Ministry of Labour & Employment Signs MoU with Zepto to Enhance Youth Employment via NCS Portal.

On September 24, 2025, the Ministry of Labour & Employment, in collaboration with Zepto, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering youth employability and expanding employment opportunities through the National Career Service (NCS) Portal. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, in New Delhi.

      - The MoU between the Ministry and Zepto seeks to integrate Zepto's job postings with the NCS Portal, providing a structured platform for job seekers to access employment opportunities in the urban sector.

      - Zepto has committed to providing 10,000 job postings during the duration of the MoU, focusing on gig and full-time roles, thereby enhancing employment prospects for youth, women, and first-time job seekers in urban areas.

      - Since its inception, the NCS Portal has mobilized nearly 7.5 crore vacancies, serving as a bridge between employers and job seekers. With over 52 lakh registered employers, the platform has become a comprehensive solution for employment-related services.

Main Point :-   (i) The Ministry plans to strengthen the NCS Portal by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced digital tools. These enhancements aim to provide job seekers with tailored opportunities based on their location and qualifications, improving the efficiency of the job-matching process.

      (ii) This partnership with Zepto adds to the Ministry's ongoing efforts to enhance employment opportunities.

(iii) Over the past year, MoUs have been signed with organizations such as Amazon, Swiggy, Rapido, and Quikr Jobs, collectively mobilizing nearly five lakh vacancies on the NCS Portal.