SCORE CARD FOR THE POST OF

PROFESSOR
AND
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
(Advt. No. RPCAU/01/2022 dated 12th February 2022)

SCORECARD AND INTERVIEW MARKS FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF
PROFESSOR AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR.

Score Card
Sl. No Post Presentation Interview Marks Total
Marks

1. Professor 100 100 100 300

Associate
2. 100 100 100 300
Professor

For Associate Professor and Professor, Score Card will be given 70%
weightage and 30% will be weightage to presentation and interview.

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 SUMMARY SCORE CARD
PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
CRITERIA Overall Overall
Marks Marks
marks marks
allocated allocated
(Max.) (Max.)
1 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
1.1 Academic Performance 4 8
1.2 Position in the University 2 2
10
1.3 Ph. D Thesis Award 2 2 15
Post-Doctoral Fellowships and other
1.4 3 3
Qualifications

2 EXPERIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL FIELD

2.1 Essential Qualification No Marks No Marks
Experience above the prescribed 3
2.2 4
qualifications 10 10
2.3 Trainings 5 5
2.4 Teamwork 2 1

3 RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS/SPECIAL ATTAINMENTS

3.1 Recognitions & Awards 5 3

5
3.2 Special Attainments 2 7 2
Discoveries, Inventions, and 13 - 5
4 -
Innovations
5 TEACHING/RESEARCH/EXTENSION

Major Function: 20
5.1 16
Teaching/Research/Extension
Minor Function: 25 5 30
5.2 4
Teaching/Research/Extension
5.3 Externally Funded Projects 5 5

6 PUBLICATIONS

6.1 Applicable to Scientists other than Social Scientists

Publications (Refereed Journals) 22
6.1.1 20
25 25
6.1.2 Other Publications 3 5
6.1 Applicable to Social Scientists and Scientists working in KVKs

6.1.1 Publications (Refereed Journals) 15 14

25 25
6.1.2 Other Publications 10 11
7 Institute Building/Service Functions - 10 - 10

GRAND TOTAL 100 100

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 SCORE CARD GUIDELINES FOR THE POST OF PROFESSOR

Item Attributes/Accomplishments/Contributions/Performance Indicator and

Distribution of Score/Marks

1. Academic Qualification. (Maximum 10 marks)

1.1 Academic Performance. (Maximum 4 marks)

Distribution of marks for each of the academic achievements would be as

follows:
❖ Award 1 mark for >80% marks or more than 8.0 CGPA on a scale of 10
or equivalent for all 10+2, Graduate, Master’s and Ph.D degree
programmes.
(Maximum 1 mark each)
❖ Award 1 mark for National Talent Search Scholarship/INSPIRE or other
scholarships defined by the Council/ASRB.
(Maximum 1 mark)
❖ Award 1 mark for JRF at the Master’s Level/Merit scholarship in ICAR
Deemed to be universities.
(Maximum 1 mark)
❖ Award 1 mark for SRF of ICAR or JRF of CSIR/UGC at the Ph.D level or
other National level fellowships/GATE qualified.
(Maximum 1 mark)

1.2 Position in the University. (Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Grant 1 mark each for First Position/Gold Medal in the University/

IITs/NITs/Institutes of National Importance at the Graduate, Master’s
and Ph.D. degrees. (Except faculty/ college/ department Gold medal).

(Maximum 2 marks)

1.3 Ph.D. Thesis Award. (Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Grant 2 marks for the ICAR-Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G.

Outstanding Doctoral Thesis.

❖ Grant 1 mark for the Best Doctoral Thesis Award given by National/
International level Academic Bodies/ Institutions /Universities.

(Maximum 2 marks)
1.4 Post-Doctoral Fellowships and other Qualifications. (Maximum 3 marks)
❖ Grant 3 marks for each Fellowships, which are competitive and are
awarded by International Institutions, like
Fulbright / Humboldt / DAAD / FAO / CGIAR / EU / Overseas
Universities.

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 ❖ Grant marks as explained below for each Fellowships awarded by
National Institutions like DBT/ DST/Boyscast /CSIR/ICAR/UGC/
MHRD/INSA:

o 1.5 marks for fellowship of 3 to < 6 months’ duration

o 2 marks for fellowship of ≥6-months’ duration
❖ Grant 1 mark each, for PG diploma in Management/Computer
Application or MBA or any other Diploma/Degree relevant to the post.
(Maximum 3 marks)

PS: Aggregate score for attributes covered under item no. 1 is limited to 10
marks only.

2. Experience in Professional Field. (Maximum 10 marks)

2.1 Essential Qualification. (No marks to be awarded)

As per the advertisement.

2.2 Experience over and above the prescribed essential years

stipulated as minimum qualifications. (Maximum 3 marks)

❖ Award 1 mark for each year of service experience over and above the
prescribed period required for a particular post.
(Maximum 3 marks)
2.3 Trainings. (Maximum 5 marks)
Specify trainings undergone outside the institute/university in the field of
specialization with the subject of Training and name of the Training
Institute/Organization. Award of marks would be as per conditions described
below:
❖ Award 1 mark for each training of 10-20 days’ duration
❖ Award 2 marks for each training of >20 days and up to 90 days’ duration
❖ Award 3 marks for each training of>90days’ duration
Note: The Fellowship/Training included under item no. 1.4 above and FOCARS
would not be considered under this criterion
(Maximum 5 marks)

2.4 Teamwork promoting Inter-Disciplinary/Inter-Institutional approach.

(Maximum 2 Marks)
Teamwork promoting inter-disciplinary/inter-institutional approach, introduced
and as evidenced by Joint Publications / Patents / Designs / Copyrights /
Technologies commercialized / protected / Entrepreneurial Models developed
involving scientists across disciplines or institutes.

❖ Award 0.5 marks for each inter-disciplinary/inter-institutional

programme/project developed and implemented.
(Maximum 2 marks)

PS: Aggregate score for attributes covered under item no. 2 is limited to 10
marks only.

