For the security they offer, government jobs are a huge draw in the country despite the limited openings. An estimated 2.5 crore to 3 crore aspirants appear for about 1.25 lakh vacancies in the Central government every year. That number is bound to increase manifold as the pandemic continues to tear through the private sector, triggering massive job losses. The Union Cabinet’s approval to set up a National Recruitment Agency is a timely reform to streamline the hiring process and reduce the multiple examination cycle — saving both time and resources of candidates. Test centres in each district would reduce the financial strain of travel and stay, and the option of several languages to choose from is a step towards equal opportunity. The curriculum would be common.
A preliminary examination is proposed to shortlist candidates for Group B and C non-technical posts. In place of the current model of several exams by different agencies, a candidate would be able to apply for a vacancy with the respective agency based on the NRA common eligibility test score. The test will be conducted for three levels: graduate, higher secondary and matriculate candidates. The final selection shall be made through separate tiers of examination conducted by the respective recruitment agencies.
Conservative figures put at 61 lakh the number of salaried employees set to lose jobs this year. The unemployment rate among youngsters below the age of 25 could touch 32.5 per cent. These are not merely numbers, these are human stories. The pandemic-induced layoffs in the travel, tourism, food and services sectors have been on a massive scale. Employees once sacked are unlikely to be re-hired anytime soon, given the slow takeoff of the economy after the lockdowns. The governments have not done anything significant to help the private sector keep businesses afloat to save as many jobs as possible. Creating jobs is a challenge staring the Central and state governments in the face.
The Tribune
21.08.2020
1. For which among the following governments the responsibility of creating the jobs lie ?
1. Centre Government
2. State Government
3. Local Government
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2 and 3
2. Which among the following statements is/ are correct in context of passage ?
1. There is no support from the government to prevent the job losses in the private sector.
2. The possibility of getting employment after the lay-off is really bleak.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
3. Which among the following criterion have been mention for recruitment in the Centre Government ?
1. Preliminary Test
2. Separate Tier based Exam
3. Interview
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2 and 3
4. Which among the following are the outcome of the National Recruitment Agency ?
1. The sylabus will be common for the exam.
2. The new recruitment procedure will save the time and money.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
5. Which among the following statements is/ are correct in context of passage ?
1. The pressure of getting the Government Job is huge.
2. The pressure of getting the Government Job is likely to be reduced in future. .
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Issued in Public Interest by :
EDUCITY
An Institute For
IAS/PCS/
PCS( Judicial)/CLAT/Law Entrance
BANK PO/ CLERK /SSC/
PUNJAB GOVT. JOBS
SPOKEN ENGLISH / GRAMMAR
Address :
S.C.F.-15, II Floor , G.T.B. Market,
Near Main Bus Stand, Khanna-141401
Dist Ludhiana , Punjab
Contact :
82849-24324, 9888500697, 98140-25191, 9888182218