UP Government CM Fellowship Programme 2022

The objective of the Chief Minister's Fellowship program is to provide a unique opportunity to the youth of the state to participate in the work of policy, management, implementation, monitoring with the government. Under this program, the energy of the selected researchers, their passion for technology and the new attitude of the youth will be benefited in the implementation of various schemes in the aspirational development block and planning structure according to the future requirement.

This program will be a full time program and the selected candidates will not be expected to do any other employment / service or full time study during the fellowship period.

Starting Date : 10 Aug 2022

Deadline : 24 Aug 2022

 

1.     Students/research scholars studying in the following fields in reputed institutions will be selected for the fellowship program.

 

1.             Agriculture,     Rural      Development, Panchayati Raj and Allied Sectors 2.   Forest, Environment and Climate 3.     Education, Health, Sanitation, Nutrition and Skill Development 4.   Energy and Renewable Energy

5.   Tourism and Culture 6.    Data Science Artificial Intelligence, IT, ITES, Biotechnology, Machine Learning Data Governance etc. 7.   Banking, Finance and Tax Revenue 8.   Public Policy and Governance

*Other areas may also be considered as needed.

2.      Eligibility for UP Government CM Fellowship Programme

For selection in the program, candidates will have to apply online on the website of the planning department. The eligibility of the candidates will be as follows:

1.  Graduation with first class or minimum 60% marks or higher educational qualification from premier institutes/universities.

2.  Should be proficient in speaking and writing Hindi (Devanagari script).

3.     Relevant work experience in any of the areas listed in the application (publishing articles/policy papers/research papers/appraisal/monitoring of projects and schemes etc. in the thematic areas related to fellowship) Evidence has to be provided.

4.   Applicants should have excellent computer skills and ability to work on Information and Communication Technology applications and also communication skills. Preference may be given to candidates having experience in data analysis.

5.  It is mandatory for the candidates to be willing to work in the field work.

 

3.                    Age Limit

The maximum age of the candidate should not exceed 40 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

 

4.                  Roles and Responsibilities

Under this program, research scholars will be selected for the Aspirational Development Section (Attachment). During the program period, the research scholars will work under the supervision of the District Magistrate and the Chief Development Officer.

Concurrent evaluation work of all the schemes run by the Central / State Government in the aspirational development block will be done by the researcher in coordination with the Deputy District Magistrate and the Block Development Officer and for the effective execution of the said work, the survey, study, collection of primary data, monitoring will be done. The work will be done, suggestions will be presented by the researcher to solve the challenges faced in the operation of the schemes and to provide the desired benefits to the public from the schemes. In addition, the research scholar will participate in the work related to policy formulation, plan structure and implementation of the plan.

The necessary data for the operation of the schemes will be collected by the researchers for real time collection and analysis. A tablet will be made available to the researchers for the completion of the above work or a lump sum amount will be provided to them to purchase the tablet.

5.                  Job reporting:

In addition to the above, the following reports will be submitted regarding the activities carried out by the researcher:

1.  Monthly progress report, in which the challenges of policy and plan implementation by the research scholar and the attitude of citizens towards the plan will be mentioned.

2.   The quarterly progress report and presentation will be reviewed by the Secretary, Planning Department.

3.  Annual report and presentation, on the basis of which the work done by the research scholar will be evaluated.

4.  Compilation of collected data (including reports) will be submitted.

6.                 Remuneration:

Under the fellowship program, the selected scholar will be paid at a rate of Rs. 30,000/- per month. In addition to the remuneration to the research scholar, Rs. 10,000/- will be paid per month for field visits. In addition, Rs. 15,000/- will be provided in lump sum to purchase tablet for monitoring and evaluation of schemes. In addition, no payment shall be made. Residential facility will be provided to the selected researcher as far as possible in the development block itself.

 

7.    Period of affiliation and annual performance evaluation

The fellowship period of the selected research scholar under the fellowship program will be valid for one year from the date of appointment. On the recommendation of the department, in view of the need of the subject and on the basis of the excellent work of the researcher, it can be extended for one year after the approval of the competent level.

No other payment will be admissible in addition to the pre-determined remuneration for the extended fellowship period. Under the program, a certificate will be given by the state government on successful completion of the work allotted by the research scholar within the stipulated period.

8.  Vacation:

12 days of leave is allowed in a year on proportionate basis.

 

9.  Selection Process: Screening of Application

Online applications will be invited on the website of the planning department for the selection of research scholars. It will be mandatory to upload a statement of purpose in 500 words along with the application form. A committee of senior officers/subject experts will be constituted for the screening of the applications received. The screening will be done by the Screening Committee as follows:

Testing:

1.  Ambiguous applications will be removed after the tests.

2.   Duplicate Control: Only one application with 01 email id, phone number and 01 name will be accepted.

3.   Eligibility of candidates: Only graduate (minimum 60 percent marks) or post graduate or PhD (completed or thesis submitted) students will be eligible.

