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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
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EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025/SHRAVANA 14, 1947
5239 GI/2025
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Department of Science and Technology)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th August 2025
G.S.R. 530(E).—The following draft of recruitment rules, which the Central Government proposes to make
in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 23 of the Anusandhan National Research
Foundation Act, 2023 (25 of 2023), and in supersession of the Science and Engineering Research Board (Recruitment,
Salaries and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Group 'A' Gazetted Posts (Non-Ministerial, Scientific and
Technical) Regulations, 2014, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, dated the 25th
April, 2014 vide No. 003/2014/F. No. SR/S9/Z-08/2011, dated the 24th April, 2014, except as respects things done or
omitted to be done before such supersession, is hereby published for information of persons likely to be affected thereby;
and notice is hereby given that the said draft recruitment rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a
period of thirty days from the date on which the copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette, are made
available to the public;
Objections and suggestions to these draft recruitment rules, if any, may be sent to the Director, Anusandhan
National Research Foundation, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 email: anrf-
director@anrf.gov.in;
The objections or suggestions, if any, received from any person in respect of the said draft recruitment rules before the
expiry of the aforesaid period of thirty days will be taken into consideration by the Central Government.
DRAFT RULES
1. Short-title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Anusandhan National Research
Foundation Group 'A' Posts (Non-ministerial, Scientific and Technical) Recruitment Rules, 2025.
i. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions - (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, —
(a) "Act" means the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023 (25 of 2023);
(b) "controlling authority" means the Chief Executive Officer;
(c) 'Central Government" means the Government of India in the Ministry of Science and Technology,
Department of Science and Technology;
(d) "Schedule" means the Schedules appended to these rules;
(e) "Scheme" means the Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme (RFCS) as issued by the Department
of Personnel and Training vide O.M. No. AB-14017/41/2013-PP(RR), dated the 13th March, 2024; and
(f) "Scientific Post" means a post as defined in the Scheme.
2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined in these rules but defined in the Act shall have the meaning
respectively assigned to them in the Act.
3. Number of posts, classification and level in pay matrix. - The name of posts, their classification, number
of posts and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified under:
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| Sl. No. Name of post | Classification | Number of posts | Level in pay matrix |
| (1) (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
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| 1. Scientist 'B' | General Central | Nil* | Level-10 (Rs. 56100 -177500) |
| | | Service, Group | | |
| 2. Scientist 'C' | 'A', Gazetted, (Non- | 9* (2025) | Level-11 (Rs. 67700 - 208700) |
| | | Ministerial, Scientific | | |
| | | and Technical) | | |
| 3. Scientist 'D' | | Nil* | Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200) |
| 4. Scientist 'E' | | 6* (2025) | Level-13 (Rs. 123100- 215900) |
| 5. Scientist 'F' | | Nil* | Level-13A (Rs. 131100 -216600) |
| 6. Scientist 'G' | | 5* (2025) | Level-14 (Rs. 144200-218200) |
| 7. Scientist 'H' | | Nil* | Level-15 (Rs.1,82,200-2,24,100) |
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*Subject to variation dependent on workload.
Note.- The vacancies in each grade shall be first filled from the Scientists in the feeder grade who are recommended
for promotion to the next higher grade under the Scheme. If the number of Scientists recommended for consideration
of promotion to the next grade under the Scheme are more than the number of vacancies available in the promotion
grade, then to that extent the number of posts be automatically upgraded to the promotion grade subject to the
condition that the combined sanctioned strength of all the grades shall remain the same. Vacancies arising due to
attrition shall normally revert to the entry level grade of the respective Scientific or Technical category. However,
based on functional needs and with the approval of competent authority, some of these vacancies may be filled by the
method of recruitment prescribed in these rules, for the posts above entry level, based on the level of the vacancy and
commensurate with the higher qualifications and skills of individual candidates within the overall sanctioned strength.
4. Method of Recruitment. -
(1) The posts of Scientists 'B' to 'H' shall be selection posts.
(2) The posts shall be exempted from the purview of the Union Public Service Commission for the
purpose of recruitment.
(3) Recruitment for the posts of Scientist 'B' shall be made either by direct recruitment or deputation
(including short term contract) as specified in Schedule II.
