Over 4.63 lakh candidates recommended by UPSC, RRBs, SSC in last 5 years: Government

SSC and RRBs have recommended 1,03,196 candidates for appointment in the first quarter of 2023-24 financial year.

Last 5 years' recruitment data for UPSC, SSC, RRB

Rozgar Melas, being organised by the Government of India, are expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation, said MoS Dr Jitendra Singh in the written reply (Express Photo by Abhinav Saha/ Representative Image)

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A total of 4,63,205 candidates have been recommended for appointment by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2023.

SSC and RRBs have recommended 1,03,196 candidates for appointment in the first quarter of the 2023-24 financial year.

The figures were shared by the Minister of State for Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh through a written response in the upper house of the Parliament on July 20.

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The MoS was answering a question raised by fellow MP Kirori Dal Meena.

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Dr Singh further stated, “Government has already issued instructions to all ministries/ departments for timely filling up of the unfilled posts. Rozgar Melas, being organised by the Government of India, are expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development directly.”

Upon being asked if lakhs of applications are being received for a small number of posts or vacancies and the number of applicants with much higher qualifications than the standard qualifications is very large, the minister replied, “There is no bar to prevent candidates, even with higher educational qualification, from applying for the posts advertised based on the requirements indicated by user ministries/ departments.”

The DoPT clarified that it is concerned with appointments in respect of government posts and doesn’t maintain any data in respect of educated unemployed persons.

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