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3. Recognitions & Awards/Special Attainments. (Maximum 7 marks)

3.1 Recognitions and Awards. (Maximum 5 marks)

❖ Award 4 marks for Fellowship of any one of the recognized National

Academies viz., National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National
Academy of Medical Sciences, Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National
Academy of Engineering, Indian National Science Academy, National
Academy of Sciences or equivalent National/ International Academies.
(Maximum 4 marks)

❖ Award 2 marks for each National/International Awards/Recognitions such

as those conferred by the National Organizations like the ICAR, CSIR, DBT,
DST, Government of India, International Bodies of repute like FAO, UN, CG
Centers and Recognized National Science/Engineering Academies.
(Maximum 2 marks)
❖ Grant 0.5 marks each for National/International Institutes/ Universities/
State Governments/ Registered Professional Societies’ Awards, excluding
those mentioned above.
(Maximum 2 marks)
❖ Award 1 mark each for Associate-ship of recognized National/ International
Science Academies.
(Maximum 1 mark)
❖ Award 1 mark each for Young Scientist Award/Medal of National Science
Academies as above/ISCA/ICAR/CSIR/UGC/DST/DBT or Equivalent
International Awards/Medal
(Maximum 1 mark)

PS. Aggregate score for all attributes covered under item no. 3.1 is limited
to 5 marks only.

3.2 Special attainments. (Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Award 1 mark for each recognition as Member-Secretary of Scientific
Committees.
(Maximum 1 mark)

❖ Award 1 mark for each recognition such as member of Task Force and other
Policy Making Bodies/Committees of National/State/Member of Official
Delegation Abroad/Editor of NAAS-rated Journals.

(Maximum 1 mark)

❖ Award 1 mark for each Best Paper / Poster presented in a Symposium /

Conference / published in a Scientific Journal.

(Maximum 1 mark)

❖ Award 1 mark each for minimum two weeks experience of working /

training* in an International Organization/Laboratory other than post-
doctoral fellowship or participation in an International
Conference/Symposia outside the country.

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 (*Out-country period spent for earning M.Sc. /Ph.D. degree or gaining Post-
Doctoral experience will not qualify for award of marks in this category.)

(Maximum 2 marks)

PS. Aggregate score for all items covered under item 3.2 is limited to 2
marks only.
Discoveries, Inventions and Innovations. (Maximum 13 marks)
New discoveries and development of varieties/breeds/technologies/ innovations
4. and grant of patents/copyrights having documented impact at the field level. Also,
new traits identified/genes isolated/germplasm registered/breeder seed
produced/policy instrument scripted/new theory defined will qualify for grant of
marks.
4.1 Development of Variety & Coverage Area
❖ Award 4 marks for each variety approved, released and notified by the
Central Variety Release Committee and 1 mark each for a variety approved
and notified for release by the State Level Release Committee.
4.2 Development of Animal Strain/Variety
❖ Development of Animal Strain/Variety & Impact at the Field Level. Award 4
marks for each animal strain/variety developed and released at the
National or State level by a duly constituted body of the Central
Government or State Department of Animal Husbandry/ Fisheries.
4.3 Development of Technologies/Package of Practices
❖ Development of Technologies/Package of Practices & Impact at the Field
Level. Award 2 marks for each Product, Process, Package of Practices,
developed and transferred to the farmers with the extent of coverage and
machinery developed, licensed and commercialized.

4.4 Patents/Copy Rights and Commercialization

❖ Award 2 marks for each approved Patent/Copyright with
commercialization and 1 mark for each approved Patent/Copyright without
commercialization.
4.5 Discoveries/Inventions
❖ Discovery/Invention made & Impact at the Field Level. Award 3 marks for
each new Discovery/Invention made as supported by a publication in peer
reviewed journal (NAAS rating at least 16).
4.6 New Traits/Genes Identified
❖ New Traits/Genes Identified which have Economic Significance. Award 2
marks for each new trait identified or new gene isolated, or new crop
germplasm/animal breed registered.

4.7 Policy Papers/Policy Briefs

❖ Policy Papers/Policy Briefs developed under the aegis of National or (e.g.,
ICAR/DST/DBT etc.) or International (e.g., FAO, World Bank, CG Centers
etc.) Organizations/National Academies (like NAAS, INSA) or New
Extension Models developed and implemented: Award 1 mark for each such
achievement.

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 4.8 Information Technology / Statistical Methodologies
❖ Database/Software package / Portal / Mobile Apps/ DSS/ Algorithm/
Analytical Model/Statistical methodologies and other IT tools developed
in-house as evident from use. Award 2 marks each for multi-Institutional/
National/ International Database/ Software/ Methodology and award 1
mark for each institute/university level database/software/methodology.

4.9 Value Chain/ Model Villages

❖ Contribution made for the development and establishment of a Value
Chain/a Model Village/a Seed Village/a Custom Hiring Centre/a Contract
Farming Arrangement/a Climate Smart Village. Award 1 mark for each such
activity.

4.10 Innovative Extension Methodologies

❖ Innovative Extension Methodologies or Approaches/Farmer Field
Schools/Farmer Interest Groups established and documentation of success
stories: Award 1 mark for each such activity.
Note: Only well documented impact on ground level would be considered for
awarding marks under each of these categories.
PS. Aggregate score for all attributes covered under item 4 is limited to 13
marks only.
Teaching/Research/Extension Education. (Maximum 25 Marks)

5. Specify contributions in Teaching / Research / Extension Education/ Fund Raising

functions.

