Cabinet Approves National Recruitment Agency (NRA) To Conduct Common Eligibility Test (CET)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved to create the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) which will be vested with the authority to conduct the computer-based Common Eligibility Test (CET) for various central government vacancies. The CET is a common entrance test for all non-gazetted posts (comprising Group B and C (non-technical posts) in the central government and public sector banks.

Around 2.5 crore candidates, who take multiple recruitment tests conducted by different recruiting agencies for over 1.25 lakh government jobs, will now appear for a single online exam (CET). The CET score will be valid for a total of 3 years from the date of declaration of results.

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Narendra Modi tweeted, "The #NationalRecruitmentAgency will prove to be a boon for crores of youngsters. Through the Common Eligibility Test, it will eliminate multiple tests and save precious time as well as resources. This will also be a big boost to transparency."

The #NationalRecruitmentAgency will prove to be a boon for crores of youngsters. Through the Common Eligibility Test, it will eliminate multiple tests and save precious time as well as resources. This will also be a big boost to transparency. https://t.co/FbCLAUrYmX

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2020

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Prakash Javadekar tweeted, "The Union Cabinet by PM @narendramodi Ji today took a revolutionary decision for the youth of #NewIndia. A 'National Recruitment Agency' for conducting a Common Eligibility Test has been approved. The historic move will benefit nearly 2.5 crore aspirants every year !!"

The Union #Cabinet by PM @narendramodi Ji today took a revolutionary decision for the youth of #NewIndia .

A 'National Recruitment Agency' for conducting a Common Eligibility Test has been approved.

The historic move will benefit nearly 2.5 crore aspirants every year !! pic.twitter.com/44GDKFEcaX

— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) August 19, 2020

Union Minister Dr Jitender Singh shared key things about the National Recruitment Agency (NRA).

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— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) August 19, 2020

What is the National Recruitment Agency (NRA)?

• The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) is a single national exam for all government jobs in the country.
• It will conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) which is considered as Tier-1 in the selection process.
• The exam is conducted for all non-gazetted posts in central government, Railways and public sector banks.
• The NRA's CET is a computer-based exam.
• The CET score is valid for three years.
• Candidates can attempt NRA's CET multiple times.
• The NRA will conduct the exams in 12 languages.
• Candidates who qualify in CET will apply to the respective recruitment agency for Main examination (higher level).

In Union Budget 2020 in February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned about setting up a National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to conduct Common Eligibility Test (CET) for all non-gazetted posts in the government and public sector banks.

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