Tripura mega job fair draws 1,500 youth, 300 candidates shortlisted
Agartala, June 13
In a major boost to employment generation and skill-based workforce development, the Directorate of Skill Development, Government of Tripura, successfully organised a Mega Job Fair 2026 under the Mukhyamantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa scheme at the Women's Model ITI in Indranagar, Agartala.
According to a release issued by the Tripura Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Friday, the day-long recruitment drive, held from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, brought together skilled unemployed youth and leading employers on a common platform aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and strengthening industry linkages.
A total of 16 reputed employers participated in the job fair, including organisations from Tripura as well as prominent companies from major employment hubs such as Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru. Collectively, the participating companies offered nearly 1,900 vacancies across diverse sectors and trades, providing a wide range of career opportunities for aspiring candidates.
The event witnessed an overwhelming response from job seekers, with approximately 1,500 candidates from various districts of Tripura attending the fair. Participants actively engaged in recruitment processes, interviews, counselling sessions and direct interactions with company representatives throughout the day.
According to officials, around 300 candidates were shortlisted by participating employers at the conclusion of the recruitment process, marking a significant achievement in connecting skilled youth with potential employers.
The Mega Job Fair was organised with the objective of bridging the gap between trained manpower and industry requirements while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for the state's youth. Officials noted that the initiative reflects the growing demand for skill-based employment and the increasing readiness of Tripura's youth to participate in the evolving job market, the CMO stated.
The Directorate of Skill Development stated that such employment-oriented initiatives under the MMDUP scheme are playing a crucial role in enhancing employability, facilitating industry partnerships and promoting economic empowerment among young people across the state.
The successful conduct of the Mega Job Fair underscores the Government of Tripura's continued commitment to skill development, workforce readiness and employment generation, helping create a stronger foundation for inclusive growth and sustainable development in the state.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative but 300 shortlisted out of 1,500 is just 20% success rate. What about the other 1,200? They need skill training follow-ups, not just fair day events. State government should track their progress.
As someone from Tripura, this is encouraging! 🎉 Companies from Pune, Hyderabad coming to Agartala shows our youth have skills. But why only 16 companies for 1,900 vacancies? Need more diversity in employers.
Mukhyamantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa is doing good work but we need more transparency. How many of the 300 actually got offer letters on the spot? Or just shortlisted for further rounds? Real jobs matter.
Positive step! 👏 The fact that youth from all districts attended shows they're willing to travel for opportunities. Hope these companies set up local offices too, so we don't have to move to Bangalore or Pune permanently.
Impressive that Women's Model ITI hosted this. But 1,900 vacancies and only 300 shortlisted? Either the skill gap is huge or companies were too picky. Need better industry-academia coordination in Tripura.
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