What you get
- Financial Outlay: The total financial outlay for the Project Monitoring Unit component for 5 years (2021-22 to 2025-26) is ₹52,50,00,000/- (52.5 Crore). | - Annual Financial Outlay Breakdown (in Indian Rupee): | ◦ 2021-22: ₹9,90,00,000/- | ◦ 2022-23: ₹10,20,00,000/- | ◦ 2023-24: ₹10,50,00,000/- | ◦ 2024-25: ₹10,80,00,000/- | ◦ 2025-26: ₹11,10,00,000/- | - Field Inspections Target: A total of 32,049 field inspections are targeted to be conducted by the Project Monitoring Unit over the 5-year period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.- Human Resource Requirement: The number of Project Monitoring Unit members needed will increase from 40 (initially) to 49 by the year 2025-26.- Flow of Funds: Funds will be provided by the Ministry to the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), which is the implementing agency for the Project Monitoring Unit.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What qualifications and skills related to technology do I need to possess to be considered for this monitoring position?
You must be a fresh graduate possessing knowledge of Information Technology skills. Additionally, you must be selected from top Colleges/Universities/Research Institutes as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework ranking.
How will the Ministry ensure that only the most capable and socially aware candidates are selected for field inspection roles?
The Ministry determines specific selection modalities from time to time, designed to ensure that the brightest and best students who also possess social consciousness are selected. Candidates must be from top institutions as per National Institutional Ranking Framework ranking.
What kind of institutions will the selected members be required to physically inspect as part of their monitoring responsibilities?
Selected members will conduct surprise physical inspections of Grant-in-Aid institutions, visit scholarship holders, inspect free coaching schemes, evaluate projects under Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Caste Sub Plan, examine hostel schemes, and visit Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana villages.
If I am selected for this position, where will I be stationed and who determines my work location?
The Project Monitoring Unit members would be located in the States or Delhi, according to the functional requirements of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The specific location assignment is based on operational needs.
Which organization serves as the implementing agency and where will the monitoring unit members be administratively placed?
The National Institute of Social Defence serves as the implementing agency for the Project Monitoring Unit. The unit will be set up/expanded and administratively placed within the National Institute of Social Defence.
Is there any preference given to candidates from institutions with specific rankings or recognition when selecting members for this unit?
Yes, candidates must be selected from top Colleges/Universities/Research Institutes as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework ranking. This ensures that only students from highly ranked institutions are considered for selection.
What is the primary objective and core responsibility that members of this unit are expected to fulfill during their tenure?
Members are expected to intensely examine the implementation of schemes at the ground level and monitor scheme outputs and outcomes. The core responsibility is to ensure the quality of services being provided under various schemes of the Ministry.
Can I apply if I have work experience after graduation, or is this opportunity exclusively for those who have just completed their degree?
This opportunity is exclusively for fresh graduates. Candidates with work experience after graduation would not meet the eligibility criteria as the position specifically requires fresh graduate status.
What is the total financial allocation dedicated to this monitoring component over the five-year implementation period from 2021 to 2026?
The total financial outlay for the Project Monitoring Unit component for 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 is ₹52,50,00,000/-, which represents the entire budget for implementing this monitoring mechanism.
How will the number of monitoring unit members change from the initial year to the final year of implementation?
The number of Project Monitoring Unit members will increase from 40 members initially to 49 members by the year 2025-26. This gradual expansion reflects the growing scope of monitoring activities.
Through which channel will the financial resources flow from the Ministry to the actual implementation of the monitoring activities?
Funds will be provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to the National Institute of Social Defence, which is the implementing agency. The National Institute of Social Defence then manages the financial resources for Project Monitoring Unit operations.
What type of inspection approach will members be required to adopt when examining the implementation of various schemes at field level?
Members will be required to conduct surprise physical inspections of schemes. This approach ensures unannounced visits to evaluate the actual ground-level implementation and service delivery quality across various programs.