The Centre's National Career Services Portal registered more than one billion job vacancies in FY24, and the government is currently considering further steps to strengthen the online platform that matches employers and job seekers.
The Ministry of Labor is currently working on launching the second generation version of the portal aimed at matching employers and job seekers. A source close to the development said, “The launch of NCS 2.0 will revolutionize job matching and skill improvement through cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning,'' adding that it is likely to be released soon. added.
The agency also believes that to increase the employability of these candidates, it needs to strengthen its links with industry, and plans to hear from companies about the essential qualifications and skills they are looking for in job candidates. “In the coming months, we plan to get more feedback from companies about the skills they are looking for in candidates. This way, candidates can also explore upskilling courses on the portal to sharpen their knowledge.” said the official.
According to official data, the NCS portal registered 10.9 million vacancies in FY24, an increase of 214% from 3.48 million vacancies in FY23. It also helped shortlist 8.73 million potential candidates for these positions last year. Approximately 1 million job postings were posted on this portal every month. The number of jobs on the portal increased mainly in finance and insurance, construction, manufacturing, transportation and storage, operations and support, IT and communications.
Launched in 2015, the NCS Portal offers a number of employment-related portals. In addition to active job information, we also provide information on career counseling, skill improvement courses, vocational guidance, and job fairs. It also integrates with state and union territory facilities to provide pan-India coverage and works with private job portals to provide additional employment opportunities to users.
