**Uttar Pradesh to Host Village-Level Job Fairs, Offering Major Opportunities for Rural Youth**
Meerut: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Uttar Pradesh is set to organize job fairs at the village level, aimed at providing significant employment opportunities for unemployed youth in rural areas. The recruitment drive will kick off this September, starting from the Meerut division.
Under the supervision of the Employment Department, private companies will conduct recruitments across six districts: Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Baghpat, Hapur, and Meerut. Nearly 8,000 candidates are expected to secure jobs through these fairs.
A total of 40 block-level job fairs will be held, with each event hosting 5 to 10 participating companies. One of the key highlights is that selected candidates will receive appointment letters on the spot, streamlining the hiring process.
**Eligibility and Job Sectors**
The eligibility criteria vary from Class 8 to post-graduate level, depending on the sector. Job opportunities are available in diverse fields such as packaging, construction, sales, mechanical trades, and security, among others.
Officials have stated that starting salaries will range between Rs 15,000 and Rs 35,000 per month, depending on candidates’ qualifications and performance during interviews.
**Schedule and Registration**
The job fair schedule for Meerut’s 12 blocks begins on September 24 with an event at Rajpura and will continue through November 17, concluding at the Meerut block headquarters. Other locations include Kharkhoda, Machhra, Sarurpur, Sardhana, Daurala, Rohata, Jani, Mawana, Parikshitgarh, and Hastinapur.
Interested candidates are required to register on the Rojgar Sangam portal at [rojgarsangam.up.gov.in](http://rojgarsangam.up.gov.in). Additionally, free on-spot registration counters will be available at each job fair venue, allowing easy participation for all.
**Past Success**
Officials highlighted that over 30,000 youth were employed through similar fairs last year, with 7,000 jobs provided in Meerut alone, underscoring the effectiveness and reach of these recruitment drives.
This initiative promises to bring much-needed employment opportunities directly to rural youth, fostering economic growth and development at the grassroots level in Uttar Pradesh.
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