Archive · 22 Aug 2026
BMC Gen Z Fellowship Attracts 4,510 Registrations for 50 Seats
The BMC has created a fellowship for young people who want to learn about city government.
It has only 50 places available.
More than 4,500 people registered within a few days.
Fellows will work with senior civic officials for one year.
They can learn about making policies, planning projects and running public services.
Each fellow will receive ₹61,500 every month.
Applicants need a university degree with at least 60% marks and some work experience.
They must also know Marathi, Hindi and English and have computer skills.
The BMC’s 12-month Gen Z Fellowship has received 4,510 registrations for 50 seats.
The programme offers selected fellows a monthly stipend of ₹61,500.
Applications opened on August 19, 2026, and remain open until August 31.
About 2,500 candidates submitted applications, while 530 paid the application fee.
Applicants must meet 21 criteria, including 60% in graduation, Marathi proficiency and at least one year of full-time work experience.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and young professional applicants.
- What
- A 12-month Gen Z Fellowship Programme offering 50 civic-administration positions and a ₹61,500 monthly stipend.
- When
- Applications opened on August 19, 2026; the report was dated August 22, 2026, and applications close on August 31.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To give young professionals hands-on experience in policymaking, project planning and civic governance.
- Available seats
- 50
- Registrations
- 4,510
- Monthly stipend
- ₹61,500
- Programme duration
- 12 months
- Applications submitted
- Around 2,500
- Applicants who paid the fee
- 530
- Application deadline
- August 31, 2026