Graduates, Post-graduates and Research Scholars can apply for the Young Professionals Program 2023 at CAG, Government of India. The last date to apply is September 23, 2023.
About Young Professionals Program, GoI 2023
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has the mandate to carry out auditing and accounting functions as enshrined in Articles 148 through 151 of the Constitution of India and CAG’s DPC Act, 1971.
With the objective of bringing Young Professionals to work on important initiatives within the CAG Office and Indian Audit & Accounts Department and thereby also mentoring a young generation of future leaders, a ‘Young Professionals Program’ (YPP) is announced starting April 2019.
- The YPP will be of 2 years duration.
- Applications will be invited through the premier institutions as and when required.
- Eligible candidates may apply within 30 days from the date of circulation of the requirements.
- YPs will be mentored by the concerned Principal Director/Director General. Besides specific projects identified, functional wings can also deploy YPs on regular office work for which appropriate human resources are not available.
YPP Objective
Bringing young professionals to work on important initiatives within the CAG Office and the Indian Audit & Accounts Department and thereby mentoring a young generation of future leaders. It is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the office of CAG of India or the Indian Audit & Accounts Department.
Eligibility
- Graduates/ Post Graduates/ Research Scholars from any discipline, with exceptional analytical and leadership abilities and stellar academic records from recognised and reputed institutions are eligible to apply.
- Since the YPs will be driving high‐priority initiatives in challenging environments, they should have shown high-level leadership potential through extra‐curricular activities.
Preferred Additional Attributes
Candidates should be adept in Information Technology (IT) & Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
Age Limit
Not more than 30 years of age. Preferably with professional experience.
Period of Engagement
The YPP will be of two (02) year duration. The YPs will be initially selected for a period of one year, thereafter extendable up to a maximum of two years period, based on the performance and the requirement.
Stipend
A monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 50,000 (all inclusive) based on qualification and experience.
Terms and Conditions
- Declaration of Secrecy: YPs are required to furnish a declaration of secrecy
- Contract/Agreement: YPs must sign a formal contract wherein conditions indicated in the guidelines in general and other conditions specific to the department will be laid down.
- Feedback: YPs are mandated to give their feedback to the Head of the Functional Wing in the CAG office/Head of Field Office on their experience of the program.
- Annual Performance Report (APR): The annual Performance Assessment of the YPs will be undertaken through an Annual Performance Report (APR) by the Head of the Functional Wing/ Field Office.
How to Apply?
- Interested and Eligible candidates may apply in the prescribed format within 30 days from the date of circulation of the requirements.
- The candidates may download the application form from the website.
- The application duly filled in may be emailed to trgwing[at]cag[dot]gov[dot]in
- Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
- Candidates should NOT send any application by POST/COURIER/Any other physical mode.
Selection Process
- Application Screening by the Screening Committee
- Telephonic Interview
- Selection Interview
- The number of YPs to be engaged shall depend on the actual requirement from time to time.
