New Delhi: In a major career boost for civil services aspirants, 610 candidates who cleared the UPSC interview stage but missed the final selection list have secured lucrative private sector jobs through the government’s new ‘Pratibha Setu’ initiative.
Launched by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the digital portal bridges the gap between top-tier public service aspirants and corporate employers. It allows candidates who reached the final personality test of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) to share their scores and profiles with verified private entities.
Top corporate firms, including multinational consultancies, tech giants, and financial institutions, have actively recruited from this pool. The offered roles range from data analysts and policy advisors to operations managers, with annual salary packages reaching up to ₹25 lakh.
The initiative aims to address the high anxiety and career stagnation faced by thousands of highly qualified candidates who dedicate years to UPSC preparation but narrowly miss out on the final government recommendations.
Following the success of this initial phase, the central government plans to expand the portal's reach, inviting more public sector undertakings (PSUs) and global corporations to recruit from this elite talent pool.