Govt sponsored training for SC/ST job aspirants opens at Jowai—enroll by June 1

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 29, 2025

The National Career Service Centre for SC/STs, Jowai, functioning under the Ministry of Labour & Employment (Directorate General of Employment), Government of India, is pleased to announce the commencement of its Free One-Year Stipendiary Training Programmes for eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. These programmes are aimed at preparing candidates for competitive examinations for clerical-grade posts conducted by various recruitment agencies. The training will begin on 1st July 2025.

The Centre will offer three distinct training programmes: One-Year Special Coaching in Shorthand, One-Year ‘O’ Level Computer Training, and Computer Hardware Maintenance (CHM) Training. All courses are provided free of cost, and each selected candidate will be entitled to a monthly stipend of Rs 1000/- along with free study materials for the entire duration of the training.

To be eligible, applicants must belong to the SC/ST community, be registered with an Employment Exchange, and possess a minimum educational qualification of Higher Secondary (+2) pass or above. The age of applicants must be between 18 and 30 years as on 1st July 2025, and their annual family income should not exceed Rs 3,00,000.

Interested candidates may apply for the training programmes on or before 15th June 2025. Applications can be submitted online through the official National Career Service portal at www.ncs.gov.in or offline by collecting and submitting a free application form from the Centre during office hours between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Applicants are allowed to indicate their preferences in the order of choice, but will be considered for only one course based on eligibility and availability.

While submitting the application, candidates must enclose self-attested photocopies of all required documents including educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, caste certificate, Aadhar card, income certificate (indicating income below Rs 3 lakhs per annum), and a valid Employment Exchange registration card. It is important to note that no TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the written test or document verification.

For further details and queries, candidates may visit the Centre or contact the office during working hours.