District Resource Person (DRP) – TNSRLM
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 15
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹18,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Rural Development, Women Studies, or any other social science stream.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 4 years of experience working with SHG Federations, NGOs, or Government rural development projects.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 30 to 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The District Resource Person (DRP) role is a pivotal field-based position responsible for bridging the gap between state objectives and block-level execution within the TNSRLM framework. Working closely with Block Resource Persons, the DRP ensures that PRI-CBO convergence activities are implemented with high quality and consistency across the district. This role is ideal for mid-career social science professionals who excel in coordination, training, and field-level conflict resolution. Candidates will gain significant experience in government project management and rural institutional building while working under the District Mission Management Unit.
- DRPs are responsible for monitoring project activities in assigned blocks and ensuring alignment with the PRI-CBO Phase II project objectives.
- The role involves identifying and documenting best practices and success stories from the field on a monthly basis.
- Selected candidates will provide orientation and guidance to block-level personnel using specific convergence strategies and tools.
- The selection process includes a written test followed by a focus group discussion and a micro-teaching interview.
- Candidates must be prepared for both residential and non-residential training sessions at SIRD or RIRD as required.
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Additional Salary Information
Anticipated monthly amount of ₹18,000 consisting of ₹750 per day for training, ₹500 per day for monitoring, and ₹120 per day TA.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Test: 50 Marks Focus Group Discussion: 10 Marks Micro Teaching cum Interview: 40 Marks
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
Total Vacancies: 15 Preference for Female candidates and SHG members Vacancies distributed across 15 expansion districts in Tamil Nadu
How to Apply
- Identify the district you wish to apply for from the list of 15 expanded districts.
- Prepare your application and supporting documents (qualification, experience, SHG membership).
- Locate the address of the Project Director, District Mission Management Unit (TNSRLM) for your specific district from the notification list.
- Submit the application either by Post or In Person to the concerned District Office.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 29.06.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The anticipated monthly honorarium for a District Resource Person (DRP) is ₹18,000, which includes a daily TA of ₹120.
Applicants must have a Post Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Rural Development, or Women Studies.
The age limit for the District Resource Person (DRP) post is 30 to 45 years as of June 1, 2026.