(4) Particular method of recruitment for each post or each case of Scientist 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E', 'F', 'G' and 'H'
shall be decided by the Controlling Authority from time to time.
(5) Recruitment for the posts of Scientists 'C', 'D', ‘E', 'F', ‘G' and 'H' shall be made either by promotion or
upgradation under the Scheme or direct recruitment or deputation (including short term contract) as specified in
Schedule II to Schedule VI and as per Note below rule 3.
(6) Particular discipline or field of essential educational qualification and experience for each post or in each
case of direct recruitment or deputation (including short-term contract) to the posts of Scientist B, C, D, E, F, G and H
shall be decided by the controlling authority, keeping in view the availability of Scientists of different disciplines and
further requirement of Scientist in a particular discipline and the particular discipline shall be chosen from a list of
disciplines mentioned in Schedule V and Schedule VI of these rules.
5. Promotion or upgradation. - (1) Promotions of the Scientists up to the grade of Scientist 'G', shall be governed
by the provisions of the Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme and as amended from time to time by the Central
Government.
(2) Promotion or upgradation of Scientists to the grade of Scientist 'C' up to Scientist ‘G' shall be as per the
minimum residency period indicated below and compliance with other provisions specified in the Scheme.
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| Level in pay matrix | Designation | Minimum Residency Period linked to|
| | | Performance |
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| Level-11 | Scientist C | Three years as Scientist-B |
| Level-12 | Scientist D | Four years as Scientist -C |
| Level-13 | Scientist E | Four years as Scientist -D |
| Level-13A | Scientist F | Five years as Scientist -E |
| Level 14 | Scientist G | Five years as Scientist -F |
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(3) There shall be two level of assessment under the Scheme, namely, Level-1 Screening (Internal Screening
Committee) and Level-2 Screening (Assessment Board or Departmental Peer Review Committee), as specified in
Schedule IV.
(4) The assessment shall be done twice in a year and cases of those Scientists who have completed or will
complete the minimum residency period as on the cut-off dates of assessment viz., 1st January or 1st July, as the case
may be, and have earned or will earn number of Annual Confidential Reports or Annual Performance Appraisal
Reports equal to or more than the number of years of minimum residency period for the period preceding the cut off
dates of assessment, shall be considered for assessment under the Scheme.
(5) Scientist who does not qualify either in Level-1 Screening or Level-2 Screening shall be re-assessed only after
one year when they earn at least one more Annual Performance Appraisal Report and Annual Work Report and such
re- assessment would again entail Level-1 and Level-2 Screening and not commence from the stage where the
Scientist failed to qualify.
(6) The assessment process under the Scheme for promotion or upgradation to the next grade shall be conducted
only thrice, and thereafter, the scientist shall be covered under Modified Assured Career Progress guidelines as
approved for Central Government civilian employees and the scientist who has been granted any grade under
Modified Assured Career Progress may be considered for next grade as provided for in the Scheme.
(7) The period of service of Scientists or Technical experts doing management or administrative work shall not be
counted for promotion or upgradation under the Scheme and Scientists or Technical experts doing exclusively
management or administrative work shall not be considered for promotion or upgradation under the Scheme and they
shall only be given benefit of upgradation under Modified Assured Career Progress.
(8) The date of promotion or upgradation of Scientists recommended for promotion or upgradation to the next
higher grade under the Scheme shall be the date on which the competent authority approved the promotion or
upgradation and officers on leave or deputation outside the organization shall be given promotion or upgradation only
with effect from the date they rejoin or return to the parent cadre.
(9) There shall be no retrospective promotion or upgradation.
(10) The field experience, in research and development or experience in implementation of scientific projects, of at
least two years for promotion or upgradation to Scientist 'F' and five years for promotion or upgradation to Scientist
'G' shall be essential.
(11) Treatment of period of leave, period spent on deputation or foreign service etc., towards counting of minimum
residency period shall be as specified in the Scheme.
(12) Anything not mentioned in these rules shall be governed by provisions of the Scheme.
6. Annual Performance Appraisal Reports and Annual Work Reports. - The Scientists shall fill up the Annual
Work Report and Annual Performance Appraisal Report, in the format provided for in the Scheme, mandatorily on an
annual basis.
