The West Bengal School Service Commission has released provisional answer keys for Group C and Group D recruitment exams. Candidates can check their performance and estimate scores. Objections can be raised throughout April 2026. The Group D exam had 5,489 vacancies and the Group C exam had 723 posts. Question 31 in the Group C paper was cancelled.
Top non-engineering undergraduate colleges in India, including St Stephen’s College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Loyola College, Christ University and St Xavier’s College, have reported a strong placement season for 2026 despite a challenging job market.
A new report reveals women in India's formal workforce stay in their jobs 36% longer than men, with a median tenure of 10.6 months compared to 7.8 months for men. Despite this higher retention, women remain underrepresented, though the IT sector shows a higher share. A significant drop in participation is observed among women aged 35-45.
Companies are rethinking expat pay in India due to rupee volatility. Employment contracts may include new clauses for currency risks. Employers might voluntarily cover shortfalls to retain senior talent. This shift aims to manage financial uncertainties for both parties. The focus is on adapting compensation strategies to a changing economic landscape.
Indian companies anticipate salary raises to hold steady at approximately 9.1% in 2026. Life sciences and manufacturing sectors are projected to see the highest pay increases. Most other industries will experience stable or positive trends. ITeS is the only sector expecting a minor dip. Junior staff and individual contributors will likely receive the largest average raises.
A new NIIT report reveals AI, cybersecurity, and digital/data skills are India's most critical future capabilities. Across all surveyed groups, these skills consistently rank in the top three for the next 3-5 years, driving hiring demand and shaping workforce growth. Organizations are increasingly prioritizing skills-first hiring and diversity-led skilling initiatives.
CTET 2026 results are out! Lakhs of aspirants can now check their scores on ctet.nic.in after CBSE finalized the answer key. The exam, held in February, saw over 2.5 million participants. Qualifying marks vary by category, with 90 for general and 82 for SC/ST candidates. This certification is vital for teaching roles in central government schools.
TISS Mumbai's HRM & LR batch of 2024-26 has concluded final placements with a mean CTC of Rs 28.69 lakh. The top salary saw a remarkable 82% surge to Rs 66 lakh. Aditya Birla Group led in offers, with consulting emerging as the most popular domain. Several new recruiters joined, alongside returning firms, indicating strong industry interest.
The Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission has released the final results for 169 trainee trained graduate teacher (medical) positions. The recruitment process for post code 25003 is now complete. Candidates can check their selection status on the official website. The merit list was prepared based on computer-based tests and document verification. The result is available in PDF format for download.
Median CEO compensation in India reached Rs 10.5 crore in FY26, marking the slowest growth since COVID-19. This reflects evolving incentive structures and market volatility, with CFOs seeing the highest pay increases due to high attrition and shareholder accountability. Boards are increasingly focusing on internal performance metrics over share price for executive rewards.