Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• Unemployment rate in India is so high, and Maharashtra is no exception.
• Being a biggest commercial and industrial centres, still educated people are unable to secure a good job for themselves.
• Seeking this, not only the central government but also Maharashtra government is making every possible effort to create new short term employment opportunities for these unemployed youths.
• With these short term employment the unemployed individuals will learn necessary skills which will be helpful to secure employment in the relevant industry.
• For this, the Maharashtra government has come up with a scheme known as "Chief Minister Fellowship Program".
• Since its inception in 2015, the Chief Minister Fellowship Program is playing a major role in the life of young people of Maharashtra.
• However in 2020, MVA government scrapped the programme but after forming the government again Mahayuti revived the scheme in 2023.
• With this scheme, the Maharashtra government is trying to boost the skills of youth by providing them short term employment.
• The main objective behind starting Chief Minister Fellowship Program is to increase the knowledge and nourish the skills of youth by providing them an opportunity to work closely with Maharashtra Government.
• Maharashtra Government's Chief Minister Fellowship Program provides 12 Months fellowship in Government Department to selected youths.
• Fellows will get a position equivalent to Grade - A Officer during the period of fellowship.
• Apart from that the below mentioned perks and benefits will be provided to selected fellows :-
  • Stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per Month.
  • Additional monthly assistance of Rs 5,400/- for Travel and Other Expenses.
    
  • Accidental Insurance Cover of 12 Months.
    
  • 8 Days of Casual Leave.
    
  • Special Academic Course Certificate from IIT Mumbai.
    
  • Fellowship Certificate from Government of Maharashtra.
• Once the applicant completed the term of his/ her fellowship, the experience of fellowship will give them an upper hand on other candidates at the time when they are applying for a job in another place.
  
• An Official Identity Card and Official Email ID will also be provided to fellows on a temporary basis.
  
• Previous Full Time Experience of 1 Year is mandatory for applicants.
• A total 60 fellows will be selected under Chief Minister Fellowship Program of Maharashtra Government.
• Full Time Internship, articleship, Apprenticeship in professional course or Full Time Self Employment and Entrepreneurship will also be considered as experience under Chief Minister Fellowship Program.
  
• Applicants should know Marathi Language and should be able to read, write and speak fluently.
  
• Apart from this, the Knowledge of English and Hindi is also required.
  
• Applicants will be selected for fellowship under Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program through Online Test, Essay Writing and Interview.
  
• Eligible Applicants can apply for the Chief Minister Fellowship Program by filling an Online Application Form.
• Application Start Date of CM Fellowship Program of Maharashtra is 15th of April 2025.
• CM Fellowship Maharashtra Last Date is 5th of May 2025.

CM Fellowship Program 2025-2026 Schedule

• Maharashtra Government released the 2025-2026 application schedule of Chief Minister Fellowship Program. The following important dates are :-

  Stage	Important Date
  Application Start Date	15-04-2025
  Last Date to Apply	05-05-2025
  Last Date of Payment	05-05-2025
  Mock Test Date	08/09-05-2025
  Date of Exam	10th and 11th May 2025.

Scheme Benefits

• The following benefits will be provided to fellows/ selected applicants under Maharashtra Government's Chief Minister Fellowship Program :-
  • Position Equivalent to Grade - A Officer will be Provided.
  • Opportunity to work under District Collectors and CEOs for 1 year.
  • Monthly Stipend of Rs. 56,100/-
  • Additional assistance of Rs 5,400/- for Travel and Other Expenses.
  • Accidental Insurance Cover.
  • Special Academic Course Certificate from IIT Bombay.
  • Fellowship Completion Certificate from Maharashtra Government.
  • Leave of 8 Days during the Period of Fellowship.

Syllabus and Structure of Online Test

• Primary Selection of Fellows under Chief Minister Fellowship Program of Maharashtra Government will be based on Online Test.
• The Structure of Online Test of Chief Minister Fellowship Program are as follows :-

  Subject	Number of Questions
  General Knowledge	50
  Reasoning	10
  English Language	10
  Marathi Language	5
  Information Technology	10
  Quantitative Aptitude	15

• The Syllabus of Chief Minister Fellowship Program of Maharashtra are :-

  Subject	Syllabus
  General Knowledge	Current Affairs. General Knowledge. Social Issues. Economics of India and Maharashtra.
  Reasoning	Reasoning Ability.
  English Language	Sentence Formation. Grammar.
  Marathi Language	Grammar. Composition.
  Information Technology	Windows 7. MS Office 2010. Internet.
  Quantitative Aptitude.	Data Interpretation. Arithmetic. Algebra. Basic Geometry.

• Total Marks of Online Test Examination is 100.
• Duration of the Examination
• Total 210 Applicants will be selected for Stage 2.
• Selected Applicant in Stage 1 Online Test will have to write 3 Essays in any of Hindi, English and Marathi Language.
• Applicant shortlisted on the basis of essays will be called for interview.
• Candidates selected after Interview will be called for Fellowship under Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant should be Permanent Resident of Maharashtra.
• Age of Applicant should be between 21 Years to 26 Years.
• Applicant should have minimum 1 Year of Experience.
• Applicant should have Passed Minimum Graduation with 60% Marks.
• Applicant should have Proficiency in Marathi , Hindi and English.

