Chauhan is a Scientist from IWST, Bangalore, presently working as
Scientist 'G' at IWST, Bangalore since July, 2018.

11. Approval of the Appointments Committee of Cabinet is solicited for appointment of

Dr. Shakti Singh Chauhan to the post of Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore for a period up to 5
years or superannuation whichever is earlier.

12. The ACR dossier of Dr. Shakti Singh Chauhan is enclosed (Annexure-G).

13. The officer is clear from vigilance angle (Annexure-H).

This issues with the approval of Hon’ble Union Minister for Environment, Forest &
Climate Change.

(Sanjay Kumar )
Additional Director General of Forests (FC)
To

Establishment Officer & Additional Secretary,

Department of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
North Block, New Delhi- 110 001
 ANNEXURE-II
PROPOSAL REQUIRING APPROVAL OF
THE APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE OF THE CABINET

(FOR POSTS OUTSIDE CENTRAL STAFFING SCHEME, NON-SECRETARIAT

POSTS AT DEPUTY SECRETARY/ DIRECTOR LEVEL) UNDER CSS OF MOEF

1. Ministry / Department Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

2. Proposal For seeking the approval of Appointments
Committee of the Cabinet for appointment of Dr.
Shakti Singh Chauhan as Director, IPIRTI,
Bangalore.
3. Ministry / Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training
Department/Organisation in Institute (IPIRTI), Bangalore
which the post is located
4. Designation of the post Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore
5. Scale of pay attached to the post Rs. 37, 400-67,000 with G.P. Rs. 10,000/-(pre-
revised)
6. Duties and responsibilities The Director shall be responsible for the
administration and management of the institute under
the direction and guidance of the Board of Governors
(BoG), IPIRTI.
7. Whether the post is sanctioned Yes
by the Competent authority

8. Personal particulars of the As per Annexure-I

officer
9. Whether the full CR dossiers in ACR dossier of Dr. Shakti Singh Chauhan is
original of the officer to be enclosed at Annexure-G.
appointed is enclosed.
if not, reasons therefore. NA
10. Whether the proposed
appointment is based on the
recommendations of
UPSC/DPC/Selection ----
Committee
PSSB ----
DPE ----
Appointments Board ----
Others (Specify) Proposal is in terms of Provisions of the
Memorandum of Association and instruction of the
DoPT and is based on the recommendation of the
SCSC and has been approved by Hon’ble Union
 Minister for (E,F&CC).The SCSC as approved by
the DoPT comprised of the Secretary (E,F&CC) as
Chairman, DGF &SS, MoEF&CC, Member, DG,
ICFRE, Dehradun, Member and Shri A.K. Bansal,
Addl. Director General of Forests (Retd.), Member
(Mark whichever is applicable) ----
(b) Whether a copy of above Yes, Minutes of the meeting of SCSC has been
recommendations has been enclosed at Annexure-F.
enclosed
11. Recruitment Rules/Job (i) First Class Post Graduate Degree in Physical/
specifications Chemical/ Life Sciences/ Forestry/ Agriculture/ or
(Specify and enclose) B.E (First Class) or Equivalent Degree in Chemical/
Civil/ Mechanical/ Production Engineering from a
recognised University or AIFC Diploma or
Equivalent qualification in Forestry.
(ii) 25 years of experience in the relevant field with
at least 10 years’ administrative research experience
in the field of Forestry.
(iii) Analogous Posts on a regular basis OR with at
least 5 years’ regular service in post carrying Grade
Pay of Rs. 8,900 in the Pay band of
Rs. 37,400-67,000.
(iv) In case of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers in
the rank of Chief Conservator of Forest (CCF) and
Scientist in level 'G' will be eligible to apply for the
post of Director, IPIRTI and the conditions of having
25 years of experiences in the relevant field with at
least 10 years’ administrative research experience in
the field of forest will not be applicable.
Desirable Qualification: Doctorate Degree in a
subject related to Forestry/Forest Products and
publications in referred journals.
12. Method of Recruitment as per Post is to be filled up by the Govt. of India from a
Recruitment Rules/Job panel to be drawn up by the Search-cum-Selection
specifications. (Specify) Committee Constituted by DoPT’s O.M. No. SC-
14017/14/2016-Estt. (RR)(Pt-I) dated 24.12.2018
13. Whether the Minister-in-charge Yes
has approved the proposal?
14. Additional information relevant The Committee after detailed deliberation on
to the proposal, if any eligibility criteria, essential qualifications and
experience, recommends Dr. Shakti Singh Chauhan,
Scientist ‘G’ at IWST, Bangalore.
15. Whether there are any pending No
Court/CAT cases having a
hearing on the proposal?

Date: .02.2020

(Sanjay Kumar)
Additional Director General of Forests (FC)
Telefax:011-24695280/Ph.24695279 (F)
 ANNEXURE-II

CHECKLIST FOR PROFORMA

Checklist to accompany proforma for proposals requiring the approval of the

Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
HAVE THE INFORMATION/DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS OF THE PROFORMA BEEN FURNISHED?

