:Mumbai, September 19, 2026

The 20th Rozgar Mela was organised today across Mumbai, Pune, Thane and Nagpur in Maharashtra, with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi joining the programme virtually and addressing newly appointed youth across the country. In Maharashtra, 1,186 appointment letters were distributed across the four cities to candidates appointed to various Ministries, Departments and organisations. Nationwide, more than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed at 45 locations, taking the cumulative number of appointment letters issued through Rozgar Melas to about 12.75 lakh.

Addressing the newly appointed youth, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said their entry into government service comes at a crucial time as India moves towards the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Emphasising citizen-centric governance, he said, “Your behaviour, your sensitivity, your efficiency, your honesty—all these will determine what kind of experience that citizen has with the government.” He also highlighted the National Education Policy, Skill India Mission, apprenticeship programmes and PM-SETU, and urged the recruits to continuously upgrade their skills, adopt new technologies and work with a spirit of service.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS in the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, joined virtually and highlighted the Rozgar Mela as an important initiative for translating the Government’s commitment to employment generation into action.

Addressing the newly appointed recruits at the Rozgar Mela in Nagpur, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari urged them to work with sensitivity towards the public. He said, “Those who acquire the necessary skills and prove their capabilities in administration are remembered by both the public and their colleagues. Therefore, one should work with sensitivity towards the people.” In Nagpur, 337 candidates received appointment letters. The department-wise distribution included Income Tax (135), South East Central Railway (130), Central Railway (25), Department of Posts (20), AAI (14), AIIMS (8), Bank of Baroda (2), Indian Overseas Bank (2) and MoSPI (1).

Addressing the Rozgar Mela in Thene, Union Minister of State Shri Prataprao Jadhav said the Rozgar Mela was not merely an occasion for distributing appointment letters but an important step towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. He urged the new recruits to use technology effectively, maintain zero tolerance towards corruption and remain fully dedicated to their responsibilities to improve the quality of life of the last person in society.

In Thane, Shri Prataprao Jadhav handed over appointment letters to 139 newly appointed employees from organisations including IIT Bombay (14), Central Railway (15), Department Of Post (1), Survey of India (3), CBIC (10), CBDT/Income Tax Department (96).

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse highlighted in the Mumbai that, the importance of education, skills, employment and sports in creating opportunities for youth. She said sports help develop discipline, fitness and confidence, while greater opportunities in education and employment enable youth to contribute meaningfully to nation-building.

In Mumbai, 273 candidates attended the programme physically, while 550 participated virtually. Of the 273 appointment letters distributed, over 214 were for posts under the Income Tax Department and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The appointments also included Railways (5), Department of Posts (8), Department of Financial Services/Indian Overseas Bank (5), EPFO (1), HPCL (10), CISF (1), Airports Authority of India (12), MoSPI (3) and Income Tax Department (228), which accounted for the largest share of appointments.

At the Pune Rozgar Mela, Union Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation Shri Murlidhar Mohol was the Chief Guest, where 223 candidates received appointment letters. The appointments included DRDO (94), GAIL (1), Water Resources (1), Bank of Maharashtra (1), CBIC (32), CBDT (11), Ministry of Civil Aviation/AAI (29), CAPF (1), Railways (21) and Department of Posts (32).

The newly recruited personnel will join various Ministries and Departments, including Revenue, Railways, Home Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Financial Services and Defence.

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