TISS Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellowship 2014 : Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Name of the Organisation : Tata Institute of Social Sciences (tiss.edu)
Name of the Fellowship : Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Scheme 2014
Location : India

Website : http://www.tiss.edu/

Update :
Last date for Submitting Applications Extended to December 15, 2013

Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Scheme :
PMRD Fellows Scheme to invites talented young professionals with a desire to participate and initiate a larger change.

Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criteria for selection as a PMRD Fellow shall be the following :

Essential criteria :
** Age between 22-27 years at the time of application. For candidates belonging to SC/ST category, the maximum age limit will be 32 years.
** At the minimum a graduate from a recognized university/institute with a four-year degree course, including those like Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Engineering, Law, Medicine etc., or a post-graduate from a recognized University/ Institute (in case of a graduate holding degree of a course duration of three years or less). Those with degree from universities outside India that are recognised by Association of Indian Universities can also apply. Only those candidates who have completed all requirements and received degree are eligible to apply.
** At least 50% marks in the aggregate or equivalent grade at the graduate or Post-graduate level, whichever is qualifying.
** Physical fitness, certified by Government Medical Hospital due to the arduous nature of work involved.

Desirable criteria :
** Knowledge of local language and customs.
** Work experience in related fields.
** Excellence in extra-curricular activities like art, culture, sports etc. at High School/College level.
** Leadership role in College/ High School/ Work Place.

Reservation :
15% seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and 15% for Scheduled Tribes.

Application Details :
Applications are sought through an open advertisement across the country. All candidates fulfilling the criteria shall appear for an online test scheduled on Sunday, 15th December 2013 from any of the 40 centres across the country. Those wishing to apply should fill an online form with an application processing fee of Rs. 750. Candidates from SC and ST categories with income below the level stipulated by the GoI are required to pay Rs. 250.

Application Process :
** Candidates are not required submit mark sheets, degree certificates, reference letters and fitness certificate along with the application.
** Only those candidates finally selected are required to submit mark sheets and degree certificates. The Selection Committee reserves the right to seek additional information from persons listed as references, employers, etc.
** Fill the application and submit it online. The applicant will receive an acknowledgement of its receipt. All information asked for must be provided. Make sure to review the application for its completeness. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected. Those giving wrong information in the online application form but get through AICAT will be rejected at the time of verification before final selection. Anyone found to have given wrong information and false certificates are liable for immediate dismissal and penal action at any stage of selection process or fellowship.
** Refer to the list on the left, for location of assessment centres.

Apply Online

Three stage assessment process includes :
All India Competency Assessment Test (AICAT) (Online) : December 28, 2013
AICAT is an assessment of their understanding and orientation, and problem-solving abilities in a positive manner. Applicants will be shortlisted based on their performance in the AICAT.
Written Test + Personal Interviews : Jan 16/17, 2014

Shortlisted candidates will be tested using tools like essay writing & interview to ascertain their motivation, leadership, professional skills and pro-poor orientation.

Selection Schedule :
6th Nov, 2013 : Announcement Inviting Applications Online Application process opens
30th Nov, 2013 : Last date of submission of completed application
28th Dec, 2013 : All India Competency Assessment Test (Online)
19th Dec, 2013 : Announcement of merit list based on the All India Competency Assessment Test (AICAT) separately for GN, SC, ST groups for progression to final stage of selection. Short-listed candidates must indicate preferred location from the list – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Cochin, Bhopal, Raipur, Allahabad, Guwahati – for appearing in the final stage of selection.
5th & 6th Jan, 2014 : Final Stage of Selection Written test (issues focused) followed by Personal Interview
16th Jan, 2014 : Publication of 1st Merit list of 140 candidates (merit list as per reservation norms); 13th January 2014, 2nd merit list to fill vacant positions.

Those accepting the offer must also indicate the option of starting training program at TISS Mumbai campus in the 1st cohort (starting 17th February 2014) or 2nd cohort (starting 12th May 2014).

Contact Support :
For technical support : 8377067647
For application form guidance : 022-25525252 (8AM – 8PM)

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Last Date : December 15, 2013