The Planning and Development Department, Government of Sikkim (SIT Sikkim) has released Terms of Reference for three contractual specialist posts under the State Institution for Transformation (SIT), Sikkim, set up with support from NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission. The posts are Team Leader – Data Analytics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Sector Expert – Infrastructure & Industries, and Sector Expert – Social Justice, Welfare, Women and Child Development. All three are based at the state headquarters in Gangtok. This is for postgraduates with relevant field experience who want project-based work inside Sikkim’s state planning machinery.
All three posts are open through the same recruitment process. A full discipline-wise breakdown, post-wise eligibility, and how to apply follow below. Total vacancies: 3, all posted at Gangtok, Sikkim. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Terms of Reference documents issued by the Planning and Development Department, Government of Sikkim. Last verified: 2 August 2026.
The Planning and Development Department, Government of Sikkim is hiring 1 Team Leader – Data Analytics, Monitoring & Evaluation and 2 Sector Experts (Infrastructure & Industries; Social Justice, Welfare, Women and Child Development) on contract for its State Institution for Transformation (SIT), Sikkim. All three posts are based at Gangtok and carry a one-year contract, extendable only up to the life of NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission in the state. Applications must be submitted online; the exact last date is not mentioned in the official document and appears only in the separate advertisement, so candidates should confirm it on the department’s website before applying.
| Organisation | Post | Total Vacancy | Salary | Application Mode | Eligibility (one line) | Place of Posting | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and Development Department, Government of Sikkim (SIT Sikkim / NITI Aayog State Support Mission) | Team Leader – Data Analytics, M&E; Sector Expert – Infrastructure & Industries; Sector Expert – Social Justice, Welfare, W&CD | 3 | Rs. 1,50,000/month (Team Leader); Rs. 1,00,000/month (each Sector Expert) | Online only | Postgraduate in the relevant discipline with field experience | State Head Quarter, Gangtok, Sikkim | Postgraduates (Statistics/Data Science, Engineering/Management, or Social Work/Social Welfare) with relevant experience, below 50 years |
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About Planning and Development Department, Government of Sikkim
The Planning and Development Department, Government of Sikkim, works to promote economic growth for the state that is inclusive, sustainable and all-encompassing. It builds development strategies shaped by the needs of the people of Sikkim, supports creation of infrastructure suited to the state’s terrain and ecology, encourages efficient use of available resources, and keeps citizens informed about government schemes and programmes. These three posts sit inside the department’s State Institution for Transformation (SIT), the unit that carries out this planning work with NITI Aayog’s backing.
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Local context
Gangtok is Sikkim’s state capital and houses most of the state secretariat and department offices, so these posts place a candidate inside the same administrative hub as the rest of the state planning apparatus. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring department. All three posts require fluency in Nepali alongside English, which reflects Gangtok’s day-to-day administrative and public-facing language rather than a purely English-medium office environment. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring department. Candidates from elsewhere in Sikkim or neighbouring hill districts should note the posting is fixed at the state headquarters, not a field or district office.
Vacancy details and salary
| Post / Discipline | Grade or Scale | No. of Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Leader – Data Analytics, Monitoring & Evaluation | Team Leader | 1 | Rs. 1,50,000/month, consolidated, inclusive of all |
| Sector Expert – Infrastructure (Surface Transport, Water Resource, Sanitation, Energy & Power, Building & Housing) & Industries | Sector Expert | 1 | Rs. 1,00,000/month, consolidated, inclusive of all |
| Sector Expert – Social Justice, Welfare, Women and Child Development | Sector Expert | 1 | Rs. 1,00,000/month, consolidated, inclusive of all |
| Total | 3 |
All three posts are contractual through open market recruitment, for a period of one year or till the duration of NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission in the state, whichever ends first. Candidates get state-government-notified holidays and 10 days of leave in the year.
