Why in the News?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched the PRATIBHA Setu initiative to channel the potential of civil service aspirants who reach the interview stage but do not make the final merit list.

About PRATIBHA Setu:

• Meaning: Stands for Professional Resource And Talent Integration – Bridge for Hiring Aspirants.
• Purpose: Connects candidates who cleared the interview stage of Union Public Service Commission exams but didn’t make the final merit list with verified employers.
• Launch: Rolled out during CSE Examination 2023 results; evolved from the Public Disclosure Scheme (2018).
• Objective: Utilizes the Union Public Service Commission’s rigorous selection process to support alternate career pathways for high-performing aspirants.
• Talent Pool:
  • Scale: Over 10,000 high-performing candidates available for recruitment.
  • Merit-Based: Offers employers access to a pre-tested, well-evaluated talent group.

Key Features:

• Eligibility:
• • Included: Civil Services, Indian Forest Service, Engineering Services, Central Armed Police Forces, Combined Medical Services, etc.
  • Excluded: National Defence Academy, Naval Academy, and certain Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations.
• Access for Recruiters: Organizations register using Corporate Identification Number through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal.
• Platform Tools:
• • Functions: Dashboard for shortlisting, wish-listing, and making selections or rejections.
  • Data Access: Employers can view candidates’ educational profiles and contact details in digital format.

Impact:

• Candidate Benefit: Opens alternate career paths for deserving UPSC aspirants.
• Employer Advantage: Enables transparent and efficient hiring from India’s top talent.
• Wider Utility: Extends the relevance of the UPSC selection process beyond final appointments.

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