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Updated on: Dec 2024
GCCs Lead Campus Placements at Top Colleges with Big Salaries
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GCCs Lead Campus Placements at Top Colleges with Big Salaries

This year, GCCs and IT product companies have taken the lead in campus placements at top engineering colleges, surpassing traditional IT service firms. This shift is driven by higher salaries, better work-life balance, and clearer career paths offered by GCCs. GCCs are offering starting salaries of Rs 6 lakh per year, which is significantly higher […]

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PLI Scheme Generates 2.89 Lakh Jobs in Food Processing Sector
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PLI Scheme Generates 2.89 Lakh Jobs in Food Processing Sector

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the food processing industry has been a significant driver of employment in India. According to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the scheme has generated employment for over 2.89 lakh people as of October 31, 2024. This initiative, approved by the Union Cabinet on March 31, 2021, aims […]

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TCS iON NQT is hiring any freshers, Deadline ends Tomorrow
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TCS iON NQT is hiring any freshers, Deadline ends Tomorrow

TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services, National Qualifier Test (NQT), is an excellent opportunity for freshers and experienced candidates to showcase their skills to top corporations. This test helps candidates prove their competencies in various domains, including aptitude skills, domain-specific skills, and work values. It is conducted every 2-4 weeks at TCS iON-authorized […]

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Samsung E.D.G.E Season 9 Winners Get Pre-placement Offers
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Samsung E.D.G.E Season 9 Winners Get Pre-placement Offers

Samsung has announced the winners of its ninth annual campus program, Samsung E.D.G.E (Empowering Dreams Gaining Excellence), with pre-placement offers being extended to the top teams. This year’s competition saw participation from over 15,000 students across 40 premier campuses, including top-tier B-schools, engineering colleges, and design schools. Samsung E.D.G.E: Competition Overview The finale event, held […]

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Microsoft India Hiring 1,600+Jobs Across Tech and Non-Tech Roles
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Microsoft India Hiring 1,600+Jobs Across Tech and Non-Tech Roles

Microsoft Corporation, an American multinational technology conglomerate, is currently hiring for over 1,600 positions, covering both technical and non-technical roles. According to its LinkedIn Page, these opportunities span various domains and functions, expanding its operations and fostering innovation in India. Key Details About the Roles: Location and Benefits Positions are spread across cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, […]

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Gujarat Needs 300,000 Skilled Workers for Green Hydrogen Target
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Gujarat Needs 300,000 Skilled Workers for Green Hydrogen Target

The Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) has highlighted a significant challenge in meeting Gujarat’s ambitious green hydrogen production target: the need for 300,000 skilled workers by 2030. This target is part of India’s broader goal to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by the same year, with Gujarat contributing 3.5 million tonnes. […]

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TCS Walk-in Drive: Exciting Career Opportunities on Dec 6 and 7
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TCS Walk-in Drive: Exciting Career Opportunities on Dec 6 and 7

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider and a global leader in IT firms, is conducting walk-in recruitment drives across multiple locations in the country. Locations include Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Noida, etc., on December 6 and 7, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for talented professionals to join one of the most […]

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PM Internship Scheme Struggles with Candidate Retention
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PM Internship Scheme Struggles with Candidate Retention

PM Internship Scheme, aimed at providing internship opportunities to young Indians in top companies, has faced a rocky start with many candidates backing out after receiving offers. The pilot project, which began in November 2024, saw an initial acceptance rate of only about one-third. A significant number of candidates withdrew at the last minute. Several […]

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Supreme Court Orders ICC Formation in All Govt Departments by 2025
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Supreme Court Orders ICC Formation in All Govt Departments by 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to ensure the implementation of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) for addressing sexual harassment at workplaces across all government departments and undertakings. This move aims to enforce the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, more uniformly across the country. ICC Implementation: […]

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Banks Tighten Employee Verification Processes to Curb Fraud
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Banks Tighten Employee Verification Processes to Curb Fraud

In response to the rising incidents of mule accounts and fraudulent bank transfers, banks and major financial services entities are significantly strengthening their systems for employee background checks. This move is driven by regulatory scrutiny and the need to prevent internal system abuses. Banks Increased Due Diligence on Field Staff According to industry insiders, banks […]

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PM Internship Scheme: Companies to Top Up Stipend for Fair Pay
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PM Internship Scheme: Companies to Top Up Stipend for Fair Pay

PM Internship Scheme is an ambitious initiative launched by the Indian government to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The scheme aims to provide one crore young Indians with invaluable internship opportunities in the top 500 companies over the next five years. The initiative exposes young talent to real-world business environments, nurturing their skills […]

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TCS iON NQT is hiring any freshers, Deadline ends on Dec 9, 2024
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TCS iON NQT is hiring any freshers, Deadline ends on Dec 9, 2024

TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services, National Qualifier Test (NQT) is an excellent opportunity for freshers and experienced candidates to showcase their skills to top corporates. This test helps candidates prove their competencies in various domains, including aptitude skills, domain-specific skills, and work values. The tests are conducted every 2-4 weeks at TCS […]

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