The probationary training aims at enhancing professional knowledge by providing job oriented skills and building appropriate attitudes and values. We try to achieve these objectives through a harmonious blend of academic and extra - curricular inputs.
The training at the Academy would be organized with the help of in-house faculty besides holding certain modules at other prestigious institutions. Very recently, the ISS training coverage has undergone a paradigm shift with more emphasis on the job training and field attachment. Additional emphasis is also being brought in to make the learning of 'Official Statistics' module more interesting - wherein the probationers would be involved in conceptualization of basic concepts and understanding about a particular area/field in detail through class room lectures, internet surfing and intelligent reading / reviewing of journals, magazine, news papers. With a view to augment in the efficacy and ensuring the active involvement, features like Quiz/Debates/Panel Discussions/Experience sharing/ Preparation of Term Papers have been accorded due priority in the training schedule.
ISS probationary training coverage has undergone a paradigm shift with more emphasis on the job training, project and field work. Accordingly, the two years training programme has been reduced to one and half year training from the year 2011-12 and the remaining period of six months of probation will be for on the job training, where these probationers will be posted to various Ministries. The whole period of one and half years has been divided into three semesters, each containing more than one structured modules and each semester ends with a written examination. Written examination is compulsory and each probationer needs to pass these examinations with a specified minimum percentage of marks. Presently, two batches of ISS Probationers i.e. 37th & 38th batches are undergoing training at NSSTA. The probationers of 37th batch are undergoing on job training in various ministries/departments/organizations and complete their probation by November 2016. Probationers of 38th batch are at present undergoing Advance IT Module at NSSTA, Gr. Noida. A new batch will join during September/October 2016.
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9.
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Monetary and Fiscal Policy
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1
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NIPFP, Delhi
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Concepts, Interpretation / understanding of Current economic policies; economic indicators for measuring growth, concepts and interpretation
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10.
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Office Procedure
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2
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ISTM
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Training on Establishment Rules, Leave Rules, TA/DA Rules, Conduct Rules, Vigilance and RTI
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11.
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Gender Statistics
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1
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NSSTA
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Definition; Gender related issues and concerns; National and International Covenants/Laws; Gender Statistics & Gender Inequality: its relation with internationally accepted indices. Engendering Statistical Offices - mechanism /effective strategy; Gender Statistics in the identified key areas of concern and data gaps Gender Budgeting, Gender Analysis Framework
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12.
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Communication & Presentation Skill
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1
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IIPA, New Delhi
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Self-awareness & self-development; inter-personal relation dynamics: FIRO-B; communication challenges; active & reflective listening; negotiation skills for Govt. officers; communicating & receiving feedback; public speaking & presentation
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13.
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Financial Statistics including Insurance, Tax, Banking, Trade, BOP, Service Statistics
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1
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NIFM, Faridabad
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Insurance, Tax, Banking, Trade, BOP, Service Statistics
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14.
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Applied Econometrics
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2
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ISEC Bangalore/ ISI Bangalore
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Time series Analysis and Forecasting
ARIMA & GARIMA, ARCH & GARCH Models with the help of E- views
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15.
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Poverty and Inequality Estimation
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1
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NIRD, Hyderabad
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Concepts (national as well as international), Poverty alleviation Programme in India, Estimation of Poverty / Inequality;
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16.
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Monitoring & Evaluation
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1
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ASCI, Hyderabad
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Monitoring & Evaluation mechanism for different schemes and programmes; concept and method of impact evaluation; practice-based learning ;
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17.
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Foundation Course
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15
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MCR, HRD Institute of AP, Hyderabad
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Law; Governance, Ethics & Leadership (GEL); Political Economics (PE); Contemporary India and Global Environment (CIGE); Public Administration and Management (PAM); e-Governance.
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18.
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Feedback/Presentation/Quiz/Group Discussion
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1
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NSSTA
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19.
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Management Module
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2
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IIM, Lucknow
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Developing strategic mindset; managing change and transformation; team building; creativity, innovation and nudges; leadership through India Ethos;
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20.
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Sample Survey & Data Processing
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(a)
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Sample Survey Methodology & Estimation
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2
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ISI, Kolkata
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Review of Sample Survey methodology; Exposure to new advances like rotation panel survey, network sampling, introduction to small area estimation etc. Linear and nonlinear Estimation procedures with special reference to measuring Survey efficiencies, reliability of estimates (including application of Bootsrap / Jackknife technique).
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(b)
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Designing and Organizing a large scale sample survey with focus on NSSO surveys
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1
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SDRD, Kolkata
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Survey Planning - Frame, selection of sampling scheme, sample size; Survey Preparation - Design of questionnaire etc,
Estimation procedure, multipliers
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(c)
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Data Processing and Data Analysis
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1
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DPD, Kolkata
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Data structure of unit level data, mapping, data entry layout & schedule, scrutiny of unit level data, creating tables, imputation of missing data technique;.
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(d)
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Undertake a project on Sample Survey
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3
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SDRD, Kolkata
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Designing and execution of a small survey by using the knowledge gained during the module at 17(a), (b) and (c)
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(e)
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Report writing
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1
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SDRD, Kolkata
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Understanding the techniques/ layout of Report writing; literature Review and Documentation to be done before writing a Report with illustration; different stages for writing a structured report(e.g. Title page, Introduction, Abstract, Methodology, Findings, Recommendations, Bibliography etc.); style and Tone to be used; Exercising to write a report with the help of given results / tables.
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21.
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Attachment with NSSO Field Offices
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4
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Different Field Offices of NSSO
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Organisational set up of FOD, Discussion on Administrative matters with specific reference to FOD and Miscellaneous Surveys with field exposure, Scrutiny of schedule, Control and Management of technical work in FOD.
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22.
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Attachment with State/ District/ State Statistical Bureau
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2
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DESs in selected States
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Sources of data and gaps in core areas (e.g. Agriculture, Health, Education) in the preparation of District level planning, Monitoring mechanism for Central Sector Schemes and programme, Twenty Point Programme, State Level MDGs, Collection and compilation of Local Level Statistics, IIPs; State Domestic Product
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23.
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Plan monitoring and Budgeting Process in India
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1
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NSSTA
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Performance management through mentoring; RFD, Preparation of Plan, Outcome Budget, Annual Action Plan, Budget: Concepts and Definitions; Annual Budget and evolving of the Process in India; Deficit Financing in India and its trend; Central Government Budget; Zero base budgeting
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24.
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Project Work
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4
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NSSTA
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25.
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Presentation, Feedback & Posting
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1
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NSSTA
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Total 78 Weeks
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26.
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On-the-job training
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| Balance of two years (Last one week will be at NSSTA for wrap up. |
