West Bengal will issue a notification to recruit 13,421 teachers after Durga Puja, Education Minister Bratya Basu announced. Following the TET 2023 results, where 6,754 candidates qualified out of 2.73 lakh, the recruitment process will begin post-festival.
The Labour & Employment Ministry signed an MoU with quick commerce firm Zepto to boost youth employment via the National Career Service (NCS) portal. Zepto will post 10,000 jobs, targeting youth, women, and first-time seekers.
CBSE class 10 datesheet: The CBSE has released the tentative datesheet for Class 10 board exams 2026. The first edition will be held from February 17 to March 6, 2026, covering core subjects like Mathematics, Science, English, Social Science, and regional languages, along with vocational and elective courses. The second edition is scheduled from May 15 to June 1, 2026, mainly for compartment exams and missed papers.
The West Bengal Board of Primary Education released the Teacher Eligibility Test 2023 results. Out of 2.73 lakh candidates, less than 7,000 qualified. The TET was held in December 2023 for classes 1 to 5 teacher posts. Only 2.47 percent of candidates passed. The board will investigate the low qualification rate.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative dates for the Class 12 board examination 2025. Scheduled to commence on February 12 and conclude on April 9, the examination period will span nearly two months. This early announcement aims to provide students ample time for preparation, with detailed information available in the official notification.
As seasonal hiring peaks, an Indeed report reveals that two in three gig workers view festive jobs as pathways to full-time employment, prioritizing stability over short-term gains. While 69% seek financial security and 37% desire long-term benefits, over half of employers keep festive hires on temporary contracts.
Festive hiring in India highlights a growing mismatch: two-thirds of job seekers seek full-time, stable roles, while over half of employers offer mostly temporary contracts. Workers prioritize pay stability and job security over bonuses, seeing seasonal jobs as career gateways. Employers, meanwhile, demand technical and managerial skills. Despite the gap, hiring is set to rise in retail, e-commerce, logistics, and hospitality.
Donald Trump's new H-1B visa fees may push Wall Street banks to expand in India. Citigroup, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs already use Indian centers for various operations. Analysts predict increased investment in Indian tech hubs like Mumbai and Bengaluru. Restrictions on skilled immigrants could lead to more offshore hiring. India is emerging as a global hub for international banks.
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Schedule: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the schedule for the CA January 2025 examinations, encompassing Final, Intermediate, and Foundation courses. Exams for various groups across these courses are slated throughout January. The online application process commences on November 3, 2025, with deadlines extending to November 19, 2025, with a late fee.
The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the engagement of over 2,600 youth in the state electricity board to address the shortage of field staff. 1,602 candidates will be engaged as Bijli Upbhogta Mitras, and 1,000 as T-Mates in Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). This initiative aims to strengthen electricity services across the state.