The online version of Rozgar Samachar has been launched recently by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting,  Prakash Javedkar. According to the press release, it has been initiated “with a view to make aspirants aware of job opportunities in government sector including public sector enterprises”.

“It will also provide information and guidance about admission and career opportunities in various streams through career-oriented articles by experts. It is expected to meet the emerging challenge of young readers switching to electronic modes of communication,” the press release further read.

The job journal provides information related to job openings and training programmes that will make candidates ready for future job prospects. It also releases admission notifications and results of recruitment exams of government offices, nationalised banks, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and govt related, job oriented exams.

Besides, it also has a section related to employment news that gives information regarding editorial content on socio-economic issues and career guidance that helps youth in broadening their horizons. The e-version is expected to meet the emerging challenge of young readers switching to electronic modes of communication.

Published in English (Employment News), Hindi (Rozgar Samachar) and Urdu (Rozgar Samachar), the journal has a circulation of over one lakh copies per week.  “The journal has been priced at 75% of the cost of its print version and is available for an annual subscription fee of Rs. 400. It can be accessed by visiting the website www.employmentnews.gov.in and clicking on the e-version tab.” 

About Rozgar Samachar:

Rozgar Samachar or Employment News is a weekly job journal from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Launched in 1976, it provides information about employment opportunities in the government sector to the unemployed and underemployed youth of the country. It is available on every Saturday.

Source: PIB