National Career Service (NCS) Portal
**Objective:** Bridge the gap between job seekers and employers by providing a one-stop platform for employment services, career counselling, and vocational guidance. **Key Achievements (PIB/Labour Ministry update as on 20 November 2025):** - Over 6.02 crore job seekers registered (including women, SC/ST, EWS) - Over 54.27 lakh employers registered - Approximately 8.17 crore vacancies mobilised since inception - NCS 2.0 upgrade underway with AI-powered matching and recommendations **Key Features:** - Free of cost platform for all stakeholders - Job matching based on skills, qualification, experience, and location - Career counselling and aptitude assessment tools - Integration with apprenticeship portals and skill development programmes - Model Career Centres (MCCs) for in-person services in districts - Accessible in multiple Indian languages **Ministry:** Ministry of Labour and Employment, Directorate General of Employment (DGE). **Launched:** July 20, 2015. **Beneficiaries:** Job seekers (especially youth, women, SC/ST, EWS), employers, training providers, career counsellors. **Official Website:** ncs.gov.in
- National Career Service (NCS) Portal is a free one-stop platform for employment services, career counselling, and vocational guidance under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
- Over 6.02 crore job seekers and 54.27 lakh employers registered, with approximately 8.17 crore vacancies mobilised since inception.
- NCS 2.0 upgrade underway with AI-powered job matching based on skills, qualification, experience, and location.
- Launched on July 20, 2015 by the Directorate General of Employment (DGE), accessible in multiple Indian languages.
- Includes Model Career Centres (MCCs) for in-person services and integration with apprenticeship and skill development portals.
What is the National Career Service (NCS) Portal?
A one-stop platform by the Ministry of Labour and Employment bridging the gap between job seekers and employers through employment services, career counselling, and vocational guidance. It was launched on July 20, 2015.
What are the key achievements as per Economic Survey 2025-26?
Over 6.02 crore job seekers and over 54.27 lakh employers have registered, with approximately 8.17 crore vacancies mobilised since inception.
What is NCS 2.0?
NCS 2.0 is an ongoing upgrade of the portal featuring AI-powered matching and recommendations for improved job seeker and employer experience.
Is the NCS Portal free to use?
Yes, it is a free-of-cost platform for all stakeholders including job seekers, employers, training providers, and career counsellors.
Who are the primary beneficiaries?
Job seekers (especially youth, women, SC/ST, EWS), employers, training providers, and career counsellors across India benefit from NCS.
What services are offered beyond job matching?
Career counselling, aptitude assessment, integration with apprenticeship portals and skill development programmes, plus Model Career Centres (MCCs) for in-person services in districts.
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