Rozgar Mela 2024: PM Modi Distributes 71000 Appointment Letters, Setting a Record of Almost 10 Lakh Jobs in 18 Months

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 71,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates in various central government departments during a Rozgar Mela held on Monday. Addressing the event virtually, PM Modi highlighted the government’s achievement of creating a significant employment record by providing permanent government jobs to nearly 10 lakh candidates over the last 18 months.

“In the past 1 to 1.5 years, our government has given permanent jobs to almost 10 lakh youths. This is an unprecedented milestone, as no previous government has achieved such a scale of recruitment,” PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) emphasised that the Rozgar Mela reflects the government’s commitment to generating employment opportunities and empowering youth.

The newly appointed candidates, selected from across the country, will join various ministries. These include the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Posts, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the Department of Financial Services, according to a PIB release.

During the event, Union Minister Jitendra Singh noted that 29% of the 71,000 recruits belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category, while Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 15.8% and 9.6%, respectively. He further highlighted a 27% increase in the recruitment of candidates from backward classes under the Modi government compared to the previous UPA regime.

Rozgar Mela

Rozgar Mela is an event that brings together job seekers and employers to facilitate the recruitment process. It serves as a platform to fast-track the hiring process by providing job seekers with direct access to multiple employers in one place.

Rozgar Mela 2024: What is the Eligibility Criteria?

The eligibility criteria vary based on the nature of the job and qualifications required, which generally include candidates who have completed academic qualifications such as 8th, 10th, or 12th grade, as well as ITI, Diploma holders, and Graduates. Additionally, trained and certified candidates aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) are also eligible to apply.

Furthermore, candidates must be at least 18 years old and not exceed the age of 35 years.

Rozgar Mela 2024 Held Across 45 Locations Nationwide

Rozgar Mela 2024 is being organised at 45 locations across the country, where new appointees are inducted into various Central Ministries, Departments, Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs), Autonomous Bodies, and institutions such as Health & Education Institutes and Public Sector Banks.