Winning Bizness Desk
Mumbai. Good news has arrived for job seekers across India. The government has announced over 20 lakh job vacancies on the National Career Service (NCS) Portal, marking the first time the portal has seen such a high number of listings. On July 30, 2024, the Ministry of Labor and Employment revealed that the total vacancies on the portal surpassed 20 lakh.
Sectors with Maximum Vacancies
- Operations and Support: 1.08 lakh
- Service Sector Activities: 0.75 lakh
- Manufacturing: 0.71 lakh
- Transport and Storage: 0.59 lakh
- IT and Communication: 0.58 lakh
- Education: 0.43 lakh
- Wholesale and Retail: 0.25 lakh
- Health: 0.20 lakh
The Ministry highlighted that the portal currently offers a diverse range of vacancies across various sectors, providing ample opportunities for both freshers and experienced professionals.
Opportunities for Youth and Qualified Professionals
Most jobs listed on the NCS portal are tailored for youth with educational qualifications ranging from 12th grade to ITI and Diploma. Additionally, there are specialized opportunities for individuals with higher education and expert qualifications. The portal serves as a bridge between job seekers and employers, helping companies find suitable candidates while offering job seekers access to numerous employment opportunities.
Enhanced Features with NCS 2.0
The National Career Service Portal has recently been updated to NCS 2.0, incorporating Artificial Intelligence to enhance its functionality. The updated version aims to provide better opportunities through job fairs, API integration with other job portals, and direct postings by companies. The Ministry of Labor and Employment launched the NCS Portal to streamline the job search process, making it easier for job seekers to find employment and for companies to discover qualified employees. With the portal's vast range of vacancies and advanced features, job seekers now have a powerful tool to aid their employment journey.
