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Uttarakhand HC lifts 31-year-old ban on hiring contract workers at ONGC
The Uttarakhand High Court has cancelled a 31-year-old government order. This order had stopped the hiring of contract workers at ONGC. The court found the notification was issued without proper consultation. This decision lacked a strong factual basis. The ruling impacts ONGC's hiring practices. It follows a challenge by the corporation itself.

Maharashtra cabinet approves bamboo industry policy to generate over 5 lakh jobs
Maharashtra's cabinet greenlit a new bamboo policy targeting Rs 50,000 crore investment and over 5 lakh jobs by developing 15 clusters. Farmers will find a sustainable income source. Additionally, a Rs 500 crore plan will upgrade Dr. Ambedkar's educational institutions, and 2,228 new posts were sanctioned for the Bombay High Court.

PM-SETU: Rs 60,000-cr scheme to upgrade industrial training institutes
The Rs 60,000-crore PM-SETU scheme, launched by PM Modi, will transform 1,000 government ITIs into modern, industry-aligned training institutions. It will introduce demand-driven courses and revamp existing ones through a hub-and-spoke model, with special purpose vehicles ensuring outcome-based training and strengthening five National Skill Training Institutes.

UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 admit card out: How to download and exam details
UPPSC has released admit cards for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) and ACF/RFO Prelims Examination 2025, scheduled for October 12, 2025. Candidates can download their hall tickets from uppsc.up.nic.in using their OTR number, date of birth, and gender. The exam comprises two papers: General Studies I and a qualifying General Studies II (CSAT).

Bengal govt to notify about recruitment of 13,000 primary teachers posts post Puja: Education Minister Bratya Basu
West Bengal will issue a notification to recruit 13,421 teachers after Durga Puja, Education Minister Bratya Basu announced. Following the TET 2023 results, where 6,754 candidates qualified out of 2.73 lakh, the recruitment process will begin post-festival.

West Bengal: Less than 7,000 candidates qualify in TET exam 2023 held for filling up of 13,421 posts
The West Bengal Board of Primary Education released the Teacher Eligibility Test 2023 results. Out of 2.73 lakh candidates, less than 7,000 qualified. The TET was held in December 2023 for classes 1 to 5 teacher posts. Only 2.47 percent of candidates passed. The board will investigate the low qualification rate.

HPSEBL to recruit over 2,600 youth to strengthen power services
The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the engagement of over 2,600 youth in the state electricity board to address the shortage of field staff. 1,602 candidates will be engaged as Bijli Upbhogta Mitras, and 1,000 as T-Mates in Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). This initiative aims to strengthen electricity services across the state.

SSC launches 'feedback module' for candidates to share inputs, concerns
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced a feedback module on its website to gather candidate input, addressing concerns directly. The Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025 is proceeding smoothly for over 28 lakh aspirants across the country, with rescheduled dates offered to about 1,100 candidates. SSC is reinforcing transparency by addressing malpractice and enhancing accountability in recruitment.

SSC MTS admit card 2025: Check time, date and how to download
SSC MTS admit card 2025: The Staff Selection Commission is set to release admit cards for the MTS and Havaldar Exam 2025, expected between September 20 and October 24. Candidates can download their hall tickets from ssc.gov.in using their login details. The exam, featuring objective-type questions, will be available in Hindi, English, and 13 regional languages.

Employees entitled to assured payout on pro rata basis on VRS after 20 yrs service or more: Govt
Central government employees who have completed 20 years of service can now opt for voluntary retirement and receive an assured payout on a pro-rata basis, according to newly notified rules. This decision, under the Unified Pension Scheme, also ensures benefits like gratuity, leave encashment, and insurance schemes upon retirement.
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WBSSC SLST 2025 answer key: Check the expected release date
The West Bengal School Service Commission will release the answer keys for the recent teacher recruitment exams for classes 9-10 and 11-12 on the 16th and 20th of this week. A significant number of candidates, including many from outside West Bengal, participated in the exams, which were conducted after a nine-year gap.

MP Police Constable recruitment 2025: Check vacancies, eligibility and more
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has started accepting applications for 7500 Constable positions, with the deadline set for September 29, 2025. The recruitment exam is scheduled to begin on October 30, 2025, and candidates must have passed Class 10. Application fees vary based on category, and the application process is entirely online through the official website.

Delhi government to recruit over 1,000 doctors for Aarogya Mandirs
Delhi government plans to strengthen primary healthcare. Over 1,000 doctors will be recruited for Aarogya Mandirs. This initiative aims to establish all mandirs by 2026. The government targets launching 100 Arogya Mandirs each month. Existing Mohalla Clinics will transition into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. The government assures Mohalla Clinic staff about job security.

500 doctors to be recruited soon to fill shortage in Haryana govt hospitals: Health minister Rao
Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced the imminent recruitment of 500 doctors to address staffing shortages in government hospitals. This decision follows a surprise inspection of the LNJP hospital in Kurukshetra, where she identified issues such as debris and poor toilet conditions. Despite these concerns, the minister noted sufficient medicine availability and highlighted the health department's flood relief efforts.

SSC warns against discussion, analysis of question papers of recruitment exams on social media
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has warned of strict penal action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, against any social media discussion, analysis, or circulation of its exam papers. Violations could lead to jail terms up to 10 years, fines up to ₹1 crore, disqualification from exams, and other legal consequences.

WBSSC to use unique security feature in question paper in teacher recruitment exam: Chairman
The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) is set to conduct the SLST examination on September 7 and 14 for filling 35,726 teaching posts. To prevent malpractices, unique security features have been added to the question papers, enabling immediate detection and candidate identification.