Job Fair Highlights
Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu handed appointment letters to 1,172 candidates at a private‑sector recruitment event held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Ann’s College of Arts and Science in Tindivanam, Villupuram district.
The fair was a joint effort of the Villupuram district administration, the District Employment and Career Guidance Centre, and the Tamil Nadu State Rural Urban Livelihoods Mission, overseen by District Collector Sheik Abdul Rahman.
Participation and Outcomes
More than 167 companies conducted interviews with 4,214 applicants. In addition to the 1,172 offers, 163 candidates progressed to a second round of selection.
District officials noted that the district has organized five small‑scale recruitment camps and one large‑scale camp since June 2026, collectively helping 1,058 job seekers secure positions.
Additional Employment Support
Arasu highlighted regular recruitment drives, with small‑scale private‑sector camps scheduled for the third Friday of each month and two major camps each year. He also mentioned free coaching for competitive exams offered through study circles at employment offices.
In Villupuram, 1,672 candidates attended 20 coaching programmes for exams conducted by TNPSC, TNUSRB, the Teachers Recruitment Board, and the Staff Selection Commission; 164 of those candidates cleared the exams and obtained government jobs.
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