About the Opportunity What if your first job could change thousands of lives? ON Changemakers is an advanced fellowship for young leaders who want to create an impact on people and the planet. Program Structure & Compensation
• Months 1–6 (Residential Field Training): Intensive residential training in Kolkata and rural West Bengal with a ₹40,000 monthly stipend and reimbursed project travel.
• Months 7–24 (Pan-India Placement): A salaried managerial role at an accelerator, green startup, or Farmer Producer Company anywhere in India, allocated based on performance. Salary will be as per your role and will grow as your role grows

Key Responsibilities
• Lead on-ground operations, team management, and business scaling for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) or green startups, or green accelerators.
• Execute high-impact initiatives across core sustainability sectors, that could include sectors like Sustainable Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Waste & Circularity.
• Build market linkages, strengthen supply chains, and manage institutional partnerships to create measurable rural livelihoods.
• Work directly alongside founders, ecosystem enablers,



and producer communities to solve real-world operational challenges. Eligibility & Candidate Profile
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Education:
Final-year Master’s students, Master’s graduates, and young professionals from MBA, M.
Sc Agriculture, M.
Tech Renewable Energy, MSW, or related disciplines.
• Leadership &

Skills:
Demonstrated leadership experience (across academics, sports, student governance, or community initiatives) backed by at least one robust core skill.
• Mobility: Willingness to relocate to Kolkata/ West Bengal for the 6-month residential training and accept placement anywhere in India for the subsequent 18 months. Selection Process
• Application: Submit

your profile
online
• Training & Assessment: Complete four structured training rounds and assessment, each followed by an evaluation.
• Final Selection: Participate in group discussions and panel interviews. Important Dates & Cohorts
• Applications Close: 30 November 2026 (Fellowship starts 1 April 2027 or 1 July 2027)

How to Apply
• Apply Online: https://www.changemakers.switchon.org.in/
• Queries: [email protected] | +91 70440 59893

📌 ON Changemakers Fellow (Kolkata)
🏢 SwitchON Foundation (Environment Conservation Society)
📍 Kolkata