(Notification) Rajya Sabha Secretariat Recruitment

Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens to fill up the following posts in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat as per tentative vacancy position given below:

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Post

Group

Code

Post

Code

Name of Post and Pay Scale

Tentative number of vacancies

Nature of Physical

Disabilities permissible for the

post

Total

SC

ST

OBC

UR

I

1

Parliamentary Interpreter (English/Hindi):

Rs.15600-39100 (PB-3) with

Grade Pay: Rs.5400/ Level-10

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0

1

OL/BL,OA, OAL, B/LV

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Parliamentary Interpreter (Odia):

Rs.15600-39100 (PB-3) with

Grade Pay: Rs.5400/ Level-10

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III

3

Assistant Legislative/Committee/Protocol/ Executive Officer :Rs.9300-34800 (PB-2)

with Grade Pay: Rs. 4800/ Level - 8

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3

2

5

10

OL/BL,OA,HH

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Stenographer (English): Rs.9300-34800

(PB-2) with Grade Pay: Rs.4200/Level-6

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nil

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4

6

OL/BL

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Security Assistant Grade-II: Rs.9300-34800

(PB-2) with Grade Pay: Rs.4200/Level – 6

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4

2

13

Post not identified

suitable for Persons with Disabilities.

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Secretariat Assistant(English): Rs.5200-20200

(PB-1) with Grade Pay: Rs. 2400 /Level - 4

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5

2

10

22

OL, BL, HH

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Secretariat Assistant (Hindi): Rs.5200-20200

(PB-1) with Grade Pay: Rs. 2400 /Level - 4

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Secretariat Assistant (Urdu): RS.5200 -20200

(PB-1) with Grade Pay : Rs. 2400 /Level - 4

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Translator: Rs.9300-34800 (PB-2) with

Grade Pay: Rs.4800/Level-8

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3

1

4

11

OL/BL, OA,

OAL, HH

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Proof Reader: Rs. 9300-34800 (PB-2)

with Grade Pay: Rs.4200/Level-6

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nil

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nil

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OL/BL, OA,OAL,HH

Abbreviations Used: - OL: One Leg affected, BL: Both Legs affected, OA: One Arm Affected, OAL: One Arm and One Leg affected, HH: Hearing Handicapped, B: Blind, LV: Low Vision

The number of vacancies for various posts as given above is tentative and is likely to vary. In case of a change in number of vacancies, the same would be notified on the website of Rajya Sabha before conduct of the Skill Test/Written Examination. The Secretariat strives to have a work force which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Post

Group

Post

Code

Name of Post

Qualifications & Experience

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Parliamentary

Interpreter

(English/Hindi)

Essential:

Master‟s degree from a recognised university in English with medium of Hindi Language upto degree level or

Master‟s degree in Hindi with medium of English Language

upto degree level. Desirable:

(i) Experience in translation or interpretation work.

(ii) Certificate in computer course recognised by

AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ level in terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by DOEACC.

The candidates appointed will have to undergo training in interpretation for such period as may be specified by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat. They will also have to qualify in the Departmental test with such proficiency in interpretation as may be prescribed. Services of such persons who fail to qualify in the test will be terminated. They may be also required to perform non-interpretation duties as may be assigned to them from time to time.

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2

Parliamentary Interpreter

(Odia)

Essential:

Master‟s degree from a recognised university in any discipline with Odia up to degree level.

Desirable:

(i) Experience in translation or interpretation work in Odia or English/Hindi and degree in English/Hindi.

(ii) Certificate in computer course recognised by

AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ level in

terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by

DOEACC.

The candidates appointed will have to undergo training in interpretation for such period as may be specified by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat. They will also have to qualify in the Departmental test with such proficiency in interpretation as may be prescribed. Services of such persons who fail to qualify in the test will be terminated. They may be also required to perform non-interpretation duties as may be assigned to them from time to time.

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Assistant Legislative/

Committee/ Protocol/Executive Officer

Essential:

Bachelor‟s degree in any discipline from a recognized

university. Desirable:

Certificate in computer course recognized by

AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ Level in

terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by

DOEACC.

The candidates appointed shall continue to remain on probation and will not earn their increments till such time they qualify in a typing test on Computer at the speed of

26.7 words per minute (8000 key depressions per hour) in

English/Hindi typewriting. The candidates who are unable to qualify in such a typing test within 5 years from the date of

their appointment shall be discharged from the service of the

Secretariat.