Select one Major area and one Minor area of work/fund raising activities

Area of work Major /Minor Areas of Marks

Function
5.1 Teaching / Research
Major function 16
/ Extension
5.2 Teaching/ Research/
Minor Function 4
Extension
5.3 Funds Raised Externally Funded Projects 5

Scientists devoting more than 75% of time on an activity would be considered as

Major Function and devoting less than 25% of time on an activity would be
considered as Minor Function. Distribution of marks for each of the Major, Minor
and fund-raising activities would be as follows:

5.1 Teaching as Major Function. (Maximum 16 marks)

5.1.1 Teaching: For teaching as the Major Function, the candidate must have
taught 3 courses with a total 8 credit hour load during each academic year,
whereas for Minor Function, the applicant must have undertaken 3 credit
hour teaching load/academic years. Award 0.5 marks for each year of
teaching as specified herein

(Maximum 8 marks)

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 5.1.2 Research Guidance: Guidance provided for M.Sc./ Ph.D. dissertation. As
Major Advisor award 0.5 mark for each Ph.D. student guided and
0.25 marks for each M.Sc. student guided (marks to be awarded only for
students who have completed their degree programmes).

(Maximum 2marks)
5.1.3 Capacity building training programmes: Organized Summer School/Winter
School/Other Trainings (minimum 3 weeks) as Course Director or
conducted Outreach Programmes as Leader or developed and delivered
Customized Training Programmes (minimum 10 days) as Principal
Organizer: Award 1 mark for each activity
(Maximum 2marks)
5.1.4 Student’s Performance: Success of students (for whom the applicant
served as Major Advisor/Guide) in terms of recognition for
National/International Awards, e.g. Jawaharlal Nehru Award of the ICAR
and/or qualifying ARS examination or Award of Overseas Fellowship to
students: Award 2 marks for each ICAR Award and 1 mark for the Best
Thesis Award at the University-level or other categories of recognition.

(Maximum 2 marks)

5.1.5 Lectures Delivered: Resource person in Summer or Winter Schools,

Refresher Courses, Symposia, Conference etc.: Award 0.5 marks for
each 5 subject matter lectures delivered as Resource Person in
Sumner/Winter Schools, Refresher Courses, Training Program or
delivered an invited lecture in a Symposium/Conference.

Note: Marks will be awarded only, if presentations have been published in the
compendium constituting course training material or in
Symposium/Conference Proceedings.
(Maximum 2 marks)

5.1.6 Seminars Organized: Award 1 mark each for organizing a Seminar /

Symposium / Workshop as Organizing Secretary / Committee Chairman.

(Maximum 2 marks)
5.1.7 Innovation in teaching: Development of e-course, Modules, Teaching Model,
Case Studies. Award 1 mark for each contribution.
(Maximum 2 marks)
PS. Aggregate score for all attributes covered under item no. 5.1 above
(Teaching as Major Function) is limited to 16 marks only.

OR

5.1 Research as Major Function. (Maximum 16 marks)

5.1.1 Research Projects: Research Projects associated as PI/Co- PI/Associate for
a minimum period of two years as evidenced by Research Projects
completed and Reports submitted.
❖ Award 4 marks for PI, 3 marks for Co-PI/Associate for each Project
completed. The candidates working in AICRP/Network Projects/Long-
Term Projects (minimum of 5 years duration) marks will be awarded for
each two years completed.

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 ❖ For Research Projects of less than 2 years duration / Contract/ Research
Project/Consultancy Project, award 2 marks for PI, 1 mark for Co-
PI/Associate.

❖ Award 1 mark for PI and 0.5 marks for the Co-PI/Associate for the
Studies of duration from 6 months to 1 year.

5.1.2 Research Guidance: Guidance provided for M.Sc. /Ph.D. dissertation. As

Major Advisor award 0.5 marks for each Ph.D. student guided/0.25 marks
for each M.Sc. student guided (marks to be granted only for students who
have completed degree programme)*.

*The component should not be counted twice both in teaching and research.

(Maximum 2 marks)

PS. Aggregate score for all attributes covered under item 5.1 above
(Research as Major Function) is limited to 16 marks only.

OR

5.1. Extension Education as Major Function. (Maximum 16 marks)

5.1.1 Technology application, demonstration and adoption. (Maximum 8

marks)

Marks for the following accomplishments shall be awarded only if there is a

documentary proof for the matching achievement.

❖ Involvement in technology application programs through technology

assessment and refinement/On-farm testing: Award 0.5 marks for
Project Leader/Nodal Officer and 0.25 mark for Associate per project.
❖ Frontline demonstrations conducted: Award 0.5 marks for Project
Leader/Nodal Officer and 0.25 marks for Associate for each technology
demonstrated with adoption.
❖ Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Participatory Technology
Development (PTD), Yield Gap Analysis and Impact Assessment,
involvement in technology identification, Farming System Research and
Extension, Development of technology, Inventory and feedback support:
Award 0.5 marks for Project Leader/Nodal Officer and 0.25 marks for
Associate for each activity.
(Maximum 8 marks)
5.1.2 Extension approaches for technology dissemination.
(Maximum 6 marks)

Marks will be awarded for those functions that are confirmed by successful
outcome.

❖ Organization or Coordination of Interface meetings, Farmers Fair/

technology week and exhibition: 0.50 mark for each activity.

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 ❖ Organization or Coordination of demonstrations, National Days/weeks
and Field Day: 0.25 mark for each activity.
❖ Award 0.25 marks for every 3 field visits under the National
Programmes like Mera Gaun Mera Gaurav (MGMG), Farmers First, etc.

❖ Award 0.5 marks for every 500 soil sample collected and Soil Heath
Cards distributed.

❖ Delivering TV & Radio talks, Press Release, organize Exposure Visits;

participation in Interface meetings/Exhibition: 0.25 mark for each
activity.
❖ Formation of Formal Village Organizations/Farmer Field School or
establishment of Farmers’ Producer /Commodity/Interest Groups/ Self
Help Groups: 1 mark for each group developed.
(Maximum 6 marks)
5.1.3 Capacity Development. (Maximum 4 marks)

As evidenced by a documentary proof, marks would be awarded for each activity

covering the following capacity building programmes:

❖ Award 0.5 marks for each Training programme organized as

Coordinator
❖ Award 1 mark each for delivery of 10 lectures in training programmes
for which Compendium/Training Manual is published.
Note: Do not include the training programs covered under any other head /
attribute.

(Maximum 4 marks)

PS. Aggregate score for all attributes covered under Item no. 5.1 above
(Extension Education as Major Function) is limited to 16 marks only.

5.2 Minor Function details (Teaching/Research/Extension Education as

Minor Function). (Maximum 4 marks)

For any of the Teaching, Research or Extension Education as the Minor

Function the award of marks will be granted as narrated and distributed for
Major Function. But the aggregate for minor functions will be multiplied by
0.25 to arrive at the marks for the Minor Function.

(Maximum 4 marks)

5.3 Externally Funded Projects. (Maximum 5 marks)

For securing funds through competitive/research grant: Only those projects

granted by the external sources would be considered for marking. Projects will be
awarded marks as outlined below (proof necessary):

❖ More than Rs. 3 lakhs and up to Rs 10 lakhs: grant 1 mark for PI and 0.5
marks for Co-PI/Project Associate for each project

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 ❖ >Rs.10 lakhs and uptoRs.25 lakhs: grant 2 marks for PI and 1 mark for Co-
PI/Project Associate for each project

❖ >Rs.25 lakhs and upto Rs. 50 lakhs: grant 3 marks for PI and 1.5 marks for
Co-PI/Project Associate for each project

❖ >Rs.50 lakhs : grant 4 marks for PI and 2 marks for Co-PI/Project

Associate for each project
(Maximum 5 marks)
PS: Aggregate score for all items covered under 5.1 (Teaching or Research
or Extension Education as Major Function), 5.2 and 5.3 is limited to 25
marks only.

6. Publications. (Maximum 25 marks)

6.1 Applicable to Scientists other than Social Scientists.

(Maximum 25 marks)

6.1.1 Publications (Refereed Journals). (Maximum 22 marks)

❖ An applicant must identify 16 best research papers published in refereed

journals for allocation of score according to the current NAAS journal rating
(latest). The sum total of the NAAS score for 16 publications will be
multiplied by 0.20 to obtain marks.

❖ For journals not covered by NAAS, but having International Impact Factor
(Thomson Reuters), applicant can indicate score as 6 + Impact Factor
(Thomson Reuters).

❖ For research publications, where NAAS journal Rating / International

Impact Factor (Thomson Reuters) is not available, award 0.4 marks for
each publication.

Note: First author will be awarded full marks for each paper, whereas co-
authors will get 75% for each paper.

PS. Aggregate score for all publications covered under item 6.1.1 is limited
to 22 marks only.

6.1.2 Other Publications. (Maximum 3 marks)

❖ Books/Monographs of minimum 100 pages published - Authored/ Edited.

Award 2 mark for each publication, if first author/editor or award 1 mark
for other authors.

❖ Practical manual/Training manual – Authored / edited. Award 1 mark for

each publication.

❖ Book Chapters published. Award 1 mark for each publication

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 ❖ Popular articles/ Bulletins /KVK Newsletter/ Pamphlets/ Leaflets/Short
Communications: Award 0.5 marks for each publication.
PS. Aggregate score for publications covered under item 6.1.2 is limited to
3 marks only.
OR

6.1 Applicable to Social Scientists and Scientists working in KVKs.

(Maximum 25 marks)

6.1.1 Publications (Refereed Journals). (Maximum 15 marks)

❖ An applicant must identify 12 research papers published in refereed
journals for allocation of score according to current NAAS journal rating
(latest). The sum total of NAAS score for 12 publications will be multiplied
by 0.21 to obtain marks.

❖ For journals not covered by NAAS, but having International Impact Factor
(Thomson Reuters), applicant can indicate score as 6 + Impact Factor
(Thomson Reuters).
❖ For research publications, where NAAS journal rating/International Impact
Factor (Thomson Reuters) is not available, award 0.4 marks for each
publication.
Note: First author will be awarded full marks for each paper, whereas co-
authors will get 75% for each paper.
PS. Aggregate score for all publications covered under item 6.1.1 is limited
to 15 marks only.

6.1.2 Other Publications. (Maximum 10 marks)

❖ Books/Monographs of minimum 100 pages published - Authored/ Edited:
Award 2 marks for each publication, if first author/editor; award 1 mark for
others
(Maximum 4 marks)
❖ Practical manual/Training manuals: Award 1 mark for each publication.
(Maximum 2 marks)
❖ Book Chapters published: Award 1 mark for each publication

(Maximum 2 marks)
❖ Popular articles / Bulletins / KVK Newsletter / Pamphlets / Leaflets /
Short Communications: Award 0.5 marks for each publication

(Maximum 2 marks)
❖ Electronic Media Coverage, articles published in News Papers and
Magazines: Award 0.25 mark for each relayed talk or published article.
(Maximum 1 mark)
❖ Extension Bulletins: Award 0.25 mark for each Bulletin
(Maximum 1 mark)

❖ IT material for technology transfer or human resource development will

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 qualify for marking. Award 1 mark for each material developed.

(Maximum 1 mark)
❖ Papers published on policy issues: Award 0.5 marks each
(Maximum 4 marks)

PS: Aggregate of all publications covered under item 6.1.2 above is limited
to 10 marks only.

