200+ Youths Selected at One-Day Job Fair in Dehradun, 19 Get Jobs in Dubai Construction Sector
Dehradun, September 29, 2026: More than 200 youths were selected for employment opportunities during a one-day job fair organized by the Dehradun District Administration under the Seva Sankalp campaign. The job fair was organized by the Skill Development and Employment Department at the Regional Employment Office, with participation from more than 20 private companies.
A key highlight of the job fair was the selection of 19 youths for employment in Dubai’s construction sector under the Chief Minister’s Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme. More than 300 candidates registered for the Dubai-based employment opportunities.
53 Selected On the Spot, 149 Shortlisted for Second Round
Regional Employment Officer Mamta Chauhan Negi said the job fair was organized under the guidance of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami with the objective of providing employment opportunities to youths based on their skills, qualifications and capabilities.
She said 53 candidates were selected on the spot by participating companies, while 149 candidates were shortlisted for the second round of the recruitment process. She added that 19 youths were selected for employment with a construction-sector company in Dubai under the Chief Minister’s Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme.
The Dubai employment opportunity witnessed considerable interest among job seekers, with more than 300 youths registering for the recruitment process.
Over 600 Candidates Registered for Private-Sector Jobs
More than 600 youths registered for employment opportunities with various participating companies, including Mahindra & Mahindra, Information System Limited, Gurugram, Mentor Water Expert, Bajaj Capital and Sky Wing Advisor Private Limited.
Youths from Dehradun as well as other districts of Uttarakhand participated in the job fair and explored employment opportunities matching their qualifications, skills and experience.
Youths Express Gratitude to State Government
Farsaram Bhatt, who attended the job fair from Tehri Garhwal, expressed gratitude to the state government for organizing such employment initiatives. He said job fairs provide youths with an opportunity to interact directly with multiple companies at a single location and explore jobs suited to their skills and qualifications.
The District Administration and Employment Department said such job fairs are aimed at connecting skilled youths with employment opportunities, facilitating direct interaction between employers and job seekers, and expanding access to employment opportunities in both domestic and international markets.