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Stenographer (English)

Essential:

Bachelor‟s degree in any discipline from a recognized university and possessing a minimum Shorthand speed of

80 w.p.m. in English.

Preference may be given to those knowing both English and

Hindi stenography. Desirable:

Certificate in computer course recognized by AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ level in terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by

DOEACC.

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Security Assistant Gr. II

Essential:

Bachelor‟s degree in any discipline from a recognized university and possessing the following minimum physical standards:-

Physical Standards:

Male: Height 167.5 cms. (relaxable by 2.4 cms. in case of Hill area residents), Chest girth 76.5 cms and with a minimum expansion of 4.5 cms.

Female: Height 154.6 cms. (relaxable by 2.4 cms. in case of Hill area residents).

Vision: 6/12 in both eyes without glasses.

Candidates should be free from any physical defect, deformity and diseases and should not suffer from colour blindness.

Desirable:

(i) „C‟ Certificate in NCC or sportsman of distinction who has represented a State or the country at the National or

International level in sports and athletics or who has

represented a University in recognized Inter-University

Tournament.

(ii) Certificate in computer course recognized by

AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ level in terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by DOEACC.

The candidates appointed as Security Assistant Grade-II

			shall be required to undergo such course of training as may be deemed fit, as a condition of satisfactory completion of probation period. If a candidate fails to complete the course(s) of training satisfactorily during the period of probation, he will not be considered for confirmation and his services are liable to be terminated. However, if his services are retained, then his period of probation shall be suitably extended.
III	6	Secretariat Assistant (English)	Essential: Bachelor‟s degree in any discipline from a recognized university and possessing a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute in English on computer. Preference will be given to persons having typing speed of 40 w.p.m. both in English and Hindi. Desirable: Certificate in computer course recognised by AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ level in terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by DOEACC.
III	7	Secretariat Assistant (Hindi)	Essential: Bachelor‟s degree in any discipline from a recognized university and possessing a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute in Hindi on computer. Preference will be given to persons having typing speed of 40 w.p.m. both in English and Hindi. Desirable: Certificate in computer course recognised by AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ level in terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by DOEACC.
III	8	Secretariat Assistant (Urdu)	Essential: Bachelor‟s degree in any discipline from a recognized university and possessing a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute in Urdu on computer. Desirable: Certificate in computer course recognised by AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ level in terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by DOEACC.
IV	9	Translator	Essential: (i) Master‟s degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree level; or Master‟s degree in English with Hindi as a subject at the degree level; or Master‟s degree in any subject with Hindi and English as subjects at the degree level, from a recognized university; and (ii) Diploma/ Certificate Course in Translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa from any recognized University/ Institute; or At least 2 years experience in Translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in Central or the State /Union Territory Government or an organization of the Central or the State/Union Territory Government or the Secretariat of the Legislature of a State/Union Territory or the Lok Sabha Secretariat or the office of a High Court or the Supreme Court of India. Desirable: Certificate in computer course recognized by

AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ level in

terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by

DOEACC.

The candidates appointed shall continue to remain on probation and will not earn their increments till such time they qualify in a typing test on Computer at the speed of

26.7 words per minute (8000 key depressions per hour) in

English/Hindi typewriting. The candidates who are unable to qualify in such a typing test within 5 years from the date of

their appointment shall be discharged from the service of the

Secretariat.

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Proof Reader

Essential:

(i) Bachelor‟s degree from a recognised university with

English or Hindi as a subject; and

(ii) Diploma in Printing Technology or P.G. Diploma in

Book Publishing from any Institute approved by AICTE; or

3 years experience of working in any Printing

Press/Publishing House in a salaried post duties of which mainly involve proof reading.

Desirable:

Certificate in computer course recognised by AICTE/DOEACC or courses equivalent to „O‟ level in terms of syllabus and duration of course as prescribed by DOEACC.

UPPER AGE LIMIT:

Age as on closing date: For the posts of Parliamentary Interpreter (English/Hindi), Parliamentary Interpreter (Odia), Translator and Proof Reader, the age of a candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 35 years. For the remaining posts, the age of a candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 30 years. The age of the candidate shall be reckoned as on the closing date of submission of the online application.

