7th Pay Commission Central Govt Jobs: Ministry of Education hiring - Check salary, vacancy, eligibility and how to apply

The Ministry of Education is inviting applications from eminent academicians for filling up the post (01 vacancy) of Vice Chancellor in the National Institute of Educational Planning & Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi on a transfer/deputation/contract basis. 

The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Government on terms & conditions similar to those of Vice-Chancellor of Central Universities.  

The period of deputation/contract shall ordinarily be for five years or till the age of 70 years whichever is earlier.

Salary 

The salary would be Rs 2,10,000 per month (fixed). A special allowance of Rs 11,250 per month along with other allowances will also be provided as per the 7th Pay Commission.

The National Institute of Educational Planning & Administration (NIEPA) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education.

It is the apex training Institute in India for education planners and administrators. Its main functions cover the fields of training, research advisory and consultancy services, knowledge dissemination, and networking with other institutions and international agencies.
 
Eligibility

 (a) A person possessing the highest level of competence, integrity, morals, and institutional commitment is to be appointed as Vice-Chancellor. The person to be appointed as a Vice-Chancellor should be a distinguished academician, with a minimum of ten years of experience as Professor in a University or ten years of experience in a reputed research and/or academic administrative organization with proof of having demonstrated academic leadership. Experience in the area of educational planning and administration at the National and International levels.

 (b) She/he should not be more than 65 years of age as on the closing date of receipt of applications of this advertisement.

 Procedure for appointment  

(a) Appointment will be made from a panel name recommended by the Searchcum-Selection Committee.

 (b) The advertisement and the format of the application are available on the websites http://www.education.gov.in and www.niepa.ac.in  

(c) Applications of eligible individuals received by post through candidates/nominators shall be considered.

How to apply 

The applications in the prescribed proforma should reach on or before September 2, 2022, by Registered/Speed Post to: Deputy Secretary (PN-I & EBSB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Room No. 212-C, ‘C’ Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.