Last Updated Date: 6 October 2026
Malda District invites bids for the recruitment of 3 Aspirational Block Fellows. Last date for submission is 7th October 2026.
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The Office of the District Magistrate in Malda, West Bengal, is calling for Expressions of Interest from eligible institutions and agencies to recruit and deploy three Aspirational Block Fellows under the Aspirational Blocks Programme of NITI Aayog. This is a full-time position with a monthly stipend of ₹55,000.
| Position | Number of Posts |
| Aspirational Block Fellow | 3 |
Location: Chanchal-I, Habibpur, and Harishchandrapur-II blocks, Malda District, West Bengal
Salary: ₹55,000 per month (inclusive of travel allowance)
Essential Qualification:
Desirable Qualifications:
| Memo Date | 30th September 2026 |
| Online Document Upload and Download Start | 1st October 2026, 18:00 |
| Online Bid Proposal Submission Start | 1st October 2026, 18:00 |
| Online Document Download End | 7th October 2026, 11:00 |
| Online Bid Proposal Submission End | 7th October 2026, 11:00 |
| Technical Proposal Opening | 9th October 2026, 10:00 |
Applicants must be not more than 45 years old as of 1st January 2026.
Eligible institutions and agencies must submit their Expression of Interest and bid proposal online during the designated e-tender window. Required documents include:
The deadline for submission is 7th October 2026 at 11:00 AM.
The outsourced agency will screen candidates based on their academic records and relevant skills, allocating a total of 100 marks as follows:
The selection process will maintain a pool of successful candidates at a ratio of 1:3, with additional candidates on a waiting list for one year.
Eligible candidates can submit the application form until 7 October 2026. Applications received after the notified deadline may not be accepted.
Essential Qualification: Post Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university approved by UGC or AICTE. Desirable Qualifications: Strong data analysis and presentation skills. Familiarity with social media platforms. Project management experience. Previous work or internship experience with development organizations, preferably in the Government sector or PSUs. Effective communication skills and a self-driven work ethic. Understanding of the local language within the respective Aspirational Block. Advanced studies in development or rural management. Applicants should verify all conditions in the official notification before applying.
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The outsourced agency will screen candidates based on their academic records and relevant skills, allocating a total of 100 marks as follows: Presentation and communication skills – 30 marks Data analysis using Excel – 30 marks Familiarity with social media – 10 marks Project management skills and appropriate experience – 20 marks Personality assessment or viva voce – 10 marks The selection process will maintain a pool of successful candidates at a ratio of 1:3, with additional candidates on a waiting list for one year.
Read the official notification for complete recruitment details.