7. Probation. – (1) The period of probation for Scientists appointed to the grade of Scientist 'B', either by direct
recruitment or by promotion from Group 'B' scale, shall be two years and the period of probation shall be two years
for Scientists appointed to the grade of Scientist 'C' by direct recruitment and one year for Scientists appointed to the
grade of Scientist 'D', 'E', 'F', 'G' and 'H' by direct recruitment:
Provided that the controlling authority may extend the period of probation in accordance with the instructions
issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard:
Provided further that any decision for extension of a probation period shall be taken ordinarily within eight weeks
after the expiry of the previous probationary period and communicated in writing to the concerned officer together
with the reasons for so doing within the said period.
(2) On completion of the period of probation or any extension thereof, Scientists shall, if considered fit for permanent
appointment, be retained in their appointments on regular basis and be confirmed against the available substantive
vacancies.
(3) If, during the period of probation or any extension thereof, as the case may be, the Foundation is of the opinion
that a Scientist is not fit for permanent appointment, the Foundation may discharge or revert the Scientist to the post
held by him prior to his appointment in the service, as the case may be.
(4) During the period of probation, or any extension thereof, Scientists may be required by Foundation to undergo
such courses of training and instructions and to pass examinations and tests (including examination in Hindi) as
Foundation may deem fit, as a condition to satisfactory completion of the probation.
(5) As regards other matters relating to probation, the members of the service shall be governed by the instructions
issued by the Central Government in this regard from time to time.
8. Confirmation. - Confirmation of scientific posts appointed through direct recruitment shall be done by the
controlling authority on the recommendations of Departmental Confirmation Committee and the composition of
Departmental Confirmation Committee shall be as follows: -
(1) For Scientist 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and 'F':
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| 1. Chief Executive Officer | Chairperson; |
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| 2. Joint Secretary or equivalent Scientific officer from the Department of | Member |
| Science and Technology | |
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| 3. Scientist 'G' from the Foundation | Member. |
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(2) For Scientist 'G' and 'H':
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| 1. Secretary, Department of Science and Technology | Chairperson; |
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| 2. Chief Executive Officer | Member |
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| 3. Additional Secretary or equivalent Scientific officer from the Department | Member; |
| of Science and Technology | |
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9. Disqualification. - No person, -
(g) who has entered into, or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
(h) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for
appointment to the scientific posts,
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such a marriage is permissible under the personal law
applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any
person from the operation of this rule.
10. Medical facility: The officers of the Board shall be entitled to medical facilities as specified in Schedule I.
11. Retirement Benefits.- The provisions of New Pension Scheme/ Unified Pension Scheme as applicable to the
Central Government Officers of corresponding pay levels, shall be applicable to the officers of the Foundation.
12. Power to relax. - Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it
may, by order for reasons to be recorded in writing relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class
or category of persons.
13. The Terms & Conditions of service of employees of the Foundation in service immediately before the
commencement of these rules shall be in accordance with provisions of these rules.
14. Saving. - Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age and other concession required to be
provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in
accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
[F. No. RR/ANRF-2025]
SUNIL KUMAR, Addl. Secy.
SCHEDULE I
2. Outdoor Medical expenses.- (1) The officers shall be eligible to get medical reimbursement for self and
declared members of family.
Explanation: For the purpose of this clause, the expression "family" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in
the Central Services (Medical Attendants) Rules, 1944.
(2) The reimbursement of outdoor medical expenses during the year shall be limited to the actual expenses or one
month's pay on the 1st January of the year (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance) whichever is less.
(3) The claim shall be supported by doctors prescription and the original cash memos or bills for treatment by the
doctor and purchase of medicines and release of increment or promotion during the year shall not affect the
limit as on the 1st January.
(4) For officers' joining during the year, the annual entitlement shall be restricted on pro-rata basis.
(5) The outdoor treatment shall be taken from the Authorized Medical Attendants empaneled from the panel to be
maintained by the Board.
(6) In case of chronic ailments prescription from Central Service Medical Attendance Rules (CSMA) or Central
Government Health Scheme (CGHS) covered hospital shall be admissible with reference to reimbursement of
cost of medicines.
(7) For the purpose of cost intensive treatments, the reimbursement shall be made as per the Central Government
Health Scheme or Central Services Medical Attendants rates with the approval of the Board on a case to case
basis.
(8) In case of emergency the employee may take treatment at the nearest hospital and expenditure shall be
reimbursed as per the rates prescribed for Central Government Health Scheme beneficiaries subject to
production of emergency certificate from the hospital authorities.
2. Indoor treatment:-
(1). For the purpose of indoor treatment the, officers of the Board shall be entitled for medical treatment at hospitals
authorized by the Board in this behalf and for this purpose cost of treatment including hospital accommodation,
nursing home facility, etc. shall be as per the provisions of the Central Services (Medical Attendants) Rules, 1944 as
applicable to the Central Government employees drawing equivalent pay
(2). The authorized hospitals for the purpose of Clause (1) above shall be the same available to the Central
Government employees regulated by Central Services (Medical Attendants) Rules, 1944.
Treatment at authorized hospitals may be taken on the advice of the Authorized Medical attendants except in
emergency
SCHEDULE II
Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'B'
A. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits: -
(a) Essential:
Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or Mathematical or
Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or equivalent as specified in Schedule V from a recognized
University or Institute;
or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum four-year degree course) or equivalent as specified in Schedule VI from a
recognized University or Institute.
(b) Desirable:
(i) Doctorate degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V;
or
Master's Degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
(ii) One year experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organization.
Note. - The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Period spent on obtaining doctorate degree (in the field of Essential Qualification) from a recognized University or
institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree
and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree
shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases
of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on
obtaining doctorate degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for
the doctorate degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed thirty-five years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government.)
Note. The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from
candidates in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e.
Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar
Islands and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short-term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short-term
contract), grades from which the deputation (including short-term contract) to be made: -
(a.) Scientists or Technologists of the Central Government, State Governments, Union territories, statutory or
autonomous organizations, Universities or recognized research Institutions in India or abroad, -
(iii) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the present cadre or department; or
(iv) with two years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in the level-9 (Rs. 53100-
167800/) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or
(v) with four years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in the level-8 (Rs. 47600-
151100/-) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b.) Possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruit in para 1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract), including the period of deputation (including short-
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organization or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed three years.
Note 2: The departmental officers in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion, shall not be eligible
for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract) except for the ex-cadre post for which
they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those appointed on short-term contract) shall
not be eligible for consideration for promotions.
Note 3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed 56
years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
Screening and selection process – For deputation (including short term contract), the screening and selection process
shall be as specified by the controlling authority. For direct recruitment, if considered necessary, the screening process
shall include written test, to be conducted by the Foundation directly or through any agency or organization having
experience and expertise in the area.
SCHEDULE III
Recruitment for the posts of Scientist 'C' to Scientist 'G’
I. For the posts of Scientist 'C”:
A. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualification required for direct recruits, -
(a) Essential:
(i) Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or
Mathematical or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or equivalent as specified in Schedule V
from a recognized University or institute;
Or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum four-year degree course) or equivalent as specified in Schedule VI from a
recognised University or institute.
(ii) Four years' experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organization.
(b) Desirable:
Doctorate degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V; or
Master's Degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Period spent on obtaining doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognized University or
institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or Institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree
and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree
shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases
of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on
obtaining doctorate degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for
the doctorate degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: -
The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed thirty-five years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government)
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates
in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e. Assam,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi
Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short term contract):- In case of recruitment by deputation (including short-term
contract), grades from which deputation (including short-term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or
Technologists of the Central Government, State Governments, Union territories, statutory or autonomous
organizations, Universities or recognized research institutions in India or abroad,-
(a.) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department; or
(ii) with three years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in the level- 10 (Rs. 56100-
177500/-) or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b.) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para 1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short term contract), including the period of deputation (including short
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organization or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed four years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or upgradation
under the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short term contract)
except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those
appointed on short term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or upgradations under the
Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
II. For the posts of Scientist 'D':
A. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits,-
(a) Essential:
(i) Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or
Mathematical or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or equivalent as specified in Schedule V
from a recognized University or institute;
or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum four-year degree course) or equivalent as specified in Schedule VI from a
recognized University or institute.
(ii) six years' experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organization.
