Category: Education

Healthcare sector in the country is witnessing a hiring surge, with 47 per cent employers planning to recruit staff in this segment, driven by advancements in telehealth and a growing focus on preventive care services, TeamLease EdTech said on Wednesday. The surge in healthcare sector hiring is led by Delhi and Chennai as these cities…

Bengaluru: Hiring intentions in India during January-March 2025 are stronger by three percentage points compared to the previous quarter as well as the corresponding quarter last year, and 15 percentage points higher than the global average of 25%, according to the latest edition of the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. About 53% of 3,150 Indian employers…

India Inc is looking at year on-year growth of 9.75% in hiring for the fiscal year 2025-26 compared to last year, according to the India Decoding Jobs Report 2025 launched by Taggd, in collaboration with CII, Masters’ Union, and PeopleStrong Academy. The report covers over 200 leading companies across the country with an average headcount…

Karnataka Bank has released recruitment notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) posts. Candidates can apply for the job online on the official website, karnatakabank.com. The last date to apply for Karnataka Bank PO post is December 10. Karnataka Bank PO post: Required qualification The candidates who apply for the job need to have a postgraduate…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the registration for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2024 will close tomorrow. This examination determines eligibility for roles such as Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professorship, and Ph.D. admissions in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates must submit their examination fees by December 11…

In the global brand-dominated auto and electronics industry in the country, Indian professional chief executives are raking in far higher fortunes than their expat counterparts, irrespective of the size of the business in the country. As per an ET study of over a dozen top brands including Samsung, Maruti Suzuki, LG, Sony, Xiaomi, Whirlpool, and…

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the results for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025. Candidates who took the exam can now check their scorecards on the official CLAT website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT 2025 was held offline on December 1, 2024, in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM….

In the global brand-dominated auto and electronics industry in the country, Indian professional chief executives are raking in far higher fortunes than their expat counterparts, irrespective of the size of the business in the country. As per an ET study of over a dozen top brands including Samsung, Maruti Suzuki, LG, Sony, Xiaomi, Whirlpool, and…

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released a tentative exam date for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025. According to an internal notice, the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) plans to conduct the exam on June 15, 2025. The NMC circular highlights discussions between the Post Graduate Medical Education…

Kolkata, The first phase of the 2024-25 placement process at IIT Kharagpur crossed the milestone of 1,000 job offers earlier this week, the institute said in a statement. After a strong start on day one and two, with more than 800 offers including pre-placement offers (PPOs), day three also witnessed another surge in opportunities, bringing…

Many people display fake smiles and enthusiasm at work to appear cheerful even when they are overwhelmed and stressed. This facade of maintaining constant positivity at the workplace is called “pleasanteeism”. Though the term first came into existence during the Covid pandemic, it has become a common phenomenon now. But when employees continuously suppress their…

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the results of the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 examination. Candidates who appeared for the examination, which took place from September 6 to September 24, 2024, can now check their individual scores on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. How to Check Your Results Candidates can log…

Technological advancements have transformed the way work is done in many companies and have led to layoffs. The finance function has not been spared either. Many say finance jobs are a higher risk due to automation, and this has forced people to reconsider their career choices. However, this is a myth. The truth is that…

BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are seeing a rise in high-paying salary offers for domestic roles by some companies to entice top talent. This comes at a time when entry-level salaries in the IT sector, where most of the fresh engineers across the country join, continue to stagnate at Rs 2.5-4.5 lakh…

Most organisations today have a multi-generational workforce. While this can give companies impactful results, it presents the challenge of dealing with diverse viewpoints. In such conditions, companies have to ensure the presence of the right skilling opportunities and the best career opportunities for growth that are in line with people’s motivations and aspirations. Any mistakes…

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has declared the results for the Specialist Officer (SO) Preliminary Examination today, December 3. Candidates who appeared for the IBPS SO Prelims 2024 can access their results by visiting the official website, ibps.in. Those who qualify will proceed to the IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024, scheduled for December…

Startups and e-commerce companies are flocking to top engineering colleges this hiring season, handing out more offers with attractive pay packages in an indication of their increasing confidence in business and funding prospects. Zomato, Flipkart, Ola, Meesho, Gameskraft, HiLabs, Roombr, Myntra, PhonePe, Quicksell, Indus Insights, Groww, WinZo, Cars24, Battery Smart and NoBroker are among these…

Class of 2025 at the Indian Institute of Technology bagged 579 job offers at the end of Day 1 of 2024-25 placement season. A total of 523 students were offered positions through a combination of campus placements and Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs). Some students bagged multiple offers and a total of 199 students accepted PPOs. 13…

If you have a desire to create a positive impact on society by advocating for pressing issues, then a degree in sociology can equip you with the right set of skills and knowledge. It can also pave the way for a successful career path. A sociology degree allows an individual to gain insights into societal…

Wall Street trading powerhouse Jane Street has reportedly rolled out the highest annual salary offer of ₹4.3 crore-plus-including base, fixed bonus, relocation-for the Class of 2025 in what’s expected to be a significantly better placement season than last year at the Indian Institutes of Technology ( IITs). The top offer by the high-frequency trading firm…

The government has begun searching for a successor to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) chairman Deepak Mohanty whose term is ending in May next year. The PFRDA chairman holds office for five years or till the age of 65 years. The chairman is entitled to a consolidated salary of Rs 5.62 lakh per…

Once marked by exponential growth in 2021 and subsequent corrections in 2023, the cryptocurrency sector’s hiring trends may see a new upward trajectory. Cryptocurrency exchanges that ET spoke to believe the proximity of Elon Musk-the self-styled “Dogefather”- to the incoming American dispensation, greater regulatory clarity at home and global crypto exchanges entering India may lead…

In a significant move aimed at benefiting state government employees and officers, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved an increase in the limits for retirement and death gratuity, a press release said on Saturday. Currently, state government employees and officers are entitled to retirement and death gratuity with a maximum limit of Rs 20 lakh….

