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Niti Aayog is planning to hire a chief economist at the think-tank under its flexi pool and has sought applications for the coveted post to be responsible for scrutiny of all finance ministry related matters and those of other financial institutions including the Reserve Bank of India.
India already has a post of chief economic advisor under the finance ministry and another Bibek Debroy-led Economic Advisory Council to the PM is headquartered at the Aayog itself. The post could be filled either through a contract or on deputation and will attract remuneration of up to Rs 3,30,000 a month. The appointment would initially be up to three years, and can be extended up to 5 years, depending on the requirements or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
“NITI Aayog is looking for an experienced, talented, innovative, and dynamic professional who desires to be a part of the team that is scripting the exciting transformation story which is unfolding in India today,” it has said in its post.
