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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently announced a fellowship opportunity for youths willing to work with the state administration and participate
in the development process. Young men and women who wish to understand the important issues faced by the state, find solutions through technology and new ideas, and participate in various development initiatives at the district level can apply for the Chief Minister Fellowship Program within the stipulated timeframe. As per the official schedule, the last date to apply for the Chief Minister Fellowship Program is May 27, 2026. The selection process will be entirely transparent and merit-based.
Who’s Eligible for Chief Minister Fellowship Program 2026?
To apply for Chief Minister Fellowship, 2026, the eligibility criteria are as follows:
1. The age of the candidate has to be between 21 years and 26 years as on the first date of submission of the application, i.e., 8th May 2026. The person born between 08 / 05 / 2000 to 08 / 05 / 2005 (including both days) is eligible to apply for Chief Minister Fellowship, 2026.
2. The candidate should be a graduate from any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
3. The Commissionerate of Economics and Statistics will decide on placement at a specific authority. The Fellows will not have any right or choice in the selection of authority.
4. Candidates should be able to write, read, and speak Marathi. Sufficient knowledge of Hindi and English is required. Applicants should be familiar with the internet and computer use.
5. Along with the field work, the Fellows will be bound to complete the special course designed by IIT Bombay, Mumbai.
Duration of Fellowship
The fellowship term would be 12 months from the date of joining. All the Fellows will join on the same day, and it will be mandatory for them to be present at the given time and place.
Selected ones will be appointed (placed) at the office of a specific authority.
What is the nature of work/assignments undertaken by fellows?
The nature of work is different for every fellow. It depends on the placement and the requirements of the office/officer with whom they are placed. The fellows may be involved in supporting the implementation of ongoing programs, planning and execution of initiatives/projects, monitoring of projects, review of existing government programs, policy making, etc. The fellows may work on a single project throughout the tenure of the fellowship or may be involved in multiple projects depending on the nature of work.
In the past, the fellows placed across the authorities had collaborated with each other and had presented innovative projects and policy propositions to the government, in addition to their regular assignments.