India Inc has stepped up hiring of people with disabilities (PwDs) in manufacturing processes, seeking to make the workforce more inclusive, foster innovation and build a more socially responsible ecosystem, according to industry executives. Companies such as Godrej Consumer Products, Tata Motors, PepsiCo, Diageo, and Honeywell are bringing in more PwD talent on the shop…

The much-awaited CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key has been released today, November 29, 2024, on the IIMCAT website. This release comes after the exam held on November 24, 2024, and offers candidates an opportunity to evaluate their performance. The answer key allows candidates to compare their responses with the correct answers and estimate…

Hiring sentiment is showing signs of recovery as final placements kick off on December 1 for the Class of 2025 at the old Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), raising hopes for students at the premier tech institutes. This follows one of the toughest placement seasons ever in the institutes’ history for the 2024 batch, marked…

Over 24 lakh candidates have been provisionally shortlisted during job fairs organised during the last five years, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Singh said 34,809 job fairs were conducted by state employment exchanges/model career centres during the last five years (2019-20…

Indian companies face talent shortages. They adapt HR practices for a young workforce. Deloitte promotes inclusivity and flexibility. Infosys uses AI for skilling. Tata Power focuses on sustainability. Razorpay builds a strong culture. RPG Group prioritizes employee happiness. These companies are changing how they manage people.

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced the results for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) 2024 exam on November 27. Candidates can access their results on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, by logging in with their credentials. Along with the results, KEA has released the final answer key and district-specific cut-off marks for Paper 1 and…

India’s employment landscape is evolving, driven by policy reforms, innovation, and the talent of its young workforce. With a demographic advantage and improving labour metrics, India is poised to address domestic and global labour demands. Improving Employment Metrics The Periodic Labour Force Survey reveals positive trends in India’s employment scenario. From 2017-18 to 2023-24, the…

One company for life? In a world where job changes are more common than ever, how easy, practical or beneficial is it to start your career at a company and stay on to retire from there? Some examples of successful “company lifers” — as experts term it — include Sundar Pichai at Google and Elliott…

MUMBAI: The third and largest phase of the government’s broadband project BharatNet, which has an outlay of Rs 65,000 crore, is likely to create 25,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next two-three years, staffing company TeamLease Services said. “The recently launched phase III of BharatNet marks a significant shift in strategy,” said Subburathinam P,…

Job postings on GL Excelerate, the career support platform of edtech firm Great Learning, surged 43% in the September quarter, underscoring a steady recovery in hiring activity by India Inc. Of note, the technology sector is rebounding from a year-long lull with a renewed focus on hiring fresh graduates, according to Great Learning. “In the…

Flexible work hours are reshaping the priorities of India’s white-collar workforce, with 42% of job seekers in the July-September quarter citing flexibility as a non-negotiable factor in choosing new roles, finds the latest Indeed Hiring Tracker. Flexibility now rivals traditional top priorities such as better pay (56%) and career advancement (47%). “Work isn’t just about…

The issue of lateral entry to fill key posts in government departments, which triggered a political row earlier this year over lack of reservation for these positions, will be examined by a parliamentary panel. According to details put out by the Lok Sabha secretariat, lateral entry in civil services is among the subjects selected by…

With more companies embracing flexible work setups, a lot of individuals can be seen breaking away from the conventional 9-to-5 routine and exploring freelance options. The mushrooming of platforms to connect potential clients with workers and several government initiatives have also made freelancing a viable career option for the youth.But for a newbie, freelancing is…

Rapid digitalisation and the need to protect digital assets have multiplied the demand for cybersecurity professionals. However, the talent pool doesn’t seem that diverse in this sector. It is important to understand what kind of roles are in demand for women, the skills they must acquire and the challenges they face when trying to build…

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has officially announced the results of the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2024 on November 22, 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access and download their marks through the official website, bseodisha.ac.in. OTET Result 2024: How to Check your scorecard Candidates can easily check…

Demand for fresh talent in the FMCG sector has surged, with hiring intent for freshers rising to 32% in the second half of 2024 from 27% in the first half, TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report HY2 (July-December 2024) said. Deeper market penetration in rural and semi-urban areas, fuelled by the rapid growth of the food…

The technology industry is accelerating its campus engagement to help close a skill gap in artificial intelligence and build a ready workforce. Companies such as Microsoft, Accenture, Ericsson, Wipro and Tech Mahindra are holding mentorship programmes, workshops, research and development initiatives, technology master classes and hackathons in partnership with engineering colleges to equip students with…

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has announced the results for the written examination which was held for 60,244 constable positions. The exam took place in August, in which nearly 48 lakh candidates had appeared. The shortlisted candidates will now undergo document verification and physical tests before the final selection. “Based on the…

Net formal job creation under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) stood at 1.88 million in September, a jump of 9.3% compared to 1.72 million added in September 2023, government data shows. As per the provisional data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Wednesday, the retirement fund body witnessed a month-on-month increase…

Nearly half (46%) of Indian knowledge workers are advanced users of artificial intelligence, far ahead of their counterparts in the US (34%), Germany (32%), France (26%), and Australia (23%), according to a recent survey. The ‘AI Collaboration Index’ report by Atlassian – a team collaboration and productivity software company – surveyed 5,000 knowledge workers across…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a detailed FAQ notice on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to help students with common queries about the JEE Main 2025 exam. Key Updates for JEE Main 2025 The application process for Session 1 of JEE Main 2025 is now open and will close on November 22, 2024. NTA…

The UP Board has released the schedule for the 2025 high school and intermediate board exams. “The exams for both high school and intermediate will start simultaneously on February 24, 2025, and conclude on March 12, 2025,” announced Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh. The exams will begin on February 24 with Hindi for Class 10 and…

Over two-thirds of companies still offer work-from-home and remote work options to employees more than three years after the Covid-19 pandemic, as they believe the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, a recent survey said. Remote work was a novelty before Covid-19 broke out, with less than one in three companies (30%) in India offering the option,…

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) released the results for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) on Monday at 11 am. The exam took place on November 9 and 11, 2024. The institute stated, “The Result of the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) held on 9th November 2024 and 11th November…

Over 26,000 young aspirants participated in a recruitment rally conducted by the army after a gap of five years in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Poonch, officials said on Sunday. The recruitment rally commenced at Advance Landing Ground in Surankote on November 8 to fill 307 vacancies for soldier general duty and 45 vacancies…

Bengaluru: When Swiggy listed on the bourses earlier this week, two of its delivery partners—Jigar Khan and Namrata Vora—joined cofounders Sriharsha Majety and Nandan Reddy in ringing the ceremonial bell at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The symbolic gesture was aimed at celebrating the hard work of its delivery partners, the Bengaluru-based food delivery firm…

Over 75 per cent of respondents feel that candidates are partly responsible for falling prey to scams due to their failure to verify company’s credentials before making payments or sharing sensitive personal information, a report said on Saturday. A substantial 75 per cent of surveyed employees indicated that many job seekers fail to exercise the…

