Mysuru: Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Siddarthanagar, Mysuru, has invited applications for admission to  Post-Graduate (PG) Diploma Course in Food Analysis and Quality Assurance. 

The 10-month course starts from Sept. 6  and is recognised by the University of Mysore. In all, 25 seats are available for admission and the selection is based on written test followed by an interview. 

Eligibility: The candidate should have at least a Degree in Science with Chemistry/Biochemistry as one of the subjects or B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture/ Veterinary Science/Food Science and Technology/ Home Science/Nutrition and Dietetics/Food and Nutrition/Food Science and Nutrition from a recognised University securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate or equivalent. 

The syllabus for the written test will be based on the following subjects studied at Degree level: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Food Science and Nutrition. 

B.E or B. Tech degree is not eligible for this course. 

Interested candidates can obtain the application forms from the Director, DFRL, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru-570011 or can be downloaded from website: www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs1/DFRL/English/pgd-dfrl.pdf and submit the filled in applications with photocopies of certificates and a Demand Draft for Rs. 100 drawn in favour of “The Director, DFRL, Mysore” payable at Mysuru. 

Last date for submission of filled in forms is Aug.21. Written test and interview will be held on Aug. 23. For details contact Ph: 0821-2579640 or Mob: 94492-64414, according to a press release from Dr. T. Anand, Course Coordinator, DFRL.