The Chief Minister Fellowship Program

The Chief Minister Fellowship Program gives young people a chance to work in government. The administration has benefited from the fellows’ creative ideas. The fellows’ tech-savvy and passion propel the administrative procedures forward. Through their experiences and knowledge, the program has assisted the young fellows in widening their perspectives.

Qualifications

The eligibility requirements for the Chief Minister Fellowship in 2023 are as follows:

1. As of the application deadline, the candidate’s age must fall between 21 and 26 years old. That individual is someone who was born on March 3, 1997, and March 3, 2002, inclusive.
2. The applicant must have graduated with at least 60% in any field of study. Nonetheless, those with more education will be given priority.
3. The applicant must have worked a full-time job for at least a year. Experience will be deemed to have completed a full-time internship, apprenticeship, or articleship as a requirement of a professional course. Entrepreneurship or full-time self-employment will also count toward experience.
4. The applicant must be fluent in Marathi, both in writing and reading. It is necessary to have a sufficient command of Hindi and English. Candidates should be familiar with computers and the internet.

Nature

1. The Fellowship will last for a period of 12 months starting on the day the Fellow is admitted. On the same day, each Fellow will report for duty. Everyone in the fellows must be present at the designated time and location.

2. The chosen Fellow will be assigned to a particular authority’s office. These positions of authority include those of District Collectors, District CEOs, Commissioners, Government Secretaries, Managing Directors of Corporations, and other high-ranking government officials.
3. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics will decide who is appointed to a certain authority. The Fellows will not be able to choose who gets what authority.
4. The chief officer of the relevant authority will supervise the Fellows’ work. They will contribute to the authority’s efficient operation. We’ll refer to this as “Field Work.”
5. The Fellows would be required to finish a specific course created by IIT Mumbai or IIM Nagpur in addition to their fieldwork. For each fellow, one of these institutions will be chosen at the discretion of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics. The academic institution will not be chosen by the fellows.
6. The Fellowship completion certificate will only be awarded to fellows who successfully complete the academic course and fieldwork.

Frequently requested inquiries

1. What is the Maharashtra government’s Chief Minister Fellowship Program?
   The Chief Minister Fellowship Program is a significant endeavor of the Maharashtra government. The Chief Minister Fellowship Program gives young people a chance to work in government. The administration benefits from the fellows’ creative ideas. The fellows’ tech-savvy and passion propel the administrative procedures forward. Through experiences and information, the program aids in the young fellows’ vision-broadening.
2. Who created the program for Chief Minister Fellowships?
   The then-chief minister of Maharashtra and current deputy chief minister, Hon. Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, introduced the Chief Minister Fellowship Program in 2015. The initiative ran through 2020. In 2023, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde relaunched the program.
3. How long will the 2023 Chief Minister Fellowship last?
   The Chief Minister Fellowship, 2023 will run for a full year.
4. When is the deadline to apply for the 2023 Chief Minister Fellowship?
   On February 7, 2023, the Chief Minister Fellowship application process will open. The application must be submitted by March 2, 2023, at the latest.
5. What is the 2023 Chief Minister Fellowship application fee?
   The Chief Minister Fellowship, 2023 application fee is 500 rupees.
6. What are the different phases involved in the selection procedure?
   There are two steps in the choosing procedure. To proceed to the second step, each applicant must pass an online objective test during the first stage.
   210 candidates who received the best scores in the online exam advance to the next round. These applicants must turn in three essays covering the specified topics. Candidates who submit essays are personally interviewed for the final selection. Merit-based selection is used to choose 60 candidates.
   The “Selection Process” area of this portal contains information on the format of the online exam as well as the weighting assigned to the exam, essays, and interviews for the final selection.
7. Do I need to submit the original paperwork with my application?
   Upon application, the original documents are not needed. The application form must be completed with the data from these documents. On the day of the interview, the original documentation of the candidates who were chosen for the interview process is checked. If there is a mismatch between the stated facts and the original documents, the candidate may be subject to legal action or debarment.
8. To whom will I report as a fellow?
   Senior government officials will oversee fellows personally and serve as their mentors. These authorities will engage with fellows on a regular basis, providing them with updates on their duties.
   The Directorate of Economics and Statistics, in addition to their mentors, will receive the monthly report that fellows are required to provide. Every three months, the director of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics will assess the fellows’ performance. Twice a year, the honorable chief minister and deputy chief minister will also evaluate the fellows’ assignments.
9. What kind of work or assignments do fellows take on?
   Every man’s work is of a different character. It is contingent upon their placement and the demands of the officer or office they are assigned to. The fellows may be involved in policy-making, planning and carrying out initiatives and projects, overseeing projects, reviewing current government programs, and assisting with their implementation. Depending on the nature of the work, the fellows may work on a single project for the duration of the fellowship or they may work on several projects.
   In addition to their usual responsibilities, the fellows distributed throughout the authorities had previously worked together and offered the government with creative ideas and policy proposals.
10. Do you favor any particular educational path, set of abilities, or characteristic in the Fellows?
    Upon graduation with honors from any field of study, candidates may be appointed as fellows. The fellow must demonstrate the self-assurance, analytical thinking, leadership abilities, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and soft skills necessary to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. The selection of fellows is unaffected by factors other than the eligibility requirements, such as gender, sexual orientation, marital status, occupation, socioeconomic background, handicap, rural upbringing, etc.
11. Do the fellows have access to training?
    We have partnered with IIT Mumbai and IIM Nagpur this year. A half of a fellow will be trained in successful public policy tools and processes by each of these organizations. There will be online and on-campus modules for these training courses. To receive the certificate of fellowship completion, all fellows must attend the training program and successfully finish it. These training programs’ specifics will be released when the time is appropriate. In addition to these activities, there will be organized visits to different organizations, conversations with notable individuals, etc. These encounters and exchanges provide invaluable insights. For the job that fellows will be performing at their placement, there is no particular training required. The reason for this is that each fellow’s work profile varies based on their placement, authority requirements, and skill set. It is expected that fellows will pick up knowledge on the job. The fellows will be guided by the mentoring officers.
12. What professional prospects do fellows have going forward?
    Working for a large, influential organization like the government is a very uncommon and exceptional experience. The fellowship program improves a variety of abilities in management, communication, creativity, and problem solving, among other areas. Fellows have a variety of academic and employment options thanks to this experience. Among the options are careers in the social sector, public policy, management, consulting, and civil services.

To Apply and for more information, Visit CM FELLOWSHIP OFFICIAL WEBSITE

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