02/10/2026
Job Fair 2026
NIELIT Kolkata organized a Job Fair on 30 September 2026 at its Salt Lake Campus, with the objective of providing employment opportunities to aspiring candidates and facilitating interaction between job seekers and prospective employers in the IT and ITeS sectors.
The programme was inaugurated in the presence of Shri Goutam Saha, Director-in-Charge, NIELIT Kolkata; Smt Nirmali Bardaloi, DGE Kolkata; Shri Tapas Trivedy, Scientist-E; Dr Kalyan Baital, Scientist-D; Mrs Rashmi M. Vijayvergiya, Scientist-D; Mrs Debapriya Bhattacharyya, PTO & Placement Officer; and Mrs Krishnakali Kar Khan, STO, NIELIT Kolkata. The inaugural session commenced with the felicitation of the representatives of the participating companies and officials associated with the programme.
In his inaugural address, Shri Goutam Saha, Director-in-Charge, NIELIT Kolkata, highlighted NIELIT’s placement initiatives being undertaken across the country and emphasized the Centre’s commitment to strengthening industry-academia interaction. He also spoke about plans to organize more such Job Fairs in the near future to create greater employment opportunities for NIELIT students and other aspiring youth.
Smt Nirmali Bardaloi, DGE Kolkata, spoke about the long-standing collaboration between DGE and NIELIT and the joint efforts being made to facilitate employment opportunities for today’s youth. Her address emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among government organizations, training institutions and industry in bridging the gap between skills and employment.
During the interaction with participating employers, representatives from various organizations shared valuable suggestions regarding the skills expected from prospective employees. They also suggested incorporating several industry-relevant modules into the course curriculum to enhance the employability of students and align training programmes more closely with current industry requirements.
A total of 15 employers participated in the Job Fair and conducted interviews for various IT and ITeS-related job openings. More than 200 candidates were shortlisted, while the event witnessed participation from over 350 students and job seekers.
The participating organizations were:
1. ITM Skills Academy
2. HDB Financial Services Ltd.
3. Ssoftoons Animation Institute
4. Magic Bus India Foundation
5. Yashaswi Group
6. Quess Corp Ltd.
7. Spectrum Talent Management Ltd.
8. Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes Pvt. Ltd.
9. Career Catalyst Fearless Future
10. Anudip Foundation – Centre of Excellence for AI
11. Quess Corp Staffing Solutions
12. Pramerica Life Insurance
13. NextGen Business Support Services Pvt. Ltd.
14. Swarnakarshan Creations (Operating as Awaken India)
15. Nevaeh Technology Private Limited
The Job Fair provided a valuable platform for candidates to interact directly with prospective employers, understand industry expectations and explore suitable career opportunities. The event also served as an important interface between NIELIT Kolkata and the participating organizations for strengthening future placement and skill-development initiatives.
Mrs Debapriya Bhattacharyya, PTO & Placement Officer, NIELIT Kolkata, coordinated the programme with the support of the Centre's officials and staff.