National Career Service (NCS) — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2017
Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’:
- National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
- National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are incorrect
- National Career Service (NCS) is an online solution from Ministry of Labour and Employment for employers to post job openings and for those seeking jobs to apply for these positions, in both private as well as Government sectors. The overarching goal is to offer a diverse range of employment-related services, encompassing job matching, career counseling, vocational guidance, details on skill development courses, and opportunities for internships.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Hard
