Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme – regarding qualifications for Scientists

Clarification regarding instructions on Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme – regarding qualifications for Scientists was issued by DoPT vide OM No. AB.14017/44/ 2011-Estt. (RR) Dated the 5h September, 2013

Reference is invited to the instructions on Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists issued in this Department OM No. AB.14017/37/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 10th September, 2010 based on the recommendations of the 6th CPC. The guidelines prescribe the qualifications for Scientists as under :-

Persons who possess academic qualification of at least Master’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences or Bachelors Degree in Engineering/ Technology/Medicine and hold scientific posts defined in the guidelines.

2. References have been received in this Department seeking clarifications as to whether M.Sc. (Electronics) and M.Sc. (Applied Electronics) falls within the applicable qualifications of Modified FCS. The issue has been examined by this Department in consultation with Department of Science and Technology. It has been decided to include degrees of M.Sc (Electronics) and M.Sc. (Applied Electronics) as subjects under Engineering equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.