Looking for a job? Don't pay a single rupee for registration, interviews or job offers: Labour Ministry flags fraudsters posing as NCS officials

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.

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.


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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.

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 support.ncs@gov.in.

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.