Mumbai civic body is hiring Gen Z on Rs61,500 stipend: Here's who is eligible and how to apply

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is offering Gen Z an opportunity to work with the civic body through its BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026. The BMC has a launched GenZ Fellowship for people aged below 28 years of age (Representative/HT Photo)The 12-month paid fellowship is aimed at giving young graduates hands-on experience in civic governance, including exposure to the functioning of the municipal administration. Launched under the tagline “Let's join hands for Viksit Mumbai,” the fellowship has 50 seats and selected fellows will receive amonthly stipend of ₹61,500 during the programme. The fellowship will place young graduates within BMC's governance framework. The municipal corporation has described it as and opportunity to gain practical exposure to civic administration, policymaking and leadership. During the 12-month programme, fellows will work with policymakers, get an understanding of how Mumbai's civic administration operates and gain hands-on experience in governance and leadership, an advertisement for the program posted on BMC's Instagram page, said. BMC has described the initiative as a potential leadership pipeline for young Mumbaikars interested in contributing to the city's development under its Viksit Mumbai vision. Those who complete the programme will also receive a certificate of participation. For the unversed, Gen Z is commonly used to describe people born between the year 1997 and 2012. Candidates applying for the fellowship must have a graduate degree in any stream. Proficiency in Marathi, including reading, writing and speaking, is mandatory. Applicants should also have adequate knowledge of Hindi and English, along with working knowledge of computers and the internet, the BMC notice added. The age limit for applicants is below 28 years at the time of application. The BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026 has 50 seats available for the fellowship batch. While, candidates will have to pay an application fee of ₹500 while submitting their application. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the BMC recruitment portal at https://bmc.recruitlive.in. The application window opened on August 19, 2026, and the last date to apply is August 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted, the notice from civic body said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@my_bmc) The fellowship will run for 12 months, with selected candidates receiving a monthly stipend of ₹61,500 throughout the tenure. Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More