MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY, ROHTAK
(A State University established under Haryana Act No. XXV of 1975)
‘At’ Grade University Accredited by NAAC

 

 

CHAUDHRY RANBIR SINGH INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL & ECONOMIC CHANGE
ADVERTISEMENT
The applications on enclosed format along with proof of academic qualifications are invited
from eligible candidates for the below mentioned position for the project ‘Microbial Consortia
Development for Sustainable Floral Waste Management’ sanctioned to Dr. Pooja Gulati,

Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, M.D. University, Rohtak.

 

 

 

Sr. Name and
No Number of | Qualification Tenure Honorariu | Work Profile
* | Position m
1. Research Necessary: Ph.D. _ or| Not @ Rs. e Microbial isolation
Assistant NET/equivalent exam | exceeding 20,000/- & characterization
(01) qualified with Post] O8months | Pet month | , Compost
Graduate in Life Sciences preparation
with minimum 55%marks, e Mushroom
but a 5% relaxation is cultivation
allowed to SC/ST or e Preparing project
persons with disabilities as report.
per M. D. University,
Rohtak rules
Desirable: MSc.
Microbiology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e Application may be submitted via post/email: crsi@mdurohtak.ac.in or in-person at
Office of Director CRSIS&EC, Swaraj Sadan Building, M. D. University, Rohtak.

e The candidate will have to appear physically for interview.

e No TA/DA will be provided.

Last Date for submission of Application: 16 March, 2026 till 5:00 PM
Tentative Date of Interview: 17" March, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Swaraj Sadan Building, M.D.

University, Rohtak.
Ch Agl nhs ple.
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Prof. Sandeep Malik
Director (CRSIS&EC)
MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY, ROHTAK
(A State University established under Haryana Act No. XXV of 1975)
‘A*’ Grade University Accredited by NAAC

 

 

CHAUDHRY RANBIR SINGH INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL & ECONOMIC CHANGE

APPLICATION FORM FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF
RESEARCH ASSISTANT

1. Candidate's Name (in block letters)

 

2; Father’s/Husband’s Name

 

3, Date of Birth

 

4. Category
(Enclose self-attested copy of certificate in support)

 

5. Educational Qualifications (enclose self-attested copies of Marks-Sheet and Certificates etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S. Examination(s) Board/ University Year of श्र eo f Subject
No. Passed Passing Marks

1, | Ph.D.
2. |PG
3. |UG
4. 120
5. 100
| | UGC NET/Other

Equivalent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. Work Experience (Yes/No), if any, provide details:

 

 

 

13. Languages Known

 

14. Knowledge of Computer (Yes/No)

 

Declaration:

1. I hereby declare that I fulfill the eligibility conditions as per the advertisement and that all the statements made in this
application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that in the event of
any information being found false or incorrect at any stage or not satisfying the eligibility conditions according to the
requirement mentioned in the advertisement, my candidature is liable to be terminated.

il. I have enclosed the required self-attested copies of the certificate.
Place
Date (Signature of Candidate)
Address:
Mobile No.:

Email:

 
‘Guidelines for Project-based Research Scheme’
in Ch. Ranbir Singh Institute of Social and Economic Change

1. INTRODUCTION

Ch. Ranbir Singh Institute of Social and Economic Change, a constituent establishment of the
Maharshi Dayanand University on its campus at Rohtak, was instituted as an independent
advanced research centre to carry out basic, grass-root level research on the socio-economic issues
specific to the state of Haryana and those confronting the country as a whole. In the process
of undertaking its defined research activities, the aim is to provide useful inputs for policy
formulations and their execution. Besides, its scope also extends to promote research on the life,
works, and philosophy of those leaders, social reformers and thinkers who have contributed to the

development of society.

The researchers/scientists are expected to produce cutting edge research in various fields that have
theoretical, conceptual, methodological and policy implications. The research projects may belong
to social science disciplines or may be interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature. However,
the studies with significant implication which are broad in character but fall within the ambit of a

single discipline would also be considered.

In the endeavour to promote research, research grant is facilitated as a direct financial support to
research projects undertaken by the researchers/scientists. In that spirit, CRSIS&EC shall invite

research proposals time to time as per General Guidelines, given below:

Duration of Research Project: Duration upto 18 months.

