Rank |
Part A |
Part B |
Total Points (A + B) |
No. of ISI or Scopus publications* |
|
Scientist I |
40 |
10 |
50 |
4-6 |
|
Scientist II |
88 |
22 |
110 |
9-14 |
|
Scientist III |
144 |
36 |
180 |
15-24 |
|
Scientist IV |
208 |
52 |
260 |
21-35 |
|
Scientist V |
280 |
70 |
350 |
28-47 |
*Approximate number of ISI or Scopus-indexed journals. Must accumulate the minimum points, or not less than 80% coming from Part A and maximum points or not more than 20% coming from Part B.
For Upgrading or Promotion
Rank |
Part A |
Part B |
Total Points (A + B) |
No. of ISI or Scopus publications |
|
Scientist II |
48 |
12 |
60 |
5-8 |
|
Scientist III |
56 |
14 |
70 |
6-10 |
|
Scientist IV |
64 |
16 |
80 |
7--11 |
|
Scientist V |
72 |
18 |
90 |
8-12 |
Incremental cumulative points. For example, if Scientist I is applying for promotion to Scientist III, the total points needed is 130 points [60 points (S1 to S2) + 70 points (S2 to S3)].