In this article we are going to be discussing the National Career Service (NCS portal) launched by the government of India and its various features and benefits.

Overview

Unemployment is every economy’s worst nightmare. Having a competent workforce without any employment prospects is a massive challenge to fix. And add to that a population the size of India, and the magnitude of the problem immediately multiplies exponentially. Unemployment in our country is multifaceted. 

This is to say, and there is no singular reason for unemployment which, if solved, can solve the larger problem altogether. India currently is in a position where most of its population is in the age group considered employable. At the same time, the government is also focusing a lot of its energy towards creating indigenous jobs by stimulating industry and investing in infrastructure.

There must be several initiatives in different avenues to spur employment from various directions in a coordinated manner. There must be efforts to promote the industry, invite external investment and ensure that the workforce is technically trained and ready for employment opportunities. One such initiative in that direction is the National Career Service portal. As the name suggests, the NCS portal has been created to service the career requirements of the national workforce. In this article, we shall take a closer look at the various features of this NSC portal and how one can reap the benefits of this initiative.

What Is the National Career Service Portal?

The National Career Service portal has been created to help the country’s unemployed workforce seek employment opportunities, get technical training in fields of interest and generally spread awareness regarding the employment initiatives by the government. The NCS portal has career counsellors and career counselling tests to help guide those seeking employment as to what would be the best fit for them. It is a two-way portal where people looking for a job can register, and at the same time, companies looking to hire can also register. The various stakeholders of this initiative are:

• Job seekers
• Employers
• Career consultants
• Skill providers/trainers

Let us now take a look at the various aspects of the website.

Registration Procedure On the NCS Portal

Before you can use any of the portal’s features, you have to first register on the portal. Below is the step-by-step process to register on the NCS portal. Let us take a look.

• Visit the official website of NCS.
• On the home page, you will see a field to enter an email id. Enter the details here. You will also be asked to choose a password. Once the details have been filled in, click on the button that says ‘login.’
• After logging in, you have to click on ‘New Registration’.
• After clicking on New Registration, click on your ‘Registration Type’ and select it.
• According to your profession, after reading all the information carefully, fill out the form.
• After filling in all the information, click on the submit button.
• Your registration is now complete

Process Of Finding A Career Counsellor

Once you have registered, you should consult a career counsellor to clarify the jobs you are best suited for. This will increase your chances of securing a job. Let us take a look at the procedure for finding a career counsellor.

• Visit the official website of the National Career Service Portal (ncs.gov.in) 
• On the home page, you must click on the ‘Job Seeker’ tab.
• After this, click on the link ‘Career counsellor’.
• Now a new window will appear in front of you. You must select the name of your city or district and choose either ‘Career Counselling’ or ‘Vocational Guidance’.
• All career counsellors will be on your computer screen.

Finding A Job

• To find a list of jobs posted on the portal, the steps below have to be followed:
• Visit the official website of the NCS Portal (ncs.gov.in)
• On the home page, you must click on the ‘local service’ tab.
• Under this option, click on the link titled ‘Find Job’.
• Now the form will open in front of you. You must select the keyword, job location, expected salary and organisation type, and click the search button.
• When you click the search button, the list of jobs will open on your computer screen.

Finding Your National Career Center

If you want to do this in person and interact with someone from the other end, you can find a physical career center nearest you. Let us look at the process of finding your national career center. 

To find your national career center follow the steps below:

• Go to the NCS main website
• On the home page, you have to click on the tab ‘Job Seeker.’
• After this, you have to click on the link of find national career center.
• Now a new page will open in front of you, in which you must select your district or state.
• After selecting the appropriate option, click on the search button.
• When you click the search button, your nearest national career center will be on your computer screen.

Participating In A Job Fair

You can also find a job by participating in a job fair where all the registered companies on the portal will put up their names and available positions. The steps to register for this event are as follows:

• visit the official website of the National Career Service Portal (ncs.gov.in)
• On the home page, you have to click on the ‘local service’ tab.
• After this, you must click the link ‘Participate in Job Fair and Event.’
• As soon as you click on this link, all the job fairs and events will open in front of you. You can know the information related to them by clicking on them and can participate in them.

District Wise Job Search Process

There are several job openings posted on the NCS portal. Suppose you have a preference for a particular geographical region you are seeking for a job or have limitations regarding being able to work only in a certain region. In that case, you can filter job listings based on district. Let us take a look at how you can go about it.

• Visit the official website of the National Career Service portal.
• On the home page, you will be given the districts’ names under ‘Find Job Vacancy’.
• Select your district of preference.
• After this, the form will open in front of you, in which you will have to fill out the information asked and click on the search button.
• Job-related information will now be displayed on your computer screen.

Sector Wise Job Search Process

Just like searching for a job district-wise, you can also look for a job based on the sector of your interest or experience. Let us take a look at the steps for that.

• Visit the official website of the National Career Service (ncs.gov.in).
• On the home page, select the sector under ‘Find Job Vacancy’.
• Now the list of all the sectors will open in front of you.
• You can click on the sector where you want to do a job.
• As soon as you click, a form will open before you.
• You have to fill in all the important information asked in this form and click on the search button.
• Job-related information will be on your computer screen.

Job Search Process For Women

The NCS portal has a separate section for jobs that specifically are for women. The procedure for this is as follows.

