Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Fellowship Programme 2026: ₹65,000 Monthly Stipend, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Fellowship Programme 2026 offers a two‑year fellowship with a monthly stipend of ₹65,000 and an allowance of ₹10,000. It is open to young professionals aged 22‑30 with a first‑class bachelor’s or master’s degree. Apply online through the official portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹65,000 Monthly Stipend + ₹10,000 Allowance |
| Ministry / department | Special Programme Implementation Department |
| Level | State Government (Tamil Nadu) |
| Age | 22–30 years |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Fellowship Programme (TNCMFP) is a state‑level initiative launched in 2022‑23 to harness the talent of young professionals for improving governance and service delivery in Tamil Nadu. Thirty fellows are selected to work across twelve thematic areas such as water resources, agriculture, health, education, and data governance. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of ₹65,000 and an additional allowance of ₹10,000 to cover incidental expenses. The fellowship lasts for two years and involves monitoring, evaluating, and aiding data‑driven decision‑making for state programmes.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of ₹65,000
- Additional allowance of ₹10,000 for incidental expenses
Who can apply (eligibility)
- First‑class Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or first‑class Master’s degree in Arts/Science
- Working knowledge of Tamil
- Age between 22 and 30 years (SC/ST up to 35, BC/MBC up to 33)
- Ph.D. holders preferred
- Work experience and research experience valued
Documents required
- Identity Proof
- Passport size photograph
- Proof of age
- Educational qualification certificates
- Caste Certificate
- Proof of residence
- Any other required document
How to apply
- 1Visit the official portal at www.tn.gov.in/tncmfp or www.bim.edu/tncmfp
- 2Fill in the online application form completely
- 3Submit the application before the last date
- 4No application fee is required
- 5Only online submissions are accepted
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the fellowship?+
Candidates with a first‑class Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, working knowledge of Tamil, aged 22‑30 (SC/ST up to 35, BC/MBC up to 33) are eligible.
What stipend and allowance are offered?+
A monthly stipend of ₹65,000 and an additional allowance of ₹10,000 for incidental expenses.
How long is the fellowship?+
The fellowship lasts for two years.
What are the thematic areas?+
Thematic areas include water resources, agriculture, housing, education, health, social inclusion, infrastructure, skill development, credit, heritage, ecology, and data governance.
How to apply?+
Apply online through the official portal www.tn.gov.in/tncmfp or www.bim.edu/tncmfp.
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