Employer Overview
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. NCPOR is responsible for coordinating the annual Indian Antarctic Expeditions. They are looking to hire trained personnel on a contract basis for their research bases in Antarctica for the 2024-2026 season.
Job Titles
| Job Title |
|---|
| Operator Excavating Machine (Dozers, Excavators) |
| Crane Operator |
| Technical Assistant |
| Male Nurse |
| Radio/Wireless Operator |
| Chef/Cook |
Qualifications
The qualifications vary for each position and are detailed in the PDF document. In general, candidates require relevant technical qualifications (such as ITI certifications, diplomas, or degrees) and work experience in the respective trades. Ex-servicemen/Ex-paramilitary/Ex-police forces personnel with relevant service records are also eligible for certain positions.
Location
Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa – 403804, India
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Last date to send the enrollment form (AL-2010) via email | July 5, 2024 | – |
| Walk-in Interview Date | July 11, 2024 | – |
| Reporting and Document Verification | July 11, 2024 | 0900-1100 hrs |
Salary
| Category | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| First-time NCPOR contract employees | ₹56,283 |
| Previous NCPOR contract employees | ₹75,044 |
Additional Benefits
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Boarding and Lodging | Free onboard the ship and in Antarctica |
| Special Hardship Allowance (HDA) | ₹1,500 per day (summer), ₹2,000 per day (winter) for actual stay in Antarctica |
| Special Kit Allowance | ₹40,000 (short term) or ₹60,000 (long term) |
| Accident Insurance | Coverage up to ₹25 lakhs for the expedition period |
Application Instructions
- Fill out the enrollment form AL-2010 available on the NCPOR website.
- Email the completed form along with photocopies of all required documents (proof of age, PAN card, Aadhaar card, marriage certificate, education qualification, and relevant experience certificates) to logistics@ncpor.res.in before July 5, 2024.
- Bring original certificates/documents for verification at the time of the interview, along with one set of self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates and a recent passport-size color photograph (white background).
- Ex-servicemen/Ex-paramilitary/Ex-police forces personnel must bring their Identity Card, Discharge Book, and trade certificates issued during their service period in original.
- Report for the interview at the reception counter of the National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research, Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, between 0900 hrs and 1100 hrs on July 11, 2024.
Contact
- Website: NCPOR
- Email: logistics@ncpor.res.in
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