What is NCS Portal?
The National Career Service (NCS) is a flagship mission-mode project under the Ministry of Labour and Employment that operates as India's official free online job portal — ncs.gov.in. NCS connects job seekers, employers, training providers, career counsellors, and placement organisations on a single digital platform. Services include: free job seeker registration, vacancy alerts via SMS/email matching candidate profile, online job application, career counselling at 200+ Model Career Centres (MCCs) across India, free skill training (in partnership with TCS iON, NSDC, and others), aptitude testing, and job fairs/placement drives. NCS covers 52 sectors with detailed career information in video and text format. The portal has registered 4+ crore job seekers and 60+ lakh employers as of 2026. All services are completely free — NCS does not charge any fee at registration, application, interview, or placement stages.
NCS Portal — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | NCS Portal 2026 — National Career Service | Free Government Jobs Platform |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2015 |
| Benefit | Free job search + skill training + career counselling + job fairs at 200+ Model Career Centres |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.ncs.gov.in |
Benefits of NCS Portal
Free job search + skill training + career counselling + job fairs at 200+ Model Career Centres
Who is Eligible for NCS Portal?
- ✓Job Seekers: Indian citizens aged 14 years and above (with parental consent for under-18 minors)
- ✓Employers: Any registered company, MSME, government department, or placement agency
- ✓Career Counsellors: Qualified professionals with at least graduation + career counselling certification
- ✓Training Providers: Registered training institutions / Skill India / NSDC-empanelled centres
- ✓Open to all education levels — from Class 10 pass to PhD
- ✓No restrictions on caste, religion, gender, or domicile
Documents Required for NCS Portal
How to Apply for NCS Portal Online?
- 1Visit ncs.gov.in and click 'Register' → 'Job Seeker'
- 2Enter mobile number → verify OTP → enter Aadhaar number → create password
- 3Fill basic profile — name, DOB, gender, address, contact details, educational qualification
- 4Add detailed work experience, skills, language proficiency, expected salary, preferred location
- 5Upload your CV (PDF) and recent passport-size photograph
- 6Receive your unique NCS ID (10-digit number) — use this to track all applications and services
- 7Browse jobs on the portal or set up daily/weekly SMS/email vacancy alerts matching your profile
- 8Click 'Apply' on any job listing — the application is sent directly to the employer on NCS portal
- 9Visit nearest Model Career Centre (MCC) for in-person counselling, aptitude testing, and interview prep — list at ncs.gov.in → 'MCC near me'
- 10Sign up for free TCS iON 'Career Skills' online training programme via the NCS portal — earn certification
Official Government Portal
www.ncs.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on www.ncs.gov.in