National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj

(Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India)

Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad 500030

Advt.No. CFIE/RA/01/2019

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION

The Centre for Financial Inclusion & Entrepreneurship (CFIE), NIRDPR, Hyderabad invites on-line applications for the position of Research Associate in its Project titled Stree Nidhi: A Digital Innovation in the Indian Microfinance Sector for a period of twelve months on purely contract basis. The educational qualifications, experience and the remuneration are indicated in the table below along with the dates and places of interview.

1. Designation	Research Assistant
2. Position	One
3. Qualifications	1. Essential: Post Graduation in Management/Social Sciences/Statistics from a recognized university/Institute.
	2. Desirable: Research Scholars who submitted their thesis in M.Phil / Ph.D in the above mentioned areas may also apply.
4. Experience	a) The candidate should have hands-on experience of at least two years in collection and processing of primary as well as secondary data. b) Should be well-versed with advanced research tools and techniques. c) Should be ready to travel on need basis.
5. Age Limit	36 years
6. Period and nature of Contract	12 months on purely temporary basis
7. Remuneration	Rs.30,000/- per month (consolidated amount)
8. TA/DA for field visits	As per the norms of NIRD & PR
9. Last date for submission of applications	February 28, 2019 (24.00 hours at Midnight)
10. Date of Interview	March 19, 2019 (Tentative)

The candidates who fulfil the qualifications / experience may apply online in the prescribed format ( Click here for Online Application ). The candidate should submit a copy of print out of the submitted on-line application at the time of interview and the original certificates of qualification / experience for verification along with attested copies. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA / DA will be given for attending the Interview.

General Conditions:

i) The offered assignment is purely on temporary basis and does not envisage any kind of regular appointment in NIRD&PR in future.

ii) Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.

iii) No correspondence will be entertained as regards short-listing, calling for interview, selection or engagement, etc.

iv) The Institute reserves the right to relax any of the requirements i.e. age, educational qualifications, experience etc. in exceptional cases.

Assistant Registrar (E)

NIRD&PR, Hyderabad