Overview: What’s in This Week’s Employment News
This week’s issue is rich with opportunities across many sectors—central government, public sector undertakings (PSUs), educational & research institutions, railways, etc.
Jobs range from technical & engineering roles to administrative, teaching, apprenticeships, trainee and workman roles. There are also reserved quota posts (sports etc.) and some jobs specific to local domicile in certain states.
Key Job Highlights & Noteworthy Advertising
Job / Organization | Number of Posts | Important Details / Last Date |
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Apprenticeship – POWERGRID | ~1,161 | Offers large scale apprenticeship positions. Last date 06 October 2025. |
Assistant Teachers – DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) | ~1,180 | Major opening in teaching in Delhi. Last date: 16 October 2025. |
Group C / D Posts under Sports Quota – Eastern Railway | ~50 | Ravensque posts reserved under sports quota. Last date: 09 Oct 2025. |
Pay Level 2/3, 4/5 under Sports Quota – East Central Railway | ~56 | Similar reserved posts under sports quota. Deadline ~ 21 Oct 2025. |
Officers Grade B – Reserve Bank of India | ~120 | A high-prestige government finance/banking role. Last date 30 Sep 2025. |
Workman Trainee – Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) | ~87 | Trainee/workman category in Himachal Pradesh. Last date: 13 October 2025. |
Other roles included Assistant / Junior Officer roles in Balmer Lawrie, various managerial/engineering posts in PSUs, technical apprenticeships, etc. |
Sectors & Types of Roles in Demand
From scanning the advertisements, here are patterns / sectors where demand is strong this week:
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Education / Teaching: A large number of teacher and assistant teacher roles (e.g. DSSSB). Also research roles in institutes, etc.
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Apprenticeships & Trainees: Apprenticeship roles are plentiful (e.g. POWERGRID), which is good for people looking to enter the workforce via training.
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Railways & Transport: Reserved posts via sports or scouts & guides quotas; general group C/D jobs.
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Banking / Financial Services: RBI Officers Grade B is a key opportunity.
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PSUs and Power / Energy Sector: SJVN, Balmer Lawrie etc. have roles of trainee / workman / engineer type.
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Technical & Research: Graduate/engineering level, project‐associate, technical assistant etc.
Eligibility, Last Dates & Other Key Considerations
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Deadlines: Some last dates are very close (e.g. RBI Grade B – ~30 Sep 2025) while others extend into October. Candidates should check each advertisement carefully.
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Qualifications: Varies widely – for teaching/assistant teacher posts, usually graduate + relevant teacher eligibility; for apprenticeships, often diploma or maybe even 10th/12th depending on trade; for engineering roles, engineering degree; for financial posts, specific banking/finance background.
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Reservations & Quotas: Several posts are reserved under sports quotas or Scouts & Guides quota. Some jobs may have local/state domicile requirements.
Application Modes: Mostly online. Must follow instructions in individual ad (application portal, documents etc.).
What’s Special or Different This Week
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The sheer volume of apprenticeship roles (over 1,000 in POWERGRID alone) is notable. With the government pushing skill development/apprenticeship routes, this is aligned with broader policy.
A strong diversity of job types: not just technical or administrative but also workman/trainee and reserved quota posts — offering opportunities for a wide spectrum of applicants.
Tips for Applicants
Here are some suggestions for people interested in applying:
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Prioritize based on deadline: There are some ads expiring very soon. Don’t miss out.
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Gather documents early: Especially for quota / reservation / domicile claims, sports credentials etc. These often require certificates, proofs etc.
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Match qualification carefully: Some posts require specific qualifications, years of experience. Make sure you meet them before applying.
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Prepare for competitive selection: For large posts (e.g. RBI Grade B), selection will be very competitive. Brush up on exam formats, syllabus etc.
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Keep checking official sources: Some third-party websites list highlights but always refer to the original advertisement (Employment News or institution’s site) to verify details.