Advt. No. 14/2020 ,No. NIRDPR/CPRDP&SSD/MoPR-RGSA-ModelGPClusters/2020-22
Young Fellow (No of posts – 250)
1. Post Graduate in Economics/Rural Development/Rural Management/Political Science/
Sociology/Social Work/Development Studies and similar disciplines (the term on PG
degree may be relaxed in case of Engineering graduates) from any recognized
university.
2. Minimum academic standards: 60% marks in Secondary (Class X) or equivalent
examination; 50% marks in Higher Secondary (Class XII) or equivalent examination in
any discipline; 50% marks at Graduation level in any of the above-mentioned
disciplines; and 50% marks at Post Graduation level in any of the above-mentioned
disciplines.
3. Proficiency in writing and speaking English and Hindi.
4. Preference will be given to the local candidates for the States/UTs with proficiency in
reading, writing and speaking of local language being a must.
5. Appropriate attitude to mix, develop rapport and work with Elected Representatives
(ER) and functionaries of GPs and rural communities in remote rural areas and strong
commitment to work on mission mode for Sustainable Development.
6. Keenness to undergo thorough induction level training to be organised by the
NIRD&PR and pass the standards to be set for eligibility for final deployment.
7. Knack for Capability Building & Training through demonstration and Handholding
Support to ERs and functionaries of GPs and rural communities.
8. Soft skills including proficiency in MS Office (at least Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and
capacity for online reporting.
9. Uncompromising consent and keenness to reside and remain immersed in any remote
rural area of India and to undertake extensive travel within the allotted Cluster of GPs
by own means.
10. Capacity to work for prolonged hours.
Age: 25-30 years as on date of advertisement.
12. Prior experience in the given field of work will be given preference.
13. Relaxation in academic standards and other eligibilities may be considered in very
exceptional cases as per discretion of authority.
Consolidated Contractual Remuneration: Rs.35,000/- (Rupees thirty-five thousand)
only per month, for working 25 full days every month and for meeting the cost of travel within
the Cluster of posting; Travel and subsistence on official tour outside the district/cluster will be
paid as per norms of the NIRD&PR.