• Visit the official website of the National Career Service 
• On the home page, you have to click on the link ‘Job for Women.’
• Now a new page will open in front of you, in which you will have to click on the search button by filling in the asked information like keyword job location, expected salary etc
• When you click the search button, job-related information will be on your computer screen.

Job Search Process For Differently Abled People

• The NCS portal has a separate section for the differently abled and lists jobs in this manner. Let us take a look at this feature step by step.
• Go to the official website of the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in).
• On the home page, you have to click on the ‘Services for Differently Abled’ tab.
• Now you have to click the link titled ‘Job for Differently Abled’.
• Now a form will open in front of you.
• You have to fill in all the important information asked in this form.
• After this, you have to click on the search button.
• Job-related information will be on your computer screen.

Job Search In The Public Sector

• You can also find a listing of all the job vacancies in government organisations and public institutions. Let us take a look at the steps involved.
• Visit the official website of the National Career Service.
• On the home page, you must click on the ‘Government Jobs and Unemployment Portal’ tab.
• Now you have to click on the link ‘Government Job’.
• Now a form will open in front of you.
• You have to fill in all the important information asked in this form.
• After this, you have to click on the search button.
• Job-related information will be on your computer screen.

Services For Employers

Employers can post jobs available in their organisation on this portal too. Let us take a look at the steps involved.

• Visit the official website of the National Career Service Portal (ncs.gov.in).
• You must click on the employer’s tab on the home page.
• After this, you must click on the Post New Job link.
• Now the login page will open in front of you.
• You can post jobs by the login.

You can also search for specific candidate profiles as an employer. Let us take a look at the procedure for the same.

• Visit the official website of the National Career Service Portal (ncs.gov.in).
• On the home page, click on the national career center tab.
• After this, you must click the Search Candidate Profile link.
• After this, the login form will open in front of you.
• You can search the candidate profile by logging in.

Services For Technical Trainers

Suppose you are in the business of providing competent job seekers with technical and soft skills. In that case, you can list your training programs on this portal. Let us take a look at the procedure.

• Visit the official website of the National Career Service Portal (ncs.gov.in).
• After this, you must click on the option ‘Skill provider’.
• Now you have to click on the ‘Manage Training / Courses’ option.
• Now you have to enter your username and password.
• After this, you have to click on the option to sign in.
• A new page will open in front of you.
• You have to enter the information asked on this page.
• Now you have to click on the submit option.

Your training course will now be listed for job seekers to find.

Grievance And Feedback

You can also register your grievance or provide Feedback to improve the platform further. Post a grievance, and the following process needs to be followed.

• Visit the official website of the National Career Service Portal.
• On the home page, click on the ‘Grievances tab.’
• After this, the Grievance Feedback Form will open in front of you.
• You must submit all the information asked in this form, such as name, email id, mobile number, state, district, grievance description, etc.
• Your grievance will now be registered on the NCS portal (ncs.gov.in).

To provide feedback, the following steps need to be followed.

• Visit the official website of the National Career Service Portal (ncs.gov.in).
• On the home page, you have to click on the’ Feedback’ option. ‘
• After this, a new page will open in front of you.
• On this page, you will have to enter the following information.
  • Name
  • email id
  • mobile number
  • State
  • District
  • case type
  • stakeholder
  • which category
  • case subcategory
  • Description
  • Captcha code
  • Submit

This way, you will be able to give Feedback.

Conclusion

While the initiative is a fantastic one, it is still just the early phase of a much more proactive and interactive platform that will be able to match a person’s profile exactly with the kind of job description it fits. This will help ensure that the right man fits into the right job. But for that to happen, there must first be activated on the current NCS portal so that improvements can be made and there is a two-way dialogue between the state and the stakeholders.

If you have any other queries or require any assistance concerning legal or regulatory matters, contact Vakilsearch, and we will put you on to our team of experts to take the matter further.

FAQs

Is registration on the NCS Portal free, and who can sign up for it?

Yes, registration on the NCS Portal is free of cost and available to all Indian citizens who are seeking employment or career guidance. The portal does not charge any fee at any stage of the process, including registration, job application, interview processing, and other employment-related services.

How can job seekers benefit from the National Career Service Portal?

Job seekers can benefit from the National Career Service Portal by registering themselves and accessing a range of services, including job search, career counselling, vocational guidance and skill development programs. The portal also provides information on job fairs, apprenticeships, and other employment-related events.

What services and resources are available to employers and recruiters on the NCS Portal?

Employers and recruiters can benefit from the NCS Portal by accessing a range of services, including job posting, candidate search, and resume matching. The portal also provides information on labour market trends, industry insight and other resources to help employers make informed hiring decisions.

Can I search for job opportunities across different sectors and locations on the NCS Portal?

Yes, job seekers can search for job opportunities across different sectors and locations on the NCS Portal. The portal provides a job search feature that allows users to filter job listings by location, industry, job type and other criteria.

Are there any career guidance and counselling services offered through the NCS Portal?

Yes, the NCS Portal provides career guidance and counselling services to its registered users. These services aim to equip job seekers with the skills and knowledge needed to make informed career decisions.

How can I access skill development and training programs through the National Career Service Portal?

Job seekers can access skill development and training programs through the National Career Service Portal in the Skill Development section. The portal provides information on various skill development programs, including apprenticeships, vocational training, and certification courses. Users can also find information on training providers and career counsellors.

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