The eligibility criteria are as follows:
The Fellowship will commence from March’ 2022.
Yes, it is very important to be able to speak, read and write in the local language. For example: if you are working in Sirohi District Institute, you need to be able to read, write and speak in Hindi.
Yes, based on your interest and performance, there will be opportunities to work with Azim Premji Foundation. More than 80% of our Fellows from previous batches continue to work with us in various academic, coordination, program management and leadership roles.
In case you wish to discontinue, you can leave the Fellowship Programme, after serving a notice period of one month.
Upon completion of the one-year Fellowship Programme, you will receive a certificate from Azim Premji Foundation.
The Fellows are entitled to 15 days leave per year on a pro-rata basis, and this will accrue at 1.25 days per month at the end of each month.
Social sector experience is not mandatory. However, we seek people who are deeply committed to social change and are keen to contribute at the grassroots.
You are required to complete the online Application Form and upload your CV along with it. Only online applications will be accepted. No other documents are required at the time of application.
Yes, on successful submission of the online application form, you will receive an email with Login credentials and a website link to a 'Candidate Portal'. You can view the current application status in that candidate portal. A system generated mail will also be sent to your registered email id for any action that is happening on your profile.
Emails will be triggered by the portal at each stage of selection process . You can also check your application status from the candidate portal.
Stage 1: Written Test
The written test will cover socio-economic issues, geographical awareness, reading comprehension, descriptive writing and analytical ability. The test pattern consists of multiple choice and descriptive questions. The duration of the test is 120 minutes.
Stage 2: Personal Interview
Candidates should be prepared to make a 10-15 minute presentation to the interview panel on any social issue that concerns them the most. This would be followed by a discussion and shortlisted candidates will go to the final round of interview.
You will get the result through email by 3rd week of December 2021.
You will receive a soft copy of the offer letter through email and hard copy at the time of joining.
Yes, there will be a one-week induction programme. Within a month of joining the Field Institute, you will be intimated about the exact date and details of the same. Once you move to the Field location, you will be allocated a mentor who will guide and support you through the Programme.
Yes, all members are expected to dress in a manner that is professional and in consonance with the sensibilities of our colleagues, external members and people being met with.
The Foundation makes all efforts to provide a safe working environment to all the members.
Your location of work will be at the block level of a district in one of the five states (Chhattisgarh/ Madhya Pradesh/ Rajasthan/ Uttarakhand/ Karnataka). You will be staying at your respective block. Your block location will be communicated to you before your joining.
There is no accommodation provided by the Foundation. Once you move to the block location, you will be provided one week of accommodation, after which you will need to arrange your own accommodation. Members at the District Institute will provide support for the same.