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APSSB recruitment 2023: Application process to begin from November 15

The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) is to start the application process for the post of Personal Assistant, Stenographer Grade III, from November 15. Here's all you need to know

Recruitment scam: IT company TCS fires 16 employees, bars 6 vendors

India's largest IT services company TCS on Sunday said it has fired 16 employees and barred six vendors in connection with a recruitment scam. Our investigation found 19 employees to be involved16 employees have been separated from the company for code of conduct violations, and three employees have been removed from the resource management function, the company said in a late evening statement. It also added that six vendors, their owners and affiliates have been debarred from doing any business with TCS. In late June, reports had surfaced of a recruitment scam at the largest software exporter, wherein vendors tasked with some functions were alleged to have indulged in malpractices in collusion with TCS staffers. The allegation came to light within weeks of K Krithivasan taking charge as the company's chief executive and was the first major challenge faced by him. The issue relates to breach of the company's code of conduct by certain employees and vendors supplying contractors,

Staffing firm Xpheno opens recruitment delivery centre in Hyderabad

Company says it aims to be 'talent partner for Global Capability Centres in Telangana

SBI SCO Application 2023: Last date to apply ends today, check details

SBI SCO Recruitment 2023 exam registration has been extended till Oct 21. Interested applicants can apply for different posts at sbi.co.in/web/careers. There are 45 posts and a total of 439 openings

Companies looking to ramp up headcount in tech, innovation-led positions

Companies are looking to ramp up headcount in their Global Capability Centres (GCC) as entities veer towards technology and innovation-led initiatives, according to a study. There is a growing demand for specialised digital and machine learning skills, the study conducted by talent solutions provider Ciel Group said. GCCs are hiring for roles such as Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Augmented Reality Apps Design, Engineering, and UI/UX design, it said. These roles will be most sought-after in the Software, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, and Banking Finance Services and Insurances (BFSI) sectors, the study, which was released on Tuesday, said. The report is based on inputs from 96 companies, which have a GCC and employ 57,500 professionals across sectors that were either established last year or expanded operations. The study further revealed that the demand for software engineers has particularly gone up at the GCCs in th

Recruiters start getting pink slips as corporate hiring slows down

Due to a slowdown in the hiring market, many recruiters are now finding it difficult to get opportunities

LTTS to add 2000 employees to cater to rising software demand in vehicles

We focused on electric autonomous connected vehicles during the pandemic and within this, EV was the first area of focus where we invested in a set of labs, CEO of LTTS Amit Chadha added

SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2023: All you need to know about 6160 posts

In accordance with the Apprentice Act of 1961, the State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a recruitment notice inviting candidates to apply for engagement as apprentices

Nigeriens call for mass recruitment of volunteers as junta faces invasion

Nigeriens are preparing for a possible invasion by countries in the region, three weeks after mutinous soldiers ousted the nation's democratically elected president. Residents in the capital, Niamey, are calling for the mass recruitment of volunteers to assist the army in the face of a growing threat by the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, which says it will use military force if the junta doesn't reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum. ECOWAS has activated a standby force" to restore order in Niger after the junta ignored a deadline to release and reinstate Bazoum. The initiative, spearhead by a group of locals in Niamey, aims to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers from across the country to register for the Volunteers for the Defence of Niger. The group would fight, assist with medical care, and provide technical and engineering logistics among other functions, in case the junta needs help, Amsarou Bako, one of the founders, told The Associated Press on Tuesday. "It's

No delay in officers' recruitment cycle in Indian Army: Govt to Parl panel

There is no delay in the officers' recruitment cycle in the Indian Army and there is a well-established procedure with a fixed timeline and all applicants including Veer Naris are treated at par in the recruitment process, the government has informed a parliamentary panel. Action taken by the government on the observations or recommendations contained in the thirty-first report (17th Lok Sabha) of the Standing Committee on Defence on the subject 'Assessment of Welfare Measures available to war widows/Families in Armed Forces' was presented to Lok Sabha and laid in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The Committee in its report has noted that compassionate appointments are being made by concerned Service Headquarters of the Army, Navy and Air Force to widows or families of defence personnel, whereby widows of defence personnel, who lose their lives while performing the duties are eligible for applying for short Service Commission (Non-Technical) and (Technical). They are eligible even if they ..

