Research & Development Fellowship (Urdu/Persian) | Delhi Archives

Research fellowship for the Residents of Delhi only

Govt. of NCT of Delhi has instituted a Fellowship program for research and development in the field of Archives.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate should possess Masters in Persian or Urdu (55% min marks) from recognized university. Preference will be given to candidate having experience in reading old archival/ land records of more than 150 years old in Persian

Criteria of Selection

Qualification	Weightage
Post Graduation	55-59%: 25 Marks 60% and above 30 marks
M Phil	10 Marks
PhD	15 Marks
Synopsis	05 Marks
Experience	15 Marks
Interview	25 Marks
Total	100 Marks

Age Limit: 40 years

Stipend

Junior Fellow – Remuneration of Rs.25,000 per month
Senior Fellow – Remuneration of Rs.50000 per month

Skills

Communication skills, MS Office, Commitment

How to apply

• Application Form in format given
• A research brief that should include title, summary, brief literature review, scope and methodology for research to be covered under the study. The brief should not exceed three A4 pages in font size 12.
• A bank draft for Rs. 500/- drawn in favour of the DDO, Department of Delhi Archives. However, the Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe candidates may submit bank draft for Rs. 250/- only.
• Letters of recommendation – Individuals can write letters in support of their area of research. A support letter should explain to the selection panel how the research will benefit the applicant and can contribute in the field of Archives. You should submit no more than three letters of support, with each letter not exceeding one A4 page.
• Not more than 1000 word essay on why the applicant is undertaking the research and how they expect it to impact their career https://archives.delhi.gov.in/ArchiveData/DATA/pdf/Revised%20Scheme.pdfr in the relevant field. This may be written in Hindi or English.
• Proof of residence in Delhi.
• Copy of PAN Card
• Undertaking that the Candidate is not in Government service and not receiving any grant/ fellowship/scholarship/stipend or any other financial help from the Central Govt/State Govt./ PSU/ Corporation etc.

NOTE: Applications must reach the Department within 30 days of publication of
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