UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme
Planning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh
Amount
₹4.8 Lakh+
Deadline
31 Oct
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Total Awards
100
About the Program
The UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme offers ₹40,000 monthly remuneration to postgraduates and PhD holders to work on governance, data monitoring, and scheme execution across UP Aspirational Blocks.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹4.8 Lakh+
Monthly stipend of ₹30,000 plus ₹10,000/month field visit allowance, and a one-time grant of ₹15,000 for purchasing a laptop/tablet device.
Monthly financial remuneration of ₹40,000 (stipend + field allowance) along with high-level exposure working directly with District Magistrates and Department Heads in UP Aspirational Blocks and Urban Bodies.
Note: Requires full-time field deployment in assigned UP blocks/cities.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Post Graduation (PG), PhD
- Course / stream: Public Policy, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Management, Urban Planning, Rural Development
- Minimum marks: 60%
- Income limit: No income bar
- Category: General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
- Domicile: Uttar Pradesh
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Post-Graduate / PhD Degree Certificate & Transcripts (min 60% aggregate)
- —Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport)
- —Statement of Purpose (SOP) in 500 words
- —Work Experience Certificates (if applicable)
- —Passport size photograph and signature scan
Selection Process
Selection is based on academic merit (60% weightage), relevant work/research experience, Statement of Purpose quality, and final interview performance.
Renewal Policy
Fellowship duration is initially 1 year, extendable by another 1 year based on satisfactory performance evaluation.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1
Access the official UP Planning Department portal (planning.up.nic.in) during an active cycle.
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Register with basic personal, academic, and professional details.
- 3
Upload academic mark sheets showing 60%+ in PG/PhD and your Statement of Purpose.
- 4
Submit application online.
- 5
Shortlisted candidates undergo objective scoring followed by personal interview and document verification at Lucknow headquarters.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 October 2026
Recruitment cycles are published periodically by the UP Planning Department (usually annually between August and November).
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the monthly stipend for UP CM Fellowship?
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of ₹30,000, plus ₹10,000 monthly field travel allowance, totaling ₹40,000 per month.
What is the maximum age limit to apply?
The upper age limit is 40 years at the time of application.
What minimum qualification is required for CM Fellowship UP?
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or PhD with at least 60% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
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