Item 1 Ministry/Department : Yes

Item 2 Proposal : Yes

Item 3 Ministry/Department/Organisation in which the post is : Yes

located

Item 4 Designation of the post : Yes

Item 5 Scale of pay attached to the post : Yes

Item 6 Duties and responsibilities of the post : Yes

Item 7 Date of vacancy etc. : Yes

Item 8 Personal particulars as per Annexure- I : Yes

Item 9 CR dossiers : Yes

Item 10 Details regarding DPC etc. : No

Item 11 Recruitment Rules/Job specifications : Yes

Item 12 Method of Recruitment : Yes

Item 13 Details of other officers considered : Yes

 ANNEXURE – II (contd.)

HAVE THE INFORMATION/DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING

ITEMS OF ANNEXURE-I BEEN FURNISHED?

Item 1 Name of the Officer : Yes

Item 2 Date of Birth : Yes

Item 3 Particulars of service : Yes

Item 4 Particulars of post held : Yes

Item 5 Date of expiry of deputation Tenure (If applicable) : Yes

Item 6 Details of post to which appointment is to be made : Yes

Item 7 Details of the proposed appointment : Yes

Item 8 Qualification and Experience : Yes

Item 9 Eligibility criterion : Yes

Item 10 Vigilance clearance : Yes

Date: .02.2020

(Sanjay Kumar)
Additional Director General of Forests (FC)
Telefax:011-24695280/Ph.24695279 (F)
 APPENDIX – ‘A’

FOR APPOINTMENT TO POSTS FALLING OUTSIDE THE CENTRAL STAFFING

SCHEME
CSS of MoEF

1. Method of recruitment as in the notified : As per Recruitment rule 28 & 29 of

Memorandum of Recruitment Rules
Association and Rules & Regulations of
the IPIRTI Society & instruction of
DoPT OM No. AB-14017/11/2004-
Esstt (RR) dated 30th July, 2007
2. Whether the proposed appointment is in : Yes.
accordance with the prescribed
recruitment norms.
3. Year-wise number of vacancies
(a) Year : 2019
(b) No. of vacancies : 1
4. (i) Whether the proposed appointment
is based on the recommendations of
(a) UPSC
(b) UPC
(c) Selection Committee which one
is applicable and enclose copies : On the basis of recommendations of
of the recommendations.) SCSC constituted on 24.12.2018
consisting of the Secretary (E,F&CC)
as Chairman and 3 other members duly
approved by the Minister of
Environment, Forest & Climate
Change.
(ii) Whether the DPC has taken into : N.A.
account Existing as well as
anticipated vacancies of the
recruitment year.
(iii) Whether DPC has recommended : N.A.
year-wise panels
(iv) Whether the proposal is in : N.A.
accordance with the vacancy roster.
5. Composition of the notified : A list of current members of the SCSC
DPC/Selection Committee. (Specify as approved by the DoPT is at
details) Annexure – C.
6. Whether concurrence of UPSC, if : N.A.
required, has been obtained
7. Crucial date of eligibility for promotion as : N.A.
Per DoPT instructions.
8. Year-wise number of eligible officers N.A.
Available for consideration:
(a) Year:
(b) No. of eligible officers available
9. Zone of consideration
a) Provision as per DOPT instructions : N.A.
b) Actually considered : N.A.
c) Reasons for curtailing/enlarging zone : N.A.
for consideration

10. Year in respect of which ACRs : Entire ACR dossiers of eligible office
considered were considered.
by the DPC/Selection Committee
11. Has the meeting of DPC/Selection : N.A.
Committee taken into account the
anticipated vacancies for the whole year?
12. (i) Does the proposal involve relaxation of : No
RRs?
(ii) If yes, please enclose a copy of
concurrence of DoPT/UPSC.
13. Has complete copy of finalised seniority : N.A.
list of officers in feeder grade been
enclosed?
14. Reasons for proposing retrospective : N.A.
appointment/promotion, where applicable
15. Details of proposed officer(s) due for N.A.
superannuation within the ensuring three
months: - (Separate sheet may be
attached, if necessary
a) Name of the officer :
b) Date of birth :
c) Date of superannuation :
16. (i) Whether the proposal involves : No
Supersession of officer(s)
(ii) If yes, the reasons therefor : N.A.
17. (i) Has the officer in respect of whom : No
Recommendations have been kept in
sealed cover, already been charge-
sheeted. : N.A.
(ii) If so, the details therefor.
18. (i) Whether the proposal is based on : N.A.
recommendations of the Review
Committee.
: N.A.
(ii) If yes, please attached a copy of the
Proceedings of the original DPC
Meeting and also review DPC
meeting.
19. (i) Whether proposed appointment is on : Deputation
deputation/tenure basis (specify).
(ii) If so, please enclose a copy of circular/ : copy enclosed at Annexure-D
advertisement/tenure basis (Specify)
20. If the proposal involves extension of
service/ Re-employment, please indicate
(a) Action taken to select a successor : N.A.
with chronological details.
(b) If the proposal involves extension/
Re-employment of an officer beyond : No.
60/ years of age, whether the
concurrence of the Estt. Division of
the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances & Pensions has been
obtained?
21. (i) In case of ad-hoc appointment please : N.A.
Give reasons why appointment on
regular basis cannot be made and also
whether the proposed officer meets the
prescribed eligibility requirements?
(ii) Whether DOPT guidelines on ad-hoc : N.A.
Appointments have been strictly
adhered to. If not, the reasons thereof.
22. In case of appointment abroad has the : N.A.
Clearance of the Intelligence Bureau been
obtained where ever required?