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Eligibility (per post)
Age limit for all three posts: candidates must be below 50 years of age as on the date of advertisement. Candidates can check their exact age using the age calculator once the advertisement date is confirmed.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Team Leader – Data Analytics, M&E | Master’s in Statistics/Data Science or related field with considerable field experience post highest qualification; OR B.Tech/B.E. (Data Science specialisation); OR Master’s in Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science; OR MCA or equivalent (with Physics and Mathematics at B.Sc level) | 5 years relevant experience |
| Sector Expert – Infrastructure & Industries | Master’s in Engineering/Technology (Infrastructure and Industrial Development specialisation); OR MBA; OR Postgraduate in Economics, Infrastructure & Industrial Development, Development Studies, Public Policy or a related field, with considerable field experience post highest qualification | 3 years relevant experience |
| Sector Expert – Social Justice, Welfare, W&CD | Master’s in Social Welfare/Social Work, Development Studies, Rural Development or a related field; OR MBA/PGDM in Social Welfare/Social Work, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Public Policy, Economics or a related field, with considerable field experience post highest qualification | 3 years relevant experience |
Desirable qualifications and specific experience areas differ by post — the Team Leader post prefers candidates with an advanced diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Science or Project Appraisal and Risk Management, and published papers; the Infrastructure Sector Expert post prefers work experience in the North Eastern Region or Himalayan states; the Social Justice Sector Expert post prefers experience in gender action plans, gender budgeting and child protection strategies. The experience of internship or training is not counted towards the minimum experience requirement for any of the three posts.
Language requirement (all posts): excellent verbal and written English along with fluency in Nepali.
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Selection process
The official Terms of Reference for these three posts do not list specific selection stages. They state only that eligible candidates must apply online, using the link provided, before the date given in the separate advertisement.
- Online application submission
- Further stages: not mentioned in the official document
Contractual specialist recruitment of this kind at the state level is typically screened by qualification and experience before a personal interview stage, though this is not stated for these specific posts. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring department.
Application fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official Terms of Reference. Check the official website for updates.
How to apply
- Visit the Planning and Development Department, Government of Sikkim’s official notice page.
- Locate the recruitment notice for the SIT Sikkim posts (Team Leader – Data Analytics, M&E; Sector Expert – Infrastructure & Industries; Sector Expert – Social Justice, Welfare, W&CD).
- Apply online using the link given in that notice. Applications are accepted online only; the Terms of Reference do not describe an offline mode.
- Submit before the last date stated in the advertisement.
Documents to keep ready: Exact document requirements are not listed in the Terms of Reference. Candidates should typically keep the following ready before applying, since these are standard for this type of contractual recruitment: educational certificates for the qualifying degree, experience or relieving letters covering the minimum experience period, a valid photo ID, and a recent photograph. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring department.
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Important links
- Official notice and application page — Planning and Development Department, Government of Sikkim
- Sikkim Jobs — more current vacancies in the state
- Post Graduate jobs — other vacancies requiring a postgraduate degree
Should you apply?
These three posts suit postgraduates who already have several years of hands-on experience in their field — data analytics and M&E for the Team Leader post, infrastructure or industrial policy for one Sector Expert post, and social welfare or gender and child development work for the other — rather than fresh postgraduates, since internship or training experience is explicitly excluded from the minimum experience count. The pay is fixed and consolidated rather than on a government pay scale, and the contract runs only one year at a time, tied to the life of NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission in Sikkim, so this is project-based work rather than a permanent government job. It suits someone who wants policy and planning experience with a state government and a working relationship with NITI Aayog, and who is comfortable with a role that could end when the Mission’s tenure in the state ends. It does not suit candidates seeking long-term job security or a fixed pay-scale government career. Since only one post is open in each category, competition for each post is likely to be limited to specialists who meet the specific degree and experience combination listed — a narrower field than a typical multi-post government vacancy. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring department.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the SIT Sikkim Team Leader and Sector Expert posts 2026?
The last date to apply is not mentioned in the Terms of Reference; it is stated only in the separate advertisement. Candidates should check the Planning and Development Department’s official notice page for the exact deadline before applying.
What is the salary for Team Leader – Data Analytics at Planning and Development Department, Sikkim?
The Team Leader – Data Analytics, Monitoring & Evaluation post carries a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 1,50,000 per month, inclusive of all allowances, as stated in the official Terms of Reference.
Who can apply for the Sector Expert posts in the SIT Sikkim recruitment?
Postgraduates in engineering, management, economics, public policy, social work or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and below 50 years of age, can apply for the two Sector Expert posts — Infrastructure & Industries, and Social Justice, Welfare, Women and Child Development.
What is the State Institution for Transformation (SIT) in Sikkim?
SIT Sikkim is a state-level unit set up under NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission to help the Planning and Development Department build development strategies and strengthen monitoring, evaluation and data systems for the state. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring department. These three posts are being hired to staff that unit.
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