17 candidates from TNAU's Forest College and Research Institute selected for Scientist-B post by Central Silk Board
The CSB had conducted the recruitment process to fill 122 existing vacancies in the post at various research institutes across India.
After clearing the preliminary written test conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, the candidates of FCRI applied for the post of Scientist-B in CSB.
The 24 shortlisted candidates were called for the verification of original certificates and other documents in the ratio of 1:4. The personal interview was conducted earlier this month at CSB, Bangalore, and the results were declared two days ago, a TNAU press release said.
The selected candidates reflected that hands-on exposures imparted in mulberry cultivation, pests and disease management, disinfection, chawki maintenance, silkworm rearing, mounting and value addition during the practical classes and in-depth knowledge, as part of the course work, stood them in good stead to clear the written examination and face the personal interview with confidence.
In 2023, six post-graduates of Sericulture were selected for the post of Scientist-B and are now working across India. Also, a number of Sericulture graduates are working as Inspector of Sericulture (IS) and Assistant Inspector of Sericulture (AIS) in the State Sericulture Department, as Probationary officer (PO) and Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) in nationalised banks.
Besides performing well in UPSC, TNPSC, SSC, RRB and Banking exams, graduates of B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture also transform into entrepreneurs by establishing sapling production unit, Chawki rearing centre, commercial cocoon production unit, and cocoon craft production unit, the press release said.
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