Nagaland Mega Job Fair 2026 in Dimapur records 1884 registrations with over 900 candidates attending interviews.
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DIMAPUR — As many as 1884 registered, inclusive of pre-registration through the online portal, for the state-wide mega job fair 2026 held on Saturday at the Integrated Business Hub and Innovation Centre, Forest Colony, Dimapur.
More than 900 candidates turned up for the job interviews, with participation from 33 companies, including local, domestic and international, and 68 employers present at the venue.
The job fair was jointly organised by the Nagaland Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM), Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Kohima, and supported by Eagle Crest Training Academy & Consultancy.
Out of the 33 companies, six conducted the interviews online, with 21 candidates appearing for the online interviews at NIELIT centres in Kohima, Mokokchung and Chuchuyimlang.
With employers expressing satisfaction with the turnout, describing it as the “most participated job fair,” it was informed that more interview rounds are lined up for shortlisted candidates.
The NSEDM informed that the online portal for job fair registration is live, free and open for job seekers, and can be accessed at https://www.nsedm.in/jobfair.
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Chairman of IDAN, Abu Metha, in a message delivered to young people attending the job fair, said that showing up and preparing for opportunities is an achievement in itself.
“Even before the job fair begins, even before you enter any interview room, I want to say congratulations to you,” Metha said as he noted “you've prepared, worked hard, registered and turned up and that matters.”
He stressed that their focus should not be on impressing others but on being honest, real and genuine in interviews, stating that “every individual is different, special and blessed with a talent and capability.”
He said that knowledge is the real power in today's world and encouraged young people to tap into the vast resources of the internet and technology to learn and empower themselves.
The IDAN chairman stated that “everything is out there for you to learn and empower yourself with knowledge” and dismissed “I don’t know” or “I wasn’t aware” as excuses in the digital age.
Metha added that a small device in hand puts information at one’s fingertips and urged young people to cultivate a habit of lifelong learning, adding that using technology positively can empower them to contribute to society.
He told the young job-seekers that their first job is unlikely to be their dream role—but it is a crucial stepping stone to future success. The first job, he shared is at times the most difficult job, the job you don’t want but it is the stepping stone to reaching their dreams.
In today’s world, he emphasised skills, capability and knowledge matter more than just degrees.
“How you adapt, how you manoeuvre, these are attributes and skills that matter,” he said, adding that sometimes these skills outweigh the importance of a degree and that talent will open the doors for them.
Metha, who is also advisor to the chief minister, affirmed that the state government aims to create opportunities and platforms for young people to pursue their dreams.
He reminded young people to be positive ambassadors for Nagaland, stating that how they conduct themselves reflects the image of Nagaland and the Naga people.
Director of NIELIT L Lanuwabang, in his closing remarks, highlighted that 90% of the state’s youth are unemployed, with most graduates coming from Arts and Humanities.
He stated that the state also has the country’s highest number of government employees, a sector already saturated with jobs.
He expressed concern over past job fairs where many candidates turned down offers, wasting efforts and resources. In the previous year’s job fair, about 360 were offered jobs but only 150 of them joined, he said.
“Don’t waste it,” he urged the youth, appealing to them to grab opportunities, regardless of the job type and accept it as an opportunity as the learning experience will lead them to bigger opportunities.
He said the focus must now shift to private jobs and conveyed that the state chief secretary has proposed making skill training mandatory in colleges and universities to align with this goal.
Acknowledging employers’ crucial role in driving the state’s economy and generating employment, he said “you are the ones contributing to the economy, the public exchanger is because of the industry.”
Addressing young people, Lanuwabang reiterated, “a college degree is just a piece of paper. It is your skill set that will land you a job”.
In an era of AI and rapid change, he reminded them that adapting and upgrading skills is a must to stay employable both in government or private sectors.