Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 government appointment letters on September 19, 2026, during the 20th Rozgar Mela. The nationwide programme was conducted through video conferencing, with selected candidates joining events at 45 locations across India.
The latest round takes the cumulative number of appointment letters issued through Rozgar Melas to about 12.75 lakh, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. For candidates, the bigger update is the spread of recruitment across railways, revenue, defence, health, banking-related administration and internal security departments.
At A Glance
- More than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed on September 19, 2026.
- The 20th Rozgar Mela covered 45 locations across the country.
- Recruitment includes Revenue, Railways, Home Affairs, Health, Financial Services, and Defence.
- About 12.75 lakh appointment letters have now been issued across 20 editions.
- Prime Minister Modi addressed the newly recruited candidates through video conferencing.
Which Departments Are Hiring Through The 20th Rozgar Mela?
The official PMO announcement names several central government ministries and departments receiving new recruits. These include the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Financial Services and Ministry of Defence. The release also says candidates are joining other government organisations, so the named list is not exhaustive.
That spread means the appointments are not tied to a single examination stream or one type of government work. Posts can sit across administrative, operational, technical and public-facing functions depending on the recruitment agency and department involved. The official PMO announcement confirmed the department list before Saturday’s programme, while the Press Information Bureau release carried the same nationwide details.
What Happened At The 20th Rozgar Mela Today?
The Prime Minister addressed the recruits after the appointment-letter distribution and linked public employment with the government’s wider skills and jobs agenda. In his speech, he referred to the Skill India Mission, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, apprenticeships and PM-SETU. He said PM-SETU is intended to modernise 1,000 government ITIs with an investment of ₹60,000 crore and industry participation.
He also referred to the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, describing it as a ₹1 lakh crore programme aimed at bringing 2 crore young people into the formal workforce for the first time. The scheme, he said, includes incentives of up to ₹15,000 for first-time employees and support for employers creating additional jobs.
An official post from Narendra Modi’s X account described the Rozgar Mela as part of creating new opportunities for young people. The post can be viewed through the official X update from Narendra Modi, while the full 20th Rozgar Mela address is available on the Prime Minister of India website.
How Does This Round Fit Into The Bigger Government Hiring Push?
The Rozgar Mela began in October 2022 with an initial target linked to 10 lakh government jobs. A PIB background note on Rozgar Mela published on September 19 says the initiative has now completed 20 editions and facilitated 12.75 lakh appointment letters. The 20th edition alone added more than 51,000 letters.
The previous 19th Rozgar Mela was held on May 23, 2026. More than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed then as well, across 47 locations. That round included recruitment into Railways, Home Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Financial Services, Higher Education and ISRO-linked roles. PIB said more than half of those appointments were connected with Indian Railways.
Today’s event also came with broader employment remarks. Modi said nearly half of recognised startups are now based in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. He also pointed to free trade agreements, future-ready skilling and private-sector hiring as areas that could widen career options beyond direct government recruitment.
What Should Candidates Watch After The Appointment Letter?
An appointment letter is the start of the joining process, not the final administrative step. Recruits may still need to complete document verification, medical requirements, police or character verification where applicable, service formalities, and department-specific training.
The Prime Minister also asked new employees to continue learning through Mission Karmayogi. He said the Karmayogi Prarambh module is designed for new entrants and referred to 1.7 crore employees already using the iGOT platform. Candidates should follow only the instructions issued by their recruiting department, official recruitment portal or authorised office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The 20th Rozgar Mela?
It is a nationwide programme issuing appointment letters to newly recruited government employees across India.
How Many Appointment Letters Were Issued Today?
More than 51,000 appointment letters went to newly selected candidates across central government organisations today.
How Many Locations Hosted The Rozgar Mela?
The 20th Rozgar Mela was organised at 45 locations across different parts of the country.
Which Major Departments Received New Recruits?
Revenue, Railways, Home Affairs, Health, Financial Services and Defence were among the departments named officially.
How Many Letters Have Rozgar Melas Distributed Overall?
Around 12.75 lakh appointment letters have been distributed through 20 editions of the national programme.
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