Hindustan Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Diageo, Capgemini and Target in India are part of a growing trend of companies offering a choice of benefits to employees as India Inc accelerates efforts to cater to the diverse needs of a multigenerational workforce. Experts say companies can reap several dividends from offering personalised and flexible benefits to…

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Friday announced the results for the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 3.0. Candidates can check their results on the official BPSC website at bpsc.bih.nic.in. Earlier, the Commission had published the answer keys for all subjects, spanning Classes 1 to 12. These answer keys were made available for every set…

The registration process for the January session of the JEE (Main) exam has started on a slow note. The country’s largest engineering entrance exam saw only 5.1 lakh students register with less than a week left for the deadline. During the same time period last year, 12.2 lakh applications were submitted. As the deadline approaches…

Even as the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) accepted one demand of the aspirants to hold the Provincial Civil Services preliminary examinations on a single day on the old pattern, the trouble for the state administration could not come to an end. Reports reaching here said several aspirants continue to protest in front the…

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced significant changes for the 2025 Class 10 and 12 board exams, aiming to reduce syllabus load, increase emphasis on skill-based assessments, and revise the examination format. These measures, announced during a principal’s summit in Indore, are designed to support deeper understanding and ease the burden of…

India is on track to increase its workforce from 423.73 million in 2023 to 457.62 million by 2028, reflecting a net gain of 33.89 million workers, a report said on Wednesday. According to a report by American software company ServiceNow, emerging technology will transform talent across India’s key growth sectors, generating 2.73 million new tech…

A car has become much more than a vehicle that transports us to our destinations. It is continuously becoming a piece of complex and advanced technology. The industry needs an evolving set of skills to manage this transition. In an interaction with ET Digital, Neelabh Shukla, CBO of Careernet, a talent services provider, says the…

Mumbai: Over 12 lakh gig or freelance roles were posted during the 2024 festive season, which is 23 per cent more than last year driven by the rise of e-commerce, tech advancements, and the transition to flexible, on-demand roles post-pandemic, a report said on Tuesday. This demand is primarily driven by a booming retail environment,…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to announce the UGC NET December 2024 exam details in the coming weeks. The NTA has revealed that changes to the NEET UG 2025 exam format are under consideration by a high-powered expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court. This information was disclosed following an RTI petition by…

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the datesheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams for 2025 soon. The exams will commence on February 15, 2025, and students can find the official datesheet on CBSE’s website, cbse.gov.in, once it’s available. However, CBSE has not provided an official confirmation…

As work patterns keep shifting, some jobs get outdated. This makes it important for professionals to be aware of the prospects of their job profile and also find ways to ensure their jobs do not get outdated. A few decades ago, job profiles such as typists, data entry executives, switchboard operators and factory line workers…

The Jammu and Kashmir government has relaxed the upper age limit to 35 years for open merit candidates appearing for combined competitive exams of the Union Territory. The earlier age limit was 30. The upper age limit for reserved category candidates has been set at 37 years while for persons with physical disability, it is…

Bengaluru: Indian companies in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, industrial, life sciences, automotive, oil and gas, aluminium, smart infrastructure, enterprise solutions, semiconductors and renewables are increasingly hiring expatriates on short stints to meet their needs for expertise in technology, operations, leadership, expansion and make up for local talent shortages.Search firms and company executives termed this…

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has lowered bonus payments for some employees for the July-September quarter, despite adhering to the stringent work from office policies of the tech giant, Moneycontrol has reported. While junior employees still received their full quarterly variable allowance, some senior employees saw reductions between 20-40 per cent, with some receiving no bonus…

The National Skill Development Corporation and TCS iON on Friday signed an agreement to roll out a National Proficiency Test to assess the skill level and provide industry-recognized certifications, in a bid to improve the employability potential of job seekers, students and professionals. The tests will be conducted once every month, and can be taken…

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), has officially announced the semester results for the academic year 2024. Students who appeared for exams in various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs can now access their results. To view their results, students simply need to enter their roll…

The Telangana School Education Department has opened registrations for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET or TG TET 2 2024), scheduled to take place between January 1 and January 20, 2025. Applicants have until November 20, 2024, to complete the online registration on the official website tgtet2024.aptonline.in. TS TET 2024 Application Fee Candidates who…

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has officially released the admit cards for candidates applying to Group A, B, and C posts under Advertisement No. 01/2024/Estt. Eligible applicants can now download their admit cards from the official website at bis.gov.in. This recruitment drive aims to fill 345 positions, including key roles such as Personal Assistant…

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the results for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 exam soon. Once the results are released, candidates can check them at the official website, ssc.gov.in using their roll numbers mentioned on admit cards. The Commission as of now has not specified the date or time of the…

The Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination-2025 to select officers of different central services will be conducted on June 8, the Union Public Service Commission has said. The Commission had last month postponed the examination to give sufficient time to the aspirants for preparation following a change in scheme for the recruitment of the Indian Railway Management…

Have you been lately experiencing self-doubt, fearing job loss or wondering if you will ever grow in your career? If yes, the chances are you are experiencing anxiety induced by the demands and pressures that come with one’s professional life.Career anxiety can manifest in several ways, and leave you overwhelmed to the extent that you…

UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC) announced that the Combined State/Senior Subordinate Service (prelims) Examination-2024, commonly called PCS (Pre), will be held in 41 districts of the state on December 7 and 8, 2024. The exam will be held in two sessions: the first session from 9.30 am to 11.30 am and the second session from…

Demand for design professionals in semiconductor global capability centres dropped by 7 per cent sequentially during the July-September quarter of 2024-25, driven by global macroeconomic challenges and the cautious hiring sentiments of large corporations, a report said on Monday. Semiconductor design global capability centres (GCC) account for approximately 4 per cent of India’s total GCCs,…

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has issued the admit cars for the Primary School Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 (PSTET 2024) exam. The admit cards are available on its official website – https://esb.mp.gov.in/e_default.html. How to Download MP PSTET Admit cards Go to the official website. Click on the ‘Admit Card – Primary School Teacher…

There is a massive difference in the career trajectories of our parents and our own. They mostly worked for a single company and believed that staying in the same organisation would reflect loyalty, which would in turn give them security and stability. However, this notion doesn’t stand scrutiny in today’s market. Over the last few…

