Archive · 19 Aug 2026
1,776 Aspirants Receive Job Offers at Balurghat Kaushal Mahotsav
The government held a one-day job fair in Balurghat for people looking for work.
About 7,000 people registered for the event.
Around 54 companies came to meet and interview the candidates.
At least 1,776 people received appointment or offer letters.
About 3,000 candidates had been interviewed during the event.
Some people could not take part because they did not get application forms.
The event was attended by several ministers and officials.
Some successful candidates said they could work while continuing their studies.
Sukanta Majumdar said this was the most successful Kaushal Mahotsav so far.
At least 1,776 candidates received appointment or offer letters at a government-organised job fair in Balurghat.
Around 7,000 candidates registered, with many coming from South Dinajpur, North Dinajpur and Malda.
About 54 companies conducted direct interviews, while roughly 3,000 candidates were interviewed.
Some candidates reportedly left without interviews after failing to obtain application forms, causing disorder at the venue.
Union minister Sukanta Majumdar called the event the most successful of 11 Kaushal Mahotsavs held nationwide.
- Who
- At least 1,776 job aspirants, around 54 companies, Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and other ministers and officials.
- What
- A Kaushal Mahotsav job fair provided appointment or offer letters after direct company interviews.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- A stadium in Balurghat, South Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
- Why
- The fair was organised under the central government’s skill development initiative to connect young people with direct employment opportunities.
- Appointments and offers
- At least 1,776 candidates received appointment or offer letters.
- Registered candidates
- Around 7,000 candidates had registered by Monday.
- Interviews
- About 3,000 candidates were interviewed, according to Sukanta Majumdar.
- Participating companies
- Around 54 companies took part.
- Event location
- A stadium in Balurghat, South Dinajpur district.
- Organising initiative
- The event was part of the central government’s skill development initiative.
- National comparison
- Sukanta Majumdar said it was the most successful of 11 Kaushal Mahotsavs organised across the country.