The Office of the District Magistrate, Malda, has released a recruitment notice for various posts under the Aspirational Blocks Programme. Eligible institutions and agencies can submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) and online bid proposal through the e-tender process.
Recruitment Overview
- Organisation: Office of the District Magistrate, Malda
- Advertisement No.: 02-e/2026-27/Plan
- Post Name: Aspirational Block Fellow
- Total Vacancies: Various Posts
- Application Mode: Online E-Tender
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
- Monthly Remuneration: ₹55,000
- Job Location: Chanchal-I, Habibpur and Harishchandrapur-II, Malda District, West Bengal
Important Dates
- Memo Date: 30 September 2026
- Online Document Upload/Download Start: 1 October 2026, 6:00 PM
- Online Bid Submission Start: 1 October 2026, 6:00 PM
- Online Document Download End: 7 October 2026, 11:00 AM
- Online Bid Submission Last Date: 7 October 2026, 11:00 AM
- Technical Proposal Opening: 9 October 2026, 10:00 AM
Candidates and participating agencies should complete the required submission before the deadline.
Educational Qualification
Candidates proposed for the Aspirational Block Fellow position must have:
- A post-graduate degree in any discipline.
- The degree should be from a reputed institution approved by UGC or AICTE.
The following qualifications and skills are desirable:
- Data analysis and presentation skills
- Knowledge of social media
- Project management skills
- Relevant experience with development organisations, Government or PSU sectors
- Good communication skills
- Self-driven approach
- Knowledge of the local language of the respective Aspirational Block
- Higher education in development or rural studies
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is:
Maximum Age: 45 Years
The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026.
Salary
Selected Aspirational Block Fellows will receive:
Monthly Stipend/Remuneration: ₹55,000
Travel Allowance: Included
The ₹55,000 monthly amount is provided through the outsourced agency and includes travel allowance.
Selection Process
The outsourced agency will screen eligible candidates and prepare rankings based on academic qualifications and other relevant criteria.
The selection process carries 100 marks:
- Presentation & Communication Skills: 30 Marks
- Data Analysis using Excel: 30 Marks
- Social Media Knowledge: 10 Marks
- Project Management Skills & Relevant Experience: 20 Marks
- Personality Test/Viva Voce: 10 Marks
A successful candidate pool will be maintained in a 1:3 ratio, with the second and third-ranked candidates kept on the waiting list for one year.
How to Apply
- Eligible institutions and agencies have to submit their Expression of Interest and bid proposal online through the prescribed e-tender process.
- Visit the official tender portal through the link provided in the notification.
- Download and read the official tender document carefully.
- Prepare the Expression of Interest and required technical documents.
- Upload the organisational profile and registration documents.
- Upload PAN, GST, and other statutory documents.
- Submit audited financial statements for the last three years.
- Provide experience certificates and details of similar assignments.
- Submit technical manpower details and the proposed financial quotation.
- Submit the required no-debarment declaration.
- Pay/deposit the applicable EMD as prescribed.
- Submit the complete online bid proposal before 7 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Important Links
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Apply Online / E-Tender: Click Here
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