Assam Chief Minister Fellow Recruitment 2026: 256 Posts, ₹6 Lakh Pay, Apply by 14 November

Assam Chief Minister Fellow Recruitment 2026 is now open, and the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA) Society is looking for 256 young professionals for a 24-month fellowship across Assam. The Society works under the Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprise Department. Fellows will earn ₹6 lakh in the first year and ₹6.6 lakh in the second, travel costs included.

This is not a regular government job. It is a fixed-term fellowship in which you mentor first-time entrepreneurs and work with district officials and banks. If you hold an MBA or a social-science postgraduate degree and want hands-on public-policy experience, it deserves a close look.

Applications opened on 1 November 2026 and close on 14 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Below you will find eligibility, pay, selection steps, a month-wise income breakdown and a comparison with the earlier 2024 round, so you can decide quickly whether to apply.

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Assam Chief Minister Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ As of 4 November 2026, only ten days remain. Government portals slow down close to deadlines, so finish your form by 11 or 12 November rather than on the last night.

Vacancy Details

The CMAAA Society has announced 256 Chief Minister’s Fellow positions in a single post category. The Society has also stated that this number may change depending on its requirements, so keep an eye on the official portal.

Fellows will be placed across Assam rather than in one office. That means you should be comfortable with district-level postings and regular field travel.

Assam Chief Minister Fellow Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

You need one of the following postgraduate qualifications:

• An MBA or an MBA-equivalent qualification
• A Master’s degree in Social Sciences
• A Master’s degree in Public Policy
• A Master’s degree in Development Studies

✅ You need at least 60% marks or an equivalent CGPA in that postgraduate degree only. The 60% rule does not apply separately to Class 10, Class 12 or graduation. If your university awards CGPA, convert it to a percentage using the formula that your own institution prescribes.

Preferred Profiles

The notification says graduates of premier institutions such as the IIMs, IITs, IRMA, TISS and NIRD are preferred. Working professionals from multinational companies or international organisations who want a sabbatical for social-sector work can also apply, provided they meet the qualification rules above.

Language and Computer Skills

You should be proficient in the local languages of Assam, English and Hindi, with good spoken and written communication. Adequate working knowledge of computer applications is also expected.

Age Limit

The notification does not state any age limit. Do not assume a cut-off, and check the official PDF before you apply.

What Is CMAAA and Why Does It Need Fellows?

The Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan is Assam’s flagship scheme for turning educated, unemployed youth into entrepreneurs. The official fellowship advertisement describes it as a programme that gives young people training, financial help and market access. Its stated aim is to make rural youth’s projects bankable for financial institutions.

The scheme has grown fast. According to Assam government figures reported by The Sentinel and the Daily Pioneer, nearly 99,971 beneficiaries were covered across the first two phases. That is a big pool of first-time business owners who need guidance, and fellows are meant to provide it.

The work is not easy. A Free Press Journal report on the minister’s review noted that only 329 entrepreneurs had secured ₹13.54 crore under Centre-backed credit schemes. This suggests that getting beneficiaries bank-ready is a real challenge. If you join, expect to spend your time on exactly this gap: business plans, bank linkages and follow-ups.

Roles and Responsibilities of CM Fellows

• Work with the CEO’s office at the CMAAA Society and the District Industries and Commerce Centres.
• Coordinate with District Commissioners and other line departments as the programme requires.
• Mentor CMAAA beneficiaries and help them build viable enterprises.
• Work with universities, research stations, NABARD, NEDFi, banks, progressive farmers, local entrepreneurs and start-ups.
• Face a performance review every six months against agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your continuation depends on those reviews.

💡 Pro Tip: The six-monthly KPI review means the fellowship is performance-linked. Ask in your interview how targets are set, and what happens if a district has few viable businesses.

Assam Chief Minister Fellow Salary 2026

The notification fixes annual remuneration for each of the two years. Travel expenses are included in this amount, not paid on top.

Month-Wise Breakdown (Our Calculation)

Dividing the annual figures by 12 gives a clearer picture of what reaches you each month. These numbers are simple arithmetic on the notified amounts, before any tax or deductions.

Across 24 months, the total remuneration comes to ₹12,60,000. The notification does not say how the amount is paid out or whether tax is deducted at source, so confirm this at joining.

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Is the CM Fellowship a Permanent Government Job?

No. It is a 24-month fellowship, and continuation depends on your six-monthly evaluations. The notification mentions remuneration and a completion certificate. It does not mention DA, HRA, pension or regular government service benefits.

If you want a permanent state-government post, you should keep applying for those separately. You can track Assam and other state openings in our State Govt Jobs section, including the APSC CCE recruitment post.

Should You Apply? Pros and Things to Weigh

This fellowship suits some candidates much better than others. Here is a quick way to judge.

✅ Remember that the 256 positions are spread across the state. A strong application should show real interest in public service, not only an MBA degree.

Selection Process

The selection process has three parts:

1. Shortlisting: CMAAA screens applications against the qualification and marks criteria.
2. Group Discussion: Shortlisted candidates are called for a group discussion. The dates will be announced on the official portal.
3. Interview: A personal interview follows the discussion.

Selected candidates then go through an orientation programme before starting their assignments. The notification expects joining in December 2026.

How to Prepare for the GD and Interview

These are our suggestions, not part of the notification.

• Read about CMAAA 1.0 and 2.0, including eligibility, financial assistance and recent progress.
• Study Assam’s economy, local industries, and schemes run by NABARD and NEDFi.
• Prepare one or two examples of a project where you led people or solved a field problem.
• Be ready to explain why you want a public-service role instead of a corporate one.
• Brush up your Assamese or other local-language skills, since fieldwork depends on them.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official portal at cmaaa.assam.gov.in.
2. Click “Proceed to apply online” and keep scanned copies of your documents ready.
3. Fill in your personal, educational and contact details.
4. Upload the required documents in the specified format.
5. Review the form carefully and submit it before 14 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
6. Print the completed form and save a copy for later.

💡 Pro Tip: If you left the form half-done, use the “Finish your incomplete application” link to edit the whole form. If you submitted but forgot to print it, use the “Re-Print your application” link.

2026 vs 2024: What Has Changed in the CM Fellowship?

The CMAAA Society ran an earlier round in 2024. By comparing the official 2024 advertisement with the 2026 notification details, we noticed a few differences that can matter to you.

The big takeaway is that the pay has stayed the same, while the language requirement looks tighter. If you are in your final year of study, check the official notification before you apply, because the 2026 details we reviewed do not mention final-year candidates.

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Conclusion

Assam Chief Minister Fellow Recruitment 2026 offers something that few postgraduate roles do: two years of field-level work on entrepreneurship, with a ₹12.6 lakh total package and a certificate signed by the Chief Minister. It is demanding and performance-linked, and it is not a permanent post. For the right candidate, though, the experience can open doors in policy, development finance and start-up support.

Check your marks, confirm the language requirement, and submit the form before 14 November 2026. Stay ahead of application deadlines and follow Govtserviceinfo.com for daily Sarkari Naukri alerts.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification and portal of the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA) Society. GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details, especially dates, eligibility and remuneration, directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.