NCS PLATFORM AND EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION

**Executive Summary** This report highlights the achievements and features of the National Career Service (NCS) Portal for the fiscal year 2025-26. Key accomplishments include significant jobseeker registrations, vacancy mobilizations, and the expansion of Model Career Centers (MCCs). This information was provided by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment Sushri Shobha Karandlaje in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Feb 5th, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** * **NCS Portal Overview:** * The NCS Portal serves as a one-stop digital solution for career-related services, linking job seekers with private and government sector opportunities. * Services include access to job fairs, job search and matching, career counseling, vocational guidance, and skill development course information. * **Registration and Vacancies (FY 2025-26):** * Over 78.86 lakh jobseekers and 12.36 lakh employers are registered on the NCS Portal. * 3.43 crore vacancies were mobilized through the NCS Portal. * **Model Career Centres (MCCs):** * The NCS project includes the establishment of Model Career Centers (MCCs) in collaboration with States/Institutions. * 407 Model Career Centres have been approved across the country. * **Career Counselling:** * The NCS Portal facilitates approved career counselors in providing guidance services. * Over 1180 career counselors are onboarded on NCS Portal. * Over 55 Lakh online/offline career guidance sessions have been conducted nationwide. * **Employability Enhancement:** * The NCS Portal offers online employability enhancement programs, digital skill enhancement programs, and self-placed career skill programs. * The NCS Portal is integrated with Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) to provide training for job and entrepreneurial opportunities. * **Awareness and Outreach:** * Regular social media posts and monthly e-newsletters are released to increase awareness of NCS Portal services and vacancies. * Model Career Centres conduct outreach activities like workshops and awareness/orientation programs. **Impact Analysis** **Jobseekers:** * **Impact:** Increased access to job opportunities, career counseling, and skill development programs. * **Action Required:** Utilize the NCS Portal and SIDH platform to find jobs and enhance skills. **Employers:** * **Impact:** A platform to post vacancies and find suitable candidates. * **Action Required:** Register on the NCS Portal and post available job openings. **Career Counsellors:** * **Impact:** Enhanced platform to provide career guidance and counselling services. * **Action Required:** Onboard on NCS Portal to deliver counselling services to jobseekers. **States/UTs and Institutions:** * **Impact:** Collaboration with NCS for establishing and operating Model Career Centres. * **Action Required:** Partner with NCS to deliver employment services through Model Career Centres and organize outreach activities.

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