The SBI Youth for India Fellowship is offered to bright young minds who are Citizens of India, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Citizens of Nepal/Bhutan. It provides an opportunity for them to live and work with rural communities and contribute towards solving pressing rural development challenges. The Fellowship builds young leaders who undergo a transformative journey by learning from the challenges of rural India. These leaders collaborate with NGO partners, local government, and the community to develop and sustain grassroots-level initiatives.

About SBI Youth for India Fellowship:

Recognised as the flagship program of SBI Foundation, it is a 13-month long Fellowship that enables the nation’s youth to work on rural development projects in partnership with experienced NGOs. The Program seeks to help India secure an equitable and sustainable growth path by: -Providing educated and passionate urban Indian youth with an opportunity to work along with rural communities and create positive change at the grass root level in rural India. -Providing NGOs working on development projects in rural India with educated manpower whose skill sets can be used to catalyse rural development. -Promoting a forum for the Program alumni to share ideas and contribute to rural development throughout their professional life.

SBI Youth for India Fellowship Recruitment 2024:

SBI Youth for India Fellowship Eligibility Criteria:

• Any Graduate from Any stream.
• Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen, a citizen of Nepal/Bhutan, or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
• Age: Must be between 21 and 32 years old on the day of program commencement, i.e., born not earlier than 2nd August 1992 and not later than 1st October 2003.
• Education: Must have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree before the commencement of the program, i.e., before 1st October 2024.

SBI Youth for India Fellowship Responsibilities:

• The program aims to promote a more equitable and sustainable development model for India. By encouraging young people to work in rural areas, we hope to reduce the rural-urban divide and promote a more inclusive growth trajectory for the country. This can lead to the creation of more balanced and resilient communities, which are better equipped to deal with social, economic, and environmental challenges.
• The impact of the Fellowship on society is also contingent on several factors, such as the local context, community participation, and sustainability of interventions. We work closely with our partner organisations and community stakeholders to ensure that the projects and initiatives implemented by the Fellows are context-specific and aligned with the needs and priorities of the communities they work with.

SBI Youth for India Fellowship allowance :

• A monthly allowance of 15000 INR for the duration of the program to meet your living expenses.
• A monthly allowance of 1000 INR for the duration of the program to meet your transport expenses.
• A monthly allowance of 1000 INR for the duration of the program to meet your project-related expenses.
• A dedicated provision for language support will be provided at the location.
• A readjustment allowance of 70000 INR upon successful & satisfactory completion of the Fellowship.
• The cost of the 3AC train fare from your residence to the project site location as well as expenses incurred on traveling for training programs shall be covered.
• A health and personal accident insurance policy will also be provided

How to Apply SBI

To apply for the SBI, follow these steps:

1. Click On “Apply Now” button it will redirect to official website of SBI careers portal and navigate to the internship section.
2. Search for the Performance Testing Internship opportunity and click on the apply button.
3. Fill out the application form with your personal and educational details.
4. Upload your resume, cover letter, and any other required documents.
5. Submit your application and await further communication from the SBI recruitment team.

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