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States have been directed to streamline the system of verification of caste certificates to prevent non-SC/ST/OBC persons securing jobs meant for the reserved category by producing false certificate, Parliament was informed today. In its final action taken statement on recommendations of Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes tabled in both Houses of Parliament, the Government said it has also issued instructions that wherever it is found that a government servant had furnished false information to secure job, he or she should be removed from service. It said instructions have also been issued from time to time that verification of caste status of candidates, claiming to belong to SC or ST, should be done at every important up-turn of an employee's career so that the benefit of reservation goes only to the rightful claimant. "The Department of Personnel and Training has sent letters to chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories requesting them to streamline the system of verification of caste certificates so that unscrupulous non-SC/ST/OBC persons are prevented from securing jobs meant for SC/ST/OBCs by producing false certificate," it said. The department has started receiving information about persons who have faced actions for securing employment on the basis of false caste certificate, the Government said. Narrating various steps taken to ensure that vacancies reserved for SCs and STs are filled by the candidates belonging to these categories only, it said, "a general ban has been imposed on de-reservation of reserved vacancies in case of direct recruitment."

Shimla : A job fair will take place in Nahan town of Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh .

The fair will help the youth to get 1400 jobs in the private sector , a spokesman of the state government said here today .

It is being organised by the department of labour and employment from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at Chougan ground .

“The private sector employers of Sirmaur district will participate in this job fair to recruit 5 th , 8 th , 10 th and 10 plus 2 pass and ITI pass candidates in the trades of fitter , electrician , electronics among others ,” the spokesman said .

The job fair vacancies are open to the age group of 18 to 35 years and more than 1400 vacancies have been notified by private sector employers .

The spokesman said the eligible candidates can participate in the job fair along with marksheets , certificates , including employment exchange registeration card in original with photo copies and also three pasport size photographs .

Candidates can contact Krishan Kumar Sharma , employment officer on 0177-2620229 on all working days from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. or 01702-222274

It is important that when an individual is considered for a certain position, he be absolutely moulded as per the requirement of that position. "On several occasions, the corporate world has received applications from individuals who may not suit the job profile and requirements. This is a technicality that placement agencies help resolve. One of the major benefits of going through a placement agency is that they make sure that the job that is applied for or being considered is the one that best suits your qualification and interests," says Zaid Merchant, an active job seeker who was recently placed with an MNC through a placement agency.
So, what exactly is the role of a placement agency? Karanth answers, "In the middle of acute competition and demanding talent pool, the existence of placement agencies in the recruitment industry has given a new hope to both recruiters as well as job seekers.
Placement agency is a term that was coined for the agencies that keep in mind the requirements of both, the companies and the employees, thereby assisting them to connect.
The services offered by these agencies are designed to meet the expectations and requirements of the company and the employee by providing them an eligible candidate and a desired job. Experiencing growth at an accelerated pace, the agency provides a platform to the job seekers and employers, and helps them meet and bridge the demandsupply gap.
Thus, while approaching the market through a placement agency has its advantages; is it absolutely vital that this be the way to go? "Approaching the market with the guidance of a placement company is helpful as they help bridge the gap between the job-seeking candidates and the recruiters by providing countable services in the recruitment industry.
The agencies possess domain specialisation, and have a robust understanding of the market. They are not just helpful in matching the company's requirements for a particular vacancy with the candidate's profile but also help in briefing the job role, qualification eligibility, salary compensation and other relevant details that saves a lot of time and money for both parties. But it is vital that a job seeker is well aware of who they are approaching to avoid any negative ramifications.
A professional agency would only help finding the right job for the candidate, and right candidate for the client," says Merchant. Consequently, as an active job seeker, or at least having been one at a certain time, everyone knows that finding the perfect job is no easy task. A placement agency is here to lend a helping in hand.

Agency advantage
- Most important value addition is the counseling the consultants can give
- A credible agency gauges potential suitability of a candidate for particular job role
- It handles the responsibilities of the project along with a clear understanding of the terms of employment
- Maintains follow-ups with the candidate in regard to their progress in the hiring process and help in coordination with the candidates even after placement
- Brief the candidates about the company and its requirements
- Make the task easier by clearing the subsidiary doubts