Budget:
(1) For regular in-service faculty of MDU, Rohtak: maximum limit Rs. 3,00,000/-

(ii) For superannuated faculty of MDU, Rohtak: maximum limit Rs. 3.50,000/- (including
fixed honorarium of Rs. 50,000/- only)

Research Assistant @ Rs.20, 000/- p.m. (not exceeding 08 months) oe

(Qualification: Ph.D. or NET/equivalent exam qualified with Post Graduate in Social Science or
relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks, but a 5% relaxation is allowed to SC/ST or persons
with disabilities as per M. D. University, Rohtak rules)

Field Investigator @ 2 .m. (not exceeding 10 months)

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(Qualification: Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks, bux a
5% relaxation is allowed to SC/ST or persons with disabilities as per M. D. University, Rohtak

rules).
2. WHO CAN APPLY?

21 The project is admissible to serving regular and superannuated’ faculty. of
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.

22 The Project Director/Principal Investigator should possess a Ph.D. degree and have
an interest in “high quality research which may be evident by past studies,
publications and academic background. In case the project has Co- Director(s)/Co-
Investigator(s), they should also have proven research record.

Superannuated teachers, adjunct to CRSIS&EC, MDU, Rohtak can also apply.

2.4 Individual scholars can apply a maximum of two projects at a time. However, in
case both projects are selected, the applicant can choose only one project.

oD) Scholars may be allowed to take up a research project along with any ongoing
government/organisation funded research project. However, preference shall be
given to those proposals whose Principal Investigators (PIs)’ have no funding from

any other agencies.

3. HOW TO APPLY?
el Applications will be invited through an advertisement on CRSIS&EC portal of
MDU website.
3.2. Complete application in MS Word file, and email to crsi@mdurohtak.ac.in will be
submitted by Project Director/Principal Investigator
3.3 A hard copy of the same, along with all enclosures, must be sent to: Director,
CRSIS&EC before the last date of such submission, duly signed and forwarded,
through proper channel.
3.4 The applicants are required to submit an Abstract & a detailed Research
Proposal in the given format (as per clause 10 of the guidelines) including the
budget and a brief curriculum vitae of the Project Director/PI and Co-~ Director(s)/
Co-Investigator(s).
35 Research proposals and the final reports should be submitted in English or Hindi.
3.6 The research proposal should not be submitted or have been submitted to any other

funding agency.

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4, PROCEDURE FOR AWARD
Applications would be initially scrutinized by the CRSIS&EC secretariat for their

4.1

4.2

completeness.

All the short-listed Project Directors/Principal Investigators would then be invited
for a Power Point Presentation at the CRSIS&EC before the Research Project
Assessment Review and Committee (RPARC) comprising of Vice-Chancellor or

Nominee of Vice-Chancellor; Dean Research and Development Cell, Dean Social

Sciences, one subject expert (external) as per proposal; one each from relevant

subject to be nortinated by Vice-Chancellor; one external member of Governing

Body of CRSIS&EC to be nominated by the Vice-

Chancellor; and Director,

CRSIS&EC. An honorarium of Rs. 3000/- (three thousand only) at par with

university sitting fee shall be paid to external subject expert(s) and external member

of Governing Body. The Research Project Assessment Review and Committee

(RPARC) shall make the recommendation after the presentation whether the project

be awarded or not awarded to the Project Director/Principal Investigator.

5. DURATION, BUDGET, REMUNERATION AND EMOLUMENTS OF PROJECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STAFF

Del Research Projects shall have 18 months duration from the date of commencement.

D2 The scholar will frame the budget subject to the following tentative broad

expenditure sub-heads:

Sr. | Heads of Expenditure Expenditure (in Rs.)

0.

1 Project Director/Principal Investigator and Co-Project | Honorary basis
Director/Co-Investigator: Honorarium

ae Project Director/Principal Investigator: Honorarium for | 50,000/- fixed
superannuated faculty only |

Project Staff: @Rs.20,000/-per
Research Assistant (not exceeding 08 months) month
or :

ee Field Investigator (not exceeding 10 months) @Rs.16,000/-per

4 | Travel/Logistics/Boarding, for Project Staff /Project Rs. 60,000/-
Director/Principal Investigator/Co-Project Director/Co- Se
Investigator etc.