(b) Desirable:
Doctorate degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V; or
Master's Degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Period spent on obtaining doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognized University or
institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree
and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree
shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases
of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on
obtaining doctorate degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for
the doctorate degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: -
The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed forty years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government)
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates
in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e. Assam,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi
Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short term
contract), grades from which deputation (including short term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or
Technologists of the Central Government, State Government, Union territories, statutory or autonomous
organizations, Universities or recognized research institutions in India or abroad,-
(a.) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department; or
(ii) with four years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level- 11 (Rs.67700- 208700/-)
or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para 1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract), including the period of deputation (including short-
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organization or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed four years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or upgradation
under the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short term contract)
except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those
appointed on short term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or upgradations under the
Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
III. For the posts of Scientist 'E':
C. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits,-
(a) Essential:
(i) Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or
Mathematical or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or equivalent as specified in Schedule V
from a recognized University or institute;
or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum four-year degree course) or equivalent as specified in Schedule VI from a
recognized University or institute.
(ii) ten years' experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organization.
(b) Desirable:
Doctorate degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V; or
Master's Degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Period spent on obtaining doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognized University or
institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree
and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree
shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases
of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on
obtaining doctorate degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for
the doctorate degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: -
The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed forty-five years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government)
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates
in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e. Assam,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi
Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and Lakshadweep.
D. Deputation (including short term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short term
contract), grades from which deputation (including short term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or
Technologists of the Central Government, State Government, Union territories, statutory or autonomous
organizations, Universities or recognized research institutions in India or abroad,-
(a.) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department; or
(ii) with four years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in Level-12 (Rs. 78800-
209200) or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para 1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract), including the period of deputation (including short-
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organization or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed four years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or upgradation
under the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short term contract)
except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those
appointed on short term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or upgradations under the
Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
IV. For the posts of Scientist 'F':
A. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits:
(a) Essential:
(i) Doctorate degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V; or
Master's Degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
(ii) Ten years' experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organization.
(b) Desirable:
Post Doctorate experience from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V;
or
Doctorate Degree from a recognized University or Institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Only in cases where Master's degree is the minimum essential educational qualification - Period spent on obtaining
doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognized University or institute, as evidenced by
certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree and subject to a maximum
of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree shall not count towards
experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases of full-time employment
(regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on obtaining doctorate
degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for the doctorate
degree.
(2) Age-limit for direct recruits: - The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed fifty years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government)
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates
in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e. Assam,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi
Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short-term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short-term
contract), grades from which deputation (including short term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or
Technologists of the Central Government, State Governments, Union territories, statutory or autonomous
organizations, Universities or recognized research Institutions in India or abroad,-
(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level- 13 (Rs. 123100-
215900/-) or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b.) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para
1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short term contract), including the period of deputation (including short
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organization or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed five years.
Note 2: Departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or upgradation under
the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract)
except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those
appointed on short-term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or upgradations under the
Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
IV. For the posts of Scientist 'G':
A. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits:
(a) Essential:
Doctorate degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V; or
Master's Degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
(i) Fifteen years' experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organization.
(ii) two years of experience in evolving, managing and directing science and technology program; and
(iii) published research work of high standard.
(b) Desirable:
Post Doctorate degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V; or
Doctorate Degree from a recognized University or Institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Only in cases where Master's degree is the minimum essential educational qualification - Period spent on obtaining
doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognized University or institute, as evidenced by
certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree and subject to a maximum
of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree shall not count towards
experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases of full-time employment
(regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on obtaining doctorate
degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for the doctorate
degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: - The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed fifty-two years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government)
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates
in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e. Assam,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi
Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short-term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short term
contract), grades from which deputation (including short term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or
Technologists of the Central Government, State Government, Union territories, statutory or autonomous
organizations, Universities or recognized research Institutions in India or abroad,-
(a.) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department, or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level- 13A (Rs.131100-
216600/-) or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b.) possessing the educational qualification and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para
(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract), including the period of deputation (including short
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organization or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed five years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or upgradation
under the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short term contract)
except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those
appointed on short term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or upgradations under the
Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
eight years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
V. For the posts of Scientist 'H’:
A. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits: -
(a) Essential:
(i) Doctorate degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V; or
Master's Degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
(ii) Eighteen years' experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organization out of which at least ten years should be in planning, administration and development
of organization and coordination of Science and Technology programs at the senior level (- level 13 and above in the
pay matrix)
(iii) Experience in evolving, managing and directing science and technology program; and
(iv) published research work of high standard.
