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Auroville Foundation
Auroville Foundation Bhavan, Auroville – 605 101.
(A statutory Autonomous Body under
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education,
Government of India)
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Advt. No. AVF/Rect./Deputation/09-01/2024 Dated:05.09.2024
Recruitment Notification for Deputy Secretary (3 posts) & Under
Secretary (1 post)
Auroville Foundation was established by an Act of the Parliament in the year 1988 with a view to making
long term arrangements for the better management and further development of Auroville in accordance
with the original charter. The Foundation is situated at Auroville – 605 101, Vanur taluk, Villupuram
District, Tamil Nadu. It is functioning as an autonomous body under the Department of Higher
Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Auroville Foundation invites applications for the positions of Deputy Secretary (Security), Deputy
Secretary (Accounts and Audit), Deputy (Administration) and Under Secretary from the eligible
candidates as per the recruitment rules for the posts.
The eligibility conditions for appointment to the posts are given in the Annexure to this notification.
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Annexure
1. Name of Post Deputy Secretary (Security)
2. Number of Post (s) One
3. Classification Equivalent to Group ‘A’ post to the Government of
India
4. Level in Pay Matrix Level 12 in the Pay matrix
(Rs. 78800 – 209200)
5. Method of appointment By deputation
6. Eligibility for consideration Officers of the Central Government Police
Organization or Central Government Paramilitary
Organization or State Government Police
Organization or Union territory Administration
Police Organization or Security agencies of the
Central Government or State Governments or
Union territory Administrations, –
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on a regular basis in
the parent cadre or Department; or
(ii) with five years’ service in the grade rendered
after appointment to the post on a regular basis in
level- 11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700 – 208700) or
equivalent in the parent cadre or department and
having at least five years’ experience in security
related works; and
(b) possessing educational qualifications and
experience, –
(i) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a
recognized University;
(ii) Five years’ experience in security related
works.
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Note 1:
The period of deputation including the period of
deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the
same or some other organization or department of
the Central Government shall be initially for a
period of 3 years which is extendable by 1 year.
Note 2:
The maximum age-limit for appointment by
deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as
on the closing date of receipt of applications.
1 Name of Post Deputy Secretary (Accounts and Audit)
2 Number of Post One
3
Classification Equivalent to Group ‘A’ post to the Government
of India
4 Level in Pay Matrix Level 12 in the Pay matrix
(Rs. 78800 – 209200).
5 Mode of appointment By deputation
6 Eligibility for consideration Officers of the Central Government or State
Governments or Union territory
Administrations, –
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on a regular basis
in the parent cadre or Department; or
(ii) with five years’ service in the grade rendered
after appointment to the post on a regular basis
in level- 11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700 –
208700) or equivalent in the parent cadre or
department and having at least five years’
experience in Accounts and Audit related
works;
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(b) possessing educational qualifications and
experience, –
(i) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a
recognized University;
(ii) Five years’ experience in accounts and audit
related works.
Note 1:
The period of deputation including the period of
deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the
same or some other organization or department
of the Central Government shall be initially for
a period of 3 years which is extendable by 1
year.
Note 2:
The maximum age-limit for appointment by
deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
1 Name of Post Deputy Secretary (Administration)
2 Number of Post (s) One
3
Classification Equivalent to Group ‘A’ post to the Government
of India
4
Level in Pay Matrix Level 12 in the Pay matrix
(Rs. 78800 – 209200).
5 Mode of appointment By deputation
6 Eligibility for consideration Officers of the Central Government or State
Governments or Union territory Administrations,
–
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on a regular basis
in the parent cadre or Department; or
(ii) with five years’ service in the grade rendered
after appointment to the post on a regular basis in
level- 11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700 – 208700)
or equivalent in the parent cadre or department
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and having at least five years’ experience in
Administration and Establishment related works;
(b) possessing educational qualifications and
experience, –
(i) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a
recognized University;
(ii) Five years’ experience in Administration and
Establishment related works.
Note 1:
The period of deputation including the period of
deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the
same or some other organization or department of
the Central Government shall be initially for a
period of 3 years which is extendable by 1 year.
Note 2:
The maximum age-limit for appointment by
deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
1 Name of the Post Under Secretary
2 Number of Post One
3 Classification Central Civil Service, Group ‘A’
(Non- Ministerial)
4 Scale of Pay Pay Level-10 of VII Pay Commission Pay
Matrix equivalent to VI Pay Commission Pay
Band 3 - ₹ 15900 – 39,100 plus Grade Pay ₹
5400
5 Educational and other
qualifications required for direct
recruits will apply in the case of
promotes
Not applicable.
6 Method of recruitment By promotion failing which by deputation or on
contract basis
7 In case of recruitment by promotion By promotion from the feeder post of Finance
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or deputation or absorption, grades
from which promotion or
deputation or absorption is to be
made.
and Administrative Officer in the Auroville
Foundation, in the scale of pay of Pay Band 2 –
Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay Rs.4800, failing
which by
(i) deputation of officers of the services under
the Union, the States and Union Territories
continuously holding analogous posts on a
regular basis for a minimum period of three
years; or
(ii) on contract basis from analogous posts in the
services under the Union, the States and the
Union Territories;
Qualifications:
Having minimum working experience for five
years in administration including financial
administration in the Central Government.
Age Limit:
There shall be no age limit, but the person so
recruited shall not serve beyond the age of
retirement.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1) Applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals only. Applicants are required to submit
the application as per the format attached.
2) The applicants are requested to go through all the instructions carefully and ensure that they
fulfill all eligibility conditions. Their admission to all stages of the recruitment will be purely
provisional and the final selection is subject to fulfilling the eligibility conditions and valid
certificates.
3) Candidates should carefully fill up and submit all the required details along with the application
form including date of birth, educational qualification and experience etc., as no correspondence
regarding the change of details will be entertained later. If any of their claims is found to be
incorrect at any stage, it will lead to rejection of their candidature.
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4) The crucial date for determining the age limit, experience and all related matter shall be the
closing date of application.
5) The prescribed essential qualifications/ experience indicated are minimum and mere possession
of the same will not entitle the candidate to be called for Interview. Only post qualification
experience will be taken into the consideration.
6) Auroville Foundation strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and hence, the
eligible female applicants are also encouraged to apply.
7) Incomplete applications or application without relevant enclosures will be rejected and the
candidates are required to submit the necessary documents in support of their candidature along
with the submission application. The candidates may note that in this regard no Interim
correspondence will be entertained and replied to.
8) The candidates called for the recruitment process will have to appear for the same at their own
cost. No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview.
9) The Foundation will shortlist the candidates based on shortlisting criteria adopted by the
screening committee. The Foundation reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for
interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the
minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements.
10) The scrutiny of applications will be done prima-facie on the basis of document and information
furnished by the candidate in the application. Any discrepancy found between the information
given in the application and verified by the supporting document at any stage of
recruitment/appointment shall render the candidate ineligible. Hence, the candidate is
responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. The decision of
the committee involved in the shortlisting process shall be final. No interim correspondence/
enquiry will be entertained from the candidate in connection with shortlisting process.
11) In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of Screening/ Selection, which may be detected
at any stage even after the issue of Offer of Appointment, the Foundation reserves the right to
withdraw/ cancel/ modify any communication made to the applicants.
12) The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed in the Foundation website. No separate
Individual intimation will be sent. Besides, all information regarding Interview schedule etc. will
also be provided through the Foundation website only. The Foundation will not be responsible
in any manner if a candidate fails to visit/ access the website in time. The candidates are requested
to regularly visit the Foundation’s website i.e., www.Aurovillefoundation.org.in for updated
information regarding the recruitment.
13) The shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the Interview before the duly constituted
Selection Committee. The appointment shall be approved by the Governing Board (GB) on the
recommendations of the Selection Committee.
14) Persons serving in Govt. /Semi-Govt. /Autonomous Institutions /PSUs are required to furnish the
No objection certificate with vigilance clearance certificate from their current employer as per
the format enclosed along with the application [Refer Annexure A].
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15) Candidates who have submitted experience certificates from PSU/Autonomous bodies/any other
organization having different pay scales than that of 7th CPC scale of Govt. of India/UGC/CFTIs,
should mandatorily submit equivalence certificate for consideration of their experience failing
which the experience would not be considered.
16) If any document/ certificate furnished in a language other than Hindi/ English, a transcript of the
same duly attested by a gazette officer is to be uploaded along with that certificate.
17) Action against applicants found guilty of misconduct: Applicants are warned not to furnish any
particulars that are false or suppress any material information while filling in the application
form. Applicants are also warned that they should in no case attempt to alter or otherwise tamper
with any entry in a document or the attested certified copy submitted by them nor should they
submit a tampered/ fabricated document. Without prejudice to criminal action, wherever
necessary, their candidature will be summarily cancelled/ debarred at any stage of the
recruitment.
