Here’s a detailed blog-style post summarizing the key employment developments in India during the week of 9–15 August 2025, drawn from the Employment News weekly report and broader labor-policy developments:
Employment News: 9–15 August 2025
1. Weekly Job Highlights (via Employment News)
The official Employment News for 9–15 August 2025 (Vol. 19) has been published, offering a curated collection of job opportunities from central and state governments, PSUs, universities, exam notices, admissions, and more .
Key vacancies include:
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Goa Khadi & Village Industries Board: Junior Inspector (1 vacancy), Deadline: 13 August 2025.
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur: Project Technical Support III (1 vacancy), Deadline: 15 August 2025.
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National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): Consultant and Senior Consultant (3 vacancies), Deadline: 15 August 2025.
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Rashtriya Raksha University: posts including TIPA and Research Officer, Deadline: 12 August 2025.
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Koderma District: Data Entry Operator (1 vacancy), Deadline: 14 August 2025.
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Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS): Medical Officer, Radiologist, and others (99 vacancies), Deadline: 11 August 2025 .
2. Broader Government Employment & Policy Updates
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Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
The Indian Cabinet has rolled out the ambitious ELI scheme, designed to generate 35 million jobs over two years (August 2025 – July 2027). It offers wage subsidies up to ₹15,000 for first-time EPFO-registered employees and monthly incentives up to ₹3,000 for employers retaining staff for at least six months . -
PM-VBRY Launch & Awareness Drives
The PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) launched officially on August 1, 2025. EPFO held interactive sessions (e.g., in Ludhiana) to educate employers and job seekers on this scheme, which offers EPF contribution subsidies in two stages for formalizing employment. -
EPFO’s New Facial Authentication Rule
The EPFO introduced a rule requiring Facial Authentication Technology (FAT) via the UMANG app for UAN generation. This has led to onboarding and payroll delays, raising concerns among workforce groups like the Indian Staffing Federation. -
Mass Recruitment at SBI
State Bank of India opened applications for 5,583 Junior Associate positions in Customer Support and Service. Registration began on 6 August and runs through 26 August 2025—a major opportunity in government banking recruitment . -
TCS Layoffs Amid AI Transformation
TCS announced layoffs affecting over 12,000 employees, marking its largest reduction yet. The move reflects a broader AI-driven realignment in the ₹283 billion Indian outsourcing industry, signaling both an automation challenge and a shift in workforce expectations . -
Chandigarh Proposes Factory & Women Employment Reforms
The Chandigarh administration proposed regulatory reforms to streamline factory licensing (reducing renewal timelines to 7 days, extending validity to 5 years) and ease compliance for MSMEs. Notably, it also suggested policies to boost women’s employment, including amendments to working hours and industry restrictions . -
Assam Seeks Labour Survey Amid Rising Intimidation
In Assam, calls emerged for a district-wise labour needs survey and worker identity protection due to threats targeting migrant workers. The Opposition urged issuance of identity cards and equitable hiring in development projects to safeguard labor rights .
Summary Table
| Category | Key Updates |
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| Weekly Job Listings | Multiple central/state vacancies (Inspector, Consultants, ECHS roles, etc.) |
| ELI & PM-VBRY Schemes | Subsidies to stimulate job creation and formalize employment |
| Recruitment Highlights | SBI hires over 5,500 Junior Associates |
| Technology & Employment Trends | AI-driven layoffs (TCS); FAT tech causing delays in UAN issuance |
| Regional Reforms | Chandigarh licensing reforms and women employment support |
| Labor Rights & Security |
Assam labour survey demands to protect migrant workers |
Final Thoughts
This week’s developments reflect an active labor & job market landscape in India:
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A mix of immediate recruitment opportunities via Employment News;
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State-led incentive schemes (ELI, PM-VBRY) aimed at boosting employment levels;
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Structural shifts (automation, AI) impacting workforce dynamics;
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Regional efforts (Chandigarh, Assam) focusing on regulatory ease and worker protection.
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