Mandya: The District-Level Job Fair 2026 drew an overwhelming response, with more than 3,000 candidates registering at the venue on Saturday, in addition to nearly 6,000 online registrations received prior to the event.A total of 124 companies from diverse sectors participated in the mega employment drive, making it one of the largest job fairs held in the district in recent years.The fair led to the immediate recruitment of 212 candidates—120 women and 92 men—who were issued appointment orders on the spot. Another 929 candidates, including 486 women and 443 men, were shortlisted for the next stages of the recruitment process and will appear for further rounds of evaluation.Prominent companies such as JK Tyre, Dr Reddy’s Foundation, L&T Finance, MANMUL, CIPET, Toyota, Automotive Axles, and Apollo took part in the mela.In a significant boost for inclusivity, 61 specially abled candidates secured jobs on the spot and received appointment orders from participating firms. An additional 18 specially abled candidates were shortlisted for subsequent rounds, underscoring the fair’s focus on equal opportunities.Speaking to TOI, zilla panchayat CEO K R Nandini, who spearheaded the initiative, said candidates from across the district—as well as from Hubballi, Chikkamagaluru, Mysuru, and Chamarajanagar—participated in the job mela. She added that the fair offered multiple avenues for aspirants, with some attending as many as 10 interviews in a single day.
