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The Hindu reported on the 17th Rozgar Mela (employment fair) held in Chennai on October 24, 2025, where 116 candidates received appointment letters for various Central government jobs, including positions in the Department of Posts, CBDT, Department of Financial Services, and the Ministry of Railways. Similar events across Tamil Nadu saw approximately 334 candidates receiving offers. The recruitment drive is part of a larger initiative to provide 10 lakh jobs nationwide. Some recruits plan to continue preparing for other competitive exams. Prime Minister Modi announced the launch of the Pratibha Setu portal to help candidates who narrowly missed selection in UPSC exams.

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Chennai’s Rozgar Mela Empowers Young Job Seekers with Central Government Opportunities

CHENNAI, October 24, 2025 – A wave of optimism swept through Chennai today as 116 candidates received their appointment letters at the 17th edition of the ‘Rozgar Mela,’ a nationwide employment fair organized by the Department of Posts. The event, held in the city, saw young individuals securing positions in various Central government departments, including the Department of Posts, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Department of Financial Services, and the Ministry of Railways.

G. Natarajan, Postmaster General, Chennai City Region, highlighted that this recruitment drive is a significant initiative, launched in October 2022, aimed at providing employment opportunities to 1 million youth across Central government roles. Across Tamil Nadu, approximately 334 candidates received offer letters at similar events in Tiruchi, Coimbatore, and Madurai. In Chennai itself, 24 candidates have been appointed to roles such as assistant branch postmaster and postal assistant.

Azarudeen A, a B.Tech graduate from Vriddhachalam and new social security assistant at Employee Provident Fund Organisation in Tambaram, expressed his enthusiasm but also noted the need for greater awareness about Central government job opportunities within the state. Similarly, Bharathi A., a graduate from Tiruttani and the new assistant branch postmaster in Pudur plans to take departmental exams.

The Rozgar Mela, taking place in 40 locations across India, witnessed approximately 51,000 new recruits receiving appointment orders. Addressing the candidates via video conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the “Pratibha Setu” portal, a new resource designed to support candidates who reached the final stages of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams but were ultimately not selected. This portal aims to provide guidance and further opportunities for these aspiring civil servants.

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