E-recruitment declines 5% in July as employers prioritise need-based hiring

E-recruitment activities in the country witnessed a 5 per cent year-on-year decline in July, as employers are prioritising need-based hiring, a report said on Wednesday. There was a 1 per cent dip in month-on-month hiring, while e-recruitment activities declined by 5 per cent in July compared to the year-ago period. The index dropped from 281 in July 2022 to 268 in July 2023, according to foundit's (formerly Monster APAC & ME) foundit Insights Tracker (fit). This is mainly due to the current fluctuations experienced in the Indian job market as employers prioritise need-based hiring, responding to the evolving economic conditions and changing business requirements, it added. Companies are increasingly conducting D&I (diversity and inclusion) and sensitisation training for their employees, reflecting a significant shift in how organisations are working towards creating inclusive and safe professional environments for diverse communities. Regarding various industries, the ...

Canadian govt recruiting skilled foreigners in US to move to Canada instead

The Canadian government is recruiting high-skilled foreigners working in the United States to move to Canada instead, and the program has been so successful that it met its target of 10,000 applicants within the first day. The government this week launched a special work permit for foreign workers who already have obtained an H-1B visa in the US, who number nearly 600,000 and come mostly from India and China. The program's 10,000 quota was filled in the first day of the week, Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told The Associated Press. Fraser said his government saw an opportunity with the recent mass layoffs in the US tech sector. "We wanted to capitalize on the opportunity," Fraser said. "The H1-B visa has a unique feature built into it that says if you don't find alternative arrangements for work within 60 days you are not permitted to remain in the United States." Each year, up to 85,000 people are selected for H-1B visas in the US, a mainstay for technology giants such

AIIMS suspends order putting research staff recruitment process on hold

Facing protests by scientists, the AIIMS administration on Monday suspended its earlier order in which it had put the recruitment/selection process of research staff on hold and stated that the guidelines for the same are being reviewed. Scientists who are all either working in research projects or pursuing PhD at AIIMS under the banner of Society of Young Scientists (SYS) had been protesting against the administration's proposal to cap the number of years one can be employed in projects at the premier medical institute. AIIMS Faculty Association, Resident Doctors' Association, Nursing Union and The Officers' Association of AIIMS among others had extended support to the protesting scientists. Revoking its earlier order, an office memorandum (OM) by the AIIMS administration on July 10 said the guidelines for recruitment for project staff are being revised. "According to inputs from many Principal Investigators (PIs), as a result of this many projects have not been able to function

6 Agniveer recruitment drives to be held in UP from July 20 till next Jan

Six Agniveer recruitment rallies of the Indian Army will be held in Uttar Pradesh from July 20 till January 16 next year, state Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra said here on Friday. Chairing a meeting with district officials, Mishra said the recruitment rallies will be held in Fatehgarh, Baraut, Lucknow, Agra, Amethi and Gorakhpur, an official statement issued here said. The first rally will be held at Fatehgarh on July 20, the statement said. Mishra asked officials to ensure that the recruitment venues have all necessary arrangements for the candidates, such as accommodation, food, shelter, electricity, drinking water and clean toilets, the statement added.

IIT Guwahati recruitment 2023: Everything you need to know about procedure

For the contract position of JRF (GATE), IIT Guwahati is looking for qualified Indian candidates. Those interested in applying can do so on the official recruitment website until June 30, 2023

BPSC Teacher Recruitment 2023 registration begins, here's how to apply

BPSC started the registration process for BPSC Teacher Recruitment 2023 on June 15, 2023. Candidates can apply at bpsc.bih.nic.in and onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.

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CAG for change in recruitment rules to make public auditor future-ready

Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu said on Tuesday that his office is in process of becoming future-ready and has proposed to the government to change the recruitment rules for auditors so as to make IT proficiency an eligibility criteria. Talking to reporters after the conclusion of the SAI20 Summit meeting under the Indian Presidency of G20 here, Murmu also said the apex government auditor was making constant upgrades in its IT infrastructure with the help of technology experts. We have already proposed to the government, some exercise is going on, for change in recruitment rules, so that we can make an IT proficiency a priority in the recruitment eligibility. So I'm taking up with the DoPT and the UPSC to approve this proposal. I cannot make it compulsory for the existing staff right now. But the future-ready capacity will be there, he said replying to queries. Murmu also said the CAG has started end-to-end digital audits from this year onwards. He ...

PM Modi to distribute 70,000 appointment letters to new recruits today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute about 70,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on Tuesday, his office said. He will also address these appointees on the occasion. Prime Minister Modi will distribute about 70,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on June 13 at 10:30 am via video conferencing, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. The appointment letters will be distributed under the government's Rozgar Mela initiative. On Tuesday, the Rozgar Mela will be held at 43 locations across the country. The recruitments are taking place across Central government departments as well as state governments/UTs supporting this initiative. The new recruits, selected from across the country, will be joining the various government departments, including Department of Financial Services, Department of Posts, Department of School Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Defence, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Health and Family

Despite challenges, Centre's 'lateral entry' programme gains traction

This recruitment programme has received enthusiastic responses from the private sector