Mumbai Municipal Corporation hiring Gen Z fellows for Rs 61,500 stipend: Check eligibility, seats available, application fee and last date to apply

Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched the BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026, a 12-month paid programme offering young graduates the opportunity to work directly within civic governance structures, for a monthly stipend of Rs 61,500.

The programme, announced under the tagline "Let's join hands for Viksit Mumbai," has 50 seats on offer and is open for online applications between 19 and 31 August 2026.

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What is the BMC Gen Z Fellowship?

The fellowship is designed to place young graduates inside BMC's governance framework, giving them direct exposure to civic policymaking, administration, and leadership. Selected fellows will engage with policymakers, understand how Mumbai's civic body functions from the inside, and build hands-on leadership experience over the course of one year.

Participants will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the programme.

BMC has positioned the fellowship as a leadership pipeline for young Mumbaikars who want to contribute to the city's development under its Viksit Mumbai vision.

BMC Gen Z Fellowship Eligibility

To apply, candidates must hold a graduate degree in any stream. Proficiency in Marathi, including reading, writing, and speaking, is listed as essential. Adequate knowledge of Hindi and English is also required, as is working knowledge of computers and the internet.

The age cutoff is 28 years. Candidates must be below 28 at the time of application.

BMC Gen Z Fellowship Stipend

Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 61,500 for the duration of the 12-month tenure.

How Many Seats Are Available?

The programme has 50 seats in total across the fellowship batch.

BMC Gen Z Fellowship Application Fee

Candidates applying for the fellowship are required to pay an application fee of Rs 500 at the time of submission.

How to Apply and Last Date

Applications must be submitted online at https://bmc.recruitlive.in between 19 August and 31 August 2026. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

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