SBI Fellowship: SBI's Youth for India Fellowship for graduates, will provide a monthly stipend and a grant of Rs 1.10 lakh..

SBI YFI Fellowship 2026-27: The SBI Foundation of the State Bank of India Group has opened the registration process for its prestigious Youth for India Fellowship. This is a 13-month, full-time program aimed at directly engaging youth in development work in rural India. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official portal, apply.youthforindia.org.

Financial Support During the Fellowship

Participants receive monthly financial support during the program period to help them meet their daily and project-related expenses. The benefits are as follows:

Type of Benefit Amount
Living and food assistance ₹16,000 per month
Transport allowance ₹2,000 per month
Project expenses ₹2,000 per month
Professional learning and development ₹1,000 per month
Health and accident insurance available
Lump sum upon program completion ₹1,10,000
Certificate available

Participants are also awarded a lump sum grant of ₹1.10 lakh upon successful completion of the fellowship.

Who can fill out the SBI Fellowship form?
Candidates applying for this fellowship must meet the following criteria:

Have completed a bachelor's degree from a recognized university on or before October 4, 2026.

Minimum age 21 years and maximum 32 years. The applicant's date of birth must be between August 4, 1994, and October 5, 2005.

The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

Applications will not be accepted without fulfilling these conditions.

Required Documents
Required documents must be uploaded when registering for the Fellowship, such as:

10th and 12th-grade mark sheets
Graduation mark sheet
Biodata
Scanned copy of photo and signature

Objective and Nature of the Fellowship
The SBI Youth for India Fellowship is a structured training-based program. Selected young graduates and professionals work at the grassroots level in collaboration with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in rural areas.

This program is not only about social service, but also provides an opportunity to learn, develop leadership skills, and work on real-world problems. It also lays a strong foundation for professional development, networking, and social leadership. This program can prove to be a valuable opportunity for candidates who want to make meaningful contributions to society and have a desire to learn.

How to Apply for the SBI Fellowship?
Applications will be accepted entirely online. The process is as follows:

First, visit the official website, youthforindia.org.

Select the 'Latest Fellowship 2026-27' link.
Register by entering your email ID and mobile number.
Complete the OTP verification.
Log in again with the registration number you received.
Fill in details related to personal information, educational qualifications, address, language proficiency, skills, and work experience.
Upload the required documents.
Scanned photo and signature.
Finally, submit the application form after checking all the details.
Keep a printout of the application form safe for future reference.

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