Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth at the 20th Rozgar Mela on 19 September 2026. The letters were issued through video conferencing at 45 locations across India, and the recruits will join several Ministries and Departments of the Government of India.
Rozgar Mela as a Recruitment Initiative
Rozgar Mela is a central government recruitment drive for appointment letters issued to selected candidates for posts in Union Government departments and organisations. The initiative covers appointments in ministries such as Revenue, Railways, Home Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Financial Services, and Defence.
Departments and Service Areas
The newly appointed candidates will serve in administrative, technical, and support roles across multiple Union Government establishments. The departments named in the event include Revenue, Railways, Home Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Financial Services, and Defence.
Scale of the Initiative and Related Schemes
With the 20th edition, the total number of appointment letters issued through the Rozgar Mela initiative has reached about 12.75 lakh. The government has also referred to the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana in the context of expanding employment opportunities in the private sector.
Important Facts for Exams
- Rozgar Mela is a recruitment-related initiative of the Government of India for issuing appointment letters to selected candidates.
- The 20th Rozgar Mela was held on 19 September 2026 at 45 locations simultaneously.
- The event was conducted through video conferencing.
- Union Minister Giriraj Singh served as the Chief Guest in Patna, Bihar, for the local event.
Public Service and Administrative Context
Appointment letters under Rozgar Mela are issued for posts in Union Government ministries and departments. The total cumulative issuance under the initiative has reached approximately 12.75 lakh appointment letters.