5 | Contingency including publication of report Rs. 60,000/-

6 | Books Rs. 20,000/-
TOTAL : As applicable

 

 

 

 

 

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Project staff could be engaged by the Project Director/Principal Investigator on a
full time basis during the research work for the period specified at sr. no. 5.2
through an advertisement on University website, as news item through Director,
Public Relations Officer, MDU and Notices to University Teaching Departments.
The selection will be made through a selection committee consisting of: (i)
Director, CRSIS&EC; (ii) Project Director/Principal Investigator; (iii) and
Dean of relevant faculty. The recommendation of the committee shall be
approved by the Vice-Chancellor.

Re-appropriation: The Project Investigator may, with the permission of the
Institute, re- appropriate expenditure from one sub-head to another, subject to a
maximum of 10 % of the particular budget heads, from among Sr. No. 4 to 6 of
Clause 5.

All books and non-consumable articles purchased out of the project fund, as per
MDU rules, will be the property of CRSIS&EC. A stock register would be
maintained for the same. The Project Director/Principal Investigator will

submit/deposit all to Director, CRSIS&EC on completion of the study.

JOINING OF PROJECT

The Project Director has to join the project within one month of the issue of the

award letter. This may, however, be extended up to a maximum period of 02 to 03 months

in exceptional circumstances, with the prior approval of the Director, CRSIS&EC.

MONITORING OF RESEARCH PROJECT

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The Project Director/Principal Investigator is required to submit progress report of
the project and statement of expenditure after every six months of the
commencement of project including pre-submission report before Research Project
Assessment and Review and Committee (RPARC) and the committee will then
make suitable recommendations whether the project should continuear discontinue
or be submitted with or without modification.

The Director, CRSIS&EC, may at any time ask for the progress of the study and
other relevant documents related to the Project.

All project 2 queries will be addressed to the Project Director/Principal

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Investigator for their timely reply.

Research Project Assessment and Review Committee (RPARC) shall monitor the
progress of the project. Wherever the meeting of Research Project Assessment and
Review Committee (RPARC) is called, the sitting fee payable to the Outside
Experts or External Members would be made as per MDU rules apart from TA
and accommodation and hospitality that would be borne out of the budget head

‘Contingency’ of CRSIS&EC.

8. COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

8.1

8.2

On completion of the study, the Project Director/Principal Investigator should

submit the following:
— 25%. ।
(1) For Project, a Final Report teboutt06-pages> along with a brief summary

should be submitted in hard format (two copies of final report and five
copies of summary) and soft copy of the same (in pen drive).

(1) During the course of the project, the Project Director/Principal Investigator
is required to publish a minimum of one research paper in any reputed
Scopus/UGC Care listed/Peer-Reviewed Research Journal on the theme of
the research undertaken duly acknowledging the CRSIS&EC support for
the research. The copies of published research papers (at least one) on the
theme of research in Scopus/UGC Care listed/Peer-Reviewed Research

Journal during the period of study or later whenever published shall be

submitted.
(iii) | Unspent balance, if any (within one month of completion date of project)
(iv) Utilisation certificate, duly audited.

(v) The last instalment of 25 per cent of the project grant shall be released after
the submission of final report and the utilisation certificate. For
superannuated teachers, the honorarium shall be disbursed after the
submission of final report and the utilisation certificate.

The Project  Director/Principal Investigator should acknowledge support of

CRSIS&EC that the project has been sponsored by the CRSIS&EC, in all

publications resulting from the project output (Research Paper, Books, Articles,

Reports, of nd should submit a copy, of the same to Director, CRSIS&EC during

 
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its course and after completion.

All IPRs emanating from research shall be the property of the Institute.

CONDITIONS

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The duration shall be a maximum of 18 months for Research Project, ‘The Final
Report may be submitted within three months after completion of the duration of
Project. However, extension for submission of the final report may be granted
only in exceptional circumstances without any additional financial burden on the
CRSIS&EC.

The contingency grant may be utilized for stationery, computer typing related
costs, cartographic work, specialized assistance such as data analysis, consultation
for field trip etc. related to research work.

