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Over 14,000 students from arts and commerce background have applied for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) -a qualifying exam for those seeking admissions to masters and PhD programmes in science & technology, and placements in public sector undertakings. This is the first year that IITs have opened their ‘GATE’-quite literally-for students from the humanities background.

Overall, 8.8 lakh candidates from across the country have applied for the test scheduled in February 2022. While the IITs were expecting an increase in applications, after a few changes this year, it has gone up marginally by only 5,000. The numbers may have reached its natural saturation point, say some.

While humanities in GATE managed to capture the interest of 14,196 candidates, environmental science, also introduced this year, saw 14,804 registrations. Registrations for these new subjects are much higher than the nine existing subjects (out of 27), which is a good indication, claimed IITs. Mechanical and civil engineering remained the top choices, though there was a marginal drop in applications. This year, 3% more girls opted for GATE.

In a first, IIT-B, the organizing institute of GATE 2022, will be allowing students to appear in more than one subject, but only in a prescribed set of combinations. This new feature has pushed more registrations for subjects like engineering sciences (XE) and instrumentation engineering (IN), which were not so popular. Last year, XE saw applications from 4,790 candidates; this year, the number rose to 28,300, a near 500% jump, while IN applications rose by 130%. “This year, since we allowed a combination of two subjects, the number of applicati-ons in some subjects have increased. Students may get an MTech seat or a PSU job if they qualify in any one paper, based on requirement,” said profess-or Deepankar Choudhury, organising chairman for GATE 2022.

Like CAT, GATE, too is an indication of the job market for engineering graduates to some extent. But, the slow economy has not pushed more candidates to opt for GATE. “There cannot be a direct co-relation. Students take into account several factors. There is no age limit or a cap on the number of attempts. The success rate in GATE is also less than 20%, making it one of toughest exams in India. So some may postpone it by a year. There is also a possibility that the numbers have reached the natural saturation level,” said Choudhury, adding that the overall registrations have been hovering around nine lakh for some time. G T Thampi, principal of Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, said many BTech graduates prefer jobs over MTech and those from the metros prefer studying abroad.

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Pay Stipend For Engineer, Postgraduate Research Positions: How to Apply

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

DRDO recruitment 2020 will fill 6 vacancies for the position of Junior Research Fellow. The last date to apply is 30 September 2020.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that it will conduct an online interview for 6 vacancies for the position of Junior Research Fellow. The recruitment will be conducted by the Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), a premier research center focused on studying vector-borne diseases, improving the quality of drinking water, and more.

Selected candidates are eligible for a stipend of Rs 31,000 and will be engaged for two years, which may be extendable.

Posts Available

1. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Area of research – Microbiology
Vacancies – 1

Eligibility Criteria –

  • MTech/ MSc in any field with First Class distinction
  • NET / GATE qualified

 2. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Area of research – Food Science and Technology, Food Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, and life science.
Vacancies – 5

Eligibility Criteria –

  • MTech/ MSc in any field with First Class distinction
  • NET / GATE qualified

How to apply

Step 1 – Visit the official website and download the application here.

Step 2 – Read the instructions given, and fill in necessary details

Step 3 – Attach a passport size photo.

Step 4 – Make a copy of all the documents mentioned on the official notification.

Step 5 – The form and documents can be submitted via email -head.hrd@dfrl.drdo.in –
by scanning them. Or It can be sent by post to DFRL Mysore.

The last day to submit applications is September 30, 2020

Things to remember

  • Age Limit – Candidates must be within 28 years of age, on the date of the interview. According to the official notification, the age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC and ST candidates, and by 3 years for Other Backward Communities (OBCs)
  • Candidates working in government or public sector undertakings must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC)
  • The interview dates and the online interview link will be given to the candidates via email if they are selected.
  • Shortlisted candidates must ensure they have internet connectivity, a webcam, and necessary software.
  • The candidates must produce original documents such as mark sheets, NOC certificates, etc at the time of joining.

