(6,456 job openings, but only 326 candidates have registered)
Mokokchung, 16th March, 2026 (www.nokinketer.in): A press conference regarding the statewide job fair scheduled for March 21, 2026 was held at the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN)’s Conference Hall Kohima, on March 16, 2026.
Briefing the media personnels, Under Secretary and Project Manager (I/c) of the Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM), I. Changsang informed that NSEDM, as part of its vision to create employment opportunities and connect youths with industry demand, will organise a statewide Mega Job Fair on March 21, 2026.
The event will be held in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) at the Integrated Business Hub and Innovation Centre under Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) at Forest Colony, Dimapur.
Changsang stated that the programme will be one of the largest job fair organised by the state government, adding that it has been curated to promote private sector employment in the state.
He further said that the press conference was convened to highlight the significant gap between available job openings and the number of applicants registered so far. According to him, there are currently 6,456 job openings, but only 326 candidates have registered to date.
Meanwhile, Under Secretary and Project Lead of NSEDM, Meripeni informed that 33 national and international recruiters across different sectors will participate in the event. She assured that all international recruiters are credible and safe, as they are duly licensed under the Ministry of External Affairs.
She said interested candidates can register in advance using the QR code provided, which will help organisers ensure better coordination, mapping and efficient scheduling on the day of the job fair. However, walk-in registrations will also be accepted. She encouraged unemployed youths of the state to take advantage of the opportunity and urged parents to motivate their children to register for employment.
Speaking on the registration process, Technical Officer and Placement Officer of the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Moasunep Kichu, said the candidate registration system has been designed to be transparent and well-structured to help applicants identify suitable employment opportunities.
He informed that interested candidates can register free of cost using the QR code provided. Once registered on the portal, candidates will be able to view detailed job listings, including the name of the company, number of vacancies, salary package, job location and job description. Applicants will also have the option to choose up to three vacancies according to their preference.
He further stated that after completing the registration, candidates will automatically be added to a WhatsApp group, through which they will receive updates about grooming sessions and orientation programmes aimed at preparing them for the recruitment process.
Kichu also mentioned that candidates who are unable to attend the job fair in person can avail online support services at NIELIT Merima, Kohima; NIELIT Kohima Extension Centre Chuchuyimlang, Mokokchung and NIELIT Kohima Study Centre, S.P Office Compound, Mokokchung.
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