SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2025: The State Bank of India has opened registrations for the 13th Batch of its SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2025.
This 13-month program invites young, dynamic individuals, aged 21-32, to contribute to rural development by working with 13 partner NGOs.
The fellowship targets graduates and young professionals and focuses on 12 key areas: Health, Rural Livelihood, Food Security, Environmental Protection, Education, Water, Technology, Women’s Empowerment, Self-Governance, Social Entrepreneurship, Traditional Craft, and Alternate Energy.
Interested candidates can apply through the official website at apply.youthforindia.org.
Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director & CEO, of SBI Foundation says, “ The SBI Youth for India Fellowship aligns with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by empowering the youth to drive transformative change in rural India."
Also, " By working on 12 crucial thematic areas such as education, women’s empowerment, rural livelihoods, and more, the Fellows not only contribute to community development but also build their own leadership and problem-solving skills. We invite passionate young minds to join us in shaping the future of our nation and creating lasting impact."
Over the past 12 years, 640 Fellows have significantly contributed to community development across these key areas. The program has impacted more than 1,50,000 lives through various grassroots interventions and community engagement in 20 states.
The fellowship targets graduates and young professionals and focuses on 12 key areas: Health, Rural Livelihood, Food Security, Environmental Protection, Education, Water, Technology, Women’s Empowerment, Self-Governance, Social Entrepreneurship, Traditional Craft, and Alternate Energy.
Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director & CEO, of SBI Foundation says, “ The SBI Youth for India Fellowship aligns with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by empowering the youth to drive transformative change in rural India."
Also, " By working on 12 crucial thematic areas such as education, women’s empowerment, rural livelihoods, and more, the Fellows not only contribute to community development but also build their own leadership and problem-solving skills. We invite passionate young minds to join us in shaping the future of our nation and creating lasting impact."
Over the past 12 years, 640 Fellows have significantly contributed to community development across these key areas. The program has impacted more than 1,50,000 lives through various grassroots interventions and community engagement in 20 states.
SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2025: Eligibility criteria
- The candidate must have completed a Bachelor's degree before 1 October 2025.
- The candidate must be an Indian citizen, a citizen of Nepal or Bhutan, or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
- The candidate must be between 21 and 32 years of age on the day of commencement of the program.
SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2025: Stages of application
The 2-stage Application Process of the SBI Youth for India Fellowship is as follows:
STAGE-1 (Registeration & Online Assessment)
Fill out the registration form and begin your Online assessment. During the assessment, you will be asked to provide a detailed easy-based response in which you can share your story, perspectives, intention to join the Fellowship, and overall worldview.
STAGE-1 (Registeration & Online Assessment)
Fill out the registration form and begin your Online assessment. During the assessment, you will be asked to provide a detailed easy-based response in which you can share your story, perspectives, intention to join the Fellowship, and overall worldview.
STAGE-2 (Personal Interview)
The Personal Interview stage is where the esteemed panel evaluates the applicant's characteristics and suitability for the role. This stage is designed to help the selection panel make informed decisions based on factors beyond academic qualifications and work experience and gain a deeper understanding of the person.
The Personal Interview stage is where the esteemed panel evaluates the applicant's characteristics and suitability for the role. This stage is designed to help the selection panel make informed decisions based on factors beyond academic qualifications and work experience and gain a deeper understanding of the person.
