UPSC Pratibha Setu

Source: IE

Context: UPSC has renamed its Public Disclosure Scheme (PDS) to UPSC Pratibha Setu and expanded it to allow private employers to recruit qualified but non-recommended candidates from key examinations.

About UPSC Pratibha Setu:

• What it is? A public recruitment linkage platform that allows employers to access data of candidates who cleared UPSC written exams but were not recommended after interviews. PRATIBHA stands for, Professional Resource And Talent Integration – Bridge for Hiring Aspirants.

• A public recruitment linkage platform that allows employers to access data of candidates who cleared UPSC written exams but were not recommended after interviews.

• PRATIBHA stands for, Professional Resource And Talent Integration – Bridge for Hiring Aspirants.

• Launched by: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 2018, now renamed from PDS to Pratibha Setu in 2024.

• Objective: To connect meritorious yet non-selected aspirants with job opportunities across PSUs, autonomous bodies, and private sectors.

• How It Works?

• UPSC provides details of willing non-recommended candidates (those who cleared written exams but not final selection). Registered government, PSU, and private organisations receive login credentials to access the candidate database. Organisations can filter candidates using subject-wise and discipline-wise search tools for recruitment purposes. Previously only government bodies could access; now private employers are also included, expanding placement scope.

• UPSC provides details of willing non-recommended candidates (those who cleared written exams but not final selection).

• Registered government, PSU, and private organisations receive login credentials to access the candidate database.

• Organisations can filter candidates using subject-wise and discipline-wise search tools for recruitment purposes.

• Previously only government bodies could access; now private employers are also included, expanding placement scope.

• Eligible Examinations Covered:

• Civil Services Examination, Indian Forest Service Examination, Engineering Services Examination, Indian Economic/Statistical Services, Combined Medical Services Examination, CDS Examination, Central Armed Police Forces (ACs), and Combined Geo-Scientist Examination only

• Key Features:

• Merit Recognition: Highlights UPSC-qualified candidates who missed final recommendation. Public Visibility: Candidates voluntarily consent to share details with employers. Digital Platform: Accessible via UPSC’s official portal with secure employer login. Employment Linkage: Helps bridge labour market gaps by providing job-matching tools. Equity in Opportunity: Ensures skilled candidates are not left out of India’s talent pool.

• Merit Recognition: Highlights UPSC-qualified candidates who missed final recommendation.

• Public Visibility: Candidates voluntarily consent to share details with employers.

• Digital Platform: Accessible via UPSC’s official portal with secure employer login.

• Employment Linkage: Helps bridge labour market gaps by providing job-matching tools.

• Equity in Opportunity: Ensures skilled candidates are not left out of India’s talent pool.