If there are any questions regarding the application process you can check the official notification or email head.hrd@dfrl.drdo.in

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Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Delhi Is Recruiting Engineers & Postgraduates for DRDO Project: How to Apply

Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Delhi

IIT Delhi is inviting applications from engineers and postgraduates for contractual jobs in a DRDO-funded project.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) has called for applications from engineers and post-graduates for working on a research project funded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defense.

According to the official notification, there are two vacancies available under the project titled “Mechanical Behaviour of Light Weight Materials Under Different Rates of Dynamics Loading.”

How to Apply:

Step 1: Download Form No. IRD/REC-4, from the IRD website of IIT-Delhi.

Step 2: Fill in the required details and upload a passport size picture in the jpeg format.

Step 3: Once you have filled all the information, click on print. Here, you can save it as a pdf, or take a physical copy.

Step 4: Submit the filled-form via email to Prof Vikrant Tiwari, the project investigator at app.mech.iitd@gmail.com.

The last day to submit applications is September 12, 2020

Posts Available

Project Associate

Vacancy: 1

Key Duties:

  • Track project status through the print and online systems.
  • Track and manage project resources.

Educational qualifications:

BTech./ MSc / MCA or equivalent in the appropriate discipline

Experience required:

  • Two or more years of related work experience.
  • Knowledge of PHP, JAVA, SQL, HTML, CSS.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suites such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Knowledge of photo editing software like Photoshop and GIMP.

Stipend: Rs.27,500 – Rs. 44,000/ month plus HRA @ 20%

Project Assistant

Vacancy: 1

Key duties:

  • Help in conducting project-related activities.
  • Format, edit and proofread reports in English.

Educational qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Science or Technology

OR

BTech in Computer/ any software-related field

Experience:

  • Editorial experience in an academic publishing environment is preferred.
  • 2 or more years of related work experience.
  • Knowledge of PHP, JAVA, SQL, HTML, CSS.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suites such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Knowledge of photo editing software like Photoshop and GIMP.

Stipend: Rs 25000 – Rs 40,000/ month plus HRA @ 20%

Things to Remember

  • While sending the email to Prof Vikrant Tiwari, mention the form number and your name on the subject line.
  • Selected candidates’ names will be displayed on this weblink along with the online test and interview details.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be informed about further rounds.
  • According to the official statement, the duration of the project is until 30/09/2022, and the candidates will be hired on a contractual basis.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Is Recruiting For Vacancies with Salary up to Rs 54000: How to Apply

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

ISRO recruitment 2020 is currently underway for capacity building and research in the field of Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics.

The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a Unit of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is hiring for 18 vacancies, out of which 17 are for the post of Junior Research Fellow and 1 is for a Research Associate.

The organization is focused on developing land-ocean-atmosphere applications, and understanding processes on the Earth’s surface using space-based technologies.

According to the official notification, selected candidates will be paid a salary of Rs 31,000/month for JRF positions and up to Rs 54,000/month for an RA position.

Who can apply?

  • Post Graduates or Engineers in various streams with a minimum aggregate of 65% or CGPA grading of 6.84 out of 10.
  • The candidates must have qualified the National Eligibility Test (except for the post of RA) in any year in the relevant subject.

How to apply:

Step 1: Visit the official website, and register yourself as an applicant using a valid email id.

Step 2: Fill the online application form and upload necessary documents

Step 3: Submit the application

The last date for submitting applications is 31 August 2020. Before applying, read through the detailed official notification.

These are the posts available for Junior Research Fellowship:

Project – Retrieval of Geophysical parameters using GNSS/IRNSS signals

Vacancies – 4

Educational qualification –

  • ME, MTech, MSc, BE or BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Civil Engineering, etc.

Essential qualifications –

  • Knowledge of GNSS-Reflectometry, Signal processing, GNSS Signals, Microwave Remote Sensing.
  • Knowledge of soil moisture/vegetation parameter retrieval using microwave remote sensing.
  • Experience in truth data collection and field-work.

Project – Himalayan Alpine Biodiversity Characterization and Information SystemNetwork (NMHS)

Vacancies: 2

Educational qualifications:

  • MSc or MTech in Remote Sensing and GIS, Forestry, Ecology, or Environmental Science.

