Assam Chief Minister’s Fellow Recruitment 2026 – 256 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA) Society, under the Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprise Department of the Government of Assam, has announced the Assam Chief Minister’s Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 256 Chief Minister’s Fellow positions. According to the published information, candidates with 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, can apply.

The online application window opened on 1 November 2026 and closes on 14 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, through the official Assam Government Niyukti portal. This is a 24-month fellowship programme, not a permanent government appointment, and selected Fellows are expected to join in December 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in the official advertisement before applying.

Overview

Important Dates

The advertisement does not announce separate group discussion or interview dates. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the schedule through the recruitment process.

Vacancy Details

The advertisement states that the number of Fellows may change according to the requirements of CMAAA Society. It does not provide a separate district-wise or category-wise vacancy distribution, and selected Fellows may be posted across Assam according to programme requirements. Applicants looking for other Assam-based openings can also check our Oil India Recruitment 2026 page.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold an MBA, an MBA-equivalent qualification or a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy or Development Studies from a reputed university or institution, with a meritorious academic record and at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying postgraduate qualification.

The 60% minimum applies only to the qualifying postgraduate degree or MBA-equivalent qualification. Candidates are not separately required to have 60% marks in Class 10, Class 12 or graduation. Where CGPA is awarded, candidates must calculate the equivalent percentage using the conversion formula prescribed by their university or institution.

Preference is given to candidates from premier institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and the National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD). Education from these institutions is preferred, not mandatory, and the advertisement does not prescribe a minimum number of years of previous work experience. Professionals working in multinational companies or international organisations who wish to take a sabbatical and contribute to the social sector are also welcome to apply, provided they meet the prescribed eligibility requirements.

Applicants also need proficiency in the local languages of Assam, English and Hindi, strong oral and written communication skills, adequate knowledge of computer applications, and a passion for public service and programme management. Fellows will work closely with government departments, entrepreneurship beneficiaries and other programme stakeholders across Assam.

Age Limit

The recruitment advertisement does not specify a minimum age, maximum age or age-relaxation schedule. Candidates should follow any additional eligibility instructions displayed on the official fellowship application portal.

Application Fee

The recruitment advertisement does not specify an application fee, fee exemption or payment procedure. Applicants should follow the instructions displayed on the official Assam Government recruitment portal and should not assume any unannounced fee.

Selection Process

According to the published information, selection consists of application shortlisting, group discussion and interview. There is no separate written examination prescribed in the advertisement, and no group discussion marking scheme or interview weightage is specified.

1. Online Application: Candidates submit their applications through the official recruitment portal.
2. Shortlisting: Applications are reviewed against the required qualifications and eligibility conditions.
3. Group Discussion: Shortlisted applicants are called for a group discussion.
4. Interview: Candidates attend an interview as instructed by the selection authority.
5. Final Selection: Selected candidates are informed of the joining and induction requirements.
6. Orientation: Fellows undergo the initial orientation programme before beginning their assignments.

Performance is evaluated every six months against mutually agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and continuation of the fellowship depends on the outcome of these evaluations. For other Assam state updates, candidates can also check the APSC Junior Engineer Electrical Result 2026 page.

Salary

The monthly equivalents are calculated from the advertised annual packages and include travel expenses. They should not be described as guaranteed monthly take-home salary, and the notification does not specify a separate payment schedule or deductions. The total advertised remuneration over the full 24-month fellowship is Rs 12,60,000, including the travel expense components, subject to continuation under the performance evaluation conditions. After successful completion of the fellowship, participants receive a CMAAA-CM Fellow citation and certificate personally signed by the Chief Minister of Assam.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official CMAAA website at cmaaa.assam.gov.in.
2. Locate the announcement for Recruitment of 256 Chief Minister’s Fellows.
3. Open the official application link provided under the recruitment announcement.
4. Alternatively, visit the Assam Niyukti application page at niyukti.assam.gov.in directly.
5. Read the recruitment advertisement and confirm your educational eligibility.
6. Select the option to proceed with the online application.
7. Enter the personal, contact, qualification and other details requested in the form.
8. Provide the relevant postgraduate qualification and marks or CGPA details.
9. Upload scanned documents in the formats requested by the portal.
10. Review the completed application carefully before submission.
11. Submit the online application by 14 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
12. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates should use the Chief Minister’s Fellow recruitment link, not the separate beneficiary application process for CMAAA financial assistance. The official Niyukti page provides separate facilities to start an application, complete an unfinished application and reprint a submitted application.

Documents to Keep Ready

• MBA, MBA-equivalent or prescribed Master’s degree certificate
• Qualifying postgraduate mark sheets
• University or institution CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula, where applicable
• Other educational certificates requested by the portal
• Documents supporting relevant professional experience, if claimed
• Identity and personal information documents required by the application form
• Recent photograph and signature, in the formats requested by the portal
• Other supporting documents specified by the recruiting authority

The recruitment advertisement does not provide an exhaustive document-upload checklist. Candidates should keep certificates supporting their eligibility and academic information ready for the application and subsequent verification, and check the exact document requirements and upload specifications on the live Niyukti application form.

Important Links

The apply link and the advertisement link point to the official Assam Government Niyukti portal, where the Chief Minister’s Fellow recruitment advertisement is hosted. Candidates should open the recruitment advertisement there and read the full conditions before applying.

FAQs

Disclaimer: This article is based on the published information for the Assam Chief Minister’s Fellow Recruitment 2026 by CMAAA Society. Candidates must verify all details, including eligibility, remuneration and dates, in the official advertisement on cmaaa.assam.gov.in or the Assam Government Niyukti portal before applying.