PARLIAMENT QUESTION: APPOINTMENTS IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT POSTS

**Executive Summary** This report details a written reply provided in the Lok Sabha on April 1, 2026, regarding the status of appointments in Central Government posts. It outlines the mechanisms for tracking recruitment data, the government's "mission-mode" approach to filling vacancies via National Rozgar Mela events, and the various schemes implemented to enhance employment and employability. Key digital resources for tracking sanctioned posts and career services are also identified. **Key Points / Main Content** **Data Management and Transparency** * Records of Union Government appointments are maintained by the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities, Ministries, and Departments. * Recruitment data for candidates recommended by the UPSC and SSC are publicly accessible through their respective official websites and annual reports. * Information regarding sanctioned posts and "persons-in-position" is published in the Annual Reports of the Pay Research Unit under the Department of Expenditure. **Recruitment Processes** * The identification and filling of vacancies is a continuous process governed by instructions for time-bound completion. * The government has adopted a "mission-mode" recruitment strategy, distributing several lakh appointment letters through National Rozgar Mela events since October 2022. **Employment Generation Initiatives** * Priority is placed on employment generation and improving youth employability through specific schemes: Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Startup India, Skill India, and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes. * Outcome details for PMEGP, Startup India, and Skill India are hosted on dedicated government dashboards and websites. **Digital Career Support** * The National Career Service (NCS) Portal acts as a one-stop digital platform for career-related services. * NCS services include job matching for government and private sectors, online/offline job fairs, career counselling, vocational guidance, and information on skill development training. **Impact Analysis** **Ministries, Departments, and Cadre Controlling Authorities** **Impact** These entities are responsible for the primary maintenance of appointment data and must adhere to government mandates regarding recruitment speed. **Action Required** They must continue to fill vacant posts in a time-bound, "mission-mode" manner and ensure accurate reporting of personnel data to the Pay Research Unit. **Job Seekers and Youth** **Impact** Candidates benefit from increased transparency in recruitment data and access to structured employment support and training. **Action Required** Candidates should utilize the NCS portal for job searches and counseling, and refer to UPSC/SSC websites for recruitment status and reports. **Recruitment Agencies (UPSC and SSC)** **Impact** These agencies are the central points for recruitment recommendations and data dissemination. **Action Required** They must maintain updated annual reports on their websites to ensure public access to recruitment information.

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