Date: .02.2020
(Sanjay Kumar)
Additional Director General of Forests (FC)
Telefax:011-24695280/Ph.24695279 (F)
 APPENDIX – ‘A’ Contd….

CHECK LIST TO ACCOMPANY APPENDIX – A

HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION/DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE

FOLLOWING ITEMS OF APPENDIX-A BEEN FURNISHED:

Item 1 Method of Recruitment : Yes

Item 2 Composition of DPC etc. : No
Item 3 Details regarding DPC proceeding : No
Item 4 Concurrence of UPSC : N.A.
Item 5 Details of vacancies : Yes
Item 6 Details of eligible officers : Yes.
Item 7 Zone of consideration : N.A.
Item 8 Details regarding ACRs considered by DPC etc. : Yes
Item 9 Details of anticipated vacancies considered by DPC etc. : N.A.
Item 10 Seniority list : N.A.
Item 11 Details of officers due for superannuation : Yes
Item 12 Details of recommendations kept in sealed cover : N.A.
Item 13 Details of original DPC and Review Committee : N.A.
recommendations
Item 14 Details of proposed appointments : Yes
Item 15 Details in case of extension of service/re-employment : N.A.
Item 16 IB Clearance : N.A.

(Sanjay Kumar)
Additional Director General of Forests (FC)
Telefax:011-24695280/Ph.24695279 (F)
 PROFORMA
Particulars of officers recommended for appointment to the post of Director, IPIRTI,
Bangalore

1. Name of the Officer : Dr. Shakti Singh Chauhan

2. (a) Date of Birth : 08-06-1971

(b) SC/ST/OBC/Others : Others

3. Service to which belongs : Scientist

4. (i) Post presently held on regular basis : Scientist 'G'

(ii) Scale of Pay : (Rs.67,000-79,000/-)

(iii) Date since when holding the post : 01.07.2018

5. Date of expiry of deputation/tenure : N.A.

6. (i) Post to which proposed for : Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore

appointment

(ii) Scale of Pay of the post : Rs. 37400-67000 with G.P.

Rs. 10,000(pre-revised)

7. Duration of the proposed appointment : 5 Years or date of superannuation

whichever is earlier
(Years/Months)

8. Qualifications and Experience

(i) As per provision in Recruitment : Appointment of Director, IPIRTI is governed

Rules/Job Specifications
by Rule 28 and 29 of the Memorandum of
Association and Rules & Regulations of the
IIFM, read with instruction of DoPT OM No.
AB- 14017/11/2004-Esstt (RR) dated
30th July, 2007.
The job requires

(i) First Class Post-Graduate Degree in

Physical/Chemical/Life
Sciences/Forestry/Agriculture or B.E. (First
Class) or Equivalent Degree in
chemical/Civil/Mechanical Production
Engineering from a recognized university or
AIFC Diploma or Equivalent qualification in
Forestry.
 (ii) 25 years of experience in the relevant
field with at least 10 years’ administrative
research experience in the field of Forestry.

(iii) Analogous Posts on a regular basis OR

with at least 5 years’ regular service in post
carrying Grade Pay of Rs. 8,900 in the Pay
band of Rs. 37,400-67,000.

In case of Indian Forest Service (IFS)

officers in the rank of Chief Conservator of
Forest (CCF) and Scientist in level 'G' will be
eligible to apply for the post of Director,
IPIRTI and the conditions of having 25 years
of experiences in the relevant field with at
least 10 years’ administrative research
experience in the field of forest will not be
applicable

Desirable Qualification: Doctorate Degree

in a subject related to Forestry/Forest
Products and publications in referred
journals.

(ii) As possessed by the officer : (i) Ph. D (Forestry), Master of Technology

(Futures Studies & Planning), Master of
Science (Physics)

: (ii) The officer has been working as a

professional researcher for more than
25 years in the field science and technology
of wood, bamboo and other lignocellulose
bio resources with a focus on developing
efficient technologies, developing new and
novel testing methods, imparting training,
research supervision, extension of
technologies along with executing
administrative responsibilities from time to
time, which are in line with the objective of
IPIRTI.

(iii) The officer is a Scientist from IWST,

Bangalore, presently working as ‘Scientist-G’
at IWST, Bangalore since July, 2018.

9. Whether the officer meets the eligibility Yes

requirements as on the crucial date of
eligibility

(a) (i) Whether any vigilance proceedings

are pending or contemplated against the
officer?
 (ii) If yes, please give details. NA

(b) (i) Whether any penalty has been NO

imposed on the proposed officer in the past.
(ii) If yes, please give details. NA

(iii) Indicate if any penalty is in operation NO

as on

Date: .02.2020

(Sanjay Kumar)
Additional Director General of Forests (FC)
Telefax:011-24695280/Ph.24695279 (F)