SYLLABUS:

The detailed syllabus for various papers, both for preliminary and main examination is available at the Rajya Sabha Secretariat website: (http://www.rajyasabha.nic.in → Recruitment Cell → Syllabus of Examinations). Except for language specific papers, the medium for examination will be either Hindi or English.

APPLICATION FEE

(i) An application fee of Rs. 300/- per post applied for plus Bank charges, as applicable, is to be paid with the application.

(ii) Candidate can pay application fee through online mode only i.e. Net Banking, Credit or Debit Card. No other mode of payment will be accepted. Registration of candidate who is not exempted from payment of fee candidate shall be complete only after successful payment of application fee.

(iii) The registration process of candidate who is exempted from the payment of application fee shall be complete after successful final submission of the online application.

(iv) SCs, STs, Persons with Disability, Females and Ex-Servicemen are not required to pay any fee. However, Ex-Servicemen candidates, who have already secured employment under the Central Government on the Civil side are not entitled to fee concession

HOW TO APPLY

(i) Facility for submission of Online application is available from 25th July, 2017 to 18th August,2017. The Fee Payment for already registered application can, however, be made by the candidate up to 20th August, 2017.

(ii) Candidate should visit the website of Rajya Sabha i.e. http://www.rajyasabha.nic.in and click on the hyperlink “Apply Online”. It redirects the candidate to the online registration page. To register for the first time, choose the tab “REGISTER".

(iii) Candidate is required to submit separate application for post(s) in different “Post Group”. However, single Application Form is to be submitted for applying to one or more posts included in the same “Post Group”. If a candidate intends to apply for post(s) in more than one “Post Group”, he/she has to “REGISTER” separately for each “Post Group”. For applying to posts in different “Post Groups”, candidates will be required to provide different e-mail addresses.

(iv) Candidate should read the instructions in the advertisement and online application form carefully before making any entry or selecting any option. Candidate should enter all the required details while filling up the on-line application form. Pop-up Windows should be allowed on the browser while filling the application form as these windows may help in filling the application form.

(v) The filling of online application has four parts: (i) Candidate Registration (ii) Personal details (iii) Uploading Photograph and Signature and (iv) Payment Information. Part (iv) i.e. Payment Information is meant only for those candidates who are not exempted from payment of fee.

(vi) Candidate is advised that before clicking the “SUBMIT” button he/she must check that all the details filled in are correct. Candidate may also ensure that his/her name, name of his/her Mother and Father, Date of Birth etc. are spelt/entered correctly in the application form and he/she has mentioned correct categories and relaxations. Any incorrect information may disqualify his/her candidature. After submission no request for change/correction in any particular in the application form shall be entertained under any circumstances.

(vii) After completing first two parts candidate is required to upload his/her recently taken Scanned passport size colour Photograph with white background (in JPG/JPEG format and of digital size of not more than 500 kb) and Scanned Signature done on white paper with Black ink pen (in JPG/JPEG format and of digital size of not more than 500 kb).

(viii) After uploading photograph and signature, those candidates who are required to pay application fee can make the payment by clicking „CONTINUE TO PAYMENT‟ button. The registration of a candidate who is exempted from payment of fee shall be complete after completing the part (iii) i.e. uploading of scanned photograph and signature.

(ix) Once candidate proceed to payment of the application fee by clicking on „Pay Now‟ button, the applicant will be directed to fee portal where he/she has to select mode of payment (Net Banking/ Credit/ Debit Card) and follow the instructions for making payment of fees..

(x) After successful payment of application fee candidate can print his/her Registration Slip with fee payment details. Registration of a candidate who is not exempted from payment of application fee shall be complete only after successful payment of application fee. In case, fee payment is not successful, his/her application shall stand automatically cancelled/ rejected and shall not be considered for further processing.

(xi) Candidate should ensure that the scanned images of Photograph and Signature uploaded by him/her are clear. Unclear images of Photograph or Signature may lead to rejection of the application.

(xii) Incomplete online applications will be summarily rejected.

(xiii) Candidate is required to take a printout of the Registration Slip and keep it with him/her safely. (xiv) In case of any difficulty in submission of online application form candidate may contact at e- mail address [email protected]

IMPORTANT DATE:

OPENING DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION: 25th July, 2017

CLOSING DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION: 18th August, 2017

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(Notification) Rajya Sabha Secretariat Recruitment