A degree in geography is more than just understanding spatial relationships between countries or the physical features of mountains, hills and streams. A three-year degree course in geography broadly covers two areas: natural sciences and social sciences, where natural science is the study of the earth and its components and social science is concerned with…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the results for the CA Foundation and CA Intermediate exams held in September 2024. Candidates can access their results now, by logging into the official ICAI websites using their credentials. CA Result 2024: Official Websites for ICAI Results Candidates who took the September 2024 CA…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the January session through the official site at jeemain.nta.nic.in. To complete the registration, candidates will need a valid email address and mobile number. Here’s all you need…

Diwali celebrations among other factors like stubble burning have pushed the air quality index (AQI) into the “very poor and poor” range in the National Capital region and Mumbai in the last few days. Companies like Deloitte, Acer, DS Group, Colgate-Palmolive India and Vantage Circle, are taking rearguard action with green measures including installing improved…

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta students have bagged a monthly stipend of Rs 1.89 lakh per month on average in the summer placement. The median is Rs 2 lakh per month, the institute said in a statement, adding that both are “a new institute record”. The highest domestic monthly stipend stood at Rs 3.67…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced the results for the CA Foundation and Intermediate Examinations 2024 on Wednesday. According to the official release, female students took the top three ranks in this exam. Parami Umesh Parekh secured the top rank in the CA Intermediate September 2024 exam with a score of 484…

Ten per cent of workers hired globally in 2024 hold job titles that did not exist at the turn of the century, showed data made public on Wednesday from LinkedIn’s inaugural Work Change Snapshot, indicating evolution in the workplace over time. Artificial intelligence (AI) engineers, data scientists, customer success managers, social media managers and sustainability…

Around 10 million jobs need to be added annually between 2024-25 and 2029-30 for India to maintain an average gross value added (GVA) growth of 6.5% year-on-year, according to a report released on Wednesday. In comparison, an average of 8.5 million jobs were generated each year from 1999-00 to 2022-23. Over the past 23 years,…

In an evolving workforce landscape, LinkedIn’s recent Work Change Snapshot reveals that 10 per cent of the jobs filled globally in 2024 bear titles unheard of in the year 2000. Roles such as Sustainability Manager, AI Engineer, Social Media Manager, Data Scientist, and Customer Success Manager have now become integral across industries. The shift is…

Axis Bank Ltd. says artificial intelligence will change the nature of work but won’t lead to net job losses at the Indian lender, which has boosted digital staffing more than 10-fold in recent years. There’s “no need to shrink our workforce,” said Sameer Shetty, head of digital business and transformation at India’s third-largest private bank…

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has proposed Aadhaar-linked registration for students aspiring for professional course seats from next year, with an intention to put an end to the menace of seat blocking, official sources said on Tuesday. The KEA has submitted this proposal to the Karnataka e-Governance department. “The e-Governance department is in favour of…

Between finding openings, sending out your resume and interviewing, looking for a job is tough. Now a growing trend of scammers impersonating recruiters is making it even harder. In the last year, job scams have been on the rise, according to Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit that…

Wider use of technologies such as UPI has led to accelerated adoption of digital means in financial services. This has also broadened the scope of roles in the sector, especially in the mid-career space. Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, VP and Business Head, TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, says these changes have led to increased demand for specialised roles….

The Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education (UBSE) will release the answer keys of the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) soon. The exam was held on Thursday, 24th October 2024, in two shifts – Paper 1 took place from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, while Paper 2 was held between 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Candidates…

Professional networking platform apna.co has reported a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in job postings to 2.16 lakh this festive season across logistics & operations, e-commerce, and hospitality. This year’s festive season was particularly important for businesses looking to rebound after a slowdown in consumer spending during the summer and election periods. Companies were focused…

Germany’s Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun sourcing loco pilots from India for its global projects even as the state-owned rail company eyes expansion in the Indian market offering consultancy, operations and maintenance for metro systems. “There is a shortage of train drivers in Germany, and we want to use our Indian manpower across global projects,”…

Formal job creation under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) went up by 6.8% in August to 2.07 million compared to 1.94 million in August 2023 while month-on-month ESIC witnessed a dip of 8% when compared to 2.25 million new registrations in July 2024, the ministry of labour and employment said. As per the provisional…

NEW DELHI: India’s formal job market witnessed a decline in August with all three social security schemes recording a fall in new subscribers, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday showed. New subscriptions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) scheme and the National Pension Scheme (NPS) hit their lowest…

Serving on the board of a company is a prestigious but also difficult task. As more companies try to build strong boards for better governance structures — some of which is also mandated by law — there are more opportunities for senior professionals with strong expertise in leadership and functional domain areas to take up…

Mumbai: Bengaluru dominated as the country’s top city for job opportunities and salary growth as it has registered a 9.3 per cent year-on-year increase, closely followed by Chennai and Delhi, a report said on Thursday. This growth underlines Bengaluru’s reputation as a technology and business hub as the average monthly unified salary in the city…

Business process management (BPM) organisations must move beyond routine tasks and address more complex and strategic challenges while offering insights into the emerging skills that will define the future of work in this dynamic industry, a new report has said. As the sector undergoes rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, changing client expectations and new…

Intel is set to lay off 1,300 employees in Oregon as part of cost-cutting strategies. The layoffs will occur at four offices and will begin on November 15, lasting two weeks. Affected employees will not have the opportunity to transfer roles internally, as reported by TOI. This move is part of a broader trend of…

Do numbers and figures fascinate you? Do you have a knack for breaking down complex numerical problems into simpler concepts? Have you always desired a career that revolves around logical reasoning and analytical thinking? Then a degree in mathematics might just help you build a successful career path. Contrary to the conventional notion, pursuing a…

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the ongoing examination conducted by the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) to fill up 563 Grade-I posts in various government departments, saying such an order will lead to “chaos”. “The examination is to commence at 2 pm… There will be chaos if we stay the exam at…

Nearly one in every three Indian college students (32.5%) is already a nascent entrepreneur actively trying to start an own venture, compared with the global average of one in four (25.7%), according to the GUESSS India 2023 Report. Likely propelled by various policy initiatives, this indicates a growing momentum for entrepreneurship within Indian universities, said…

Net formal job creation under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) stood at 1.85 million in August, a jump of 9.07% compared to 1.69 million added in August 2023, government data shows. As per the provisional data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Sunday, the retirement fund body witnessed a month-on-month decline…

The PM Internship Scheme is off to a good start, with offers by companies to train youth surpassing the government’s early-December target of 125,000 in just over two weeks of the programme’s formal launch, people aware of the details said. Large companies have been posting their internship offers on a government portal, designed to implement…

