Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana or KVPY by Government of India.

National Fellowships for students interested in Research Careers.

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana [KVPY] 2011.

Applications are invited for KVPY FELLOWSHIPS for school and college students interested in research careers.

                        The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, offers attractive fellowships [Rs.4000 to Rs.7000 p.m.] and contingency grants [equivalent of four months fellowships per annum] to students studying in XI standard to B.Sc. / B.S. / Integrated M.Sc. / B.V.Sc. / B.Pharma. / B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / MBBS / BDS.  Selection to the program takes into account academic excellence and demonstrated interest in research.  Selection is open to Indian nationals studying in India.

ELIGIBILITY:

BASIC SCIENCES:

·        Stream SA: Students enrolled in the XI Standard [Science subjects] during the academic year 2011 – 2012 and have secured a minimum of 80% [70% for SC / ST] marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board Examination.

·        Stream SX: Students enrolled in class 12 [+2] during the academic year 2011-2012 and aspiring to join undergraduate program in Basic Sciences [B.Sc. / B.S. / Int. M.Sc.] for the session 2012 - 2013 provided they secured a minimum of 80% [70% for SC / ST]  marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board Examination.

·        Stream SB: Students enrolled in 1* year B.Sc. / B.S. / Int. M.Sc. during the academic year 2011 – 2012 and have secured a minimum of 60% [50% for SC / ST] marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects in the XII Standard Examination.

·        Stream SP [Basic Sciences]* : Students enrolled in XI / XII Standard, I / II year B.Sc. / B.S. / Int. M.Sc. in Basic Sciences, B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. during the academic year 2011 – 2012 and have secured a minimum of 60% [50% for SC / ST] marks in aggregate in the X & XII Standard Board Examinations.  Additionally students enrolled in the II-nd  year B.Sc. / B.S. / Int. M.Sc. / B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. program must have secured a minimum of 60% [50% for SC / ST] marks in the 1^st year examination.  A hard copy of an original and creative Science based research project must be submitted along with the application.

·        Engineering students may also apply for the stream SP [Basic Sciences].

·        Stream SP [Medicine]: Students enrolled in I / II professional year of the MBBS / BDS / B.V.Sc. / B.Pharma program during the academic year 2011 – 2012 and have secured 80% [70% for SC / ST] marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects in the XII Standard Board Examination.  Students enrolled in the II-nd professional year of the MBBS / BDS / B.V.Sc. / B.Pharma program must have secured.  60% [50% for SC / ST] marks in the 1^st year examination.  A hard copy of an original and creative Bio-Medical project must be submitted along with the application. 

GENERAL:

·        each Stream has its own application form.  Students who wish to apply for more than one stream should submit separate applications.

·        Applicants may apply either by Hard copy or Online. [http://www.kvpy.org.in]

·        Application forms may be downloaded from the KVPY Website.  Those who are unable to do so, may request for a Hard copy. 

·        A hard copy of the application fform can be obtained from KVPY on request by remitting a processing fee * / ** of Rs.200/- [Rs.100/- for SC / ST] at any core banking branches of STATE BANK OF INDIA, to the credit of “ Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana [KVPY] A/c. No. 10270577392 “.  The “ pay-in-slip “ should be sent along with the request clearly indicating the stream [i.e. SA, SX, SB, SP].

“ pay-in-slip “ form is available at http://www.kvpy.org.in

* Girl students are exempted from payment of processing fee.

** Physically and visually challenged candidates are also exempted from payment of the processing fee.

·        SC / ST candidates should provide a copy of the caste certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed proforma.

*The completed application form along with the following should reach KVPY on or before 12/09/2011.

I.                   Caste certificate in the case of SC / ST candidates.

II.                Medical certificate from the prescribed authority in case of Physically and visually challenged candidates.

III.              A copy of the project report in the case of Stream SP

IV.             Original pay-in-slip of Rs. 200/- [Rs. 100/- for SC / ST]

V.                Copy of the marks statement of the qualifying examination for Stream SP only.

·        KVPY will not be responsible for postal delays in receiving the completed application form.

·        Last date for receipt of the request for hard copy of the application:

By post:                                     2^nd September 2011

In person at KVPY Office:            9^th September 2011

Last date for closing of

Online application:             9^th September 2011

·        Last date for receipt of the completed application [both online hard copy]

By post and in person at KVPY,

IISc, Bangalore – 12 :                             12^th September 2011

Aptitude Test for Stream SA / SB and SX on 30^th October 2011.

Funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and Administered by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – 560012.

NOTE: High School students who are interested to research career may register online with KVPY for seeking further information – http://www.kvpy.org.in

Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement and / or application in response thereto can be instituted only in Bangalore and courts / tribunals / forums at Bangalore only shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to try any case / dispute. 

Union Public Service Commission, India announces Engineering Services Examination 2011.

Union Public Service Commission which is the chief Recruitment Agency for Government of India has announced the Engineering Services Examination 2011 for the recruitment of Engineers to Government Services. To know complete details about Engineering Services Examination 2011, please see the official website of Union Public Service Commission, India.

Educational Qualification for the Engineering Services Examination 2011:

To appear for the Engineering Services Examination 2011, a candidate should have completed any Engineering degree or M.Sc. in Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering from any one of the recognized Universities in India.

Age limit for the Engineering Services Examination 2011:

To appear for the Engineering Services Examination 2011 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, a candidate should have completed 21 years of age as on 01/08/2011 and should not have completed 30 years of age.

How to apply for the Engineering Services Examination 2011:

A candidate can apply for the Engineering Services Examination 2011 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission both by Online and Offline methods. Those who want to apply through Offline method can obtain the common application form from the designated Post Offices in the country by paying Rs.20/-. The completed application form for the Engineering Services Examination 2011 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission should be sent by post to the following address on or before 14/02/2011.

Examination fee for the Engineering Services Examination 2011 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission:

Those who wish to appear for the Engineering Services Examination 2011 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission shall pay the examination fee of Rs.100/- by way of Central Recruitment Stamp. This is applicable only to Offline applying candidates. Those who wish to apply through Online method for the Engineering Services Examination 2011 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission shall pay a fee of Rs.50/- through Net Banking of State Bank of India or Credit Card / Debit Card or by Cash in any branches of State Bank of India. Then only the candidate can apply through Online method for the Engineering Services Examination 2011 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. There is no examination fee for Women, S.C., S.T. and Physically Challenged candidates.

Address for applying the Engineering Services Examination 2011 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission:

“Controller of Examinations,

Union Public Service Commission,

Dholpur House, Shajahan Road, New Delhi – 110069.”

The last date for applying to the Engineering Services Examination 2011 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission is 14/02/2011.

The website address of the Union Public Service Commission in India : www.upsc.gov.in

Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda.

Bank of Baroda is an International bank but it is also a Public Sector Bank in India. Bank of Baroda has got 3,200 branches in India and branches abroad in 26 countries. Bank of Baroda is a front-runner bank in introducing the scientific and technical advancements to its customers. Bank of Baroda has announced the recruitment of 1,500 Clerks for the year 2011.

Age limit for applying to the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda:

To apply for the recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda, a candidate should be of 18 years of age as on 01/01/2011 and not more than 25 years of age as on that date. The Upper Age Limit is relaxable as per the Government’s directives to S.C. / S.T. and other categories of candidates.

Educational Qualification for applying to the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda:

To apply for the recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda, a candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks. It is enough that S.C. / S.T. / Physically Challenged / Ex-Servicemen candidates score 50% of marks. Graduate candidates or candidates having Diploma in Banking from recognized institutions can apply for the recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda.

Method of Selection in the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda:

The successful candidates will be selected based on Written Test and Interview for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda. For additional details, candidates may visit the website of Bank of Baroda.

Application fee for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda:

The application fee for the recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda has been fixed at Rs.200/-. However, candidates belonging to categories of S.C. / S.T. / Physically Challenged have to pay only Rs.50/- as application fee for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda. The application for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda is payable in any of the branches of Bank of Baroda under Account No. 29040200000199 pertaining to Bandra, Kurla branch of Bank of Baroda in the name of “RECRUITMENT OF 1500 CLERICAL STAFF PROJECT 2011”.

How to apply for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda:

Candidates can apply for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda only through Online method. The application fee for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda is payable, before applying for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda. Also ensure that the candidate is having an active e-mail address for communication purpose. Also read the instructions in the official website about the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda, carefully and completely before applying for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda.

Important dates in the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda:

Online Registration and Payment of application for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda starts on 17/01/2011.

The Written Test for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda is scheduled on 17/04/2011.

Online Registration for the Recruitment of Clerks 2011 in Bank of Baroda closes on 10/02/2011.

Bank of Baroda website address: www.bankofbaroda.com