Date of Last Update : 10-July-2026
1.2 Power and duties of its officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b)(ii)]
1.2 Power and duties of its officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b)(ii)](i) Powers and duties of officers (administrative, financial and judicial) (ii) The powers and duties of officers and Other employees | |
Scientists / Officers / Employees | Powers and Duties |
| Director | The Director is the Head of the Institute and exercises all administrative, financial and executive powers delegated by ICAR Headquarters and Government of India. The Director is responsible for overall planning, management and supervision of research, education, extension, technology transfer, administration, finance, infrastructure development and coordination with ICAR Headquarters, State Governments, Universities and other organizations. |
| Scientist-in-Charge (Research Centre) | Supervision of scientific, technical and supporting staff; monitoring project progress; performance appraisal; budget utilization; maintenance of laboratories and field experiments; and day-to-day administration of the Centre. |
| Scientist-In-charge, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) Cell | Coordinate institute research planning; prepare Institute Research Plan; monitor ongoing research projects; coordinate Institute Research Committee (IRC), Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and Quinquennial Review Team (QRT) recommendations; maintain database on research publications, technologies, patents, projects, consultancies and MoUs; monitor project outputs and impact assessment. |
| Scientist-In-charge, Human Resource Development (HRD) | Plan and coordinate training programmes for scientists, technical, administrative staff, farmers, extension personnel and stakeholders; coordinate capacity building programmes, deputation for training, seminars, workshops and skill development activities. |
| Scientist-in-Charge (Farm) | Supervise maintenance of oil palm experimental plantations, nurseries and demonstration plots; coordinate field experiments; ensure quality planting material production; maintenance of irrigation systems, farm machinery and farm records; facilitate research trials and demonstrations. |
| Scientist-in-Charge, Agricultural Knowledge Management Unit (AKMU) | Provide IT infrastructure and digital services; manage institute website, e-office, video conferencing, networking, cyber security, data management and ICT support for research and extension. |
| Institute Technology Management Unit (ITMU) | Facilitate intellectual property management, patent filing, technology commercialization, licensing, technology transfer, industry interaction and innovation management. |
| Officer-in-Charge, Stores Section | Procurement, receipt, inspection, stocking, issue and accounting of stores and equipment; maintenance of stock registers and inventory management as per General Financial Rules and ICAR guidelines. |
| Officer-in-Charge, Estate | Maintenance of institute buildings, laboratories, residential quarters, roads, water supply, sanitation, civil works and campus infrastructure; execution of repair and maintenance works. |
| Officer-in-Charge, Electrical & Mechanical Section | Maintenance of electrical installations, generators, irrigation pumps, air-conditioning systems and electrical safety; upkeep of electrical infrastructure. |
| Officer-in-Charge, Security | Ensure security of institute property, laboratories, farms, residential campus and visitors; supervise security personnel and surveillance systems. |
| Officer-in-Charge, Guest House | Manage guest house accommodation, maintenance, booking and hospitality arrangements for official visitors. |
| Officer-in-Charge, Library / Knowledge Resource Centre | Acquisition and maintenance of books, journals, reports, electronic resources and institutional repository; facilitate CeRA and digital library services. |
| Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) | Provide information under the Right to Information Act, 2005; process RTI applications; coordinate with various sections for timely disposal of RTI requests. |
| Member Secretary, Research Advisory Committee (RAC) | Organize RAC meetings; prepare agenda and proceedings; monitor implementation of RAC recommendations; communicate proceedings to ICAR Headquarters. |
| Member Secretary, Institute Management Committee (IMC) | Organize meetings of the Institute Management Committee; prepare agenda, proceedings and monitor follow-up actions. |
| Member Secretary, Institute Research Committee (IRC) | Coordinate Institute Research Committee meetings; prepare agenda, proceedings and monitor implementation of research decisions. |
| Purchase Advisory Committee (PAC) | Examine and recommend procurement proposals based on technical necessity, budget availability and procurement rules. |
| Tender Opening Committee | Open tender bids in accordance with procurement procedures ensuring transparency and compliance with GFR and ICAR guidelines. |
| Technical Evaluation Committee | Evaluate technical specifications and compliance of bids; recommend technically suitable equipment/materials. |
| Scientists | Conduct basic, strategic and applied research on oil palm; generate technologies; publish research findings; guide students; provide extension support; develop projects; mobilize external funding; undertake technology transfer and capacity building. Taking up research on different aspects of oil palm under the following research projects:
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| TechnicalOfficers/TechnicalStaff | Provide technical support in laboratories, farms, workshops, instrumentation, field experiments, PME Cell, documentation, publications and extension activities; maintain scientific equipment and research records. |
| Administrative Officer (AO)/Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) | Overall supervision of administration including establishment, personnel matters, recruitment, service records, discipline, vigilance, office management, records management and coordination among administrative sections. General duties relating to distribution of work, supervision, disposal of cases, maintenance of records, office discipline and compliance with Government and ICAR rules shall be as prescribed by ICAR. |
| Finance & Accounts Officer (FAO) | Exercise financial scrutiny of proposals; pre-audit of bills; maintenance of accounts; budget preparation and monitoring; financial advice; taxation matters; internal control; maintenance of cash book; preparation of utilization certificates and financial statements in accordance with ICAR and Government rules. |
| Private Secretary / Personal Assistant / Stenographer | Provide secretarial assistance to Director including correspondence, scheduling meetings, record management, confidential documentation, and shorthand/typing, coordination and office communication. |
| Assistants / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Process files; prepare notes and drafts; maintain records; assist in establishment, finance, purchase and administrative matters under the supervision of AAO/AO. |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Maintain diary, dispatch, file movement registers, typing, record keeping, indexing, correspondence, data entry and routine office work. |
| Skilled Support Staff (SSS) / Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Provide operational support to scientific, technical, administrative and farm activities including laboratories, experimental farms, nurseries, maintenance, field operations and other assigned duties. |
| Official Language (Hindi) Section | Implementation of Official Language Policy; translation of official documents; organization of Hindi workshops; monitoring compliance with Official Language Act and Rules. |
| Women Cell/ Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) | Address complaints relating to sexual harassment at workplace in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. |
| Grievance Redressal Committee | Address individual grievances of employees at the Institute level, facilitate timely resolution of service-related issues and promote a healthy work environment in accordance with ICAR guidelines |
(iii) & (iv) Rules/ orders under which powers and duty are derived and Exercised | |
| (v) Work allocation Work allocated under a division/ section as per category of staff available. | |
