Kohima, June 6: In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for the youth of Nagaland and the Northeast, a mega Job Fair offering more than 1,000 vacancies across multiple sectors was successfully conducted at Don Bosco College, Kohima, on Saturday. The day-long event, held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., witnessed enthusiastic participation from job seekers, recruiters, government officials, and educational institutions.
The Job Fair was jointly organised by the ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), Don Bosco Job Placement Network India, the National Career Service, and the Regional Employment Exchange (MCC) Kohima, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. More than 20 recruiting agencies and companies participated, offering employment opportunities within Nagaland, across India, and abroad.
The inaugural programme, held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., began with the National Song and National Anthem, followed by an invocation led by Rev. Fr. Dr. Xavier Mattam SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Campus, Kohima.
Rev. Fr. Dr. Tious Varghese SDB, Principal of Don Bosco College Kohima, delivered the welcome address and felicitated the dignitaries and participants. Rev. Fr. Joseph Pampackal SDB, Salesian Provincial of the Province of Dimapur, attended the programme as Guest of Honour.
A message on behalf of the organisers was delivered by Rev. Fr. Dr. Roy George SDB, Executive Director and Chief Functionary of AIDA, Dimapur. The cultural segment of the programme featured a special number presented by students of the Department of Sociology, Don Bosco College, Kohima.
Shri Moatoshi Longkumer, Advisor for Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Excise Department, Government of Nagaland, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour.
The Job Fair was formally inaugurated by Shri Nand Kishore Yadav, Governor of Nagaland, who attended the event as the Chief Guest.
According to a statement issued by Lok Bhavan Nagaland, the Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland, Shri N. K. Shoray Yadav, while inaugurating the Kohima Job Fair 2026 at Don Bosco College, Kohima, reaffirmed the importance of creating employment opportunities and empowering the youth of the State. He observed that the participation of over 25 companies and hundreds of job seekers demonstrated the growing need for platforms that connect talent with opportunity. The Governor encouraged young people to remain confident, embrace continuous learning, and seize every opportunity to build successful careers.
Following the formal inauguration, Shri R. S. Silipuni Pou, Sub-Regional Employment Officer, NCSC for SC/ST Kohima, Government of India, proposed the vote of thanks and provided guidelines for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
The event concluded with a photo session and brief presentations by recruiters outlining available vacancies and career prospects.
Recruiters represented a wide range of sectors, including education, aviation, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, business process outsourcing (BPO), technical services, sales, and customer support. Among the participating companies were Reliance Jio, MRF, Barbeque Nation, KFC, Tata Engineering Station, Domestic Airlines, TAAS International, and several others.
The fair was open to candidates who had completed Class VIII and above, with free entry and walk-in interviews conducted throughout the day. Organisers reported a strong turnout of job seekers from different districts of Nagaland and neighbouring states. Several recruiters also offered positions outside Nagaland with food and accommodation facilities, making the opportunities attractive to aspiring candidates seeking employment beyond the state.
The Mega Job Fair 2026 witnessed the participation of 588 job seekers and 23 recruiters from various companies. A total of 25 companies participated in the recruitment drive, including 17 offline and 8 online recruiters. As a result of the recruitment process, 61 candidates were selected for employment, while 230 candidates were shortlisted for further stages of recruitment.
The successful conduct of the Job Fair reflected a growing commitment among government agencies, educational institutions, and development organisations to address youth unemployment and connect aspiring job seekers with meaningful career opportunities. The initiative is expected to contribute significantly to employment generation and workforce development in Nagaland and the wider Northeast region.
The Kohima Job Fair 2026 served as more than a recruitment platform; it was a significant youth empowerment and social development initiative that brought together government agencies, educational institutions, industry leaders, and civil society to address unemployment. By offering over 1,000 job opportunities across diverse sectors, the programme enabled young people to access employment, gain exposure to professional careers, and move towards economic independence. For parents, it provided hope and assurance regarding their children’s future, while for the government, it supported efforts to enhance employability, reduce unemployment, and promote skill-based development. At the societal level, the initiative contributed to building a productive workforce, strengthening families, reducing social vulnerabilities, and fostering inclusive economic growth, demonstrating how collaborative action can create meaningful opportunities for the youth and contribute to the overall development of Nagaland.
