NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PROMOTION OF URDU LANGUAGE
(An autonom ous body fully funded by the M inistry of Education, Department of Higher Education,
Governm ent of India) FC-33/9, Institutional Area, Jasola, New Delhi -110025.
ADVERTISMENT FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR
Applications are invited for the post of Director, National Council for Promotion of Urdu
New Delhi, an autonomous body fully funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of
possessing qualifications and experience mentioned below in the prescribed proforma published
News/Rozgar Samachar. The Application Form, can be downloaded from
http://education. gov.in.
Pay Scale: Pay Level 13
Qualification:
Essential:
(1) Masters Degree in Urdu Language/Linguistic/Literature with Minimum 55% marks with Persian as a subject at
Degree level from a recognized University or equivalent.
(2) Research/Literacy work in Urdu as evidenced by published work of standing (evidence to be furnished).
Desirable:
(1) Ph.D in Urdu or Linguistics (2) Good knowledge of one or more Indian languages in addition to Urdu (3)
Knowledge of modern principles and techniques of lexicography.
Administrative Experience:
For persons to be recruited on deputation
(a) For Non-Ph.D Candidates: Ten (10) years in group ‘A’ level post OR Five (5) years in a post carrying pay level
12.
(b) For Ph.D Candidates: Five (5) Years in group ‘A’ level post.
For persons to be recruited on contract basis
Possessing experience as detailed above and drawing comparable emoluments.
Explanation “Adm inistrative Experience” means experience as head of an academic institution (including the Head
of Department in a College or University) OR Experience in administrative capacity in a Government, local body or
autonomous organization, preferably connected with the area of education/languages.
Method of Recruitment
By transfer or deputation from among the officers under the Central/State Government/Universities/autonomous bodies
holding analogous posts or w ith five (5) years service in pay level 12 or working in the pay level 13.
Tenure
Not exceeding three (3) years. The term may be extended at the discretion of the Central Government upto a maximum
of five (5) years or un til the incum bent attains superannuation prescribed for Central Government em ployees,
whichever is earlier.
Age limit
Not exceeding 57 years on the first January of the year in which the vacancy is advertised.
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