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SBI Youth For India Fellowship 2026: If you want to closely observe the development of rural society and contribute to it, the State Bank of India (SBI) has brought you a great opportunity. The SBI Foundation has opened online registration for the Youth for India Fellowship Program 2026-27. Candidates interested in this fellowship can apply.

The application window has opened. No specific degree is required. Candidates must be graduates. Learn more about how to apply for the SBI Youth for India Fellowship and how much stipend will be awarded.

What is the SBI Youth for India Fellowship?
SBI's Youth for India Fellowship (YFI) is a training-based program that provides young people with hands-on experience working in rural India. This fellowship is run in collaboration with NGOs and various program-based projects. Young candidates work in areas such as education, health, environmental protection, and women's empowerment. If you have a passion for learning, you can register for this fellowship.

Who can apply for the SBI YFI Fellowship?
Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree from a recognized university on or before October 4, 2026.
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and at most 32 years old. Based on the date of birth, candidates born between August 4, 1994, and October 5, 2005, are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be Indian citizens.

How much will the SBI Fellowship stipend be?
During this SBI fellowship, candidates will receive a substantial monthly stipend. This will cover living and food expenses, transportation, projects, and other expenses. You can view these in the table below.

Benefits: Stipend
Living and food expenses ₹16,000 per month
Transport expenses ₹2,000 per month
Project-related expenses ₹2,000 per month
Professional learning and development ₹1,000 per month
Health and accident insurance are available
What will you receive after completing the program? ₹1,10,000 will be received in one lump sum upon completion of the fellowship.
Certificate available

How to register for the SBI Fellowship?
Candidates must register for this fellowship by visiting SBI's official website,youthforindia.org.
To do this, click on this direct link to the registration portal. You will now see the link for the Latest Fellowship 2026-27.
First, create a registration number using your email ID and mobile number.
You will need to verify the OTP.
After registering, log in again using the number you received.
Now fill in all the details like your personal details, educational details, address, contact number, language proficiency, skills, work experience, etc.
Now in the Upload Documents section, upload your 10th, 12th, and graduate mark sheets, resume, photo, and signature by scanning them.
After filling in all the information, finally submit the form. Don't forget to take a printout of the application form.
If you need any other details related to this fellowship, you can visit the official website of SBI Youth for India.

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