Young Development Fellows Program 2025 – Planning Commission Pakistan

Young Development Fellows Program 2025 – Planning Commission Pakistan

Young Development Fellows (YDF) Program 2025 – Planning Commission Pakistan

Organization: Planning Commission, Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan

Program: URAAN Pakistan – Young Development Fellows (YDF)


📌 Program Overview

The Planning Commission of Pakistan invites applications for its prestigious Young Development Fellows (YDF) Program 2025 under the URAAN Pakistan Program.

This highly competitive one-year paid fellowship is designed for Pakistan’s talented youth who want hands-on experience in public policy, development planning, innovation, and economic reforms.

Selected fellows will work closely with senior policymakers and contribute to national-level development initiatives shaping Pakistan’s future.

💰 Monthly Stipend

PKR 90,000 per month (for one year)

✅ Eligibility Criteria (Who Can Apply)

  • Age between 21 to 30 years
  • Minimum CGPA 3.2
  • Master’s degree or 16 years of education
  • Degree from a recognized local or foreign university

🎓 Eligible Fields / Disciplines

  • Development & Economics
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Water Resources
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Education & Health
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Creative Industries
  • Mining & Minerals
  • Infrastructure & Construction
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Performance Management & Evaluation
  • Project Management & Appraisal
  • Public Policy & Governance
  • Energy
  • Development & Digital Communication
  • Productivity & Quality
  • Blue Economy
  • Manufacturing & Industrial Development
  • Exports & Trade
  • Urban Planning
  • Data Analytics
  • GIS & Remote Sensing

📝 How to Apply

  • Apply through courier on prescribed application proforma
  • Download form from official website
  • Send hard copy of filled form
  • Attach CV and attested documents
  • Application must reach within 15 days of advertisement
  • Incomplete applications will not be entertained
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
  • No TA/DA will be admissible

👉 Apply Online / Download Application Form

🎯 Fellowship Benefits

  • PKR 90,000 monthly stipend
  • One-year paid fellowship
  • Policy-making experience
  • Work with senior government officials
  • Career growth in public sector & development field

📍 Office Address

Project Director
Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening
Room No. 446, Block-P, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad


Official Source: Planning Commission of Pakistan – www.pc.gov.pk