Kupwara, Nov 15 (JKNS): In a major initiative to expand employment opportunities and connect the youth of North Kashmir with leading corporate organisations, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the District Administration Kupwara and Jammu & Kashmir Police, organised the Shumali Kashmir Job Fair 2026 at Kupwara.
The initiative received an encouraging response, with over 1,600 candidates and 40 employers registering for the Job Fair. On the day of the event, approximately 317 candidates, including 56 young women, and 35 recruiters participated, providing a vibrant platform for interaction between aspiring job seekers and prospective employers.
The Job Fair brought together prominent national and corporate brands, including Taj Hotels, Radisson, Ramada, Blinkit, Domino’s, Pizza Hut, KFC, LIC and Aditya Birla Capital. Their participation opened avenues for local youth to explore career opportunities across hospitality, retail, food services, banking, insurance and other sectors, while enabling direct engagement with prospective employers.
Recognising the importance of creating multiple career pathways, a dedicated ‘Join Indian Army’ stall was established in coordination with Army Recruiting Office (ARO), Srinagar. The stall familiarised young aspirants with the opportunities, eligibility criteria and recruitment procedures for joining the Indian Army, while motivating them to consider a career in uniform.
In an effort to overcome geographical constraints and widen access to employment, a dedicated video-conferencing facility was established to facilitate virtual interviews by recruiters from outside the region. The District Employment Exchange was also integrated into the initiative to enhance outreach, facilitate candidate registration and connect job seekers with potential employers.
The Senior Superintendent of Police, Kupwara, Additional District Magistrate, Kupwara and representatives of the local media visited the Job Fair and witnessed the collaborative efforts towards creating employment opportunities and empowering local youth.
The Shumali Kashmir Job Fair 2026 reflects a shared commitment of the Indian Army, District Administration and J&K Police towards youth empowerment and socio-economic development.
Beyond providing a platform for recruitment, the initiative seeks to connect the aspirations and talent of North Kashmir’s youth with opportunities across the country, while promoting confidence, self-reliance and economic participation.
From the frontiers of North Kashmir to opportunities across the nation, the initiative reinforces the spirit of Awaam aur Jawan and the collective resolve to build a prosperous, self-reliant and Viksit Jammu & Kashmir. (JKNS)
