Employment News

The Employment News edition for January 17–23, 2026, highlights numerous recruitment opportunities across various government sectors, including significant openings in the Indian Air Force, NALCO, and various medical and research institutes.

Key Recruitment Highlights

Defense and Armed Forces

1. Indian Air Force: Invites applications for Agniveervayu (Intake 01/2027) for men and women aged 17½ to 21 years. Registration began on January 12, 2026. Additionally, there is a recruitment for Airmen (Medical Assistant) for 10+2 and Pharmacist candidates.

Indian Army:

1. 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men: Entry for unmarried male engineering graduates. The application window is January 7 to February 5, 2026.

2. 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Women: Entry for unmarried female engineering graduates with 30 total vacancies. Applications are open from January 6 to February 4, 2026.

3. Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME): Direct recruitment for various Group 'C' posts, including Vehicle Mechanic (MV), LDC, and Tradesman Mate at multiple locations like Bengdubi and Jodhpur.

Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) & Government Bodies

1. NALCO: Recruitment of Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) in Mechanical (59 posts), Electrical (27 posts), and Chemical (24 posts) disciplines through GATE-2025. The last date for online application is January 22, 2026.

2. Bank of Maharashtra: Seeking 600 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Online applications are open from January 15 to January 25, 2026.

3. Income Tax Department, Mumbai: Recruitment for meritorious sportspersons for posts including Tax Assistant (47), Stenographer Grade-I (12), and Multi Tasking Staff (38). The deadline is January 31, 2026.

4. NTPC Limited: Hiring 25 Executive Trainees in Finance (CA/CMA). Applications are accepted from January 13 to January 27, 2026.

Medical and Academic Institutions

• AIIMS (Patna, New Delhi, Bilaspur, Jodhpur): Multiple Group 'A' and non-teaching positions available, primarily on a deputation basis, including roles like Medical Superintendent, Chief Nursing Officer, and Superintending Engineer.

• Tata Memorial Centre (TMC): Full-time positions for various Medical Officers and Consultants in surgical, medical, and pediatric oncology across Punjab, Mumbai, and Muzaffarpur.

• Central Universities: Non-teaching positions are advertised for the Central University of Rajasthan (12 posts) and Central University of Tamil Nadu.

Featured Career Article

The lead article, "From Runway to Retail," explores thriving careers in India's apparel sector. It highlights Fashion Management as a critical pathway for students from all streams (Arts, Science, and Commerce) to lead fashion enterprises and retail ecosystems.

Application Deadlines at a Glance

• NTPC Executive Trainee: January 27, 2026

• NHSRC Vacancies: January 27, 2026

• NALCO GET (GATE 2025): January 22, 2026

• Income Tax (Sports Quota): January 31, 2026

• Indian Army SSC(T): Early February 2026

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