(b) Desirable:
Post Doctorate degree from a recognized University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V; or
Doctorate Degree from a recognized University or Institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule VI.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Only in cases where Master's degree is the minimum essential educational qualification - Period spent on obtaining
doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognized University or institute, as evidenced by
certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree and subject to a maximum
of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree shall not count towards
experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases of full-time employment
(regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on obtaining doctorate
degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for the doctorate
degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: - The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed fifty-two years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government)
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates
in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e. Assam,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi
Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short-term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short term
contract), grades from which deputation (including short term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or
Technologists of the Central Government, State Government, Union territories, statutory or autonomous
organizations, Universities or recognized research Institutions in India or abroad,-
(a.) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department, or
(ii) with three years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level- 14 (Rs.144200-
218200/-) or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b.) possessing the educational qualification and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para
1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract), including the period of deputation (including short
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organization or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed five years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or upgradation
under the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short term contract)
except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those
appointed on short term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or upgradations under the
Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
eight years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
Schedule IV
Assessment process under the Scheme
Level-1 Screening: Composition of Internal Screening Committee shall be as under:-
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 1. A Senior Scientist from the Foundation or from any Scientific Department or | Chairperson; |
| Scientific organization under Government of India. | |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 2. Up to three Scientists from the Foundation or from any Scientific Department or | Members; |
| Scientific organization under Government of India. | |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
Note 1: Chairperson and members at serial numbers 1 and 2 above shall be as nominated by the Chief Executive
Officer.
Note 2: Generally, the Chairperson would be at least two levels above the post to which the promotion or
upgradation is to be done and members at serial numbers 2 above would be at least one level above the post to which
the promotion or upgradation is to be done.
Note 3: Absence of any member from the proceedings of the Internal Screening Committee shall not invalidate the
recommendations of the said Committee.
Note 4: The quorum for any meeting of the Internal Screening Committee shall be three, including the Chairperson.
Note 5: The recommendations of Internal Screening Committee shall be subject to acceptance of the CEO of
ANRF.
2. Level-2 Screening:
2.1 Composition of Assessment Board (for consideration of promotion or upgradation under the Scheme to the post
of Scientist 'C' up to Scientist 'F' otherwise than under Exceptionally Meritorious Category):
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 1. An eminent Scientist of repute from outside the Foundation (whether in service | Chairperson; |
| or retired) | |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 2. Two or three external experts | Members; |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 3. One or two Scientists of the Foundation | Members. |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
2.2 Composition of Departmental Peer Review Committee (for consideration of promotion or upgradation under
the Scheme to the post of Scientist 'G'):
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 1. Chairman, Executive Council ANRF | Chairperson; |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 2. Two Secretaries from other Scientific Ministries or Departments | Members; |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 3. Two to Three eminent Scientists or Experts in the relevant field, not below the rank | Members; |
| of Additional Secretary or equivalent | |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 4. Representative of Department of Personnel and Training at the rank of Additional | Member. |
| Secretary for Scientist 'G' | |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
Schedule V
Science disciplines
