Archive · 21 Jun 2025
UPSC Launches 'Pratibha Setu' for Non-Selected Candidates
The UPSC has started a program called 'Pratibha Setu' to help people who did well on their exams but didn't get a job.
This program, previously known as Public Disclosure Scheme, will share the details of these candidates with companies that are looking to hire.
This will allow companies to find and hire talented people.
The program covers many different exams, and it has over 10,000 candidates who are looking for work.
Both government and private companies can use this service.
UPSC launched 'Pratibha Setu' to help non-selected candidates find jobs.
The scheme, formerly 'Public Disclosure Scheme,' connects employers with candidates.
It includes candidates who cleared all exam phases but missed the final merit list.
Employers, including government and private companies, can access candidate details.
Over 10,000 candidates from various UPSC exams are in the database.
- Who
- UPSC and non-selected candidates from various exams.
- What
- 'Pratibha Setu,' a program connecting non-selected UPSC candidates with employers.
- When
- Launched initially as Public Disclosure Scheme on August 20, 2018; relaunched as 'Pratibha Setu.'
- Where
- Candidates' details are shared with potential employers.
- Why
- To provide employment opportunities for candidates who nearly qualified.
Public View
UPSC's View
Benefits of 'Pratibha Setu'
Public View
The scheme is a good way to ensure that all talent is being properly utilized.
UPSC's View
There's not much opposing view about this initiative.
- Scheme Name
- 'Pratibha Setu'
- Previous Name
- Public Disclosure Scheme (PDS)
- Purpose
- Connect non-selected candidates with employers
- Employers
- Government and private companies
- Candidate Pool
- Over 10,000 candidates
- Exams Covered
- Various UPSC-conducted exams
