The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the final results for the CPO recruitment 2024-25, recommending 5,296 candidates for Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police and CAPFs. The selection process involved written exams, medicals, and document verification, with results for some candidates withheld due to court cases or administrative reasons. Detailed marks will be published soon.
Indian Railways has opened applications for 8,860 Non-Technical Popular Category posts for 2025-26. Graduate-level registrations commenced October 21, with undergraduate notifications due October 27. The selection involves multiple Computer Based Tests and skill tests for various roles. Fees were applicable, with partial refunds for eligible candidates after the first exam stage.
Semiconductor firms are intensifying campus hiring by partnering with premier institutions like IITs and NITs, focusing on specialized talent. Initiatives like Delta Class and joint research facilities with Marvell and Renesas are bridging the skills gap. Universities are also offering specialized courses, with top fresher roles commanding attractive salaries.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam schedule, with Session 1 from January 21-30 and Session 2 from April 1-10. Registration for Session 1 opens in October 2025. NTA is expanding exam centres and simplifying registration via Aadhaar-linked verification for wider accessibility.
IIM Bangalore's PGP and PGP-BA 2025-27 batch achieved 100% summer placement, with all 601 students securing offers from 137 companies. Consulting dominated hiring at 46%, while healthcare saw a significant 70% increase in offers. Accenture Strategy led with 132 consulting roles.
Once confined to tax roles, IRS officers are now making significant inroads into high-profile positions traditionally held by IAS officers. Landmark appointments to roles like Election Commissioner, Central Vigilance Commissioner, and Enforcement Directorate chief highlight this evolving landscape, challenging the IAS's long-standing dominance in bureaucratic power corridors.
The DGCA has launched an auto-generation system for computer numbers for flight crew examination applicants, streamlining the process and eliminating manual document submission. This initiative, effective October 16, leverages DigiLocker for verification, initially for CBSE students and soon for others with DigiLocker-integrated marksheets. The move aims to enhance ease of doing business and expedite approvals with minimal human intervention.
The Uttarakhand High Court has cancelled a 31-year-old government order. This order had stopped the hiring of contract workers at ONGC. The court found the notification was issued without proper consultation. This decision lacked a strong factual basis. The ruling impacts ONGC's hiring practices. It follows a challenge by the corporation itself.
A student from NIT Hamirpur, Aryan Mittal, has achieved a record placement package of Rs 3.40 crore. This is the highest annual package secured by any student from the institute to date. Two female students in the Electronics stream also received substantial packages of Rs 1.68 crore each.
India anticipates a 4.4% net job growth in the latter half of 2025-26. Large companies are leading this hiring surge. E-commerce, tech startups, logistics, and retail sectors show strong expansion. Employers prioritize value hiring, focusing on productivity and essential skills like communication and critical thinking. This indicates a shift towards skill-driven recruitment for future workforce needs.