Work-life balance is in the spotlight, come festivity. And India Inc is going the extra mile for employees — giving four to nine days off during Diwali, flexibility at work, floating leaves, and even doing away with so called sandwich leaves, said industry executives. Companies such as Deloitte, JSW MG Motor, Meesho, Myntra, The Good…

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced recruitment for various positions in 2024. The available roles include Supervisor (S&T), Junior Engineer (JE), Assistant Section Engineer (ASE), Section Engineer (SE), and Senior Section Engineer (SSE). Interested candidates can apply through the official DMRC website by November 8. Candidates must have a three-year regular diploma or…

The Union Public Service Commission on Friday postponed the Engineering Services Examination-2025 to give “sufficient time” to the aspirants to prepare for the recruitment test, according to an official statement. The development came after the government decided that the recruitment to the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) would be made through both the Civil Services…

Announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget, the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, which aims to provide internship opportunities to 1 crore youth of the country, was launched on October 3. From October 12, aspirants in the age-group of 21-24 years can apply for internship, where they will be able to engage with…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced changes to the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) for 2025, ending the optional question format introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting with JEE Main 2025, all numerical questions in Section B must be answered, unlike the previous format where students could choose which questions to attempt. This change…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the results for the June session of the UGC NET 2024. Candidates can access their results on the official UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. To view and download their scorecards, candidates will need to log in using their application number and birthdate. The UGC NET examination took…

India is seeing more women stepping into leadership roles at global capability centres (GCCs). Many companies are choosing women to lead their operations in India, thus expanding the pool of women role models and bringing fresh perspectives to decision-making. Nearly two dozen women are leading GCCs in India. Prominent leaders include Lalitha Indrakanti at Jaguar…

India Inc is accelerating efforts to train fresh hires to equip them with the necessary skills and contribute to the government’s goal of making the country a global semiconductor powerhouse through the India Semiconductor Mission. AMD, Micron India, and LAM Research are among companies seeking to close the skills gap by putting new recruits through…

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have become major employers for fresh talent, offering salaries up to 30% above the industry average for in-demand skills, a new report has shown. TeamLease Digital, a tech staffing and solutions provider, has shared its insights on hiring trends for FY 2025, highlighting the rising demand across different experience levels, the…

Skill sets required for jobs have changed by 36% in India since 2016, and AI is only accelerating this trend, Teuila Hanson, Chief People Officer, LinkedIn, said in an exclusive interaction with ET. “By 2030, the skills needed to do our jobs are expected to change by as much as 64%,” said Hanson. Edited excerpts:…

India Inc is projected to pay out a median salary increase of 9.5% in 2025, equal to the actual hikes in 2024, the latest Salary Budget Planning Report by advisory, broking, and solutions company WTW has found. The projected salary increases in India continue to be the highest across the Asia-Pacific region with markets such…

The web series “Succession” portrays the dramatic twists and turns and power struggles that a major media house goes through during leadership change. In the real world, succession planning is not as dramatic but it plays a critical role in enabling the right leadership transitions. In an interaction with ET Digital, Arvind Pandit, Founder &…

Higher Secondary First Year (+1) Examination time table Date Day Part Subject 05.03.2025 Wednesday Part-I Tamil, Other Indian Languages 10.03.2025 Monday Part-II English 13.03.2025 Thursday Part-III Communicative English, Ethics and Indian Culture, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Bio-Chemistry, Advanced Language (Tamil), Home Science, Political Science, Statistics, Nursing (Vocational), Basic Electrical Engineering 17.03.2025 Monday Part-III Biology, Botany,…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) 2024 results for the June session soon. Once released, the results will be available on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. These results will be determined by the final answer key, which has already been released. The provisional…

During college days or right after completing a degree, individuals usually take up an internship in an industry relevant to their educational qualifications to get practical experience. This is why internships are considered as a rite of passage to a successful career. Nowadays, there are numerous online platforms dedicated to offering a wide range of…

Candidates can now apply for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, with the dedicated portal going live for registration on Saturday. Those in the age group of 21-24 years are eligible to apply for the scheme. As per the scheme’s pilot project, estimated to cost around Rs 800 crore, internships will start on December 2. In…

For anyone looking to make some extra money, the festive season is the best time. Businesses across sectors often need more skilled individuals for a wide range of roles. However, there is intense competition, so employers prefer individuals who are flexible, adaptable and can work under pressure. Job seekers need to approach the festive hiring…

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the admit cards for the 2024 Probationary Officers (PO) preliminary examination. Candidates who applied for this recruitment exam can now download their hall tickets from the official IBPS website at ibps.in. It is crucial for candidates to have their admit cards ready, as entry to the…

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MAHADISCOM) has released the admit card for the MSEDCL Junior Assistant exam. Candidates who applied for the position can download their admit cards from the official website, mahadiscom.in. Direct link to check admit card-https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/msedcljul24/oecla_oct24/login.php?appid=34c371cd903d8f276fbc42fc30f69bd4 The exam is set for October 18, 2024, and it is essential for candidates…

India’s female labour force participation rate has increased at a faster pace among South Asian countries between 2019 and 2023. The country recorded an increase of 23.4%, according to an analysis of data from the World Bank. Bhutan follows with a growth of 6.3%, followed by Pakistan (4.7%), Maldives (1.7%), Nepal (1.1%) and Bangladesh (0.3%)….

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have extended the application deadlines for the Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) recruitment 2024. Applicants now have until October 27, 2024, to apply for undergraduate posts and until October 20, 2024, for graduate posts. This recruitment process aims to fill 11,558 vacancies, with 3,445 allocated for undergraduate positions and 8,113 for…

New Delhi: More than 130 companies–including Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Jubilant Foodworks, Eicher Motor and Muthoot Finance–have together placed offers for about 50,000 candidates under the PM Internship scheme as of October 9, a senior corporate affairs ministry official said. This marks a more than three-fold rise from about…

With the festive season starting, multiple sectors will see increased consumption demand. This will drive up hiring, and much of that will be gig hiring in nature.NLB Services estimates that up to 10 lakh jobs would be created during this festive period. Industries such as retail, hotel, e-commerce, logistics, consumer goods, banking, financial services and…

Bengaluru: Senior professionals and CXOs contemplating their next career move are increasingly vigilant about toxic work cultures. A top-rung executive who was slated to join a Bengaluru-based company turned down a lucrative offer at the very last minute when some background digging revealed a lack of autonomy and the fact that hardly any CXO had…