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Sr. No. | Discipline | Equivalent |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
+=========+===================+==========================================================================+
| 1. | Physical Sciences | 1. Physics |
| | | 2. Physics (Electronics) |
| | | 3. Applied Physics |
| | | 4. Solid State Physics |
| | | 5. Computational Physics |
| | | 6. Engineering Physics |
| | | 7. Physics and Electronics |
| | | 8. Basic Sciences with specialization in Physics |
| | | 9. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Physics' as the main discipline |
+---------+-------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. | Chemical Sciences | 1. Chemistry |
| | | 2. Organic Chemistry |
| | | 3. Inorganic Chemistry |
| | | 4. Analytical Chemistry |
| | | 5. Physical Chemistry |
| | | 6. Applied Chemistry |
| | | 7. Chemical Sciences |
| | | 8. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Chemistry' as the main discipline |
+---------+-------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. | Biological Sciences | 1. Biology |
| | | 2. Life Sciences |
| | | 3. Biotechnology Sciences |
| | | 4. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Biology or Biotechnology' as the main discipline |
+---------+-------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. | Earth-atmospheric | 1. Geology and Geophysics |
| | Sciences | 2. Geology |
| | | 3. Applied Geology |
| | | 4. Marine Sciences |
| | | 5. Meteorology |
| | | 6. Oceanography and Coastal area studies |
| | | 7. Physical oceanography |
| | | 8. Geo-informatics |
| | | 9. Marine Geophysics |
| | | 10. Geology and Mineralogy |
| | | 11. Earth Sciences |
| | | 12. Geophysics |
| | | 13. Applied Geophysics |
| | | 14. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Geology and/or Geophysics' as the main discipline |
+---------+-------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 5. | Environmental | 1. Environment and Ecology |
| | Sciences | 2. Environment |
| | | 3. Ecology |
| | | 4. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree |
| | | with |
| | | 'Environment and/or Ecology' as the main discipline |
+---------+-------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 6. | Mathematical | 1. Mathematics |
| | Sciences | 2. Applied Mathematics |
| | | 3. Mathematics and Computing |
| | | 4. Mathematical Sciences |
| | | 5. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Mathematics' as the main discipline |
+---------+-------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 7. | Computational | 1. Computational Science |
| | and Information | 2. Data Science |
| | Sciences | 3. Statistics |
| | | 4. Computational Statistics |
| | | 5. Information Science |
| | | 6. Applied Statistics |
| | | 7. Cryptography |
| | | 8. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Computational and/or Information' as the main discipline |
+---------+-------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 8. | Agricultural | 1. Agriculture |
| | Sciences | 2. Agricultural Physics |
| | | 3. Agricultural Chemistry |
| | | 4. Agricultural Engineering |
| | | 5. Agricultural Microbiology |
| | | 6. Vegetable Science |
| | | 7. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Agriculture' as the main discipline |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Schedule VI
Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum four year degree course)
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Field | Discipline | Equivalent |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
+=======================================+========================================+============================================================================+
| Engineering or Technology or | 1. Electronics and | 1. Electronics and Communication |
| Biotechnology or Medicine Veterinary | Communication | Engineering |
| Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences | Engineering | 2. Electronics Engineering |
| | | 3. Electronics and Computer Engineering |
| | | 4. Electronics and Control Engineering |
| | | 5. Electronics and Communication System |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 6. Electronics and Instrumentation |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 7. Electronics and Tele- Communication |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 8. Electronics and Telematics Engineering |
| | | 9. Industrial Electronics Engineering |
| | | 10. Tele Communication Engineering |
| | | 11. Telecommunication and Information |
| | | Technology |
| | | 12. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 13. Electronics and Electrical |
| | | Communication Engineering |
| | | 15. Electrical with Communication |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 15. Radio Physics and Electronics |
| | | 16. Electrical Engineering |
| | | 17. Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| | | 18. Electronics and Communication |
| | | Engineering (Avionics) |
| | | 19. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Electronics' as the main |
| | | discipline |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | 2. Electrical Engineering | 1. Electrical Engineering |
| | | 2. Electrical Power System |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 3. Electrical and Electronics |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 4. Electrical and Renewable |
| | | Energy Engineering |
| | | 5.Power Engineering |
| | | 6. Power Electronics Engineering |
| | | 7. Electronics and Electrical |
| | | Communications Engineering |
| | | 8. Electrical with |
