Teach For India Fellowship 2027 [₹30,000 Monthly Stipend; Graduates Eligible]: Apply by Sep 13

Teach For India has opened applications for its 2027 Fellowship cohort. This is a paid, two-year, full-time programme in which Fellows teach in government or low-fee private schools while receiving training and mentoring.

Indian citizens and OCI cardholders who will complete a bachelor’s degree by June 2027 can apply. Prior teaching experience is not required.

Early-Mover Deadline: September 13, 2026, 11:59 PM IST

Click here to apply for the Teach For India Fellowship 2027.

Teach For India Fellowship 2027: Highlights

• Organisation: Teach For India
• Programme: Teach For India Fellowship 2027
• Eligibility: Graduates and final-year students completing a bachelor’s degree by June 2027
• Citizenship: Indian citizens and OCI cardholders
• Teaching experience: Not required
• Duration: Two years
• Commitment: Full-time
• Monthly stipend: ₹30,000
• Relocation allowance: ₹6,000–₹12,600 per month for eligible relocating Fellows
• Placement: Government or low-fee private schools
• Selection: Online application followed by an Assessment Centre
• Early-Mover deadline: September 13, 2026, 11:59 PM IST
• Application mode: Online

About the Teach For India Fellowship

Selected Fellows serve as full-time teachers for two years. They work with children in government or low-fee private schools while developing skills in teaching, leadership, planning, problem-solving and community engagement.

Fellows begin with a six-week residential training programme and receive support from a dedicated mentor during the Fellowship.

Stipend and Benefits

Selected Fellows may receive:

• ₹30,000 monthly stipend
• ₹6,000–₹12,600 monthly allowance for Fellows who relocate, subject to applicable conditions
• Reimbursement of eligible classroom expenses
• Six-week residential training before classroom placement
• Dedicated mentoring throughout the two years
• Access to Teach For India’s alumni and global Teach For All networks
• Career Fair connecting Fellows with over 150 organisations and more than 1,000 roles
• Opportunity to pursue a master’s degree alongside the Fellowship, subject to limited seats

The relocation allowance and master’s degree opportunity are conditional and should not be treated as guaranteed for every Fellow.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be an Indian citizen or OCI cardholder.
• Have completed a bachelor’s degree, or be scheduled to complete one by June 2027.
• Be willing to undertake a two-year, full-time Fellowship.
• Be willing to teach in a government or low-fee private school.
• Be prepared to work with students, families and communities in challenging educational settings.

Prior teaching experience is not required.

Placement Cities

Fellows may be placed in:

• Ahmedabad
• Bengaluru
• Chennai
• Delhi
• Gurugram
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata
• Mumbai
• Pune

Applying by the Early-Mover deadline gives candidates a better chance of receiving their preferred city placement. It does not guarantee the first-choice city.

Selection Process

The Fellowship has two main stages:

1. Online Application: Applicants provide their profile, educational details, achievements, interests, experience and motivation. The process may also include a video essay and English assessment.
2. Assessment Centre: Shortlisted applicants complete activities such as sample teaching, a group activity, critical-thinking assessment and personal interview. The Assessment Centre may be attended online or in person, depending on location and convenience.

Teach For India states that approximately 6–8% of applicants are selected.

Early-Mover Benefits

Candidates applying by September 13 may receive:

• A better chance of securing their first-choice placement city
• Early access to Teach For India community events and resources

These advantages do not guarantee selection or a particular placement.

How to Apply?

1. Visit the Teach For India Fellowship application portal.
2. Register or log in to your account.
3. Complete the online application with your education, achievements, interests and experience.
4. Explain your motivation for joining the Fellowship.
5. Complete the required video essay and English assessment, where applicable.
6. Submit the application before the Early-Mover deadline.

Deadline

September 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST — Early-Mover deadline

The final application deadline for the 2027 cohort has not been specified in the information available.

Application Link

Click here to apply for the Teach For India Fellowship 2027.

Official Website

Click here to learn more about Teach For India.

The Fellowship requires a serious two-year, full-time teaching commitment. Applicants should consider the classroom responsibilities and placement conditions—not only the stipend and career benefits—before applying.