Close to 50 companies, including TCS, Tech Mahindra, L&T, Apollo Tyres, Titan, Divis Labs, and Britannia, have collectively offered over 13,000 internships through the PM Internship scheme portal, which opened for corporate registrations last week. As part of the government’s plan to address the skills gap among youth, the initiative has seen around 200 companies…

RRB JE 2024 Exam Date: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the exam dates for the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) position. The computer-based exam will take place from December 6 to December 13. Candidates can find the official notification on the RRB Ranchi website at rrbranchi.gov.in. The application process for the RRB JE…

Nearly five years after approving the merger of eight railway services into the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), the government is reversing course by reinstating the recruitment of officers through two separate exams: the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Engineering Services Examination (ESE), both conducted by the UPSC. This decision, approved by the Department of…

New Delhi: ITC, Reliance Retail, Adani Group, TCS, Coca-Cola, Eicher, Deloitte, Mahindra Group, Maruti Suzuki, PepsiCo, HDFC, ICICI, Wipro, HUL, Samsung and Hewlett Packard are among 500 firms that have listed themselves as ‘partner companies’ for the PM internship scheme, launched on October 3. Executives at some of these companies that ET reached out to…

Youth participation in India’s workforce, particularly among women, is increasing. However, a slight uptick in unemployment raises concerns about job availability and the need for skill development.

The Karnataka High Court has stayed a single judge verdict, which had classified the relationship between ANI Technologies Private Limited (Ola) and its drivers as that of employer-employee. The original ruling required Ola to address complaints of sexual harassment involving its drivers. The interim order that stayed the original judgment was passed by a vacation…

A clutch of venture capital firms are actively trying to close the stubborn gender gap that continues to plague the global VC ecosystem, where the underrepresentation of women is especially glaring at senior levels. Blume Ventures, Lightbox India Advisors, Bertelsmann India Investments, Lightspeed India, and Leo Capital are among those adding women across levels, including…

(This story originally appeared in on Oct 04, 2024) The Central government launched the pilot phase of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme on Thursday, aiming to offer 1.25 lakh internship opportunities during the fiscal year 2024-25. Over 2,200 internship opportunities have been so far listed on the portal. The scheme aims to address youth unemployment…

The average salary increase in India is likely to be 9.5% in 2024-25, compared to an actual increase of 9.3% in 2024, according to the first phase of the Aon Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2024-25. The study analysed data across 1,176 companies from over 40 industries between July and August 2024. The engineering…

White-collar hiring activity witnessed a 6 per cent growth in September compared to the same month last year, mainly driven by a recovering IT sector, a report said on Thursday. The Naukri JobSpeak Index reached 2,727 points in September, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth, it said. This positive trend was largely driven…

An average career span lasts 40 years. But humans are living longer and the idea of work years and retirement are getting challenged. Some want to work longer for money and others to keep themselves occupied. Whatever the reasons, more and more people are opting to work for a longer time. In an interaction with…

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an advertisement for the recruitment of Office Attendant in Group ‘C’ positions. Indian citizens can apply online through NABARD’s website from 02 October 2024 to 21 October 2024. The call letter and information handout for the examination will be available on NABARD’s website closer…

Unmanned aerial systems have become an integral part of many sectors as several industries leverage drone technology to improve efficiency and productivity. The drone technology space is seeing several employment opportunities. While there are plenty of vacancies for freshers, the question is can mid-career professionals also make a seamless career switch and experience significant growth…

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the provisional allotment lists for the 2024 recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO), Clerks, and Specialist Officers (SO) in Regional Rural Banks (RRB) across India. Candidates who participated in the selection process can check their allotment status by visiting the official IBPS website at ibps.in. Those who…

Did you also find your history classes in school quite fascinating? Did all those battles, societal and social changes, cultural evolution and a deep understanding of human civilisation intrigue you to dig deeper? If yes, then a bachelor’s degree in history or BA (History) Honors is definitely an undergraduate degree you should pursue. Apart from…

Internships have increasingly become a preferred mode of candidate selection for many corporations and most students and corporates prefer 4 to 6 months (one semester) of internships as an appropriate time for learning, says a report. According to a report by AI-powered recruitment automation firm HirePro students (53 per cent), colleges (40 per cent) and…

Remember the American TV series Suits? The charismatic portrayal of the legal profession, the lucrative corporate jobs and the adrenaline-spiking challenges faced by the characters must have made you envision a career as a legal advisor, lawyer, partner, researcher or consultant at a renowned firm. Yes, we all went through the same phase! The legal…

Finance teams have just five years to transform themselves if they do not want to risk becoming irrelevant, says a report made by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Accountants ANZ in association with PwC. The role finance teams are playing today in building sustainable businesses is only expanding by the day,…

The hunt for CEOs and other top executives has got more difficult and time-consuming than ever before, say HR heads, leadership consultancies as well as board members. It now often takes 9-12 months to fill a vacant CEO or CXO position, especially when the search is for seasoned professionals in specialised areas such as renewables,…

The demand for workers skilled in sustainable construction practices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grew 25 per cent since May last year due to higher pay, according to a report released on Friday. From May 2023 to April 2024, the demand for workers skilled in sustainable construction practices surged 25 per cent, particularly for…

Businesses in India are facing a talent crunch on both hiring and retention fronts, according to a new report. The Talent Trends Report by recruitment firm Michael Page, shared exclusively with ET, found that 34% of organisations are struggling to find the right talent and almost one in three is grappling with retaining existing employees….

Bengaluru: Programmes like ‘Make in India’ that completed a decade this week and the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, as well as the budget initiatives to boost employment, will continue to drive robust hiring in the manufacturing sector, particularly for blue- and grey-collar roles, recruitment firms and companies said. Hiring is happening across industries including automotive…

Indian employees and employers state the highest satisfaction with their current hybrid work environment, even as Indian employees are least likely to spend time at their desks in office, shows a new survey. The latest Global Workspace Insights report from workplace creation company Unispace shows that 97% of employees and 98% employers in India expressed…

Driven by a combination of rising air travel, religious and spiritual tourism, and changing consumer preferences for personalised, tech-driven experiences, India’s travel and hospitality sector is witnessing a resurgence in employment generation. More than three in five employers (64%) in the sector are expanding their workforce in response to growing demand, as per TeamLease Services’…

There are days when we feel unenthusiastic about work and spend the day in the office staring at the clock in the hope the needle moves faster. An occasional low-productive day might be ok but when it becomes frequent, it becomes a problem. You will stop giving your best and career growth will be affected….