| | | Communication Engineering |
| | | 9.Control System |
| | | 10. Any other relevant Engineering |
| | | or Technology discipline with |
| | | qualifying degree with 'Electrical' |
| | | as the main discipline |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | 3. Mechanical Engineering | 1. Mechanical Engineering |
| | | 2. Mechanical and Automation |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 3. Mechanical and Production |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 4. Mechatronics Engineering |
| | | 5. Any other relevant Engineering |
| | | or Technology discipline with |
| | | qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Mechanical' as the main |
| | | discipline |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | 4. Production and Industrial | 1. Production Engineering |
| | Engineering | 2. Industrial Production Engineering |
| | | 3. Production and Industrial |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 4. Any other relevant Engineering |
| | | or Technology discipline with |
| | | qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Production and Industrial' as the |
| | | main discipline |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | 5. Computer Science and | 1. Computer Science or |
| | Engineering | Engineering or Technology |
| | | 2. Computer Science and |
| | | Engineering or Technology |
| | | 3. Computer Science or |
| | | Engineering and Information |
| | | Technology |
| | | 4. Computer Science and |
| | | System Engineering |
| | | 5. Software Engineering or |
| | | Technology |
| | | 6. Computer Science and |
| | | Automation Engineering or |
| | | Technology |
| | | 7. Information Technology |
| | | 8. Computer Science or |
| | | Technology and Informatics |
| | | Engineering or Technology |
| | | 9. Information Science and |
| | | Engineering or Technology |
| | | |
| | | 10. Computer and |
| | | Communication Engineering |
| | | 11. Computer Networking |
| | | Information Technology |
| | | Mathematical Innovations |
| | | 13. Artificial Intelligence |
| | | 14. Quantum Technology |
| | | 15. Any other relevant Engineering |
| | | or Technology discipline with |
| | | qualifying degree with 'Computer' |
| | | as the main discipline |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 6. Material Engineering or | 1. Metallurgy and Material | |
| Material Science and Engineering | Technology | |
| or Metallurgical Engineering | 2. Metallurgy or Metallurgical | |
| | Engineering | |
| | 3. Materials Engineering | |
| | 4. Material Science and Engineering | |
| | 5. Material Science and | |
| | Metallurgical Engineering | |
| | 6. Any other relevant Engineering | |
| | or Technology discipline with | |
| | qualifying degree with ‘Material | |
| | Engineering' or ‘Material | |
| | Science' or 'Metallurgy' as the | |
| | main discipline | |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 7. Environmental Science and | 1. Environmental Science and | |
| Engineering | Engineering | |
| | 2. Energy and Environmental | |
| | Engineering | |
| | 3. Environmental Engineering | |
| | 4. Civil and Environmental | |
| | Engineering | |
| | 5. Civil Environmental Engineering | |
| | 6. Energy Environment and Climate | |
| | 7. Environmental Science and | |
| | Technology | |
| | 8. Renewable Energy and | |
| | Environmental Engineering | |
| | Environmental and water | |
| | resources Engineering | |
| | 9. Any other relevant Engineering | |
| | or Technology discipline with | |
| | qualifying degree with | |
| | 'Environmental Science' as the | |
| | main discipline | |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 8. Civil Engineering | 1. Civil Engineering | |
| | 2. Civil and Structural Engineering | |
| | 3. Civil and Environmental | |
| | Engineering | |
| | 4. Civil and Rural Engineering | |
| | 5. Civil and Water | |
| | | Management Engineering |
| | | 6. Civil and Infrastructure |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 7. Construction Engineering |
| | | 8. Any other relevant |
| | | Engineering or Technology |
| | | discipline with qualifying degree |
| | | with 'Civil' as the main discipline |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 9. Chemical Engineering | 1. Chemical Technology | |
| | 2. Chemical Plant Engineering | |
| | 3. Applied Chemical and | |
| | Polymer Technology | |
| | 4. Polymer Science and | |
| | Chemical Technology | |
| | 5. Chemical Science and Technology | |
| | 6. Any other relevant Engineering | |
| | or Technology discipline with | |
| | qualifying degree with 'Chemical' as | |
| | the main discipline | |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 10. Biotechnology | 1. Biotechnology | |
| | 2. Biochemical Technology | |
| | 3. Bioinformatics | |
| | 4. Any other relevant Engineering or | |
| | Technology discipline with qualifying | |
| | degree with 'Biotechnology' as the main | |
| | discipline | |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 11. | 1. Pharmacology | |
| | 2. Pharmacy | |
| | 3. Medicinal Chemistry | |
| | 4.Pharmaceutical Chemistry | |
| | 5. Any other relevant discipline with | |
| | qualifying degree with ‘Pharmacy' as | |
| | the main discipline | |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 12. Medicine | Any relevant discipline with | |
| | qualifying degree in ‘Medicine' | |
+---------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 13. Veterinary Sciences | Any relevant discipline with | |
| | qualifying degree in 'Veterinary | |
| | Sciences' | |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
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