7. Institute Building/Service Functions. (Maximum 10 marks)

7.1 Activities at the Institute/University/Council Level.

(Maximum 4 marks)
Only clearly defined contributions as a leader shall be considered for marking as
per the following criteria:
7.1.1 Institute Building Activities. (Maximum 4 marks)
Development/Upgrading of laboratory facility or equipment/ farm facility/
farm machinery/ sports facility/ hostel facility/ museum/ communication/
examination/ technology window/ guest house/ any other facility having
measurable impact as evident from its use.
Award 1 mark for each activity.
Note: Each facility/equipment developed/upgraded should cost not less than
Rs.10 lakhs.
7.2 Service Functions. (Maximum 6 marks)
Service provided for the following miscellaneous tasks by the applicant qualify
for award of marks. Award 0.50 marks for each contribution.
❖ Compilation of Institute Annual Reports/Institute publications
(editor/sub-editor).
❖ Duties performed for at least one year or more as Warden, Library
I/c, Student Welfare Officer, CPIO/PIO/AA, Animal House In- charge,
Farm In-charge, Common Instruments Lab In-charge Central
Computer Lab/ARIS/AKMU, Assistance provided to PME Cell, ATIC,
BPD, In-charge of any activity assigned by the Controlling Officer.
❖ Field Surveys including Sea Exploration, Biodiversity and
Aquatic/Soil Resources.
❖ In-charge production and distribution of seeds/culture/planting
materials/diagnostic services/store purchase/ maintenance of
farms each at least for one year.
❖ Coordination of Institute level activities like Flagship Programmes of
Government of India, MGMG, SAGY, TSP, Skill Development, NEH
Programmes, representing the Institute-level Committees, Annual
Events, Alumni Activities
(Maximum 6 marks)
PS: Aggregate of all items covered under item 7 is limited to 10 marks only.

GRAND TOTAL 100 MARKS

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SCORE CARD GUIDELINES FOR THE POST OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Item Attributes/Accomplishments/Contributions/Performance Indicator and

No. Distribution of Score/Marks

1. Academic Qualification. (Maximum 15 marks)

1.1 Academic Performance. (Maximum 8 marks)

Distribution of marks for each of the academic achievements would be as follows:

❖ From 60% and up to 70% marks or 6 to 7 OGPA on the scale of 10 or

equivalent at 10+2 and B Graduate, Master’s, Ph.D. degrees.
(0.5 marks each)

❖ >70% and up to 80% marks or 7 to 8 OGPA on the scale of 10 or equivalent

for 10+2 and Graduate, Master’s, Ph.D. degrees.

(0.75 marks each)

❖ >80% marks or more than 8 OGPA on the scale of 10 or equivalent for

10+2 and Graduate, Master’s, Ph.D. degrees.

(1 mark each)

❖ National Talent Search Scholarship/INSPIRE or other Scholarship as

defined by the Council/ASRB

(1 mark)

❖ Merit Scholarship at the Graduate level

(1 mark)

❖ JRF at the Master’s Level/Merit scholarship in the ICAR DUs

(1 mark)

❖ SRF of ICAR or JRF of CSIR/UGC at the Ph.D. level or other national level
fellowships, GATE qualified
(1 mark)

P.S.: Aggregate score for attributes covered under item no. 1.1 is limited to
8 marks only.

1.2 Position in the University. (Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Grant 1 mark each for First Position/Gold Medal in the University/

IITs/NITs/Institutes of National Importance at the Graduate, Master’s and
Ph.D. degrees. (Except faculty/ college/ department Gold medal).

(Maximum 2 marks)

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 1.3 Ph.D. Thesis Award. (Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Grant 2 marks for the ICAR-Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Outstanding
Doctoral Thesis.
❖ Grant 1 mark for the Best Doctoral Thesis Award given by National/
International level Academic Bodies/ Institutions /Universities.

(Maximum 2 marks)

1.4 Post-Doctoral Fellowships and other Qualifications.(Maximum 3 marks)

❖ Grant 3 marks for each Fellowships, which are competitive and are
awarded by International Institutions, like
Fulbright/Humboldt/DAAD/FAO/CGIAR/EU/Overseas Universities.

❖ Grant marks as explained below for each Fellowships awarded by National

Institutions like DBT/ DST/Boyscast /CSIR/ICAR/UGC/ MHRD/INSA:
o 1.5 marks for fellowship of 3 to < 6 months’ duration
o 2 marks for fellowship of ≥6-months’ duration
❖ Grant 1 mark each, for PG diploma in Management/Computer Application
or MBA or any other Diploma/Degree relevant to the post.

(Maximum 3 marks)

PS: Aggregate score for attributes covered under item no. 1 is limited to 10
marks only

2. Experience in Professional Field. (Maximum 10 marks)

2.1 Essential Qualification. No marks to be awarded

As per the advertisement.

2.2 Experience over and above the prescribed essential years stipulated as
minimum qualifications. (Maximum 4 marks)

Award 1 mark for each year of service experience over and above the prescribed
period required for a particular post.

2.3 Trainings. (Maximum 5 marks)

Specify trainings undergone outside the institute/university in the field of
specialization with the subject of Training and name of the Training
Institute/Organization. Award of marks would be as per conditions described
below:
❖ Award 1 mark for each training of 10-20 days’ duration.
❖ Award 2 marks for each training of >20 days and up to 90 days duration
❖ Award 3 marks for each training of>90days’ duration.
Note: The Fellowship/Training included under item no. 1.4 above and FOCARS
would not be considered under this criterion.
(Maximum 5 marks)

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 2.4 Teamwork promoting inter-disciplinary/ inter-institutional approach.
(Maximum 1 mark)
Teamwork promoting inter-disciplinary/inter-institutional approach introduced
and as evidenced by joint publications/ patents/ designs/
copyrights/technologies commercialized/ protected/entrepreneurial models
developed involving scientists across disciplines or institutes.
❖ Award 0.5 marks for each inter-disciplinary/inter-institutional
programme/ project developed and implemented.
(Maximum 1 mark)
PS. Aggregate score for all attributes covered under item no. 2 is limited to
10 marks only.

3. Recognitions & Awards/Special Attainments. (Maximum 5 marks)

3.1 Recognitions and Awards. (Maximum 3 marks)
❖ Award 2 marks for each National/International Awards/Recognitions such
as those conferred by the National Organizations like the ICAR, CSIR, DBT,
DST, Government of India, International Bodies of repute like FAO, UN, CG
Centers and Recognized National Science/Engineering Academies.

(Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Grant 0.5 marks each for National/International Institutes/ Universities/

State Governments/ Registered Professional Societies’ Awards, excluding
those mentioned above.

