We follow a common selection procedure for associate and consultant roles. If selected, you will be informed of your designation after your in-person interview.

No, prior experience in the development or consulting sectors are not mandatory. We seek passionate, impact-minded individuals from across educational and professional backgrounds. We look for strong logical reasoning and problem solving abilities and good written and oral communication skills.

No. We have a common recruitment procedure for all programs. Programs are allotted after recruitment based on fit and openings.

The interviews will be conducted by the Samagra Leadership and include case interview and motivation and fit interviews.

In the case interview, you will be presented with a real governance scenario/problem from one of our projects that you will be asked to investigate and/or solve. You will be tested on your logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities and your communication skills.

The entire recruitment process takes up to 8 weeks. Most other interviews will happen in a virtual mode. In person interviews may be conducted at our Delhi office for those who stay in the NCR region.

No, any expenses incurred by the candidate as a part of the process will be borne by the candidate himself/herself.

Your compensation depends on multiple factors such as past experience, educational background, the role you are being considered for etc. We will discuss this with each candidate before making the final offer.

The firm is domain-agnostic, taking up programs with strong pull from government leadership and nebulous problem statements that offer potential for impact at scale.

Most teams comprise of 3-5 Associates and Consultants led by a Senior Manager/Manager and supervised by a Senior Vice President/Vice President.

An individual is typically staffed on a program for 9-12 months. Team members are then staffed on different projects to enable diverse experiences and variety of work across domains.

Delhi is the base location for all programs. Through the week, teams are stationed at the client location with frequent travel to Delhi for review meetings and problem solving sessions. The time spent on ground varies based on the engagement lifecycle. During the diagnosis phase, the team spends a lot of time on ground to gain a bottom up understanding of the problem statement and understand ground situation. In more mature stages of the program, teams work at the state office to align political and bureaucratic leadership, with field visits as and when required.

Case interviews involve solving a real-life governance problem, often drawn from one of our existing projects. These interviews primarily test your logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. To prepare effectively, familiarize yourself with the basic format of case interviews if you haven’t done one before. Resources like PrepLounge and Victor Cheng’s YouTube channel provide valuable insights into approaching case interviews. Focus on understanding the key steps—opening a case, peeling back layers of analysis, and closing it effectively with the interviewer. Practicing 2-3 business cases will help you grasp the structure and flow of the process. It is generally advisable to practice solving cases in pairs with a friend or colleague for better feedback and improvement. Remember, the goal is to learn the approach and structure, which you will then need to adapt and apply to governance-specific problems.

The firm places a strong emphasis on the well-rounded professional development of all team members. Upon joining, new associates undergo a week-long orientation program designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Samagra as an organization and its various projects. Then, on joining an engagement, a detailed handover of work streams, lasting 1-2 weeks, ensures a smooth transition. Professional development is sustained through a well-defined competency framework tailored to help team members grow as governance consultants. Regular catch-ups with managers and program owners, along with initiatives like Gurukuls and leadership sessions, provide ample opportunities for upskilling. Additionally, the firm fosters a collaborative culture where team members actively seek inputs from one another to collectively problem-solve and develop effective strategies.

A typical day at Samagra varies depending on the stage of the engagement but usually includes a combination of key activities. The day often begins or ends with an internal team meeting to plan and set the course of work for the week. Teams work out of government departments to engage directly with stakeholders, holding meetings with junior or senior officials to gather information, align on solutions and strategies, and seek feedback on designs. Core tasks involve creating outputs such as presentations, Excel models, or infographics, tailored to the week’s priorities. Partner calls with technical experts or collaborators are common to refine strategies. Additionally, team problem-solving sessions are integral to developing effective solutions. Twice a month, teams travel to the field to gather feedback on implemented solutions or conduct diagnostic studies for new workstreams, ensuring interventions remain grounded and impactful.

Growth at Samagra is structured along a clear trajectory: Associate > Senior Associate > Consultant > Senior Consultant > Manager > Senior Manager > Vice President. Entry levels within the firm vary based on an individual’s relevant work experience. Promotions are merit-based and depend on both performance and readiness for the next role. With two promotion cycles held annually, in March and September, team members have regular opportunities to advance in their careers.