No request for additional grant in excess of the sanctioned budget will be
considered.

The Project Director/Principal Investigator shall be personally responsible for
timely completion of the Project. In the event of non-submission of project
report on time, the University would take action as deemed appropriate.

The Project proposal/final report cannot be submitted for the award of any
University deseo trolona or funding by any Institution by any member of the
project staff, including the project director. With the prior approval of CRSIS&EC,
any member of the project staff can utilize the project data while acknowledging the
support of CRSIS&EC.

The Project Director/Principal Investigator shall report to the CRSIS&EC in case
he/she makes some minor changes in the research design. No major changes can be
made therein without the prior approval of the CRSIS&EC.

The CRSIS&EC reserve the right to reject any application without assigning any
reason. Incomplete applications in any respect will not be considered.

The final authority related to the interpretation of the guidelines or any issue left
is vested with the CRSIS&EC. :

The CRSIS&EC reserve the right to demand raw data for the रत] of data
bank, or such parts of the study as deems fit.

Retrospective payment for work already done is not permissible.

In any case, the expenditure on project staff shall not exceed Rs. 1,60,000/-.

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10. RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORMAT

Other than the mandatory information accompanying each application, candidates should

submit their research proposal in two parts:

A) A concise summary of the research proposal (about 1000 words).

B) A detailed research proposal (about 3000 words).

 

An indicative outline for the detailed research proposal is given below:

 

Sr.
No.

Points/Heading

Summary

 

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Title

The research proposal should have a clear,
meaningful and concise title reflecting the scope of
the investigation.

 

Introduction and/or
Statement of the
Problem

The research proposal should begin by clearly
stating the research problem to be investigated in
the light of its theoretical and/or empirical context
in the relevant area.

 

Aims and/or Objectives
of the Study

The general aim of the study as well as well as its
specific objectives should be clearly stated in the
proposal.

 

Conceptual Framework

Given the problem and the theoretical perspective
for investigation of the problem, the proposal
should clearly bring out the concepts to be used and
demonstrate their relevance for the study. Besides,
the dimension of empirical reality that needs to be
explored for investigating the problem should also
be specified.

 

Research Questions or
Hypotheses

Given the conceptual framework and _ the
specification of dimension, the specific questions to
be answered through the proposed research should
be sharply formulated. In the case of an explanatory
research design, specification of variables and
positing of relationship among them through
specific hypotheses must form a part of the research
proposal.

 

Review of Literature

The proposal should summarize the current status of
research in the area and major findings, including
the researcher’s own work in the area. Existing
empirical findings may also be discussed. The
overview should clearly demonstrate the relevance
as well as inadequacy of existing findings or
approaches and provide a rationale for the proposed
study.

 

 

 

Scope and Methodology

 

 

The researcher must describe in detail (a) the scope

 

 

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and coverage of her/his study; and (b) approach ana
methodology with adequate justification. Emphasis
should be given to bringing out innovativeness in
approaches proposed to be followed. The detailing
of the methodology may include research design,
data to be collected and empirical and analytical
methods to be used. The description of the
methodology must be clearly linked to the aims of
the research and the research questions/hypotheses
of the study.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 Relevance, Anticipated | The proposal should include a statement on the
Outcomes and Proposed | relevance of the study and the anticipated outcomes.
Outputs from the | It should bring out the significance of the research
Research problem, the contribution which the proposed study

is expected to make to theory and to methodology
as well as its practical importance to society and
policy making. It should also describe the proposed
outputs from the study (Books, Research Papers,
Occasional Papers with themes etc.)

2; Tentative Chapter | Details of chapters should be clearly spelt out in the
Scheme : research proposal.

10. Time Frame © The research proposal should include a phased time

frame for different components of the study.

11६ Estimated Budget The budget for the study should be formulated

; within the guidelines and parameters given at 5.2. It
should be clearly linked to other elements of the
proposal and must include a detailed justification of
each item that is proposed.

12 Bibliography Bibliography should be prepared in Chicago

Manual Style.
133 Plagiarism All publications and reports relates to Research

 

 

Project shall be subject to plagiarism as per UGC
Norms.