Last date for submission of form: 26th October, 2009
For Remote Areas: 3rd November, 2009
The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2010 on 14th February, 2010 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy for the Courses commencing in January, 2011 and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the Courses (Men and Women) commencing in April, 2011 .
Salient features of the examination are published herein for general information of candidates. For details regarding the Eligibility Conditions, Syllabus and Scheme of the examination, Centers of examination, Guidelines for filling up application form etc. aspirants must consult the Detailed Notice of the examination published in the Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar dated 26th September, 2009.
Conditions of Eligibility
(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:
(i) For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1987 and not later than 1st January, 1992 only are eligible.
(ii) For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 (2nd January, 1987 in case of NCC Naval Wing ‘C’ Certificate holders) and not later than 1st January 1992 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1988 and not later than 1st January, 1992 only are eligible.
(iv) For Officers’ Training Academy - (SSC Course for Men) : Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1986 and not later than 1st January, 1992 only are eligible.
(v) For Officers’ Training Academy - SSC (Women Non-Technical Course): Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remained and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1986 and not later than 1st January, 1992.
(B) Educational Qualifications :
(i) For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy:• Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
(ii) For Naval Academy:• B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.
(ii) For Air Force Academy:• Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and have yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates published in Commission’s Notice for the Examination.
(C) Physical Standards:
Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2010 as given in Appendix-V of Commission’s Notice for the Examination published in Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar dated 26th September, 2009.
APPLICATION FORM:
Candidates must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examinations, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices / Post Offices (specified in Appendix-lll of the Notice) throughout the country against cash payment of Rs.20/- (Rupees twenty only). Each such Form can be used only once and only for one examination.
In case of any difficulty in obtaining Application Forms from the designated HPOs/ POs, the candidates should immediately contact the concerned Post Master or UPSC’s "FORMS SUPPLY MONITORING CELL" over Telephone No.011-23389366/Fax No.011-23387310.
FEE:
Rs.100/— (Rupees One Hundred only) through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only. All female candidates / SC/ ST candidates are exempted from payment of Fee. (OBC candidates are required to pay full fee).
Address and last date for receipt of applications :
All applications must reach the "Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi- 110069" either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier on or before the 26th October, 2009.
However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote areas specified in the Notice the last date for receipt of applications by Post/ Speed Post only (not by Hand or by Courier) is 3rd November, 2009.
Facilitation Counter And Website For Guidance Of candidates:
In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near gate ‘C’ of its campus in person or over Telephone No.011-233852711, 011-23381125 / 011-23098543 on working days between 10.00 hrs. and 17.00 hrs.
The Commission also has a Website at address: www.upsc.gov.in over which the candidates can obtain details of the examination as well as information about registration of their applications, venue of the examination and results etc.
Applications are invited for admission to Research Programmes (Ph.D. / M.S.) – 2009 – 2010 Eligibility: For Ph.D.:
Candidates with an M Sc., B E, B Tech, M E, M Tech or MBBS are eligible to apply; the specific requirements for each Unit are listed below. They should have at least 50% in their highest University examination, and should also have qualified in the GATE / UGC - CSIR - NET, JRF / ICMR, JRF / JEST / or any other advanced entrance examination. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine, however, do not require a qualifying exam. (Typically the selected candidates are either CSIR qualified or have GATE/JEST percentile score of 90 or above).
For M.S.:
Candidates with an M Sc., B E, B Tech, M E, M Tech or MBBS are eligible to apply; the specific requirements for each Unit are listed below. They should have at least 50% in their highest University examination, and should also have qualified in the GATE / UGC - CSIR - NET, JRF / ICMR, JRF / JEST / or any other advanced entrance examination. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine, however, do not require a qualifying exam. Application procedure: Request for application forms can also be addressed to the given address. OR
Can be downloaded from the institute’s website.
Address: The Assistant Academic Coordinator JNCASR, Jakkur PO, Bangalore -560 064 Last date of submission of Forms: 27th October, 2009
Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme to start from 30 December 2009 under the category of Regular, SPONSORED (FULL-TIME), SELF-FINANCED, PROJECT STAFF, PART-TIME, EXTERNAL
The departments/ centres and areas in which the programme will be offered are:
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering: Algorithms; Computational Geometry; Systems Biology (Bio-computing); Mobile Robotics; Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning; Speech Processing; Natural Language Processing; Image Processing; Software Engineering; Formal Verification; Embedded Systems; CAD for VLSI; Multi-processor Computer Architecture; Computer Security; Networks; Operating Systems; Distributed Systems; and Human-Computer Interactions.
Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering: Communication Systems; Computer Networks; Control Systems; Digital Signal Processing; Electrical Vehicles and Systems; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Power Systems; Radar, RF and Microwaves.
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering: Solid Mechanics; Composite Materials; Structure-property correlation of materials; Machine Design; Dynamics and Controls; Robotics; Vibration; Nonlinear Vibration; Composite & Smart Structures; Noise; Tribology; Thermal Science; Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer; Hydrogen Energy; Metal hydride based Thermal Machines; Energy Storage and Fluidization; Advanced Manufacturing; Metal Cutting; Mechatronics; Materials Processing and Heat Treatment; Metal Forming; Identification of Mechanical Systems; Flow Control; Welding; Bio-mechanics; Bio-nano-composites and nanofluids.
Dept. of Civil Engineering: Structural Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Geo-environmental Engineering; Transportation Systems Engineering; Geo-informatics; Engineering Geo-science; Environmental Engineering and Water resources Engineering and Management
Dept. of Biotechnology: All areas in Biotechnology
Dept. of Chemical Engineering: All areas of Chemical Engineering
Dept. of Design: Product Design; Communication; Ergonomics; Usability Engineering including Human Computer Interaction (HCI); Design Pedagogy; Design Management; Design Theory; Form and Perception Studies; and Design and Visual culture
Dept. of Physics: Laser and Photonics (experiment and theory); Condensed Matter Physics (experiment and theory); Theoretical and Mathematical Physics; High Energy Physics; and Statistical Physics.
Dept. of Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Bio-chemistry, Polymer chemistry and Materials chemistry
Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences: English, Philosophy, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Archeology, History, and Political Science.
Centre for Energy: Alternative fuels; solar energy; solar thermal; solar energy materials; solar cells; wind energy; fuel cells; fuels and combustion; porous medium combustion; energy conservation; fluidized bed technology; energy efficient technology; bio-energy; micropropagation & genetic engineering of biofuel plants; bioelectronics; enzymatic biofuel cell; detonation combustion (hydrogen-oxygen detonation); fischer-tropsch synthesis for transportation; compressed air energy storage system, variable compression ratio engine, IC Engine, hydrogen energy technology; metal hydride; engineering applications; nano-fluids etc; and biomass gasification.
Centre for the Environment: Air pollution-Dispersion, Control and Modeling; Water and Wastewater Treatment; Solid Waste Management and Recycling; Waste Immobilization; Soil-water-contaminant Interaction; Environmental Bioremediation/ Environmental Biotechnology; Biosorption & Bioremediation of heavy metals; Biofiltration for treating Waste Gases and Green Solvents;Removal of Toxic and Recalcitrant Compounds; iodegradation/ Bio-detoxification of Toxic Wastes; Contaminant Transport and Retention in Porous Media; Green Chemistry; Optimization; Environmental History; Environmental Economics; Green Design; Electrochemical Remediation for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Genomics and Proteomics, Global Warming and Climate Modeling; GHG Capture and Storage.
Centre for Nanotechnology: Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology and VLSI; Nano Electronics and Optics; Nano Materials and Biology; and Nano Devices and Applications. Eligibility: PhD in Engineering
For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
i) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ Medical Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences/ Pharmacy in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
iii) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
iv) A candidate having MSc degree with Mathematics as a subject at bachelor’s level is also considered for admission in the Department of Civil Engineering. The candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70% marks in Master’s level with consistent first class at other levels.
v) A candidate with MSc in a relevant area is also considered for admission to the Department of Biotechnology. The Candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70% marks in Master’s level.
vi) A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MTech studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.
PhD in Design
For admission to the PhD Programme in Design, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
i) Candidates having MArch/MDes degree or MTech/ ME degree in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
ii) Master’s degree in Applied Arts/Ergonomics / Fine Arts/ Psychology/ Physiology with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
iii) Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering/ Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
iv) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
v) A two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor’s level.
vi) BFA (4-year professional programme, after 10+2)/GD Art (5-year programme after 10th standard) with one year professional experience, with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
vii) A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.
PhD in Science
For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
i) Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
iii)Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
iv) Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/ Technology/ Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
i) Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
iii) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
iv) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks.
PhD in Centres
i) Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design/ Architecture/ Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
iii) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
iv) Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
v) Master’s degree in Social Sciences, in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks, is also considered for admission to the Centre for the Environment.
Minimum Experience For Sponsored, Self-Financed, Part-Time And External Categories
1. Candidate in Sponsored, Part-time and External categories must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organisation with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.
2. Candidates in Self-financed category should have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PD applicants. Application procedure: Application forms with details can be downloaded from the links given below.
Application forms and Information Brochures can also be obtained from the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati - 781 039, Assam, personally or by ordinary Post. To receive application forms by post, send a request along with a self-addressed unstamped envelope (24cm x 15cm size). Request for form must be sent in an envelope super-scribed with ‘Request for PhD Application form’.
Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/ certificates and other testimonials and a DD for Rs.150/- (Rs.75/- for SC/ST/PD candidates) drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Guwahati in favour of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati should be sent to the Head of the concerned Department/Centre, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati – 781039, to reach on or before 30 October 2009. The words “ Application for PhD admission” should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form
Fax: +91-0361-2582090 Website: http://www.iitg.ernet.in Address: IIT Guwahati Institutions of Engineering Building, Pan Bazar, Guwahati-781001 Last date of submission of Forms: 30-10-2009 Last date of Issue of application form : By Ordinary Post – 16-10-2009,
