What is Employment Exchange?
An Employment Exchange refers to an office or facility established and operated by the Government for employees and employers. This may be achieved through maintaining registers or other means, and pertains to:
- individuals seeking to employ others,
- individuals seeking employment, and
- job vacancies available for placement.
This definition is governed by the provisions of the Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959.
Which all avenues the employment exchange shall not apply?
The provisions of the Employment Exchange Act do not apply in the following circumstances:
- Employment within the agricultural sector (including horticulture), unless involving roles such as agricultural or farm machinery operators in the private sector.
- Employment involving domestic services.
- Jobs with a total duration of less than three months.
- Employment classified as unskilled office work.
- Positions associated with the staff of Parliament.
Further exclusions apply unless specified otherwise by the Central Government through official notification:
- Vacancies to be filled through internal promotion, absorption of surplus staff within the same establishment, or through examinations/interviews conducted or recommended by independent bodies such as the Union or State Public Service Commissions.
- Employment positions offering less than sixty rupees per month in remuneration.
The term “unskilled office work” encompasses roles such as daftri, jemadar, orderly, peon, dusting staff, farash, record lifters, process servers, watchmen, sweepers, and similar routine or unskilled positions officially recognized by the Central Government.
How can Job Seekers register themselves on portal?
Job seekers can register on the Employment Exchange portal by following these steps:
For New Users:
- Enter personal details, mobile number, and email address to receive a One-Time Password (OTP).
- Submit the OTP and set a password.
- Log in using the email ID and password.
- Update personal records.
- Add or remove qualifications, skills, etc.
- Print the registration certificate.
For Existing Users:
- Log in using the registered email ID.
- Click on "Forget Password" if needed.
- Reset the password using the registered mobile number and registration ID.
- Log in with the updated credentials.
- Modify personal records including qualifications and skills.
- Print the registration certificate.
It is important to note that sponsorship for job vacancies is contingent on employer notifications and the eligibility of job seekers for those vacancies.
Benefits of Employment Exchange
Job seekers can register on the Employment Exchange portal by following these steps:
- Job Matching and Sponsorship : Candidates are aligned with suitable vacancies based on their qualifications, age, and category, with potential sponsorship for government positions.
- Access to Government Schemes : Eligibility for various training, coaching, and skill development programs.
- Career Guidance and Counselling : Support in exploring career paths or self-employment opportunities.
- Inclusion in Live Databases : Increased visibility to employers and timely notifications of vacancies.
- Extended Job Search Coverage: Opportunities to apply for positions beyond local boundaries.
- Priority in Government Recruitment : Preference may be given to registered candidates during certain government recruitment drives.
- Skill Development Workshops : Structured programs aimed at enhancing employability, especially for candidates lacking job-ready skills.