Essential qualifications:

  • Knowledge of plant taxonomy and application of Remote Sensing (RS) & Geographic Information System (GIS) in forestry.
    English writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Project – Chandrayaan-2 Science plan for utilization of Imaging Infrared Spectrometer (IIRS) data for lunar surface compositional mapping

Vacancies: 1

Educational Qualifications –

  • MSc or MTech in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics, or equivalent.

Essential qualification –

  • Experience in Remote Sensing & GIS, and planetary qualification data analysis.

Project – Multi-sensor integration for digital recording, and realistic 3D Modelling of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Northern India

Vacancies: 1

Educational Qualifications:

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT with Physics or Mathematics.

Essential qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Python, C++, JavaScript, php, PostgresQL
  • Experience in GIS qualification database creation, and management using Open Source and commercial software.

Project – Extending crop inventory to new crops

Vacancies: 2

Educational qualification:

  • MSc in Agriculture, or
    MTech in Remote Sensing & GIS

Essential qualifications:

  • Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, IDL
  • Knowledge of microwave remote sensing and image processing

Project – Aerosol Radiative Forcing over India

Vacancies: 1

Educational qualifications:

  • MTech in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geomatics
  • MSc Agriculture

Essential qualifications:

  • Knowledge of RS & GIS application to Atmospheric Science, computer programming skills.
  • Experience in working with atmospheric models like SBDART, WRF

Project – Spatio-temporal variations of gaseous air pollutants over the Indian Subcontinent with a special emphasis on foothills of North-Western Himalaya.

Vacancies – 2

Educational qualifications:

  • MTech in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Remote Sensing and GIS
  • MSc in Physics, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology

Essential qualifications –

  • Hands-on experience of atmospheric models such as WRF/ WRF-CHEM, GEOSCHEM, GOCART, CHIMERE.
  • Basic knowledge of computer programming and operating LINUX.

Project: Indian Bio-Resource Information Network

Vacancies: 2

Educational qualifications:

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Essential qualifications:

  • Knowledge in designing and developing Web-based GIS applications using FOSS4G tools (Geoserver, Mapserver, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, OpenLayers, Leaflet)

Project – Rainfall threshold and DlnsAR based methods for initiation of landslides and decoupling of spatial variations in precipitation, erosion, tectonics in Garhwal Himalaya

Vacancies – 1

Educational qualifications:

  • MTech or MSc in Geology or Geophysics.

Essential qualifications:

  • Remote Sensing & GIS background

Project – Indian Bio-Resource Information Network

Vacancies – 1

Educational qualifications:

  • MSc or MTech in Remote Sensing and GIS

Essential qualifications:

  • Knowledge of plant taxonomy and application of Remote Sensing and GIS in forestry and ecology.

Posts available for Research Associate

Project – Indian Bio-Resource Information Network

Vacancies – 1

Educational qualification:

  • PhD or a Doctorate level degree with a thesis in Data Science, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning,Computer Science, Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics, and so on.
  • Candidates with an ME or MTech with the relevant experience can also apply

Essential qualification:

  • Knowledge in designing and developing geo-web services applications, GIS databases, and geo-analytical tools.
  • Knowledge in the Remote Sensing and GIS field.

Things to remember:

  • The fellowships will be offered only until February 2022, or an earlier date which shall depend on fund availability.
  • Age limit: As on the last date of online application-
    JRF: 28 years
    RA: 35 years. To know about the relaxations in the age limits, check the official notification.
  • Original education, experience, and identity certificates must be produced at the time of joining.
  • Those who are already employed by any government or private organisation shall produce a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from the employer at the time of the online interview, and also at the time of joining.

For more information, you can visit the IIRS website or read the recruitment notice.

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10 Job Portals Connecting Job Seekers & Employers Who are Hiring Despite COVID-19

Many state governments and private organizations have launched free job portals which will help employers and workers connect.

