UPSC Launches Pratibha Setu Portal to Help Non-Selected Aspirants Find Jobs

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made a significant advancement for candidates who put in a lot of effort to study for competitive tests but are unsuccessful in getting selected. UPSC lanches “Pratibha Setu” platform, UPSC hopes to match qualified applicants with private sector employment openings based on exam results.

What is Pratibha Setu?

Pratibha Setu is a newly launched job platform by UPSC that features 10,000+ job opportunities from reputed companies. It enables candidates who appeared in UPSC exams but were not selected, to share their data (after prior permission ) with companies for recruitment purposes.

Why Is This Important?

Every year, over 13 lakh candidates appear for UPSC exams, and only a few hundred clear the final stage. Many capable aspirants are left without a clear career path. Pratibha Setu is specially designed to fullfill such dream:

• Offer alternative job routes.
• Connect companies to a talented and pre-assessed candidate pool.
• Reduce post-exam uncertainty for aspirants.

Exams Included Under Pratibha Setu

Currently, the following 8 examinations are integrated into the platform:

1. Civil Services Examination (CSE)
2. Indian Engineering Services (IES)
3. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
4. Combined Medical Services (CMS)
5. Indian Forest Service (IFS)
6. Indian Economic Service
7. Indian Statistical Service
8. Combined Geo-Scientist Exam

UPSC has not stopped here planning is to expand the scope in the future.

Who Can Use It?

• Candidates: Those who appeared in the listed UPSC exams can opt-in to share their scores and data.
• Companies: Recruiters from public and private sectors can register to view candidate profiles.

How the Portal Works

1. After the exam, candidates will be prompted by UPSC to opt-in for data sharing.
2. Shortlisted data will be shared with registered companies.
3. Companies may approach candidates for interviews or job roles.

This system ensures transparency and candidate privacy as only willing participants are included.

What Type of Companies Are Interested?

Industries showing strong interest include:

• Information Technology (IT)
• EdTech & NGOs
• Consulting & Public Policy Firms
• Banking & Finance
• Government-Backed Projects

How to Register?

• Candidates: Login on UPSC’s official site or the Pratibha Setu portal (https://upsc.gov.in).
• Recruiters: Register via the National Career Service (NCS) portal or UPSC’s job-connect page.