New Delhi: Whether it be for a better job, pay or simply to stay ahead of the curve, people are skilling, reskilling and upskilling themselves like never before. But have you ever wondered which skills are hot right now? Udemy, an online skills marketplace and learning platform, on Wednesday released its Q2 Global Workplace Learning…

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and GenAI job postings are on the rise, with AI and ML job postings increasing by 65% since 2019, and GenAI-related job postings seeing a 411% surge, reveals the SkyHive By Cornerstone Global State of the Skills Economy Report by workforce agility solutions company Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. However, the…

Some of the top tech firms in India are initiating students as young as in Grade 6 from the hinterland into emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, cybersecurity and robotics that are reshaping the employment landscape. They are establishing STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) labs in schools, helping build…

Leaders are often tasked with goals to transform a company and navigate both external tailwinds as well as internal changes. Given that some organisations have made this journey successfully, what lessons can leaders imbibe from these examples? One of the most enduring answers to this question is outlined in the seminal book, “Good to Great”,…

While the word might be new to your ears, we are sure the concept isn’t. Remember your school or college days when some seemingly “cool” individuals would hang out only with “their group” — be it for lunch, projects or other activities? Recall how that made you feel. Isolated? Rejected? These are the experiences of…

The State-Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) has announced the release of admit cards for the Assam Police Constable recruitment. These admit cards are for the upcoming Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) scheduled for October 3. Candidates can download their admit cards from the SLPRB’s official website, slprbassam.in. To access the admit…

Companies are always looking for individuals who have the right skills and knowledge to offer insights regarding continuously changing market dynamics and economic policies. Such people help companies make the right decisions, especially during tough times. This is a reason why BA (Honours) Economics continues to see significant demand each year. This 3-year undergraduate programme…

Banks and non-banking financing companies (NBFCs) are seeing a bigger need for digital transformation, shows Venator Search Partners’ research that took the views of over 60 CEOs, lending professionals, digital experts and top consulting companies. Many expect digital transformation to have a dual impact: reduce the need for traditional field sales roles and ensure greater…

Karnataka is looking at a proposal to implement six days of paid menstrual leave a year for women in both private and public sectors. The draft Bill, christened ‘The Right of Women to Menstrual Leave and Free Access to Menstrual Health Products,’ aims to improve work-life balance for women by addressing the physical and emotional…

India’s top 10 private banks saw a net headcount addition of 295,000 professionals in the last four years with 94,046 jobs added in FY24, a 13% increase over FY23, which had the highest annual net additions at 106,753. Together, this cohort—including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDFC First Bank,…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the schedule for the Chartered Accountancy (CA) January 2025 exams. The timetable includes dates for both the Foundation and Intermediate courses, available on ICAI’s official website, icai.org. ICAI CA Foundation, Intermediate Exam 2025: Dates and Timings The Foundation course examinations will take place on January…

The flexi-staffing industry grew by 5.2% in the April-June 2024 quarter and 18.5% year-on-year, adding 2.2 lakh new workers, according to the Flexi Staffing Industry Employment growth report for Q1 FY2025 by the Indian Staffing Federation, the apex industry body representing the manpower outsourcing industry. The surge in employment was particularly notable in key sectors…

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB or RSMSSB) will release admit cards for the graduate-level Common Entrance Test (RSMSSB CET 2024) today after 6pm, as per the recent notification from the board. Once released, candidates can download their admit cards from rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in and recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in. The RSMSSB CET exam will be conducted on September 27 and…

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are increasingly gaining more influence and being viewed more as strategic partners than just owning the finance charter of a company. The ongoing shift of CFOs towards company strategy and governance, forecasting and analytics as well as digital transformation ensures that they often interact with the board on crucial business decisions….

The Haryana Public Service Commission declared the HPSC PGT Result 2024 for the subject knowledge test on Wednesday. Candidates who took the subject knowledge test can check their roll numbers on the official HPSC website at hpsc.gov.in. According to the official notice, the subject knowledge test for 12 posts of PGT in Fine Arts for…

A hiring expert has pointed out that job-seekers are often missing a basic step in their interview preparation. Adriane Schwager, CEO and co-founder of GrowthAssistant, shared her insights with CNBC Make It. Adriane said she has observed a significant decline in job candidates’ preparedness over the past five years. With over 20 years of experience…

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB PO Score Card 2024 on September 17. Candidates who took the IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam can now check their scores by visiting the official IBPS website, ibps.in. To access the scorecard, candidates need their registration number and date of birth. IBPS RRB…

New Delhi: The government is planning to create a new framework for flexible working arrangements for women to lift their participation in the labour force by addressing some of the challenges faced and offering social security benefits to those in the unorganised sector. A task force under labour secretary Sumita Dawra is studying ways to…

It is not uncommon for employees who have clocked out for the day to get calls from team managers asking them to do some more office work. The work-from-home culture that started during the pandemic has also contributed to blurring the lines between work and personal hours. However, Australia’s recent “right to disconnect” policy now…

It is not enough to hire the right people for the right roles. Business leaders need to also keep finding ways to engage and to motivate them. This makes learning an important aspect of growth. Vijai Subramaniam, Founder and Chairman, Royaloak Furniture, says, “In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, continuous learning and development are imperative…

Today’s highly digital economy has made the job market very competitive. But it also means that you don’t have to wait for a layoff to look for a remote job. There are enough opportunities to find and develop such an option as a side-hustle right away. While some people engage in side-hustles to earn money,…

New Delhi: Travel tech and hospitality companies are scaling new heights in terms of hiring in 2024 backed by a boom in business and leisure travel. MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip, Agoda, Radisson Hotel Group and Lemon Tree Hotels are among firms adding record numbers of employees to meet the demand surge. Most of the hiring is for…

The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB) has announced the results of the Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test (CG TET) 2024. Candidates can now check their results on the official website, vyapam.cgstate.gov.in. However, at the time of writing, the website was down for some unknown reasons. If you face similar issues, wait for sometime and open in…

Bengaluru: Last month, in a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, ecommerce major Flipkart inaugurated a delivery hub in Delhi-NCR run completely by employees belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community. In June, Wells Fargo launched ‘Transgender Persons Hiring Program’ in the country to attract and train transgender talent across business lines, while Axis Bank rolled out the ARISE…

Generation X (35-50 years old) is expected to be at the helm of fintech companies and there is a consensus that bank-fintech partnerships are the future, according to a survey conducted by BFSI focused CXO search firm Venator Search Partners. Even globally, Generation X accounts for 51% of leadership roles. While they are expected to…

‘Extra’ is now the new byword in hiring of engineering freshers as campus recruiters vie for candidates who have that little extra topping on their plain vanilla B.Tech degree. This topping could be a skill in emerging technologies like AI, ML or IoT, or an apprenticeship or internship at some firm. This is being reflected…

Amazon India on Thursday said it has created more than 110,000 seasonal job opportunities across its operations network to cater to increased demand during the festive season. These opportunities include direct and indirect jobs across India in cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Chennai, among others, a company statement said….

