Odisha hands appointment letters to 2,067 candidates at its state employment fair

1 November 2026

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi gave away appointment letters to 2,067 newly selected candidates at the 18th State-Level Employment Fair 2026.
The fair was organised by the state's Department of ST and SC Development.
The government says more than 48,600 posts have been filled in the state since the recruitment process began in June 2024.
Those who received letters include newly appointed teachers and other employees.
The Chief Minister told them that teaching is not merely a profession but an important social responsibility, and asked them to be mentors to their students.
The government describes the recruitment process as a transparent one.