Newly notified central government rules allow employees with at least 20 years of service to opt for voluntary retirement under the Unified Pension Scheme and receive an assured pro rata payout. The package also ties in retirement benefits including gratuity, leave encashment, and insurance-related schemes, aiming to make VRS decisions more predictable.
The Staff Selection Commission has revised disability certificate formats for recruitment exams in line with Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities guidelines. Candidates can use either the updated or the previous format for ongoing recruitment processes. The update impacts aspirants applying for central government roles through SSC, a key recruiter for many examinations.
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Andhra Pradesh’s HR Minister Nara Lokesh has unveiled a job calendar covering more than 10,000 government vacancies. The recruitment drive will roll out through timed notifications starting May 15, followed by examinations conducted according to the announced schedule. The plan is aimed at giving job-seekers clarity on when applications and tests will happen across multiple posts.
An RTI response has raised alarms in Rajasthan’s job placement system, revealing that over 22 lakh unemployed youth are registered with state employment offices. Despite the large waiting list, not a single government job was filled through these offices in the past five years, pointing to a serious breakdown between job seekers and hiring pathways.
EPFO is set to engage retired officers and government employees to fill more than 4,000 vacancies across multiple departments. The first focus will be strengthening the organisation’s investment division by bringing in experienced officials from institutions such as SBI, RBI and LIC. The move is intended to help EPFO handle its expanding subscriber base and swelling corpus more effectively.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced updated rules for BSF Assistant Commandant (Official Language) posts. The key change raises the maximum age limit for deputation to 60 years, while educational qualifications and experience requirements remain unchanged. The move is designed to broaden the pool of experienced applicants and help fill vacancies in the BSF’s official language cadre.
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The Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh (BPMS) has tabled bold proposals for the 8th Pay Commission, seeking a minimum basic pay of Rs 72,000 and a fitment factor of 4.0. It also wants annual increments to rise from 3% to 6% and salary calculations to cover five family units, arguing for a major upgrade in pay structure.
UPPSC has released the admit cards for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) and ACF/RFO Prelims Examination 2025, set for October 12, 2025. Candidates can download hall tickets from uppsc.up.nic.in using their OTR number, date of birth, and gender. The prelims include General Studies I and a qualifying CSAT (General Studies II).
The SSC has declared the final results for CPO recruitment 2024-25, recommending 5,296 candidates for Sub-Inspector roles in Delhi Police and CAPFs. The merit list followed a full cycle of written exams, medical tests, and document verification. However, results for certain candidates were withheld due to court cases or administrative issues, and detailed marks are expected soon.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has updated central posting rules for IPS officers. From the 2011 batch onwards, those aiming for empanelment as Inspector General or equivalent at the Centre must first complete at least two years of central experience at the SP/DIG level or an equivalent posting. The change tightens eligibility for top postings.
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Indian Railways has released the RRB NTPC 2025-26 notification for 8,860 Non-Technical Popular Category posts. Registrations for graduate candidates started October 21, while undergraduate notifications are due October 27. The recruitment will run through multiple Computer Based Tests and role-wise skill tests, and candidates may get a partial fee refund after the first exam stage if eligible.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed out more than 61,000 appointment letters at the 18th Rozgar Mela, framing the move as part of a wider push for employment. He linked job creation to reforms, rising foreign investment and India’s expanding trade and mobility agreements, saying they can help skilled youth access global opportunities.
Bihar’s education department is set to recruit 45,000 more teachers for state schools under the Teachers Recruitment Exam phase four. The plan also includes appointing 7,000 specialized teachers for schools catering to physically challenged students. Alongside these hires, the government is developing model schools in every block to strengthen the state’s education infrastructure.
SSC has released the Tier 1 scorecards and final answer key for the CHSL Examination 2025 on March 19, 2026. Candidates can download their marks and response sheets from ssc.gov.in until April 4, 2026. The Tier 1 exam was held for 3,131 vacancies, and Tier II is scheduled for April 10, 2026.
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The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has published provisional answer keys for its Group C and Group D recruitment exams. Candidates can review responses to estimate scores. Objections can be submitted throughout April 2026. The Group D recruitment covers 5,489 vacancies and Group C has 723 posts, with Question 31 in the Group C paper cancelled.
More than 32,000 candidates have applied for 1,176 Nagaland Police constable vacancies as a statewide recruitment rally gets underway. The process began Wednesday with document verification and includes physical tests and a written exam. It will conclude on January 16, with officials saying selection will be transparent, merit-based, and closely monitored for eligible Naga tribal candidates.
Maharashtra is rolling out a new government recruitment system to fill more than 70,000 posts in phases. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission will manage around 50,000 recruitments, while eligibility and skill-based decisions are set to become central to the process. The state expects greater transparency and efficiency, with a governance reform model taking shape within a year.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has rolled out a new feedback module on its website to collect inputs and concerns from candidates, aiming to boost transparency and accountability in recruitment. As CGLE 2025 moves forward for over 28 lakh aspirants, SSC has also provided rescheduled dates to around 1,100 candidates, while addressing allegations of malpractice.
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Uttar Pradesh has approved a one-time three-year age relaxation for the 2025 direct recruitment of constables and equivalent roles. The move is designed to help fill 32,679 vacancies and brings back eligibility for candidates who were previously excluded for crossing age limits. The government says it will expand youth employment opportunities through the recruitment drive.
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