Jobseekers, beware of fake NCS job offers

iStock The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a warning to jobseekers against fraudulent calls, emails and fake job offers claiming an association with the National Career Service (NCS). The ministry has clarified that all NCS services are completely free and that candidates do not have to pay any fee for registration, submitting job applications, interview processing or other employment-related services. In a post on X, the Labour Ministry urged jobseekers to remain cautious of people and organisations demanding money in the name of providing employment opportunities. It also warned against misleading communications from websites, employers or individuals falsely claiming to be associated with the NCS or the ministry. — LabourMinistry (@LabourMinistry) NCS services are completely free The ministry clarified that the National Career Service does not charge candidates at any stage of the employment process. This includes registration on the portal, applying for jobs, interview processing and other employment-related services. Read more - From petrol pump attendant to Rs 6,70,00,00,000 investment scam: How Hyderabad's Nanavath Bhupal Naik, who also worked as mason, built massive empire by luring 7,400 investors Jobseekers have also been advised not to pay employers or intermediaries for securing a job. The NCS does not endorse or take responsibility for such practices. Live Events The ministry's warning comes amid instances of fraudulent websites and individuals allegedly misusing the NCS name and logo to mislead jobseekers. How to identify and report job fraud According to the warning displayed on the official NCS website, some websites, employers and individuals falsely claim to have an association with the National Career Service or the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Such communications are fraudulent and can damage the reputation of the government employment service. Jobseekers should verify employment-related information only through the official NCS website, http://www.ncs.gov.in, before sharing personal details or responding to suspicious job offers. Those who come across suspicious employment-related communications or fall victim to job fraud can use the following helplines: 1514: National Career Service (NCS) helpline. 1930: Cybercrime helpline for reporting financial fraud. The NCS website also lists official email addresses for assistance, including [email protected]. The ministry has reiterated that jobseekers should remain alert to fake job offers, fraudulent calls and emails, and demands for money in exchange for employment. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Labour Ministry job scam warning National Career Service NCS services free fake job offers job fraud alert Ministry of Labour and Employment NCS helpline number 1514 fake recruitment calls job application fraud www.ncs.gov.in (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Labour Ministry job scam warning National Career Service NCS services free fake job offers job fraud alert Ministry of Labour and Employment NCS helpline number 1514 fake recruitment calls job application fraud www.ncs.gov.in Prime Exclusives Investment Ideas Stock Report Plus ePaper Wealth Edition KYC and KYB: Inside Pidilite, the company that turned Fevicol into a word for a strong bond – Part 1 of 3 Seoul halts trading, Nifty has its best week since 2021: Money leaving the AI trade – will it land in India? Junk bonds are cracking at the bottom. Will the noise get loud enough to make ‘junk bond’ a household term again? PNG connections rise half a million, but how many use piped gas for cooking? Some elections matter more than you know: No crop changed in the fields, yet sugar, coffee and soya got cheaper in a day You can buy a walkie-talkie online. But can you legally use it? 1 2 3 View all Stories