Vector Control Research Center (VCRC), Puducherry and ICMR research organisation is inviting applications for admission into two year Post Graduate Degree Course in Public Health Entomology. The course is offered in affiliation with Pondicherry University, Puducherry. Following are details of seats, eligibility and application procedure:

PG in Public Health Entomology: 12 seats (Open Competition -8 and Sponsored -4); Eligibility: For Open Competition seats, applicants should have passed any one of these degrees: B.Sc., (Zoology / Microbiology / Life Sciences / Botany / Medical Laboratory Technology / Biochemistry), B.V.Sc., M.B.B.S., or B.E., / B.Tech., Degree with Biotechnology as one of the subjects. For Sponsored (Self Finance) Category seats, candidates should be employed in either Government or Non-government agencies and they should be sponsored by the employer. The sponsored candidates should have passed B.Sc. with Zoology or Biology and should have minimum 5 years of regular service OR they should have M.Sc.with Zoology or Biology as one of the subjects.

Selection of the candidates will be based on their performance in the common entrance test. Entrance test will be for a duration of two hours and the test will be held in Puducherry only. Selected candidates under category – I will get fellowship as per the rules of the VCRC.

Interested candidates can download application forms from the website www.vcrc.res.in OR www.pondiuni.edu.in . Filled in application forms along with all the requirements should be sent to ‘The Director, Vector Control Research Centre, Medical Complex, Indira Nagar, Puducherry – 605006’ . Last date for the receipt of filled in applications is 1st September 2011.

The Chief Minister’s Fellowship Program of Gujarat is an innovative scheme to harness young energy and promote social service for the future development of the country. The Fellowship Programme is intended to inspire the best young achievers to advance as managers of excellence in the development of the state. This Fellowship programme is a chance for the youth to experience the functioning of the Government first hand and dedicate themselves in working for a better society. Following are details of the programme for the Second Batch to be started from 2011-2012.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates should have a University Degree and significant and relevant work experience in the field of Social development. Under The Chief Minister’s Fellowship Program, selected Fellows will have to spend 11 months working with the Government of Gujarat. They need to work in a specific Department or District of Gujarat.

Selection Procedure: Candidates for The Chief Minister’s Fellowship Program will be selected based on a combination of the criteria give below. The selection committee has designed an open system to ensure the best candidates are able to show their interest towards the program and they are selected on equal grounds. The following criteria will be followed for the selection of the candidates:

1) Candidates with strong academic record
2) Record of professional achievement in the career
3) Applicant’s commitment to social and public service
4) Strength of character, positive attitude and the ability to work with others in a team.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates can apply online through official website http://gujaratcmfellowship.org . You can submit information with CV / Resume through online Application Form. After the application form has been submitted, candidates will be informed of receipt of the application by an email. Short-listed candidates will be called for a personal interview or for an interview through video – conferencing or telephone. Those considered suitable after the initial interview will be called for final interview. This is the Second Batch of the Fellowship Programme.

Important Dates:

1) Last date for the submission of online applications: 31st August 2011.
2) Second Batch of Fellows to begin the Fellowship Program: 2nd October 2011.

For any other clarifications and queries, you can send email to gujaratcmfellowship@gmail.com