Applications Invited for Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM),

About the Organization

The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is a regional, intergovernmental and autonomous organisation. It was established on 6 July 1979 at the initiative of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations with support from several other UN bodies and donors. The Centre came into being to meet the felt needs of the developing countries at that time as an institution for promoting integrated rural development in the region.

About the Program

The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is pleased to announce a fully sponsored academic opportunity extended by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, India, for the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM), Batch 24, for the academic year 2026–27.

This one-year residential diploma programme is specifically designed for in-service professionals working in agriculture, rural development, and allied sectors across CIRDAP Member Countries. The programme is jointly conducted by CIRDAP and NIRDPR, and is fully funded by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, covering all expenses including air travel reimbursement as per Government of India norms.

The curriculum combines classroom instruction and interactive learning with both short and long fieldwork visits, culminating in a Rural Organisational Internship to provide participants with a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of rural development management. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline and possess relevant work experience in the rural sector.

How to Apply

Nominations are to be submitted through the designated CIRDAP Technical Committee Members of respective countries, with a maximum of three nominations permitted per country. Shortlisted candidates will undergo selection interviews conducted jointly by CIRDAP and NIRDPR via videoconferencing.

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The deadline for applications is 31 May 2026.

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