Which of the following statements about National Recruitment Agency is correct?

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CDS-II (General Knowledge) Official Paper (Held On: 01 Sept, 2024)

It is a body to conduct Common Eligibility Test (CET) to shortlist the candidates for vacancies under 'Group B' and 'Group C' of the Government.
Employment in private sector is facilitated in all the districts, particularly 117 aspirational districts.
It was set up in 2014.
It has been accorded Constitutional status in 2021.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key PointsNational Recruitment Agency (NRA)

The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) was established by the Government of India to streamline the recruitment process for government jobs.
The primary function of the NRA is to conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for various non-gazetted Group B and Group C posts.
The CET aims to replace multiple examinations conducted by different recruitment agencies, thereby reducing the burden on candidates and the administrative machinery.
The CET will be conducted in multiple languages, providing a more inclusive and accessible recruitment process for candidates across the country.

Additional Information

The Common Eligibility Test (CET) will be conducted at three levels: graduate, higher secondary (12th pass), and matriculate (10th pass), making it more accessible to a larger pool of candidates.
The NRA will set up examination centres in every district of the country, ensuring that candidates from rural and remote areas do not have to travel long distances for the exams.
The CET score will be valid for a period of three years, and candidates will have the flexibility to attempt the exam multiple times to improve their scores.
The establishment of the NRA and the implementation of the CET are expected to significantly reduce the recruitment cycle and expedite the hiring process for government jobs.