The pandemic has caused many businesses to downsize or shut down completely, leaving lakhs of people across the country, without jobs. Even though Unlock 3.0 is underway, several businesses and factory owners are unable to start work because most of the workforce migrated away from the city to their hometowns or villages. To bridge this gap, many state governments, and private organizations have launched free job portals which will help employers and workers connect.

Here are 10 job portals that can be accessed to apply for work:

MahaJobs Portal

MahaJobs is a joint venture between the Department of Industries, Department of Labour, and Skill Development-Entrepreneurship of the Government of Maharashtra to connect job seekers with employers.

Job seekers can apply to 17 sectors through the portal, including engineering, logistic, textile, and pharmaceuticals. Skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled candidates can apply for jobs by entering their details on the portal, which can be accessed by employers and industries.

Register here.

Rozgaar Bazaar

To revive Delhi’s economy, the government has launched a platform connecting job-seekers and employers, who have to register their contact details, through phone or WhatsApp.

More than 7 lakh people have already registered on the website, and there are more than 4500 employers. According to an article by The Indian Express, the vacancies available are sales/marketing, beautician/spa/wellness, housekeeping/peon, customer support/tele caller, and accountant.

If you wish to register on the portal, click here.

Pravasi Rojgar

Actor Sonu Sood has extended a helping hand to migrant workers of Bihar by launching Pravasi Rojgar, a job portal. The online platform has over 500 reputed companies related to construction, apparel, healthcare, engineering, BPOs, security, automobile, e-commerce, and logistics sectors, offering job opportunities.

The portal aims to provide relevant employment opportunities to job seekers in the skill-based work sector.

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You can register yourself, and seek job opportunities here.

Rojgar Mahaswayam

The Maharashtra government has launched a website for people seeking under the initiative of the Skill Development Department. The portal has information about jobs available under the government and private sectors.

You can register yourself here, and look at the vacancies available. An aadhar card and a valid mobile number are required.

Raj-Kaushal Yojana

The portal launched by the Rajasthan Government aims to provide employment opportunities to the residents of the state close to their homes. The portal also allows employers to register and hire workers.

Those who wish to apply for work through the portal, have to create a digital identity first, and then log in to the portal here.

Bharath Shramik

A web-based platform launched by Akshat Mittal, a 17-year-old based in Noida, can connect unemployed workers with employers, who have lost a chunk of their workforce.

Both employers and workers can register themselves on the website.

Punjab Ghar Ghar Rozgar

The Punjab government, under the Ghar Ghar Rozgar scheme, launched a job portal where employers and job seekers can register. Those who are seeking jobs through the portal will be given free coaching, training for government & private-sector jobs, training in soft skills and communication skills, etc.

Currently, there are more than 36,000 government jobs and 22,000 private-sector jobs available.

If you wish to register visit the official website.

COVID-19 Free Job Forum

What started as an experiment to simplify the job marketplace for job seekers and job givers, turned into a social initiative to help out those who have lost their jobs during the pandemic. Two entrepreneurs, Suyash Jain and Rajat Agarwal have created a detailed google form that collects information about job seekers and providers.

The form is uploaded to their LinkedIn page and can be accessed for free by both parties. Currently, there are more than 500 recruiters as part of their initiative.

If you wish to register as a job seeker or provider, here is the google form.

MoSahay

A group of engineering students and industry professionals led by professors from the Indian Institute of Sciences Bhubaneswar have developed a cross-platform application to help migrant workers find jobs in different parts of the country.

The application acts as an interface between employers and migrant workers. It stores information about the skill sets of the workers and their current health status.

According to an article by The New Indian Express, once the data of the migrants are stored, the group plans to share the same with recruiters and the State Government.

The website is available in multiple languages, and you can register here. Once you have registered you will receive an enrollment ID which can be used to check the status of your application.

Bharat Works

Two graduates of NIT Rourkela have developed a portal to help workers who have migrated to different parts of the country find new jobs. According to a news article, the duo has also gathered a team of 20 volunteers to help workers with the online registration process.

Currently, there are 18 companies registered. You can check them and register yourself here.

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