Program brief
| Form of support | Cash together with goods or services |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Senior Citizens |
| Level | Central |
| Run by | Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture Research and Education |
| Field | Skills & Employment |
| Started | 1974 |
| How to apply | Online |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The ICAR floated the Scheme of Emeritus Professor in order to provide an opportunity to the superannuated teachers/ Scientists of universities, colleges and institutions under ICAR-AU System.
The "ICAR Emeritus Professor Scheme" is implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, to utilise the expertise and services of outstanding superannuated teachers and scientists from the National Agricultural Research and Education System (NARES). The scheme provides an opportunity to retired professionals to undertake teaching, training, student research guidance, and other academic activities in agricultural universities and institutions. It supports the development of instructional materials, textbooks, and e-learning resources for use in national agricultural education programmes and distance education. The scheme aims to address shortages in faculty positions, strengthen agricultural education, and leverage the experience of retired experts in addressing nationally important academic and policy issues. It also encourages retired teachers and scientists to contribute to higher agricultural education, particularly in economically and ecologically underprivileged regions.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | Indian Council Of Agricultural Research |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| DBT Available | Yes |
Benefits
Honorarium:
- Honorarium of Rs. 50,000/- per month is provided to the Emeritus Professor.
Contingency Grant:
- A non-lapsable contingency grant of Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum is provided.
- The grant may be used for secretarial assistance, stationery, postage, consumables, books, journals, and travel related to the approved assignment.
- The grant may also be used for attending one scientific meeting or conference within India per year.
- Economy-class airfare, admissible daily allowance, and road mileage are allowed from the contingency grant.
- No separate Travel Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) is provided.
- The grant is released based on requisition and actual utilization of the previous year's grant.
- Books and journals purchased from the grant become the property of the concerned university or college.
- The contingency grant may be enhanced with the concurrence of the Financial Adviser (Department of Agricultural Research and Education), depending on the assignment.
Academic and Institutional Support:
- The Emeritus Professor is entitled to medical and other facilities available to university faculty members.
- The Emeritus Professor remains attached to an Agricultural University, ICAR Deemed University, or another eligible institution that provides the required facilities.
Research and Professional Engagement
- The Emeritus Professor is provided an opportunity to continue approved academic, research, and professional activities in agriculture and allied sciences.
Eligibility
- Age
- 60 to 65 years
- The applicant should be an outstanding superannuated teacher/Scientist with a good record of published work and teaching/ training experience of a minimum of 5 years.
- The maximum age limit for applying for ICAR Emeritus Professor will be 65 years.
- The ICAR Emeritus Professor can work under this scheme up to the age of 70 years or up to three years, whichever is earlier.
- The teacher/Professor who is to retire in the next 12 months time is eligible to apply.
- The application should be submitted through the Executive Authority where the Emeritus Professor proposes to work in the prescribed Proforma to the Deputy Director General (Education), ICAR.
Note:
- Preference will be given to applicants superannuated within one year from the date of notification. The notification for filling up vacant slots will be issued depending upon the vacancies from time to time. The applications received within the period specified in the circular will only be entertained.
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Application steps
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Step 1: The applicant should ensure that he/she is a Principal Scientist, Professor, or equivalent faculty member of repute, is physically fit and mentally alert, and meets the eligibility conditions of the scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should ensure that he/she has either up to 1 year of service remaining before retirement or has superannuated within 1 year from the last working day of the notification month.
Step 3: The applicant should prepare the required details and documents in the prescribed application format.
Step 4: The applicant should visit the Research Leadership Building System (RLBS) Portal of ICAR.
Step 5: The applicant should complete and submit the online application through the RLBS Portal within the prescribed application period.
Step 6: The applicant should ensure that the application is submitted only through the online mode, as applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Step 7: The submitted application will be processed by ICAR for scrutiny and further consideration under the scheme.
Step 8: In case of any difficulty during the online application process, the applicant may seek assistance through the designated email support provided by ICAR.
Questions and answers
What is the "ICAR Emeritus Professor Scheme"?
The ICAR Emeritus Professor Scheme is an initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to utilise the expertise of outstanding retired teachers and scientists for teaching, training, research guidance, and academic activities in agricultural institutions.
Who implements the ICAR Emeritus Professor Scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to strengthen agricultural education by engaging experienced retired professionals in teaching, training, student guidance, and the development of educational resources.
Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
An outstanding superannuated teacher or scientist with a good record of published work and at least 5 years of teaching or training experience is eligible to apply under the scheme.
What is the maximum age limit for applying?
The applicant must not be more than 65 years of age at the time of application.
Can a teacher who has not yet retired apply for the scheme?
Yes, a teacher or professor who is due to retire within the next 12 months is eligible to apply under the scheme.
How long can an Emeritus Professor work under the scheme?
An Emeritus Professor can work under the scheme for up to 3 years or until attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
What honorarium is provided under the scheme?
The selected Emeritus Professor receives an honorarium of Rs. 50,000/- per month.
Is any contingency grant provided under the scheme?
Yes, a non-lapsable contingency grant of Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum is provided to support approved academic and professional activities.
What expenses can be covered through the contingency grant?
The contingency grant can be used for secretarial assistance, stationery, postage, consumables, books, journals, travel related to the assignment, and participation in one scientific meeting or conference within India each year.
Is separate Travel Allowance or Daily Allowance provided?
No, separate Travel Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) is not provided under the scheme. Such expenses must be met from the contingency grant.
Are medical facilities available to an Emeritus Professor?
Yes, the Emeritus Professor is entitled to medical and other facilities that are available to the faculty members of the host institution.
Where can an Emeritus Professor undertake the approved assignment?
The Emeritus Professor may remain attached to an Agricultural University, an ICAR Deemed University, or another eligible institution that provides the required facilities.
Is any preference given during the selection process?
Yes, preference is given to applicants who have superannuated within one year from the date of notification.
How should an eligible applicant submit the application?
The applicant must submit the prescribed application form through the Executive Authority of the institution where the proposed work will be carried out and forward it to the Deputy Director General (Education), ICAR within the period specified in the notification.
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