Chandigarh Institute for Transformation Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Team Leader, Sector Expert Posts

The Chandigarh Institute for Transformation is hiring a Team Leader at Rs. 1,50,000 a month and two Sector Experts at Rs. 1,00,000 a month each. All three are contractual posts in Chandigarh with financial approval till Financial Year 2030-31. The Planning & Evaluation Organization, Finance Department, Chandigarh Administration, has invited the applications under SSM. Candidates must be below 50 years of age and hold the Masters, MBA or PGDM qualification printed for their post. The application form, with self-attested copies of testimonials, must be handed in at the Chandigarh Secretariat or emailed to [email protected] by 10 November 2026.

CIT Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.

About CIT Chandigarh

The Chandigarh Institute for Transformation works under the aegis of the Planning & Evaluation Organization, Chandigarh Administration, at the Chandigarh Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh. The posts serve the SIT, which works with NITI Aayog and the Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI). The work covers development strategies, sectoral targets, KPIs, and monitoring and evaluation for UT Chandigarh.

Vacancy Details

All three posts are filled on contract through the open market.

Who Can Apply

For all three posts, candidates must be below 50 years of age as on the date of advertisement.

Experience: Team Leader

• Minimum 10 (Ten) years' experience relevant to the job description.
• Preference will be given to persons with on-field experience with State/UT government, and work experience in project management, project appraisal, monitoring & evaluation, and policy advocacy in the areas of governance, development-related projects and programme implementation.
• Candidates should also have experience in leading teams and managing projects.
• Experience from an internship or training will not be considered.

Experience: Sector Expert I (Urban Infrastructure, Planning, Transport & Mobility)

• Minimum 8 (eight) years' experience relevant to the job description.
• Preference will be given to persons with work experience in the Urban Infrastructure, Planning, Transport & Mobility Sector.
• Candidates should also have experience in working in a team and managing projects.
• Experience from an internship or training will not be considered.

Experience: Sector Expert II (Environment, Climate Action & Eco-Tourism)

• Minimum 8 (eight) years' experience relevant to the job description.
• Preference will be given to persons with work experience in the Environment, Climate Action & Eco-Tourism Sector.
• Candidates should also have experience in working in a team and managing projects.
• Experience from an internship or training will not be considered.

Knowledge and Skills: Team Leader

• Experience in stakeholder management
• Experience in drafting reports and reviewing detailed project reports
• Prior experience with Government and other international organizations is desirable
• Knowledge and experience related to National/State planning
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent IT skills

Knowledge and Skills: Sector Expert I and Sector Expert II

• Experience in stakeholder management
• Experience in carrying out research and preparing policy briefs
• Experience in drafting reports and reviewing detailed project reports
• Prior experience with Government and other international organizations is desirable
• Knowledge and experience related to National/State planning
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
• Excellent IT skills

Language Requirements (All Posts)

Candidates need excellent verbal and written English and Hindi skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate well in a multi-cultural environment.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should check the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

• Remuneration per month is Rs 1,50,000/- for the Team Leader and Rs 1,00,000/- for each Sector Expert. It is "Consolidated inclusive of all".
• Appointment is contractual and made through the open market.
• Period of contract: financial approval till Financial Year 2030-31.
• Location of posting: Chandigarh.
• Leave: staff are entitled to the holidays listed by the Chandigarh Administration, plus 18 days of leave in the whole year.

CIT Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Team Leader

• To develop & monitor KPIs for UT Chandigarh and prepare report on monthly basis.
• To collaborate with renowned institutions/organizations such as ISB, PEC, Panjab University etc. for keeping development roadmap aligned to latest sectoral advancements.
• Provide independent insight on strategy proposed by consultancy firms/UN agencies/International Organizations on monthly basis.
• To design and conduct 2 field surveys and studies on different sectors of the economy in collaboration with organizations of National and International repute.
• Maintain synergy between the Planning & Evaluation Organization, Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) and NITI Aayog.
• To assist SIT in achieving its objectives in collaboration with NITI Aayog and the Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI).
• Preparation of development strategies, sectoral targets and socio-economic goals as per the UT's requirements and roadmap to achieve the same.
• Draft policy briefs, presentations and other documents.
• Coordination with development partners and technical agency concerned.
• Support mechanisms for strengthening horizontal and vertical coordination within Chandigarh Administration.
• Assist UT in strengthening the monitoring & evaluation ecosystem.
• Create and facilitate cross learning platforms.
• Documentation of activities performed under SIT.
• Preparation of the UT, regional and sectoral reports on regular basis.
• Regular update on progress in UT using the portal maintained by NITI Aayog.
• Plan and organize workshops and other events related to the SIT, including preparation of inputs for the workshop.
• Perform such other functions as may be necessary for the interest of the Mission.

