IGCAR is looking for Scientific and Technical Officers...

Designation: Vacancies in IGCAR : Last Date Extended – May 2010

Job Description:

Advt. No. 2/2010

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research offers excellent opportunities for Engineers, Scientists and Technicians to participate in its program of power generation and application of radiation to the benefits of society:

Scientific Officer ‘E’

Number of posts : 01 Post
Librarian: 01

Scientific Officer ‘D’

Number of posts : 02 Posts
Environmental Science: 01
Physics/ Material Science / Chemistry/ Metallurgy: 01

Technical Officer ‘D’

Number of posts : 01 Post
Metallurgy/ Mechanical: 01

Technical Officer ‘C’

Number of posts : 19 Posts
Electrical: 03
Mechanical: 06
Chemical: 06
Chemistry: 01
Civil-Site Work: 01
Civil-Design: 01
Computer Science/ Physics/ Chemistry: 01

Scientific Assistant ‘B’

Number of posts : 36 Posts
Mechanical: 14
Electrical: 04
E&I: 04
Chemistry: 02
Chemical: 01
Chemistry/ Botany/ Zoology: 01
Electronics/ Computer Science: 04
Library Science: 02
Physics/ Chemistry: 02
Industrial Safety: 01
Computer Science: 01
Automobile Engineering: 01

Category-I Trainees

Number of posts : 44 Posts
Chemistry: 17
Mechanical: 10
Instrumentation: 02
Electronics: 01
Chemical Engineering: 14

Category-II Trainees

Number of posts : 04 Posts
Draughtsman-Mechanical: 04

Technician ‘B’

Number of posts : 32 Posts
Electrical: 06
Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrument.: 03
Operation & Maintenance: 15
Rigger: 01
Refrigeration & AC Mechanic: 01
Welder: 01
Fitter-Fabrication: 03
Mechanical: 01
Laboratory: 01

Company Profile:

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research [IGCAR], the second largest establishment of the Department of Atomic Energy next to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, was set up at Kalpakkam, 80 KMs south of Chennai [MADRAS], in 1971 with the main objective of conducting broad based multidisciplinary programme of scientific research and advanced Engineering, directed towards the development of sodium cooled Fast Breeder Reactor [FBR] technology, in India. This is part of the second stage of Indian Atomic Energy Programme, which is aimed at preparing the country for utilization of the extensive Thorium reserves and providing means to meet the large demands of electrical energy in 21st century.

In meeting the objectives, a modest beginning was made by constructing a sodium cooled Fast Breeder Test Reactor [FBTR], with a nominal power of 40 Mwt, based on the French Reactor, RAPSODIE. The reactor attained its first criticality on 18th Oct, 1985 and has been in operation at its maximum attainable power level of 10.5 MWt with a small core. It is the first of its kind in the world to use Plutonium Uranium mixed carbide as a driver fuel.

Over the years, the centre has established comprehensive R & D facilities covering the entire spectrum of FBR technology related to Sodium Technology, Reactor Engineering, Reactor Physics, Metallurgy and Materials, Chemistry of Fuels and its materials, Fuel Reprocessing, Reactor Safety, Control and Instrumentation, Computer Applications etc., and has developed a strong base in a variety of disciplines related to this advanced technology.

Desired Profile:

How To Apply: The application for the posts of Scientific Officer / Engineers Grade “E” / “D” & Technical Officer / Engineers Grade “D” / "C" should be accompanied by a Non refundable crossed Indian Postal Order or Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Pay & Accounts Officer, IGCAR, Kalpakkam for a sum of Rs.50/- payable in SBI Bank/Canara Bank, Kalpakkam.

Completed application should be sent to:
The Administrative Officer –II [R]
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
Kalpakkam - 603 102
Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu

The last date for submission of application against the Advertisement No. 2/2010 of this Research Centre is extended up-to 21st June 2010.

Last Date for receipt of application: 21.05.2010 21.06.2010

Location: Kalpakkam

Education: Ph.D / BE/B.Tech / B.Sc / M.Sc / Diploma - Any Specialization


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