18) Canvassing in any form or influencing etc. will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
19) No person, (i) who had entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse
living; or (ii) who is having a spouse alive, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any
person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said post.
20) Applicants should not have been convicted by any court of law.
21) The appointment of the selected candidate is subject to medical fitness by a medical board as per
the Foundation norms.
22) Any dispute with regard to the selection/ recruitment process will be subject to Courts/ Tribunals
having jurisdiction over District of Villupuram.
23) Candidates are not required to pay any application fee.
24) The Foundation reserves the right not to fill up the posts, cancel the advertisement without
assigning any reason and the decision in this regard by the Foundation shall be final.
25) The Foundation reserves the right to extend the closing date for receipt of applications and also
reserves the right to postpone/cancel the recruitment exercise at any stage.
26) The Foundation will not be responsible for any delay due to applicant not being able to submit
his/her application within the last date or any other reasons. The applicants are advised to avoid
last minute rush and submit the application well in advance.
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Important:
a) Application should be submitted in the format enclosed.
b) The hard copy of the application, together with all enclosures (self-attested
certificates/documents) should be sent to:
The Secretary, Auroville Foundation, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District,
Auroville – 605 101, Tamil Nadu.
c) The application should reach on or before 04.10.2024 up to 5.30 P.M, through Post by super
scribing the name of the post on the envelope.
d) Applications submitted after 5.30 PM on 04.10.2024 will not be considered.
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Annexure A
Endorsement by the Present Employer
Endorsement by the Present Employer Forwarded to The Secretary, Auroville Foundation, Auroville
Foundation Bhavan, Administrative Area, Auroville – 605 101.
The applicant Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. ....................................................................................................... , who
has submitted application for the post of ........................................................ in the Auroville
Foundation, Auroville has been working in this organization namely
............................................................................................................... as
.......................................(name of the post), in a temporary/ contract/ permanent capacity with
effect from ..................... in the Scale of Pay / Pay Band of Rs............................ . He / She is
drawing a basic pay of Rs. ................. . On his/her selection he/she will be relieved to join the
Auroville Foundation.
Further, it is certified that no court case/disciplinary/vigilance case has ever been held or contemplated
or is pending against the said applicant. There is no objection for his/ her application being considered
by the Auroville Foundation, Auroville Foundation Bhavan, Administrative Area, Auroville, Tamil
Nadu.
Date:
Place: Signature of the forwarding Authority
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APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _________________________
1) Name :
2) Gender : Male / Female / Others
3) Date of Birth :
4) Community to which belong:
(Make a √ in the appropriate box)
5) Address for Communication :
6) Permanent Address :
7) Mobile No:
8) Email -Id:
9) Educational Qualifications (from X Std. and above):
Sl. No. Course Completed Name of the Institution Class/ Percentage of
Marks Obtained
Year of
Passing
1. X Std./Matriculation
2. Higher Secondary
3. Degree
4.
5.
6.
(Signature of applicant with date)
SC ST OBC UR
Recent
Passport size
Photograph
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10) Details of any other professional qualification / training
11) Details of proficiency in computer such as word, spreadsheet, presentation etc.:
12) Employment Details:
Sl.
No.
Name of the
Office/
Organisation
Designation
Scale of
pay/ Pay
Band
Period
(from –
to)
Responsi
bilities
handled
in brief
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
13) Details of Family Members:
Sl. No Name of the Member Relation
1.
2.
3.
14) Any other Information which the applicant may like to furnish:
(Signature of applicant with date)
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15) References: Name addresses, contact numbers and Email IDs of two persons
with whom/under whom the applicant worked and who can vouch for the
capabilities/ integrity of the applicant (should not be related to the candidate)
1 2
Name: ........................................
Address: ....................................
PIN code: ..............................
Phone: .................................
Email: ..................................
Name: .....................................
Address: .................................
PIN code: ..............................
Phone: ...............................
Email: ..................................
List of Enclosures:
Sl. No. List of Enclosure Yes/No
1.
2.
3.
4.
Declaration
I hereby declare that information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. If at any time I am found to have concealed any material information or given any
incorrect data, my candidature may be cancelled and appointment, if made, may be terminated
without notice and compensation.
Date:
Place:
(Signature of applicant with date)