Sector Expert I (Urban Infrastructure, Planning, Transport & Mobility)

• To develop and monitor KPIs related to Urban Infrastructure, Planning, Transport & Mobility Sector for UT Chandigarh and prepare report on monthly basis.
• To collaborate with renowned institutions/organizations such as ISB, PEC, Panjab University etc. for keeping development roadmap aligned to latest advancements in Urban Infrastructure, Planning, Transport & Mobility Sector.
• Provide independent insight on strategy proposed by consultancy firms/UN agencies/International Organizations on Urban Infrastructure, Planning, Transport & Mobility Sector on monthly basis.
• To design and conduct 2 field surveys and studies on Urban Infrastructure, Planning, Transport & Mobility Sector in collaboration with organizations of National and International repute.
• Maintain synergy between the State Planning Department, Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) and NITI Aayog.
• To assist SIT in achieving its objectives in collaboration with NITI Aayog and Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI).
• Evaluation and assessment of existing strategies, methodologies, and systems to improve the socio-economic condition of UT Chandigarh.
• Preparation of development strategies, sectoral targets and socio-economic goals as per the UT's requirements and roadmap to achieve the same.
• Draft policy briefs, presentations and other documents.
• Coordination with development partners and technical agency concerned.
• Support mechanisms for strengthening horizontal and vertical coordination within Chandigarh Administration.
• Coordinate with UT officials for preparation of project proposals to be taken up for implementation by Chandigarh Administration.
• Assist UT in strengthening the innovation ecosystem.
• Assist UT in strengthening the monitoring and evaluation ecosystem.
• Create and facilitate cross learning platforms.
• Documentation of activities and emerging good practices performed by the SIT.
• Support in preparation of UT, regional and sectoral reports on regular basis.
• Support regular updates on progress in UT using the portal maintained by NITI Aayog.
• Support in organizing workshops and other events related to the SIT, including preparation of inputs for the workshops.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor (Team Leader) as may be necessary in the interest of the Mission.

Sector Expert II (Environment, Climate Action & Eco-Tourism)

• To develop & monitor KPIs related to Environment, Climate Action & Eco-Tourism Sector for UT Chandigarh on monthly basis.
• To collaborate with renowned institutions/organizations such as ISB, PEC, Panjab University etc. for keeping development roadmap aligned to latest advancements in Environment, Climate Action & Eco-Tourism Sector.
• Provide independent insight on strategy proposed by consultancy firms/UN agencies/International Organizations on Environment, Climate Action & Eco-Tourism Sector on monthly basis.
• To design and conduct 2 field surveys and studies on Environment, Climate Action & Eco-Tourism Sector in collaboration with organizations of National and International repute.
• Maintain synergy between the State Planning Department, Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) and NITI Aayog.
• To assist SIT in achieving its objectives in collaboration with NITI Aayog and Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI).
• Evaluation and assessment of existing strategies, methodologies, and systems to improve the socio-economic condition of UT Chandigarh.
• Preparation of development strategies, sectoral targets and socio-economic goals as per the UT's requirements and roadmap to achieve the same.
• Draft policy briefs, presentations and other documents.
• Coordination with development partners and technical agency concerned.
• Support mechanisms for strengthening horizontal and vertical coordination within Chandigarh Administration.
• Coordinate with UT officials for preparation of project proposals to be taken up for implementation by Chandigarh Administration.
• Assist UT in strengthening the innovation ecosystem.
• Assist UT in strengthening the monitoring and evaluation ecosystem.
• Create and facilitate cross learning platforms.
• Documentation of activities and emerging good practices performed by the SIT.
• Support in preparation of UT, regional and sectoral reports on regular basis.
• Support regular updates on progress in UT using the portal maintained by NITI Aayog.
• Support in organizing workshops and other events related to the SIT, including preparation of inputs for the workshops.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor (Team Leader) as may be necessary in the interest of the Mission.

How to Apply for CIT Chandigarh Recruitment 2026

The eligibility criteria and the application form are on the Chandigarh Administration public notices page. One form, titled "Application Form for Team Leader/Sector Experts", is used for all three posts.

1. Get the application form from the Chandigarh Administration public notices page (www.chandigarh.gov.in/information/public-notices).
2. Write the post you are applying for at the top of the form and paste a passport size photograph.
3. Fill in the form's sections: basic details, educational qualifications (graduation, post graduation, M.Phil., Ph.D. and any other, with discipline, institution, year and % marks), professional experience in reverse order starting with your present job, your 3 best past projects or assignments, the skill sets suited to the role, publications, and a personal statement of objective of 250 words.
4. List the documents you are enclosing in Section VIII of the form, then sign the undertaking with the date and place.
5. Attach self-attested copies of your testimonials.
6. Submit the hard copy by hand at Planning & Evaluation Organization, III Floor, Chandigarh Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh, or email it to [email protected], by 10 November 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• Completed application form for Team Leader/Sector Experts
• Passport size photograph (pasted on the form)
• Class Xth certificate (as proof of date of birth)
• Self-attested copies of testimonials

In the undertaking, the candidate confirms that the information is correct. Any wilful misstatement may lead to disqualification, or to dismissal if the candidate has already been engaged.

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