A-12024/1/2019- Admin 1B

Government of India
NITI Aayog
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The National Institution for Transforming India is the premier policy Think Tank of India
which is engaged in a number of transformational initiatives as a catalyst and an accelerator of change
across sectors in partnership with Central Ministries and the State Governments. The three broad
working areas of NITI Aayog are given below-

I. Policy & Knowledge – NITI Aayog is engaged in policy intervention across the
sectors while designing strategic and long term policies and programmes for the
Government of India. Further, it provides both directional and policy inputs as well as
relevant technical advice to the Centre and States.
II. Innovation- Promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by serving as a
platform for promotion of world-class Innovation Hubs, Grand Challenges, Start-up
businesses and other self-employment activities, particularly in rigorous technology and
innovation driven area.
III. Monitoring and Evaluation –Design, experiment, quasi-experiment, rigorous
econometric modelling techniques and big data analytics to provide insight and
feedback to drive evidence based policy and programme design.

NITI Aayog is looking for young, talented, innovative and dynamic Professionals who desire
to be a part of the team that is scripting the exciting transformation story which is unfolding in India
today. Details of the same are given below:

1 Name of position Young Professional

2 Number of positions 60
3 Method of Contract Based through Open Market
recruitment
4 Age Limit Candidates should be below 32 years of age as on the date of
advertisement.
5 Period of Contract For a period of 2 years.
6 Remuneration (per Rs 60,000/- (Fixed) (Inclusive of Taxes)
month)
7 Education Essential
qualification Master’s Degree in the areas listed in Annexure-I or BE/B.Tech or 2
years PG Diploma in Management or MBBS or LLB or CA or
ICWA.

Desirable
As per Annex-1
8 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.
9 Job description Young Professionals (YPs) will be required to provide high quality
inputs in disciplines like Agriculture/ Economics/ Finance/ Education/
Health / Nutrition/Women & Children / Social Sciences/ Engineering
& Technology/ Urban Planning and development/ 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.

The terms and conditions of engagement of the YPs will be according to the NITI guidelines
O.M. no. A-12013/02/2015-Adm. I(B) dated 01.08.2018. The guidelines are placed on NITI
Aayog’s website www.niti.gov.in. Further it is mentioned that the no. of positions for Young
Professionals may vary and are tentative.

Note: The applications of the candidates may be shared with other Ministries/ Departments
for their utilization, if required.

Submission of Applications: . Eligible candidates may apply online on the link to be provided
on the website of NITI Aayog within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in
the Newspaper. Applications are to be submitted online only.
Annexure- I

S.
Area Desirable Qualifications
No.
1. Agriculture Master’s Degree /Master of Business Administration

Bachelor of Engineering, Masters in Science and

Technology, Master of Business Administration or
equivalent degree in Management, Master in
2. Atal Innovation Mission
Commerce/Economics, CA, CS or Masters in
Communication Development/Journalism, Masters in
Computer applications with sound exposure in coding
and website development.
Masters/ Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Mass
3. Communications & Social Media
Communication, Advertising & Public Relations.
1. Masters in Economics/Statistics/other Social
Sciences/Public Policy/Administration/Management
Sciences.
Development Monitoring and 2. Experience in monitoring and /or conducting
4.
Evaluation evaluation studies in health, education, rural
development, women and child, water and sanitation
among others with a strong understanding of statistical
analysis and proficiency in statistical tools..
Masters in Economics/Statistics/Commerce/Finance/
5. Economics and Finance Public Policy/MBA or equivalent. With good drafting
skills.
Master of Science in Petroleum/Chemical/
Energy/Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in
6. Energy
Energy/Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering along with
IT/Software.
1. Post-Graduation with Economics/Commerce/Business
Administration.
7. Governance & Research
2. Post-Graduation with Economics /Public
Policy/Statistics
MBBS or Masters in Public Health/Public
8. Health & Nutrition
Policy/Economics/Nutrition.
Masters in Economics/ Statistics/ Public Administration/
Public Policy Development/ Management/ Education/
9. Human Resources Development Post Graduate Diploma in Management (not less than
duration of 2 years).

Bachelor of Engineering (Textiles)/Master of Business

Administration, Engineering in any discipline, Master of
10. Industry
Arts (Economics).

Masters in Economics/Commerce/Business
11. Labour and Employment
Administration.
Master of Science (Agriculture), Master of Business
Administration (Finance Accounting) , Bachelor of
12. Project Appraisal and PPP
Engineering or MBA or Post Graduate in
Transportation.
13. Rural Development Master’s Degree
 1. Bachelor of Engineering /Bachelor of
Technology/Master of Engineering/Master of
Technology in Electronics/Electronics &
Communications/IT.
14. Science and Technology
2. Bachelor of Engineering /Bachelor of
Technology/Master of Engineering/Master of
Technology in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical
Engineering.
15. Skill Development Master’s Degree

16. Social Justice and Empowerment Masters in Social Work/Sociology/Social Welfare/Public

Policy/Economics/Social Development.
Masters in Economics/Statistics and other Social
17. Sustainable Development Goals Sciences/Public Policy/Administration/Management
Sciences.
Post- Graduation in Social
18. Tourism & Culture
Science/Economics/Geography
19. Water & Land Resources Post- Graduation in Civil Engineering.
Masters in Urban Planning/Masters in Environmental
20. Urban Development
Engineering.