(Maximum 2 marks)
❖ Award 2 marks each for Associateship of recognized National/
International Science Academies.

(Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Award 1 mark each for Young Scientist Award/Medal of National Science

Academies as above/ISCA/ICAR/CSIR/UGC/DST/DBT or Equivalent
International Awards/Medal.

(Maximum 2 marks)

PS. Aggregate score for all attributes covered under item no. 3.1 is limited to
3 marks only

3.2. Special attainments. (Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Award 1 mark for each recognition as Member-Secretary of Scientific
Committees
(Maximum 2 marks)
❖ Award 1 mark for each recognition such as member of Task Force and
other Policy Making Bodies/Committees of National/State/Member of
Official Delegation Abroad/Editor of NAAS-rated Journals.
(Maximum 1 marks)
❖ Award 1 mark for each Best Paper / Poster presented in a Symposium /
Conference/published in a Scientific Journal.

(Maximum 2 marks)

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 ❖ Award 1 mark each for minimum two weeks’ experience of
working/training* in an International Organization/Laboratory other than
post-doctoral fellowship or participation in an International
Conference/Symposia outside the country.

(*Out-country period spent for earning M.Sc. /Ph.D. degree or gaining Post-
Doctoral experience will not qualify for award of marks in this category.)

(Maximum 2 marks)

PS. Aggregate score for all items covered under item 3.2 is limited to 2
marks only
4 Discoveries, Inventions and Innovations. (Maximum 5 marks)
New discoveries and development of varieties/breeds/technologies/ innovations
and grant of patents/copyrights having documented impact at the field level. Also,
new traits identified/genes isolated/ germplasm registered/breeder seed
produced/policy instrument scripted/new theory defined will qualify for grant of
marks.
4.1 Development of Variety & Coverage Area

Award 4 marks for each variety approved, released and notified by the Central
Variety Release Committee and 1 mark each for a variety approved and
notified for release by the State Level Release Committee.

4.2 Development of Animal Strain/Variety

Development of Animal Strain/Variety & Impact at the Field Level. Award 4
marks for each animal strain/variety developed and released at the National
or State level by a duly constituted body of the Central Government or State
Department of Animal Husbandry/ Fisheries.

4.3 Development of Technologies/Package of Practices

Development of Technologies/Package of Practices & Impact at the Field

Level. Award 2 marks for each Product, Process, Package of Practices,
developed and transferred to the farmers with the extent of coverage and
machinery developed, licensed and commercialized.

4.4 Patents/Copy Rights and Commercialization

Award 2 marks for each approved Patent/Copyright with commercialization

and 1 mark for each approved Patent/Copyright without commercialization.

4.5 Discoveries/Inventions
Discovery/Invention made & Impact at the Field Level. Award 3 marks for
each new Discovery/Invention made as supported by a publication in peer
reviewed journal (NAAS rating at least 16).

4.6 New Traits/Genes Identified

New Traits/Genes Identified which have Economic Significance. Award 2
marks for each new trait identified or new gene isolated, or new crop
germplasm/animal breed registered.

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 4.7 Policy Papers/Policy Briefs
Policy Papers/Policy Briefs developed under the aegis of National or (e.g.,
ICAR/DST/DBT etc.) or International (e.g., FAO, World Bank, CG Centers etc.)
Organizations/National Academies (like NAAS, INSA) or New Extension
Models developed and implemented: Award 1 mark for each such
achievement.
4.8 Information Technology/ Statistical Methodologies
Database/Software Package/Portal/Mobile Apps/ DSS/ Algorithm/ Analytical
Model/Statistical Methodologies and other IT tools developed in-house as
evident from use. Award 2 marks each for multi-
institutional/national/international databases / software / methodology and
award 1 mark for each institute/university level database/software/
methodology.
4.9 Value Chain/ Model Villages
Contribution made for the development and establishment of a Value Chain/a
Model Village/a Seed Village/a Custom Hiring Centre/a Contract Farming
Arrangement/a Climate Smart Village. Award 1 mark for each such activity.

4.10 Innovative Extension Methodologies

Innovative Extension Methodologies or Approaches/Farmer Field
Schools/Farmer Interest Groups established and documentation of success
stories: Award 1 mark for each such activity.
Note: Only well documented impact on ground level would be considered for
awarding marks under each of these categories.
PS. Aggregate score for achievements covered under item no. 4 is limited to
5 marks only.
5. Teaching/Research/Extension Education. (Maximum 30 Marks)
Specify contributions in Teaching / Research / Extension Education / Fund
Raising functions.

Select one Major area and one Minor area of work/fund raising activities
Area of work Major /Minor Marks
Areas of Function
5.1 Teaching/ Research/ Extension Major function 20
5.2 Teaching/ Research/ Extension Minor Function 5
5.3 Funds Raised Externally Funded 5
Projects
Scientists devoting more than 75% of time on an activity would be considered as
Major Function and devoting less than 25% of time on an activity would be
considered as Minor Function. Distribution of marks for each of the Major, Minor
and fund raising activities would be as follows:

5.1 Teaching as Major Function. (Maximum 20 marks)

5.1.1 Teaching: For teaching as the Major Function, the candidate must have
taught courses with a total 10 credit hour load during each academic year,
whereas for Minor Function, the applicant must have undertaken 3 credit
hour teaching load/academic years. Award 2 marks for each year of
teaching as specified herein.

(Maximum 8 marks)

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5.1.2 Research Guidance: Guidance provided for M.Sc./ Ph.D. dissertation. As
Major Advisor award 1 mark for each Ph.D. student guided and
0.5 marks for each M.Sc. student guided (marks to be awarded only for
students who have completed their degree programmes).

(Maximum 2marks)

5.1.3 Capacity building training programmes: Organized Summer

School/Winter School/Other Trainings (minimum 3 weeks) as Course
Director or conducted Outreach Programmes as Leader or developed and
delivered Customized Training Programmes (minimum 10 days) as
Principal Organizer: Award 1 mark for each activity.

(Maximum 2marks)

5.1.4 Student’s Performance: Success of students (for whom the applicant

served as Major Advisor/Guide) in terms of recognition for
National/International Awards, e.g. Jawaharlal Nehru Award of the ICAR
and/or qualifying ARS examination or Award of Overseas Fellowship to
students: Award 2 marks for each ICAR Award and 1 mark for the Best
Thesis Award at the University-level or other categories of recognition.

(Maximum 2 marks)

5.1.5 Lectures Delivered: Resource person in Summer or Winter Schools,

Refresher Courses, Symposia, Conference etc.: Award 0.5 marks for
each 5 subject matter lectures delivered as Resource Person in
Sumner/Winter Schools, Refresher Courses, Training Program or
delivered an invited lecture in a Symposium/Conference.

Note: Marks will be awarded only, if presentations have been published in the
compendium constituting course training material or in Symposium/Conference
Proceedings.
(Maximum 2 marks)

5.1.6 Seminars Organized: Award 1 mark each for organizing a

Seminar/Symposium/ Workshop as Organizing Secretary/Committee
Chairman.
(Maximum 2 marks)
5.1.7 Innovation in teaching: Development of e-course, Modules, Teaching
Model, Case Studies. Award 1 mark for each contribution.

(Maximum 2 marks)

5.1.8 External Examiner-ship: Acted as (i) External Examiner for Graduate and
Master’s Degree Programmes, (ii) External Thesis Evaluator/viva-voce
Examiner and (iii) Paper-Setter for Master’s Degree Programme for
Universities and Boards. 0.25 mark for each activity.

(Maximum 2 marks)
PS. Aggregate score for all attributes covered under item no. 5.1 above
(Teaching as Major Function) is limited to 20 marks only.

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 OR

5.1. Research as Major Function. (Maximum 20 marks)

5.1.1 Research Projects: Research Projects associated as PI/Co-PI/Associate for
a minimum period of two years as evidenced by Research Projects
completed and Reports submitted.

❖ Award 4 marks for PI, 3 marks for Co-PI/Associate for each Project
completed. The candidates working in AICRP/Network Projects/Long-
Term Projects (minimum of 5 years’ duration) marks will be awarded
for each two years completed.

❖ For Research Projects of less than 2 years’ duration/Contract Research

Project/Consultancy Project, award 2 marks for PI, 1 mark for Co-
PI/Associate.

❖ Award 1 mark for PI and 0.5 marks for the Co-PI/Associate for the
Studies of 6 months to 1year duration.

5.1.2 Research Guidance: Guidance provided for M.Sc./Ph.D. dissertation. As

Major Advisor award 1 mark for each Ph.D. student guided and 0.5
marks for each M.Sc. student guided (marks to be granted only for
students who have completed degree programme). *

*The component should not be counted twice both in Teaching and Research as
Major Function.
(Maximum 2 marks)

PS. Aggregate score for all items covered under item 5.1 above (Research as
Major Function) is limited to 20 marks only.

OR

5.1. Extension Education as Major Function. (Maximum 16 marks)

5.1.1 Technology application, demonstration and adoption.(Maximum 8 marks)
Marks for the following accomplishments shall be awarded only if there is a
documentary proof for the matching achievement.

❖ Involvement in technology application programs through technology

assessment and refinement/On-farm testing: Award 0.5 marks for Project
Leader/Nodal Officer and 0.25 mark for Associate per project.
❖ Frontline demonstrations conducted: Award 0.5 marks for Project
Leader/Nodal Officer and 0.25 marks for Associate for each technology
demonstrated with adoption.
❖ Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Participatory Technology
Development (PTD), Yield Gap Analysis and Impact Assessment,
involvement in technology identification, Farming System Research and
Extension, Development of technology, Inventory and feedback support:
Award 0.5 marks for Project Leader/Nodal Officer and 0.25 marks for
Associate for each activity.
(Maximum 8 marks)

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5.1.2 Extension approaches for technology dissemination. (Maximum 7 marks)

Marks will be awarded for those functions that are confirmed by

successful outcome.

❖ Organization or Coordination of Interface meetings, Farmers Fair/

technology week and exhibition: 0.50 mark for each activity.
❖ Organization or Coordination of demonstrations, National Days/weeks
and Field Day: 0.25 mark for each activity.
❖ Award 0.25 marks for every 3 field visits under the National Programmes
like Mera Gaun Mera Gaurav (MGMG), Farmers First, etc.
❖ Award 0.5 marks for every 500 soil sample collected and Soil Heath
Cards distributed.
❖ Delivering TV & Radio talks, Press Release, organize Exposure Visits;
participation in Interface meetings/Exhibition: 0.25 mark for each
activity.
❖ Formation of Formal Village Organizations/Farmer Field School or
establishment of Farmers’ Producer /Commodity/Interest Groups/ Self
Help Groups: 1 mark for each group developed.
(Maximum 7 marks)
5.1.3 Capacity Development. (Maximum 6 marks)
As evidenced by a documentary proof, 1 mark would be awarded for each
activity covering the following capacity building programmes:

❖ Award 1 mark for each Training programme organized as Coordinator

❖ Award 1 mark each for delivery of 10 lectures in training programmes for

which Compendium/Training Manual is published
Note: Do not include the training programs covered under any other
head/attribute.

❖ Award 0.5 marks for each 5 Demonstrations laid out and constraints
analyzed and solutions suggested for general improvement.
(Maximum 6 marks)

PS. Aggregate score for all attributes covered under Item no. 5.1 above
(Extension Education as Major Function) is limited to 20 marks only.

5.2 Minor Function details (Teaching/Research/Extension Education as

Minor Function). (Maximum 5 marks)

For any of the Teaching, Research or Extension Education as the Minor

Function the award of marks will be granted as narrated and distributed for
Major Function. But the aggregate for minor functions will be multiplied by
0.25 to arrive at the marks for the Minor Function.

