Assam CM Fellow Recruitment 2026, 256 Posts, Apply Online OPEN

Assam Chief Minister’s Fellow Recruitment 2026 (CMAAA Society) – Overview

Quick Highlights — Is This Fellowship for You?

• 256 fellow positions across Assam
• 24-month fellowship, not a permanent government job
• Yearly package of ₹6 lakh (Year 1) and ₹6.6 lakh (Year 2), travel cost included. That is about ₹50,000 and ₹55,000 per month on average
• No age limit is mentioned in the advertisement
• No application fee is mentioned
• Work with District Commissioners, banks, NABARD, NEDFi, universities and start-ups to help local youth build businesses
• Graduate-level marks are not checked separately. The 60% rule applies only to your PG / MBA degree
• Only 10 days are left from today (4 Nov 2026) to apply

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

About the CMAAA Programme — Simple Explanation

• CMAAA means Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan. “Atmanirbhar” means self-reliant
• It is an Assam Government programme to help educated and unemployed youth start their own businesses with training, financial help and market access
• CM Fellows are young professionals who mentor these beneficiaries and help turn their business ideas into real, bankable projects
• Fellows work closely with the government, under the leadership of the Chief Minister’s office and senior officers (as stated in the official advertisement of the programme)

Eligibility Criteria — Easy Language

Important Points About Marks

• The 60% rule is only for the qualifying PG / MBA degree
• You do not need separate 60% in Class 10, Class 12 or graduation
• If you have CGPA, convert it with your own university’s formula. Example: if the formula is CGPA × 10, then 6.5 CGPA = 65%
• Keep the university’s CGPA conversion rule or certificate ready

Preferred Institutions (Not Compulsory)

• IIMs
• IITs
• IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand)
• TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)
• NIRD (National Institute of Rural Development)

Skills Required

Age Limit

Salary / Remuneration — Full Breakdown

Fellowship Duration & Timeline

Job Responsibilities — What Will You Do?

• Mentor beneficiaries and help turn their business ideas into viable enterprises
• Support project planning and entrepreneurship activities
• Work with the Office of the CEO, CMAAA Society
• Coordinate with District Industries & Commerce Centres and District Commissioners
• Help beneficiaries connect with banks and financial institutions
• Work with universities, research stations, NABARD and NEDFi
• Connect with progressive farmers, local entrepreneurs and start-ups
• Help in monitoring progress and meeting agreed targets

Selection Process

1. Step 1 – Online application on the Niyukti portal
2. Step 2 – Shortlisting of applications against eligibility
3. Step 3 – Group Discussion (GD) for shortlisted candidates
4. Step 4 – Interview
5. Step 5 – Final selection and joining instructions
6. Step 6 – Orientation before field work starts

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1. Open cmaaa.assam.gov.in and find the recruitment announcement for 256 Chief Minister’s Fellows, or go directly to niyukti.assam.gov.in/R00007
2. Read the advertisement carefully and check your eligibility
3. Start the online application (new application)
4. Fill personal, contact and qualification details
5. Enter your PG / MBA qualification and marks or CGPA correctly
6. Upload scanned documents in the format the portal asks for
7. Check the full form once again
8. Submit before 14 November 2026, 11:59 PM
9. Save or print the submitted application

Documents to Keep Ready

• MBA / MBA-equivalent / Master’s degree certificate (or provisional certificate)
• PG marksheets
• CGPA-to-percentage conversion rule or certificate (if your degree has CGPA)
• Other education certificates asked on the portal
• Proof of work experience (if you want to show it)
• ID and personal details as asked in the form
• Recent photograph and signature in the portal’s format

Application Fee

Benefits & Certificate

• Chance to work with the Government of Assam, banks, universities and start-ups
• Hands-on experience in entrepreneurship development, programme management and leadership
• On successful completion, a CMAAA–CM Fellow citation and certificate signed by the Chief Minister of Assam
• Networking with senior officers and local entrepreneurs

2026 vs Earlier Round (2024) — Don’t Get Confused

Group Discussion & Interview Tips (General)

• Learn the basics of CMAAA: its aim, how it supports entrepreneurs and the role of a fellow
• Read about Assam’s economy: small business, agriculture, MSMEs and start-ups
• Be ready to explain a simple business idea and how you would guide a first-time entrepreneur
• Practise speaking in English and Hindi, and if possible in Assamese or another local language
• Prepare examples of teamwork, field work or problem solving from your studies or job
• In a group discussion, listen well, speak clearly and support the group’s conclusion

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Reading the pay as per month — it is per year
• Applying on the CMAAA beneficiary link instead of the Fellow recruitment link
• Having less than 60% (or equal CGPA) in the qualifying PG degree
• Entering CGPA wrongly without using your university’s formula
• Using 2024 rules for 2026 (for example, final-year eligibility)
• Waiting for the last day to submit
• Not saving or printing the submitted application

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1. How many positions are there?
  256 Chief Minister’s Fellow positions. The number may change.
• Q2. What is the last date?
  14 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
• Q3. What qualification is needed?
  MBA, MBA-equivalent or Master’s in Social Sciences, Public Policy or Development Studies with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Q4. Is 60% needed in Class 10, 12 and graduation too?
  No. It applies only to the qualifying PG / MBA degree.
• Q5. What is the pay?
  ₹6,00,000 in Year 1 and ₹6,60,000 in Year 2 (per year, travel included).
• Q6. Is the pay per month?
  No. It is per year. On average it is about ₹50,000 and ₹55,000 per month.
• Q7. Is there an age limit?
  No age limit is mentioned in the advertisement.
• Q8. Is there an application fee?
  No fee is mentioned.
• Q9. How long is the fellowship?
  24 months, with performance reviews every 6 months.
• Q10. What is the selection process?
  Shortlisting, group discussion and interview. No separate written exam.
• Q11. Is it a permanent government job?
  No. It is a fixed-term fellowship.
• Q12. Where do I apply?
  On the Assam Niyukti portal (niyukti.assam.gov.in/R00007), as linked from cmaaa.assam.gov.in.

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