What is National Career Service (NCS)? - Current Affairs

1. What is National Career Service (NCS)?

• National Career Service (NCS) is a Mission Mode Project implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment for the transformation of the National Employment Service to provide various employment-related services like job matching, career counseling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses, internships, etc.

2. When was the NCS portal dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister?

• The NCS portal was dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister in 2015.

3. How many vacancies were reported by employers on the NCS portal during the year 2022-23?

• Around 35.7 lakh vacancies were reported by employers on the NCS portal during the year 2022-23.

4. What is the percentage increase in vacancy posting on NCS observed in 2022-23 compared to 2021-22?

• The reporting of vacancies on NCS in 2022-23 has shown an increase of 175% compared to 2021-22.

5. Which sector has shown a phenomenal growth of more than 800% in the number of vacancies registered on the NCS portal during 2022-23?

• The Finance and Insurance sector has shown a phenomenal growth of more than 800% and registered 20.8 lakh vacancies during 2022-23 compared to 2.2 lakh vacancies in 2021-22.

6. What is the milestone achieved by the NCS portal during the year 2022-23?

• During the year 2022-23, the NCS portal has achieved a milestone of registering more than 1 million employers since its launch.

7. Are the services available on the NCS portal free of cost?

• Yes, all the services available on the NCS portal are free of cost for all stakeholders, including job seekers, employers, training providers, and placement organizations.