indiaUpdated: Aug 21, 2020 07:42 ISTThe Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the plan to set up a National Recruitment Agency (NRA) on Wednesday. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced that government jobs will be allowed to the youth of the state on the basis of their score in the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) test. Also read| National Recruitment Agency to be boon for youngsters, will boost transparency: PM ModiHere’s all you need to know about National Recruitment Agency test:•The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved creation of a National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to conduct an online Common Eligibility Test (CET) for selecting candidates for majority of central government jobs. Here’s how National Recruitment Agency will benefit government job aspirants:• Aspirants do not have to apply and appear separately for multiple recruitment exams. Girls generally depend on a guardian (father/brother/ husband) to accompany them in reaching their exam centres if it is far away from their home town.

Source: Hindustan Times August 21, 2020 02:13 UTC