Over 24 Lakh Candidates Shortlisted In Job Fairs Over Five Years

More than 24 lakh candidates were provisionally shortlisted during job fairs organized across India in the past five years, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh announced on Thursday.

Singh informed the Rajya Sabha that state employment exchanges and model career centers conducted 34,809 job fairs between 2019-20 and 2023-24, according to the Ministry of Labour & Employment.

National Career Service Drives Recruitment

The job fairs are a key initiative under the National Career Service (NCS) project, which operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The program aims to connect job seekers with employers, fostering opportunities for both parties.

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Impressive Participation Numbers

During this five-year period, the job fairs witnessed significant participation:

• Jobseekers: 26,83,161 candidates attended.
• Employers: 83,913 companies took part.
• Candidates Shortlisted: 24,37,188 were provisionally selected for roles.

Bridging the Employment Gap

The large-scale participation underscores the growing importance of government-organized job fairs in addressing unemployment. These events serve as a bridge between job seekers and employers, offering a streamlined platform to match talent with opportunities.

Government’s Commitment to Employment Generation

The high number of shortlisted candidates reflects the government’s commitment to fostering employment through targeted initiatives like the NCS project. By providing jobseekers with access to diverse career opportunities, the Ministry of Labour & Employment aims to strengthen the nation’s workforce and reduce unemployment rates.