Why in news?
Recently the Pratibha Setu Portal was officially launched and discussed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 125th "Mann Ki Baat" address on August 31, 2025
 
About
The Pratibha Setu Portal is an official UPSC initiative to connect employers with highly qualified candidates who cleared all stages of major UPSC exams, but were not recommended in the final merit list.
 
Purpose and Background

• Pratibha Setu, also called the "Professional Resource and Talent Integration Bridge for Hiring Aspirants," was launched to address the issue that thousands of talented aspirants clear tough UPSC exams but lose out due to limited vacancies.
• This platform builds on the earlier Public Disclosure Scheme and formalizes the process, creating a digital ecosystem for career enablement beyond civil services.

How It Works?

• Eligibility: Aspirants who clear all exam stages but miss final selection in CSE, Engineering, Forest Service, CMS, CAPF, CDS, IES/ISS, and Geo-Scientist exams can voluntarily opt-in.
• Employer Access: Registered employers (ministries, PSUs, private companies, academic bodies) receive credentials to browse candidate profiles securely.
• Features: The portal offers advanced search by discipline, lets employers shortlist candidates and provides candidate biodata including education details, marks, and contact info. Only opt-in candidates’ data is shared, safeguarding privacy.
• Process: Employers contact shortlisted candidates directly for interviews or recruitment. The portal enables a "second gateway" for deserving UPSC aspirants to find impactful roles.

Benefits

• Bridges the gap between high merit and employment opportunities, helping over 10,000 qualified candidates access roles in governance, policy, research, and corporate sectors.
• Promotes transparency and ethical use of candidate information, with all participation voluntary.
• Strengthens national capacity by delivering a pre-assessed talent pool to organizations.

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