Bengaluru: As India looks to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, renewable energy companies are accelerating their search for talent that can help the transition to sustainable energy sources and decarbonisation. Adani Green Energy, Tata Power Renewable Energy, Vikram Solar, and Gensol Group are among firms ramping up hiring for roles spanning projects, data science,…

Applicant tracking systems (ATS) have become an integral part of the resume screening process. These systems primarily scan resumes for required keywords and qualifications, and rank them as per suitability so that the hiring manager can shortlist candidates easily. Many individuals hold the opinion that if their resumes receive a lower ranking on ATS, they…

Amid a raging battle for supremacy in the quick-commerce space, an equally fierce war for leadership talent is playing out between new entrants and incumbents alike. Poaching is rampant and Rs 2-3 crore salaries plus millions in stocks are on offer for top talent as the likes of Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, Blinkit and Flipkart focus…

Are skills important, or is enthusiasm alone enough in today’s world? A debate over this is raging on LinkedIn after an IIM, IIT alumnus in a post said that enthusiasm, or “enthu,” plays a crucial role in staying relevant in today’s rapidly changing professional landscape. Ankur Garg, a Principal at Boston Consulting Group and an…

The hiring sentiment in India for the December quarter is the strongest among 42 countries covered in a new global survey, whose findings come close on the heels of data from the US that indicates a slowdown in jobs growth. The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey’s latest edition covered 3,150 employers in India and their hiring…

It has not been an easy placement season, and the job market continues to show signs of weakness. In this situation, a survey by HirePro’s highlights the gaps between the students, the companies hiring and the academia. As many as 67% of the students who participated in the survey said they want to become entrepreneurs…

Disagreements are bound to happen in a corporate environment that is full of diverse people. While being at odds with your colleague may not be of concern, things can take a tricky turn when the person in opposition is your boss. There are various situations when you may not agree with a person above your…

The growth of global capability centres (GCCs) is driving demand for roles and new skill sets in India. This calls for a need to think of the best way to plan the compensation and benefit structure of employees, to add value to the organisation. Keeping this in mind, 88% of GCCs who took part in…

The quick commerce sector is likely to see up to 40% year-on-year increase in hiring this festive season, driven by the entry of ecommerce majors Amazon and Flipkart as well as expansion by existing players, according to executives at staffing and recruitment services firms. Some tier II cities are, however, set for more than doubling…

UGC Net Answer Key 2024: The provisional answer key(s) for UGC – NET June 2024 (Rescheduled) Examination conducted on August 21, 22 and 23 of this year along with the question paper with recorded responses are available for the candidates to challenge. Official website to check: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in Direct link for candidates: https://ugcnet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/answer-key-challenge/login-answer The candidates, who…

Banks are mulling to hire graduates under 25 years of age as apprentices in a month, a top industry official said on Friday. Lenders will be paying a stipend of Rs 5,000 a month to such candidates who will get trained on a specialized skill set during the stint, industry lobby grouping Indian Banks Association’s…

The Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector has been a crucial driver of economic growth and financial inclusion in India. Through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the sector has successfully brought 230 million people under the financial umbrella. It is a significant step towards expanding financial access nationwide. As the…

Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Prataprao Jadhav on Thursday announced that the National Exit Test (NExT) for Ayush will be effective for the students of 2021-22 academic session batch onwards. The decision was taken on the recommendations of a committee set up in this regard to review the concerns of the students…

As festival season is about to begin, seasonal hiring is projected to surge by 20 per cent over last year, with the e-commerce industry leading the trend amid increased demand, according to the data by job site Indeed. The top gig roles that have been witnessing increased hiring are delivery executives, warehouse workers, logistics coordinators,…

The Indian technology sector is seeing a new era of growth because of factors such as government initiatives, digital transformation, a booming startup ecosystem and hefty investments. This has led to demand for tech talent. But these companies also need people with non-tech skills to sustain themselves. As a result, the tech space is brimming…

The Air India’s Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility being built in Bengaluru is not only expected to generate over 1,200 new job opportunities for skilled aviation engineers in India, but it will also create seven times more indirect jobs for the local population, said Air India CEO and managing director Campbell Wilson on Wednesday. The…

India Inc’s big gender diversity push is increasingly getting extended to temporary hiring during peak periods such as the festive season. Ecommerce, logistics, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, consumer durables, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) are among a slew of sectors actively giving mandates to onboard more temporary women workers to fill in a festive season-induced…

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced the results for the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET) June 2024 exam. The results are available on the official HPBOSE website, hpbose.org. Out of 41,675 registered candidates, 37,826 appeared for the exam, with only 4,882 passing, resulting in a pass rate of approximately…

The government has ramped up operations and infrastructure to meet global demand for skilled workers, said Atul Kumar Tiwari, secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). He said enhanced focus on skilling in the Union budget will give a much-needed thrust to the skilling sector in India. “With two-way integration between education and skilling…

Hyderabad’s Osmania University is set to release the admit cards for the Telangana State Eligibility Test (TS SET) 2024 soon. Candidates eagerly awaiting their TS SET 2024 hall tickets will soon be able to download them from the official website, telanganaset.org. To access the Telangana SET 2024 admit card, candidates will need to use their…

What started as a social networking experiment for startups in Chicago-the biggest city in the US Midwest-has since evolved into a global technology recruitment platform hosting about 132,000 live jobs currently. In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the ET World Leaders Forum, Maria Christopoulos Katris, founder and chief executive of Built In, spoke…

Mumbai: A rising number of corner-room occupants in India are feeling “overwhelmed”. According to a CEO survey conducted by global executive search and leadership consulting firm Korn Ferry, increasing pressure from company promoters and boards, heightened regulatory risks, constant scrutiny in a digital age and a disruptive business environment are leading to many top bosses…