Apply Now – Recruitment 2025 – Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: 49 Young Professional (Programme Monitoring Unit – PMU) Posts

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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJ&E), Government of India has announced recruitment for 49 Young Professionals under the Programme Monitoring Unit (PMU) on a contractual basis for two years (non-renewable).
The PMU will support the Ministry in monitoring and evaluating various welfare schemes aimed at empowering marginalized groups such as Scheduled Castes, OBCs, Senior Citizens, Transgender Persons, Victims of Substance Abuse, and others.

Selected candidates will be stationed in New Delhi but will be required to travel to different States/UTs for approximately 20 days per month to monitor ongoing social welfare projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for motivated young graduates to contribute directly to policy monitoring, social impact assessment, and on-ground implementation of national welfare programmes.

Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails
Organization NameMinistry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
Post NameYoung Professional (Programme Monitoring Unit – PMU)
Total Vacancies49 Posts
Nature of EngagementContractual (Non-renewable tenure of 2 years)
Job LocationNew Delhi (with field visits across India)
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Selection ProcessOnline Essay Examination + Interview
Last Date of Online Application04 December 2025

Post Vacancy Details

CategoryNo. of Vacancies
UR26
SC7
ST3
OBC13
Total49

Pay Scale

PostMonthly Remuneration
Young Professional (PMU)₹75,000 (Consolidated Pay)

Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaDetails
Educational QualificationGraduate with minimum 60% marks in any discipline from institutions ranked under NIRF Top 100 Overall, Top 100 Colleges, Top 100 Universities, or Top 50 Research Institutes in India.
Age LimitMaximum 28 years as on the last date of application.
Age RelaxationSC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years.
ExperienceNot mandatory, but strong academic performance and social sector understanding are desirable.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for this recruitment.

Important Dates

EventDate
Starting Date of Online Application04 November 2025
Closing Date of Online Application04 December 2025
Tentative Exam DateTo be notified
Exam TypeOnline essay-based test (100 marks, 1 hour)

Examination Details

  • Type: Online Examination
  • Paper: 2 Essays (Each 50 Marks)
  • Topics:
    • Social issues in India
    • Government of India’s social sector schemes
    • Issues of national importance
  • Word Limit: Each essay should be within 500 words
  • Duration: 1 hour

Examination Centres

CityState
New DelhiDelhi
LucknowUttar Pradesh
JaipurRajasthan
KolkataWest Bengal
GuwahatiAssam
BhubaneswarOdisha
MumbaiMaharashtra
AhmedabadGujarat
BhopalMadhya Pradesh
ChennaiTamil Nadu
BengaluruKarnataka
HyderabadTelangana

How to Apply?

  1. Visit the official application portal.
  2. Click on “Apply Now” and register using your email ID and mobile number.
  3. Fill out the online form carefully — ensure all details such as name, date of birth, category, and qualification are correctly entered.
  4. Upload the required documents, including:
    • Recent passport-size photograph
    • Signature
    • Proof of age and educational qualification
    • Caste certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format
  5. Review all details before submission. Once submitted, no changes will be allowed.
  6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Programme Monitoring Unit (PMU) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?

The PMU is a special team created to monitor and evaluate the implementation of social welfare schemes across India. Its aim is to ensure these schemes reach the intended beneficiaries efficiently.

Who can apply for the PMU recruitment?

Any graduate with at least 60% marks from a top NIRF-ranked institution (Top 100 overall/college/university or Top 50 research institutes) can apply, provided they are below 28 years of age.

Is this a permanent government job?

No, this is a contractual position for two years, and it is non-renewable. However, it provides excellent exposure to government policy and field operations.

Will I have to travel for this job?

Yes, selected candidates must travel to different States and Union Territories for about 20 days each month to monitor projects on the ground.

Is there any application fee?

No, candidates do not need to pay any fee to apply for this recruitment.

What is the selection process?

The selection process includes an online essay examination (100 marks) followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.

What type of essay questions will be asked in the exam?

The essays will focus on social issues, welfare schemes of the Government of India, and topics of national importance.

Where will the PMU be located?

The main office is in New Delhi, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, but the job involves frequent travel to states for monitoring purposes.

Is there any reservation policy applicable?

Yes, reservation is applicable as per Government of India rules — SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and OBC (27%).

What is the salary for the PMU position?

The selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000.

Stay updated with APSC ORG official website for further details and notifications.

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