Archive · 1 Sep 2026
BMC Gen Z Fellowship Draws 10,820 Applicants for 50 Posts
Mumbai’s civic administration created a new programme for young professionals.
It has only 50 fellowship places.
However, 10,820 people registered to apply.
This means many more people applied than there are places.
The selected fellows will work with civic officials for one year.
They will learn about making policies, planning projects and running government services.
Each fellow will receive Rs 61,500 every month.
The BMC will now check the applications and choose the fellows.
The BMC received 10,820 registrations for its new Gen Z Fellowship Programme by the August 31 deadline.
Of those registrants, 6,879 paid the application fee, creating nearly 216 applicants per fellowship position.
The 12-month programme offers 50 posts and a monthly stipend of Rs 61,500.
Fellows will gain experience in policymaking, project planning and governance alongside senior civic officials.
The BMC plans to scrutinise applications and complete selections within the next two months.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and young professional applicants.
- What
- The BMC’s new Gen Z Fellowship Programme received 10,820 registrations for 50 positions.
- When
- Applications were accepted from August 17 through August 31, 2026; selections are expected within the following two months.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The programme aims to give young professionals practical experience in civic administration, policymaking, project planning and governance.
- Registrations
- 10,820
- Paid applications
- 6,879
- Fellowship positions
- 50
- Applicants per seat
- Nearly 216
- Programme duration
- 12 months
- Monthly stipend
- Rs 61,500
- Eligibility
- Applicants must meet 21 criteria, including graduation with at least 60% marks, Marathi proficiency, Hindi and English working knowledge, computer skills and at least one year of full-time work experience.