Subject: Recruitment to the post of Senior Specialist/ Specialist under the Flexi pool of NITI Aayog. 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:

No.A.12026/2/2021-Admn.II

1. Name of the Post: Senior Specialist/ Specialist

2. Number of Vacancies: 08 (tentative)

3. Level and Pay Matrix for Deputation (ISTC) and Consolidated Pay for contractual appointment:

a) Senior Specialist – Level- 13 Rs.123100-215900 – Rs. 2,20,000/-

b) Specialist – Level- 12 Rs. 78800-209200 – Rs. 1,45,000/-

4. Essential Educational Qualification: Masters’ Degree in any discipline or MBBS or Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or Passed in Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institute of Engineers (India) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Two years).

5. Experience:

a) Senior Specialist : Minimum 10 years’ post qualification experience (which shall include up to 3 years for Ph.D. provided no work experience is counted during those 3 years) in formulation, appraisal, execution/ implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation of policy, programme or projects is required. Minimum post qualification experience is 10 years as on the last date of receipt of the application.

b) Specialist : Minimum 8 years’ post qualification experience (which shall include up to 3 years for Ph.D. provided no work experience is counted during those 3 years) in formulation, appraisal, execution/ implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation of policy, programme or projects is required. Minimum post qualification experience is 08 years as on the last date of receipt of the application.

6. Eligibility Conditions: Deputation (including short-term contract): From amongst Officers under the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations (including their attached and subordinate offices) or Universities or Recognized Research Institutions or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi-Government or Statutory or Autonomous Organizations;

a) For the post of Senior Specialist who are

(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or

(ii) with five years regular service in Level — 12 in Pay Matrix and possessing the educational qualifications and experience as mentioned.

b) For the post of Specialist who are –

(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or

(ii) with five years regular service in Level — 11 in Pay Matrix and possessing the educational qualifications and experience as mentioned

7. Period of Deputation (including short term contract)/ Contract: Initially up to 3 years, which can be extended up to 5 years, depending on the requirements or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.

8. Job Description:

a) Assisting in Developing and taking forward the policy programmes/ projects in the relevant field; Assisting in undertaking and [or managing policy research, and evidence -based analysis; organizing meetings and workshops, sharing knowledge, experience and best practices; building consensus among stake holders, and advocacy towards reforms in the relevant field;

b) Maintaining up-to-date information on programme/ project implementation and results in keeping with the various Govt policy interventions; Assisting in managing and ensuring the effective communication and dissemination of outputs and outcomes of the policy programme;

c) Assisting in Analysing and providing inputs in respect of various Cabinet Notes, SFC/EFC Notes and any other issues received from line Ministries. Assisting in preparing briefs and speaking notes for the vertical and for Senior Officers; Assisting in liasoning, developing and maintaining working relations with other Divisions, line Ministries, State Govts and UTS to foster cooperative federalism