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Name of post

Young Professional

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Number of posts

NITI Aayog: 25 (Tentative Actual may vary)

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Method of recruitment

Contract Based through Open Market

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Age Limit

Candidates should be below 32 years of age as on 1st July , 2017

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Period of Contract

Initially for a period of 2 years (can be extended upto 5 years one year at a time, on the recommendation of the Performance Appraisal Board). In case a person leaves before completion of one year, he/she will not get any work certificate

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Remuneration (per month)

An initial consolidated amount of Rs. 60,000 per month, inclusive of Transport Allowance and all taxes. There shall be an annual increase of Rs.5000/- subject to satisfactory performance.

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Education qualification

Essential

i. Masters Degree in relevant subject or technical qualifications like B.Tech, MBA or equivalent in relevant field/ subject.

Desirable

i. M.Phil or additional qualifications, research experience, published papers and post qualification experience in the relevant field as prescribed in the job description below.

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Experience

Minimum of one year of work experience relevant to the job description. The broad work experience will be based on the functional areas assigned to NITI Aayog. Preference will be given to persons with work experience in the relevant field supported by published work/ policy papers/ appraisal/ monitoring of projects & schemes etc.

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Job description

Young Professionals (YPs) will be required to provide high quality inputs in disciplines like Agriculture/ Economics/ Finance/ Education/ Health / Nutrition/Women & Children issues/ Social Sciences/ Engineering & Technology/ Urban Planning/ Infrastructure/ Environment/ Rural Development/ Data Analysis/ Project Management/ Start Up/ Innovation etc. This would require demonstration of proven academic credentials, professional achievements and leadership qualities on the part of the aspirants.