Despite successfully passing the examinations conducted by the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) in 2025, the dream of hundreds of selected candidates to begin public service remains unfulfilled. Several months have passed since the publication of the final lists, yet many candidates continue to wait for the official appointment letter and start date in various departments.
In fact, the candidates have completed the physical tests and all necessary paperwork. However, the entire process has stalled because the issuance of appointment letters is linked to the upcoming 'Job Fairs' (Rojgar Mela).
The greatest uncertainty is observed among applicants selected for the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). This includes candidates for positions such as CGST Inspector, Tax Assistant, and Executive Assistant.
The exam was held on January 18-19 this year. Preliminary results were published on April 8, and final results were announced on May 14, after which personnel allocation took place. The selected candidates expected that the document verification (DV) process and the start of work would accelerate after the final results were announced. Nevertheless, from May to September, many positions in CBIC are still awaiting appointment letters.
Selected candidates note that they welcome the government's initiative to hold 'Job Fairs,' but constant changes in dates cause serious confusion in their careers and personal lives. The initially planned date for the fair was September 5, but it was postponed to September 19. Frequent postponements make it difficult for young people to make decisions, as they may need to relocate to new cities or resign from their current jobs.
Candidates ask: 'If CBDT has issued letters, why is CBIC waiting for the fair?' They point out that appointments for ASO positions related to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the ministry were completed in July. Appointment letters have already been issued in some zones, while candidates for CGST and Tax Assistant positions are still stuck in administrative procedures. Applicants question why there is such a delay if appointments for other positions from the same vacancy are possible.
One selected candidate, currently working in a private company, stated: 'I was selected for the position of CGST Inspector, and my physical test has already been completed. I am currently working in a private company where the rules require 90 days' notice. If the department provides me with an appointment letter in advance, I can resign from my current company. The start date can be later, but receiving the letter alone will remove the uncertainty.'
Another selected candidate emphasized: 'After completing all the difficult stages, such as the exam, results, and physical testing, everything stopped because of the job fair. I need to move to another city to start working and bring my family with me. If the appointment letter is received on time, I can first find rented accommodation so as not to waste time on vacations while performing duties.'
Another applicant (on condition of anonymity) noted: 'The job fair date was initially set for September 5, but it is now September 19. If the department wishes, it can conduct a formal fair program by processing the appointment paperwork. But due to the fair, candidates have no choice but to wait in uncertainty.'
Concerned young people have sent letters and emails to competent officials and the ministry requesting that the process of issuing appointment letters be separated from the 'Job Fair' event. Furthermore, they demand the prompt issuance of appointment letters to complete police verification, document checks, and other formalities in a timely manner.