Last date
15/06/2026
Reward
800,000
Qualification
Other
Post
Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
ASHOKA UNIVERSITY - DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP
Applications are invited for the District Development Fellowship. The District Development Fellowship is a distinct collaboration between the Government of Punjab and Ashoka University. It has been designed to provide a platform for young professionals to contribute to the strategic planning, training, and capacity building of stakeholders, and ground-level implementation of interventions while also conducting research and documentation of state initiatives in Punjab. Up to 23 outstanding young men and women with a significant record of achievement and with strong promise would be inducted as District Development Fellows. This fellowship offers young professionals an opportunity to work with the Department of Governance Reforms and Public Grievances, Punjab, and use their skills to create social impact. Location: Punjab (across 22 districts) ITEM DESCRIPTION Name ASHOKA UNIVERSITY - DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP Provided by Government of Punjab Purpose To provide an opportunity to work with Punjab and use their skills to create social impact.
- Region
- Punjab
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 15/06/2026 The last date to apply for this Fellowship is June 15, 2026.
Eligibility
- You have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of work experience OR you have a postgraduate degree or diploma in any discipline.
- You are not more than 29 years.
- You hold Indian citizenship.
- You are proficient in both Hindi and English language, with the ability to read and write in both along with a working knowledge of Punjabi.
- Passion for driving development through government reforms.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within teams.
- Ability to adapt living and working in field conditions at the district level.
- Comfortable with data analytics and visualization.
- Previous experience in the policy and development .
Award & availability
Stated amount: 800,000 Associates will receive a stipend of Rs. 8, 00, 000 per annum, inclusive of any program-related expenses such as telephone, internet, printing, stationery, etc. Up to 23 outstanding young men and women with a significant record of achievement and with strong promise would be inducted as District Development Fellows.
Application
No Information is available. Step 1: Please visit the official website first. Step 2: Read the instructions carefully, before applying, Step 3: Ready your ID Card, Certificates, Sign, and Photo while applying. Step 4: Do not forget to bring your application printout. For further details, please check- https://punjab.gov.in/recruitment/district-development-fellowship-programme/
Selection process
The selection process after the review of applications will be carried out in multiple rounds. Other Info Roles and responsibilities of a District Development Fellow
- Monitoring and supporting the key initiatives of the Department of Governance Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of Punjab.
- Improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery across different schemes and departments.
- Facilitating coordination and dialogue between various stakeholders of the district for inter-sectoral convergence.
- Streamlining the district-level implementation of process re-engineering initiatives originating at the state level.
- Supporting Deputy Commissioners in research, adaptation, and implementation of successful administrative practices at the district level.
- Prepare and share regular progress updates (monthly and weekly) with the Department of Governance Reforms and the Programme Team.
Contact
Plot #2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, National Capital Region P. O. Rai, Sonepat, Haryana 131 029 (India) E-Mail: ddf@ashoka.edu.in Phone: +91-7082-000-423 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) For more information: Click here Apply Now https://punjab.gov.in/recruitment/district-development-fellowship-programme/