4.  Age Criteria: All applications which do not fulfill the age criteria of 40 years will be rejected.

5.  Applicants who have not uploaded the statement of purpose of 500 words, their application will be rejected.

10.  Evaluation of Applications

After screening of the applications the Screening Committee will evaluate the applications on following criteria: -

11.  Scoring Scheme : 50 Marks

Scoring of the applicants will be done by the Screening Committee as per the following criteria.  The scoring standards are as follows:

 

Educational Qualification & Work Experience

Sr. No.	Details	Max Marks
	Highest Educational Qualification	25
	Graduation Post-Graduation PhD (Completed/ Thesis Submitted)	15 20 25
	Other legal norms	15
	Degree from reputed institution	3
	Research work/articles published in reputed national/international publications	3
	Awarded by National / International Institute / Forum	3
	Volunteering with organizations Any other distinguished achievement	3
		3
	Relevant work experience	10
	06 Months to 02 Years	05
	more than 02 years	10
	(Period of PhD degree will not be considered
	as work experience)
	Total	50

 

12.  Personal Interview: 25 Marks

Candidates will have to produce original and self-attested copies of all the documents attached with the application form at the time of interview. Verification of educational qualification will be done at the time of interview. In the interview, the subject knowledge of the candidates, relevance, articulation, communication-skills, creative thinking, ability to work independently, self-motivation, ability to work in team, conflict resolution skills, additional skills (G.I.S.) / graphics / writing / software skills) etc. will be assessed. In addition, the candidates will be scored out of 25 marks taking into account the Statement of Purpose (SOP) submitted by the candidates along with the application form.

On the basis of the total marks obtained, the top 100 candidates will be selected under the terms and conditions of the scheme, sorting in descending order. In addition to the above, 50 candidates will be kept in the waiting list. Among the candidates securing the same marks, the one who is older will be placed higher in the order of preference.

13.  Training Program

Under the fellowship program, the selected candidates will be trained for two weeks. General Orientation will be provided in the first week of training and programmatic training will be provided in the second week. The above training will be given by Uttar Pradesh Administrative and Management Academy (UPAM), Lucknow. Lectures by experts from specialized institutions like IITs and IIMs will also be organized in the training. The planning department will coordinate with UPAM for the training program and course content.

14.  Other important conditions:

1.  Chief Minister Fellowship Program is a full time programme. Therefore, the selected scholars will not be allowed to undertake any other employment, assignment and other full time study/work during the period of fellowship programme.

2.    The fellowship program does not guarantee permanent service/employment after completion of tenure.

3.   The office hours for each selected research scholar will be the same as for other employees of that office.

4.  The researcher may be required to work additional hours and travel as required.

5.  A medical fitness certificate will be brought by the scholar at the time of joining the fellowship programme. After the selection of the research scholar, police verification will be done.

6.   During the period of the fellowship, the research scholar will have to stay at his/her place of affiliation.

7.  The research scholar has to submit the contribution in the concerned office within 30 working days from the receipt of offer letter, otherwise the selection will be cancelled.

8.   The research scholar will not be allowed to participate in any political movement during the period of the fellowship.

9.  On posting at the district / development block level, the researcher may have to travel extensively.

15.   Management

The implementation and management of the fellowship program will be done by the planning department. The cooperation of specialized institutions like AKTU, NIUA and UPAAM will be obtained in the selection of research scholars.

 

Note: In case of any dis100 Aspirational Development Blocks (34 Districts) - List of 22 Clusters

 

S.No.	Aspirational Development Blocks	District
1	Bhiti	Ambedkar Nagar
2	Bhiyanv
3	Tanda
4	Jagdishpur	Amethi
5	Jamon
6	Shukla Bazar
7	Bansdih	Baliya
8	Chillkhar
9	Garwar
10	Hanumanganj
11	Maniar
12	Pandah
13	Rasran
14	Sohanv
15	Baberu	Banda
16	Bisanda
17	Kamasin
18	Kabrai	Mahoba
19	Bahedi	Bareilly
20	Fatehganj
21	Majhgawan
22	Richa (Damkhoda)
23	Shergarh
24	Puranpur	Pilibhit
25	Haraiya	Basti
26	Kudraha
27	SaltouwaGopalpur
28	Vikramjot
29	Baghauli	SantKabir Nagar
30	Pauli
31	Santha
32	Kotwali	Bijnor
33	Najibabad

34	Ambiyapur	Badaun
35	Aasafpur
36	Kadar Chowk
37	Salarpur
38	Uswan
39	Wazirganj
40	Devkali	Ghazipur
41	Mardah
42	Rewatipur
43	Sadat
44	Barachwar
45	Birno
46	Gauri Bazaar	Deoria
47	Basgaon	Gorakhpur
48	Brahmapur
49	Campierganj
50	Vishnupura	Kushinagar
51	Jalaun	Jalaun
52	Rampura
53	Madwara	Lalitpur
54	Avagarh	Etah
55	Jathra
56	Sakit
57	Nawabganj	Farrukhabad
58	Rajepur
59	MachhliShahar	Jaunpur
60	Rampur
61	Aurai	SantRavidas Nagar
62	Kaushambi	Kaushambi
63	Manjhanpur
64	Bahria	Prayagraj
65	Korawn
66	Manda
67	Maharajganj	Maharajganj
68	Mithora
69	Nautanwa
70	Nichlaul
71	Paniyara
72	Parathawal

73	Babhanjot	Gonda
74	PandhariKripal
75	Rupaideeh
76	Nindoora	Barabanki
77	Puredalai
78	Halia	Mirzapur
79	Marihan (Patehra)
80	Nagar city
81	Pahari
82	Rajgarh
83	Bankeganj	Khiri
84	Dhaurahara
85	Isanagar
86	Ramiyabehad
87	Sandila	Hardoi
88	Biswan	Sitapur
89	Rajpura	Sambhal
90	Sambhal
91	Asmoli
92	Baniyakheda
93	Gunnaur
94	Juwain
95	Pawansa
96	Saidnagar	Rampur
97	Gangiri	Aligarh
98	Amanpur	Kansganj
99	Ganjdundwara
100	Soron

 

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