National Council Of Educational Research And Training (NCERT) Applications Are Invited For The Following Post Of Assistant Editors, Proof Readers And DTP Operators Purely On Contract Basis

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organisation set up in 1961 by the Government of India to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programmes for qualitative improvement in school education.

Description

Subject: Skill test for the Engagement of Assistant Editors, Proof Readers and DTP Operators purely on contract basis. Publication Division, NCERT will conduct a Skill Test for engagement for the posts Assistant Editor, Proof Reader and DTP Operators purely on contract basis. The Council can terminate the services of contractual employees at any time without giving any reason.

Position

• Assistant Editors 60 Post (English 25 Hindi 25 & Urdu 10)
• Proof Readers 60 Post (English 25 Hindi 25 & Urdu 10)
• DTP Operators 50 Post (English 20 Hindi 20 & Urdu 10)

Eligibility

Assistant Editors Essential qualifications: • A Bachelor degree from a recognised University. • Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism, where editing is one of the subjects. • At least 5 year experience in editing, producing-planning and supervising publications especially school textbooks, monographs and reports in a responsible capacity. • Knowledge of books production techniques, modern process of printing, typography and should be proficient in English/Hindi/Urdu. Desirable: Word processing and techniques of online editing.

Proof Readers Essential qualifications: • A Bachelor degree either in English/Hindi/Urdu. • At least 01 year experience of working in a Printing or Publishing organisation as Copy Holder/Proof Reader. • Working knowledge of Computer.
Desirable: Knowledge of Typography.

DTP Operators Essential qualifications :1. Graduation in any subject. 2. One Year Diploma/Certificate course in Desk Top Publishing from a recognized institute. 3. Minimum 3 years experience in a publishing house of repute preferably in textbook making. 4.Proficiency in In-design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Equation Editor, Microsoft word, including Excel & Page-maker. 5. Proficiency in typing both in Hindi and English. Desirable: 1. Knowledge of Quark Express and Corel Draw 2. Knowledge of prepress preparation.

Minimum Monthly Remuneration

• Rs. 80,000/- per month (Consolidated) for Assistant Editors
• Rs. 37,000/- per month (Consolidated) for Proof Readers
• Rs. 50,000/- per month (Consolidated) for DTP Operators

How to Apply

Interested candidates who fulfil the above conditions may attend Skill Test in Publication Division, NCERT, New Delhi. These positions are likely to be extended by one year. The applicants may attend the test and interview with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) alongwith original certificates and photocopies of the same duly self-attested. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC etc, will be applicable as per Government of India instructions. The Certificates issued by the Government of India shall only be accepted for the purpose. Website of NCERT – www.ncert.nic.in

Important Date

Date of Screening and registration of Candidate: 1 February, 2024 from 10 am to 3 pm . Date and time of skill test Saturday, 3 February, 2024 for Assistant Editor. Friday, 2 February 2024 for Proof Reader. Friday and Saturday, 2 and 3 February, 2024 for DTP Operators

Job Location 🇮🇳

Venue Publication Division, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016.

For Additional Information

National Council Of Educational Research And Training (NCERT) Applications Are Invited From Eligible Candidates For The Following Post Of Assistant Editors, Proof Readers And DTP Operators Purely On Contract Basis

Highlights

🔖 Post Expires on 3^rd February 2024