Aspirational Block Fellow, Sambalpur Recruitment 2024

The Department of District Planning and Monitoring Unit, Sambalpur is looking for people to work as an Aspirational Block Fellow in Naktideul Block of Sambalpur district under the Aspirational Block Programme, NITI Ayog, Govt of India.

The primary objective of the selected candidate will be as follows:

Assist Block level officials in designing and implementing strategies for accelerated development across ABP thematic areas.
Facilitate data-driven planning to ensure optimal resource allocation & utilization.
Strengthen monitoring & evaluation mechanisms to track progress effectively.
Foster greater community engagement and participation in development initiatives.
Empower local stakeholders with knowledge, skills, and capacity building.

Aspirational Block Fellow Recruitment Details

Name of the Post – Aspirational Block Fellow
Number of Positions – 01
Category – Block Level Job
Post Type – Contractual
Educational Qualification – Post Graduation in any discipline (Preference will be given to the candidates who have completed higher education in the Development/Rural stream)
Age – Minimum 21 and Maximum 32 years as of 01/07/2024 (Age relaxation of 5 years will be given to SC/ST/SEBC and 10 years for women candidates )
Salary – Rs 55,000 per month plus a maximum of Rs 5,000 per month travel allowance
Tenure – 01 years or as desired by NITI Ayog
Mode of Application – Offline
Start Date – 03/08/2024
Last Date – 22/08/2024

Other Qualifications

Should have data analysis and presentation skills.
Should have the knowledge to use Social Media.
Must possess project management skills.
Experience of working/internship in a Development Organization.
Should have good communication skills.
Knowledge of the local language of the respective block.
Basic computer skills such as PGDCA/DCA.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on career assessment and personal interview.

–> Career Assessment – 50 marks which will be divided as follows:

10th exam – 10 marks
12th exam – 10 marks
Graduation – 10 marks
Post Graduation – 10 marks
Higher Qualification – 10 marks

–> Personal Interview – 50 marks

Note – Preference will be given to the local candidates.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates who are fulfilling the eligibility criteria can send the duly filled application form to the “Deputy Director (P&S), District Planning & Monitoring Unit, Kachery Road, Beside ICDS (Urban), Sambalpur, Odisha – 768001” by registered/speed post. The envelope of the application form should superscribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASPIRATIONAL BLOCK FELLOW“.

The following documents need to be attached to the application form: