Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti
An autonomous body of Government of India, under Ministry of Culture

Applications are invited from the interested candidates who fulfill the qualifications and eligibility as per requirement for the post of Director at Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti. It is a term appointment for a period of three years extendable at the discretion of the appointing authority/competent authority.

Director : One post (UR)
Pay scale and Classification : Group A, L-12, Rs.78800-209200/PB Rs.15600-
39100+GP7600(Pre-revised)
Age limit for direct recruitment : 55 years (as on Closing date of receipt of
application)

Education and other qualifications
Essential : (i) Master Degree in Social Science from a recognized University (ii) 15 years administrative experience in Government/Autonomous Organizations/Reputed Non-Government Organizations (iii) Acquaintance with Gandhian philosophy and commitment for constructive work in various social fields.

Desirable
“Experience of working at the national level in the social sector in projects and porgrammes similar to those undertaken by GSDS and/or having authored publications based on original research in reputed national/international journals on Gandhian Studies/Philosophy and related areas.
Note: The educational and other qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Appointing Authority in the case of candidates otherwise found suitable.

Method of recruitment – Direct recruitment including short term contract failing which by deputation.

General Information
Candidates who fulfill the prescribed qualifications, experience, age requirement and other eligibility conditions as on closing date of receipt of application may apply giving full particulars including date of birth, educational qualifications, specialized knowledge and experience supported by copies of all relevant certificates and a passport-size photograph, all duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.
The candidates may mention the names of three references, at least two out of which should be present/previous employers.
Candidates who are already in Government service and fulfill the eligibility conditions can also apply for the said post. They may send their applications through proper channel along with integrity, disciplinary and vigilance clearance Certificate and ACR Grading for the last five years.
The Special Selection Committee will screen all the applications and candidates found the most suitable for the post in terms of qualifications, age, experience, etc. would be called for interview before the Selection/Promotion Committee.
The eligible candidates who are required to appear for an interview before the Selection Board will not be paid any TA/DA.
The last date of receipt of applications and necessary documents is 60 days from the date of publication of advertisement in the Employment Newspaper. The applications along with all the requisite documents under registered post should reach the Administrative Officer, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, New Delhi – 110002 and this will also appear in Samiti’s website : www.gandhismriti.gov.in

The applicant should clearly mention on the application form as well as on the envelope whether he/she is applying for direct recruitment or short term contract or for deputation.
Administrative Officer
Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti