The e-version of Rozgar Samachar has recently been launched by Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar. It aims to inform job aspirants about government-sector employment opportunities, including public sector enterprises.
Purpose and features
- Provides information on government job vacancies
- Offers guidance on admissions and career opportunities across streams
- Includes career-oriented articles by subject experts
- Designed to support the shift toward digital access among young readers
Subscription and access
- Available at 75% of the print version cost
- Annual subscription fee: ₹400
- Accessible via: www.employmentnews.gov.in (e-version section)
Background
Employment News is the flagship weekly job journal published by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, launched in 1976 to provide employment information to unemployed and underemployed youth.
It is published in three languages:
- English: Employment News
- Hindi: Rozgar Samachar
- Urdu: Rozgar Samachar
Coverage includes:
- Government job vacancies (Central, State, PSU, autonomous bodies)
- Recruitment notices from banks, UPSC, SSC, RRBs, and constitutional bodies
- Admission notices for educational institutions
- Results of recruitment examinations
Additional role
Beyond job listings, the publication also provides:
- Career guidance articles
- Socio-economic analysis
- Employment market awareness, especially for rural youth
The journal is distributed nationwide every Saturday and continues to serve as both an informational and career guidance platform for young job seekers.