(Maximum 5 marks)

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 5.4 Externally Funded Projects. (Maximum 5 marks)

For securing funds through competitive/research grant: Only those projects

granted by the external sources would be considered for marking. Projects
will be awarded marks as outlined below (proof necessary):

• From Rs. 2 lakhs and up to Rs 10 lakhs: grant 1 mark for PI and 0.5 marks
for Co-PI/Project Associate for each project

• >Rs.10 lakhs and uptoRs.25 lakhs: grant 2 marks for PI and 1 mark for Co-
PI/Project Associate for each project

• >Rs.25 lakhs: grant 3 marks for PI and 1.5 marks for Co-PI/Project
Associate for each project
(Maximum 5 marks)

PS: Aggregate score for all items covered under 5.1 (Teaching or Research
or Extension Education as Major Function), 5.2 and 5.3 is limited to 30
marks only.

6. Publications. (Maximum 25 marks)

6.1 Applicable to Scientists other than Social Scientists.
(Maximum 25 marks)

6.1.1 Publications (Refereed Journals). (Maximum 20 marks)

❖ An applicant must identify 10 best research papers published in
refereed journals for allocation of score according to the current NAAS
journal rating (latest). The sum total of the NAAS score for 10
publications will be multiplied by 0.33 to obtain marks.
❖ For journals not covered by NAAS, but having International Impact
Factor (Thomson Reuters), applicant can indicate score as 6 +
International Impact Factor (Thomson Reuters).
❖ For research publications, where NAAS journal rating/ International
Impact Factor (Thomson Reuters) is not available, award 0.6 marks for
each publication.
Note: First author will be awarded full marks for each paper, whereas co-
authors will get 75% for each paper.
PS. Aggregate score for all publications covered under item no. 6.1.1 is
limited to 20 marks only
6.1.2 Other Publications. (Maximum 5 marks)
❖ Books/Practical Manual/Training Manual - Authored/Edited: For each
publication award 2 marks to first author and 1.5 marks to co-authors.
❖ Book Chapters qualify for marking. Award 1 mark for each publication.
❖ Popular Articles/Bulletins/Short Communications: Award 0.5 marks for
each publication.
PS. Aggregate score for all publications covered under item no. 6.1.2 is
limited to 5 Marks only.

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 OR

6.1 Applicable to Social Scientists and Scientists working in KVKs.

(Maximum 25 marks)

6.1.1 Publications (Refereed Journals). (Maximum 14 marks)

❖ An applicant must identify 10best research papers published in refereed

journals for allocation of score according to current NAAS journal rating
(latest). The sum total of NAAS score for 10 publications will be multiplied
by 0.24 to obtain marks.

❖ For journals not covered by NAAS, but having International Impact Factor
(Thomson Reuters), applicant can indicate score as 6 + Impact Factor
(Thomson Reuters).

❖ For research publications, where NAAS journal rating/International

Impact Factor (Thomson Reuters) is not available, award 0.6 marks for
each publication.

Note: First author will be awarded full marks for each paper, whereas co-
authors will get 75% for each paper.
PS. Aggregate score for all publications covered under item no. 6.1.1 is
limited to 14 Marks only.

6.1.2 Other Publications. (Maximum 11 marks)

❖ Books/Practical Manual/Training Manual - Authored/Edited: For each

publication award 2 marks to first author and 1.5 marks to co-authors.
(Maximum 3 marks)

❖ Book Chapters qualify for marking. (Award 1 mark for each publication.)
(Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Popular Articles / Bulletins/ KVK Newsletter/ Short Communications:

Award 0.5 marks for each publication.
(Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Electronic Media coverage, articles published in Newspapers and

Magazines qualify for marking. For each relayed or published article award
0.25 marks.
(Maximum 2 marks)

❖ Extension Bulletins qualify for making. For each Bulletin award 0.25 marks.
(Maximum 2 marks)

❖ IT material for Technology Transfer or Human Resource Development will

qualify for marking. Award 1 mark for each material developed.
(Maximum 2 marks)

P.S.: Aggregate score for publications covered under item no. 6.1.2 is limited
to 11 marks.

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7. Institute Building/Service Functions. (Maximum 10 marks)

7.1 Activities at the Institute/University/Council Level. (Maximum 4 marks)

Only clearly defined contributions as a leader shall be considered for marking as
per the following criteria:
7.1.1 Institute Building Activities. Maximum 4 marks
Development/ upgrading of laboratory facility or equipment / farm
facility / farm machinery / sports facility / hostel facility / museum/
communication / examination / technology window/guest house/any
other facility having measurable impact as evident from its use. Award 1
mark for each activity.
Note: Each facility/equipment developed/upgraded should cost not less than
Rs.10 lakhs.
(Maximum 4 marks)
7.2 Service Functions: (Maximum 6 marks)
Service provided for the following miscellaneous tasks by the applicant qualify for
award of marks. Award 1 mark for each contribution.
❖ Compilation of Institute Annual Reports/Institute publications
(editor/sub-editor).
❖ Duties performed for at least one year or more as Warden, Library I/c,
Student Welfare Officer, CPIO/PIO/AA, Animal House In- charge, Farm In-
charge, Common Instruments Lab In-charge Central Computer
Lab/ARIS/AKMU, Assistance, PME Cell, ATIC, BPD, In-charge of any
activity assigned by the Controlling Officer.
❖ Field Surveys including Sea Exploration, Biodiversity and Aquatic/Soil
Resources.
❖ In-charge production and distribution of seeds/culture/planting
materials/diagnostic services/store purchase/ maintenance of farms
each at least for one year.
❖ Coordination of Institute level activities like Flagship Programmes of
Government of India, MGMG, SAGY, TSP, Skill Development, NEH
Programmes, representing the Institute-level Committees, Annual Events,
Alumni Activities
(Maximum 6 marks)
PS: Aggregate of all items covered under item no. 7 is limited to 10 marks
only.

Grand Total 100 marks

RECRUITMENT SECTION
RPCAU, PUSA

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