Amazon India Partners with Labour Ministry to Boost Job Opportunities on NCS Portal

Amazon India Collaborates With Labour Ministry To Post Jobs On NCS Portal

Amazon claims to have created over 13 Lakh direct and indirect jobs in India Amazon India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ministry of labour and employment to post work opportunities at Amazon's corporate offices and operations network on the National Career Service (NCS) portal. The collaboration will also involve job fairs at Model Career Centres (MCCs). It'll also facilitate local hiring in fields such as logistics, technology and customer service. Commenting on the collaboration, union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that integration with the NCS portal will reduce hiring costs and time and streamline the hiring of verified professionals. "We are in the process of upgrading the NCS portal. The enhanced platform will offer a more user-friendly interface for jobseekers, employers, and stakeholders, utilising advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI)," said Mandaviya. Further, the portal has an average of 15-18 Lakh job opportunities listed on the platform. Currently, the NCS claims to have over 60 Lakh active job seekers and 33.50 Lakh active employers. Amazon claims to have created over 13 Lakh direct and indirect jobs in India. Earlier this month, the company also claimed to have created more than 1.1 Lakh seasonal "job opportunities" in the country ahead of the start of its flagship festive season sale. Meanwhile, the ecommerce giant continues to face regulatory issues in the country. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has reportedly sought turnover details from Amazon and its rival Flipkart to determine the penalty to be imposed on them after the antitrust body found both the entities guilty of violating the country's competition laws. The companies are facing a penalty of up to 10% of their global annual turnover. Amid all these, former Amazon seller Appario has reportedly moved the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the CCI probe against Amazon. Appario was a joint venture between Amazon and Patni Group-owned Zodiac Wealth Management. The seller was one of the companies named in the CCI's report. In 2022, the watchdog even raided Appario and some other sellers as part of its larger investigations into Amazon.

Amazon India inks pact with labour ministry to post job opportunities on NCS portal

By bridging the gap between supply and demand, NCS has the potential to connect job providers and job seekers across levels and roles, particularly in the fast-growing e-commerce sector, and contribute to the overall economic development of the country, the statement said.Amazon India has signed a pact with the Labour and Employment Ministry to post available work opportunities at Amazon and its staffing agencies on the National Career Service (NCS) portal. The MoU (memorandum of understanding) is initially set for two years. It will allow job seekers registered on the portal to view and apply for opportunities at Amazon. "Amazon is the first e-commerce company to collaborate with the Ministry of Labour and Employment for the NCS portal. This partnership aims to connect aspiring individuals with career prospects that match their skills and qualifications," Amazon said in a statement. The NCS portal currently has over 60 lakh active job seekers and 33.50 lakh active employers. By bridging the gap between supply and demand, NCS has the potential to connect job providers and job seekers across levels and roles, particularly in the fast-growing e-commerce sector, and contribute to the overall economic development of the country, the statement said. "This collaboration will go a long way in increasing the visibility of work opportunities at Amazon, aligning with our vision of a pan-India one-stop portal that effectively connects employers with candidates. "With Amazon's array of roles and their commitment to nurturing talent, we are confident that this synergy will unlock new employment opportunities for the youth of the country," Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya said. In a separate statement, the minister said: "We are in the process of upgrading the NCS portal. The enhanced platform will offer a more user-friendly interface for job seekers, employers, and stakeholders, utilising advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence". The collaboration also involves organising job fairs at Model Career Centres (MCCs), where job seekers will have the opportunity to interact directly with Amazon's recruitment teams, the statement said. The ministry will also assist Amazon in conducting job fairs across the country. "A key aspect of the MoU is its focus on inclusivity. The partnership prioritises promoting employment opportunities for women and divyang candidates, ensuring equal access to jobs," it said. Amazon India employs over 1.2 lakh people across various roles, these include operations roles like fulfilment centres, distribution centres, and customer service, as well as corporate roles like software development, human resources, programme management, machine learning data services, and seller support. Recently, it announced over 1,10,000 seasonal work opportunities ahead of its festive season sale.