Assam Chief Minister’s Fellow Recruitment 2026: 256 Positions

The Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan Society has opened a fresh large-scale fellowship recruitment for 256 Chief Minister’s Fellow positions across Assam, with online applications available from 1 November 2026. The programme is being run under the Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprise Department, Government of Assam, and is designed for postgraduate candidates interested in public policy, entrepreneurship, programme implementation and district-level development work. Applicants need an MBA, an MBA-equivalent qualification, or a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy or Development Studies, with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying postgraduate degree. The fellowship runs for 24 months, with performance reviews every six months. Advertised remuneration is ₹6 lakh in the first year and ₹6.6 lakh in the second year, including the specified travel-expense component. Applications close on 14 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, and selected Fellows are expected to join in December. Selection involves shortlisting, Group Discussion and Interview. The advertisement also expects strong communication ability, computer proficiency, and working knowledge of Assam’s local languages along with English and Hindi. Candidates should apply only through the official Assam Government Niyukti recruitment portal.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

The advertisement states that the number of Fellows may change according to programme requirements.

Basic Qualification

Candidates should have one of the following postgraduate qualifications from a recognised / reputed institution:

• MBA;
• MBA-equivalent qualification;
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences;
• Master’s degree in Public Policy; or
• Master’s degree in Development Studies.

A minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying postgraduate qualification is required.

Skills and Language Expectations

The recruitment expects candidates to have:

• proficiency in local languages of Assam;
• working knowledge of English and Hindi;
• strong written and verbal communication skills;
• adequate computer-application knowledge; and
• interest in public service, programme implementation and entrepreneurship development.

Age Limit

The recruitment advertisement does not specify a minimum or maximum age limit.

No numerical age value has therefore been added to this package.

Fellowship Duration

The fellowship duration is 24 months.

Performance is reviewed every six months, and continuation is linked to satisfactory performance against the programme’s expectations.

Remuneration

The advertised amounts include travel expenses. They should not be treated as guaranteed monthly take-home salary.

The full advertised two-year package is ₹12.60 lakh, subject to continuation under the fellowship conditions.

Application Fee

The recruitment advertisement does not specify an application fee.

Candidates should not make any payment outside the official Assam Government recruitment workflow.

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Shortlisting of eligible applications
2. Group Discussion
3. Interview

The advertisement does not publish separate Group Discussion or Interview dates yet.

Important Dates

How to Apply for Assam Chief Minister’s Fellow Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official Assam Government Niyukti recruitment page.
2. Read the Chief Minister’s Fellow advertisement before starting the application.
3. Confirm that your postgraduate qualification and 60% / equivalent CGPA requirement match the advertised eligibility.
4. Use the Government Job Eligibility Checker only as a preliminary aid; the official advertisement remains final.
5. Prepare academic records, identity proof and other supporting documents using the Government Job Document Checklist.
6. Use the Proceed to apply online option on the official Niyukti recruitment page.
7. Fill personal, educational, language, experience and document details carefully.
8. Review the application before final submission.
9. Submit the form by 14 November 2026 at 11:59 PM and save/reprint the completed application from the Niyukti portal.
10. For a broader submission workflow, see How to Apply for Government Jobs.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep ready:

• postgraduate degree / provisional degree;
• marksheets or CGPA records;
• CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula where applicable;
• graduation and other academic records;
• identity proof;
• recent photograph and signature;
• relevant employment / experience documents, if applicable;
• other documents requested in the official Niyukti application.

Important Candidate Notes

• This is a fellowship programme, not an advertised permanent civil-service appointment.
• The fellowship runs for 24 months and includes performance reviews every six months.
• The annual remuneration figures include a travel-expense component.
• Candidates may be deployed across Assam according to programme requirements.
• Applicants from reputed institutions may receive preference as stated in the current recruitment material.
• The number of positions can change according to CMAAA Society requirements.
• Use only the Government of Assam Niyukti portal for the application workflow.

FAQ

How many positions are available?

There are 256 Chief Minister’s Fellow positions.

When did applications open?

Online applications opened on 1 November 2026 at 12:00 noon.

What is the last date to apply?

Applications close on 14 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

What is the basic qualification?

Applicants need an MBA, MBA-equivalent qualification, or a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy or Development Studies with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying postgraduate degree.

What is the fellowship duration?

The programme runs for 24 months.

What is the remuneration?

The advertised remuneration is ₹6 lakh in Year 1 and ₹6.6 lakh in Year 2, including travel expenses.

Is there an age limit?

The advertisement does not specify a numerical minimum or maximum age limit.

Is there an application fee?

No application fee is specified in the recruitment advertisement.

How are candidates selected?

Selection is through shortlisting, Group Discussion and Interview.

Where will selected Fellows work?

Posting may be across Assam according to programme requirements.

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