Required Documents

• The below mentioned documents is required at the time of applying for Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program :-
  • Residence Proof of Maharashtra.
  • Marksheet and Certificate of Class 10th.
  • Marksheet and Certificate of Class 12th.
  • Marksheets and Degree of Graduation.
  • Marksheets and Degree of Post Graduation. (If Any)
  • Marksheet and Degree of Professional Course. (If Any)
  • Diploma Certificate. (If Any)
  • Experience Letter.
  • Scanned Photograph and Signature.
  • Mobile Number.

Steps to Apply

• Maharashtra Government started accepting the Online Application for Chief Minister Fellowship Program for the year 2025-2026.
• Eligible Applicant can apply for Government Fellowship by filling the Online Application Form.
• Online Application Form of Chief Minister Fellowship Program of Maharashtra Government is available on Directorate of Economics and Statistics Portal.
• Applicant has to Register themselves first by filling basic details :-
  • Candidate Full Name.
  • Nationality.
  • Aadhaar Number.
  • Date of Birth.
  • Gender.
  • Mobile Number and Email ID. (Will be verified by Portal through OTP)
• Click on Next and Portal will capture the live photograph of Candidate.
  
• Live Video Clip will also recorded in which candidate will have to mention his/ her name, village/ city/ district name in 15 seconds.
  
• Click on next to complete the registration process.
• After Registration, Click on Login to proceed further.
  
• Fill the below mentioned details step wise in Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program Online Application Form :-
  • Personal Details.
  • Contact Details.
  • Academic Details.
  • Work Experience Details.
  • Selection of Preference.
• Preview the Chief Minister Fellowship Program Online Application Form Carefully and Proceed for Application Fees Payment after that.
• Pay the Application Fees of Rs. 500/-.
• Print the Application Form for further reference.
• Wait for the Admit Card and Date of Examination.
• Selection of Applicant for Fellowship will be done through Online Entrance Test, Essay Writing and Interview.
• Application for Chief Minister Fellowship Program for the year 2025-2026 is started from 15th of April 2025 and the last date to apply is 5th of May 2025.
• Examination Date of CM Fellowship Program of Maharashtra Government is 10th and 11th May of 2025.
• Applicants can read Chief Minister Fellowship Program Guidelines for the year 2025 here before applying.

Relevant Links

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program Online Application Form.
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program Registration.
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program Sign In.
• Directorate of Economics and Statistics Website.
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program Guidelines 2025.

Contact Information

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program Helpline Number :- 08411960005. (Mon to Sat, 10 AM to 5 PM)
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program Helpdesk Email :- cmfellowship-mah@gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program 2025?
  -The Maharashtra Chief Minister Fellowship Program is a 12 month fellowship that offers youth an opportunity to work directly with the Maharashtra Government in various departments, gaining hands-on administrative experience.
• Who can apply for this fellowship program?
  -Permanent residents of Maharashtra aged between 21 to 26 years with at least 1 year of work experience and a minimum 60% in graduation are eligible to apply for fellowship. Proficiency in Marathi, Hindi, and English is also required.
• What are the benefits provided to selected fellows?
  -Selected fellows receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100, additional ₹5,400 for travel and other expenses, accidental insurance, 8 days of leave, and certificates from IIT Bombay.
• What is the selection process for the fellowship?
  -The selection process includes an online entrance test, followed by essay writing and a personal interview. Candidates who clear all stages will be offered the fellowship.
• What is the structure of the online entrance test?
  -The test consists of 100 questions covering subjects like General Knowledge, Reasoning, English, Marathi, IT, and Quantitative Aptitude. The top 210 candidates move on to the next stage. Total Time duration of Online Test is 60 minutes.
• Is prior work experience mandatory to apply?
  -Yes, applicants must have at least one year of full-time work experience, which may include internship, articleship, self-employment, or entrepreneurship.
• How many fellows are selected each year?
  -A total of 60 fellows are selected annually for the program.
• How can I apply for the Maharashtra CM Fellowship Program?
  -Eligible candidates can apply by filling out the online application form available on the Directorate of Economics and Statistics portal, registering, completing the form, and paying the ₹500 application fee.
• What documents are required during application?
  -Applicants need to submit residence proof, academic mark sheets and certificates, experience letter, scanned photo and signature, and a valid mobile number.
• When will the Online Application start for the CM Fellowship Program, Maharashtra?
  -Online Application for the Chief Minister Fellowship Program of Maharashtra will be started from 15-04-2025.
• What is the last to register for CM Fellowship Program for the year 2025-2026?
  -CM Fellowship Program of Maharashtra's last date of registration is 05-05-2025.
• What is the date of the Online Selection Test of CM Fellowship Program 2025?
  - Date of the Examination of the CM Fellowship Program for the year 2025 is 10th and 11th of May 2025.
• Whom to contact if i need assistance?
  - For assistance, contact the helpline at 08411960005 or email cmfellowship-mah@gov.in.