There is no single calendar of job melas in Visakhapatnam. They are announced a few days ahead by different organisers, and the same candidates miss them every time for the same reason: they were looking in the wrong place. This guide shows where genuine Vizag job fairs are announced, how registration works, what to take with you and how to avoid the fake ones.
Quick snapshot
- Job melas in Vizag are usually announced only a few days before the event, not months ahead.
- Andhra University has been the recurring venue: BeInCareer covered five job fairs there between August and October 2026.
- The National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) has a "Participate in Job Fairs and Events" section for jobseekers.
- NCS states it charges no fee at any stage of registration, job application or interview processing.
- A genuine job mela never asks candidates to pay to enter, register or be interviewed.
- Carry several printed resumes, original ID and photocopies of certificates — employers shortlist on the spot.
- NCS toll-free helpline: 1514. Cyber fraud can be reported on 1930.
To find a job mela in Vizag, check three places: the job fair section of the National Career Service portal at ncs.gov.in, the Andhra Pradesh skill development channel that organises district job melas, and Andhra University, which hosted at least five job fairs between August and October 2026. Melas are typically announced a few days in advance with the date, venue, participating companies and eligibility. Entry is free. On the day, take multiple copies of your resume, an original photo ID and copies of your educational certificates, because companies interview and shortlist at the venue.
Why you keep missing them
A job mela is not a scheduled annual event like an entrance exam. An organiser — a government skill agency, an employment office or a college — gathers a set of companies with openings, fixes a venue and publishes a notice. The gap between the notice and the event is short, often under a week.
Searching "job mela in Vizag" on the day you feel like applying mostly returns notices for fairs that have already happened. The fix is not a better search. It is checking the organisers' own channels regularly, so that you see the notice when it is published.
Where genuine Vizag job melas are announced
| Source | What you find there | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| National Career Service — ncs.gov.in | A "Participate in Job Fairs and Events" section for jobseekers, alongside job search and career centre listings | Register once as a jobseeker, then check the job fair section for events in Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam |
| Andhra Pradesh skill development channel | District-level job mela notices issued by the state skill development organisation | The older apssdc.in address now redirects to the state's Naipunyam portal; follow notices from there |
| Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | Job fairs hosted on campus, open to outside candidates when the notice says so | Watch for notices in the week before; read the eligibility line before travelling |
| District employment office and model career centres | Local drives and smaller "mini" job fairs | NCS lists career centres under "Find Career Center"; the local office can confirm upcoming drives |
| BeInCareer Vizag walk-in page | Current Vizag walk-in drives and job fair notices as they are verified | Useful as a single place to look, but always confirm on the organiser's notice |
The pattern from our own coverage is worth knowing. Between August and October 2026 we covered job fairs at Andhra University on 12 August, 22 August, 9 September, 23 September and 7 October. That is roughly two a month at one venue during that stretch — which means a candidate who checked once every week would have caught every one of them.
How the National Career Service portal fits in
The National Career Service is an initiative of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The portal describes its services as job search, job matching, career content, counselling and job fair information. For a jobseeker it does three useful things for melas.
Step 1 — Register as a jobseeker. Registration is free. The portal states that NCS does not charge any fee at any stage of registration, job application or interview processing.
Step 2 — Open "Participate in Job Fairs and Events". It sits under the Jobseekers menu and is where fairs registered on the portal appear.
Step 3 — Use the app if you prefer. The portal says the NCS mobile app also handles job fair registrations.
Step 4 — Find your career centre. "Find Career Center" lists centres you can contact about local drives.
If something on the portal is unclear, the toll-free helpline printed on the site is 1514, and the support address is support.ncs@gov.in.
The portal itself warns about impersonation. NCS carries a notice that some websites, employers and individuals falsely claim an association with it, and asks users to verify information only on the official site. It also states plainly that jobseekers should not pay fees to employers. Anyone asking for money in the name of an NCS job fair is not acting for NCS.
Reading a job mela notice before you travel
A notice that is worth acting on answers six questions. If it leaves several of them blank, wait for a better notice or confirm with the organiser first.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Who is organising it | A named government body, university or employer can be verified. "HR team" with only a phone number cannot. |
| Exact date, reporting time and venue | Melas run on a single day and reporting closes early. Arriving after the reporting window usually means no interview. |
| Which companies and roles | Tells you whether there is anything for your qualification before you spend on travel. |
| Eligibility: qualification, year of passing, age | Many fairs are limited to particular qualifications such as SSC, Inter, ITI, diploma or degree. |
| Registration: link, on-the-spot or both | Some fairs require pre-registration and turn away walk-ins. |
| Any fee | There should be none. A fee is the clearest sign that the event is not genuine. |
What to carry
Companies at a mela screen many candidates in a few hours. The ones who are processed fastest are the ones whose papers are complete.
- Printed resumes — several copies. One per company you intend to meet, plus spares. Stalls do not print for you.
- Original photo identity proof and a photocopy.
- Educational certificates and mark sheets — photocopies in a folder, originals in case a company asks to see them.
- Passport-size photographs.
- Your registration confirmation, printed or on your phone, if you pre-registered.
- A pen and a plain notebook. You will be given names, timings and follow-up dates.
- Water and something to eat. Queues are long and a second-round interview can come hours after the first.
Keep the resume to one page for fresher roles and put your phone number and email at the top. A recruiter with two hundred resumes calls the ones that are easy to read.
How the day usually runs
Most melas follow the same sequence: registration or token at the entrance, then company stalls or rooms where you submit a resume and sit a short screening interview. Shortlisted candidates are called for a further round the same day or told when to report to the company's office.
Do
Arrive before the reporting time, start with the companies that match your qualification, ask each one what the next step is and by when, and write down the name of the person you spoke to.
Avoid
Queuing at every stall regardless of eligibility, handing over original certificates to keep, signing anything you have not read, and leaving without knowing how the company will contact you.
Being shortlisted at a mela is not a job offer. Treat it as a first interview cleared. The offer exists only when you receive it in writing, with the salary and joining details stated.
Job mela, walk-in drive and campus drive: the difference
| Type | Who runs it | Who can attend |
|---|---|---|
| Job mela / job fair | A government skill body, employment office, university or college, with several companies | Anyone meeting the eligibility in the notice |
| Walk-in drive | A single company, at its own office or a hired venue | Anyone meeting that company's stated criteria, on the stated dates |
| Campus drive | A company, through a college placement cell | Usually only that college's students, unless declared open |
For a candidate in Vizag the practical point is coverage: a mela gives several employers in one trip, a walk-in gives one employer but often a faster decision.
This page does not list upcoming dates, on purpose. Job fair dates change and new ones are announced at short notice, so a fixed list would be wrong within days. Use the sources above for the current notice, and confirm the date and venue on the organiser's own announcement before you travel.
Where can I find the next job mela in Vizag?
Check the "Participate in Job Fairs and Events" section of the National Career Service portal at ncs.gov.in, the Andhra Pradesh skill development channel that issues district job mela notices, and Andhra University, which hosted at least five job fairs between August and October 2026.
Is there an entry fee for a job mela?
No. A genuine job mela is free to attend. The National Career Service portal states that it does not charge any fee at any stage of registration, job application or interview processing, and that jobseekers should not pay fees to employers.
How do I register for a job fair on NCS?
Register free as a jobseeker on ncs.gov.in, then open "Participate in Job Fairs and Events" under the Jobseekers menu. The portal says job fair registrations can also be done through the NCS mobile app.
What documents should I carry to a job mela?
Several printed copies of your resume, an original photo identity proof with a photocopy, photocopies of your educational certificates and mark sheets with the originals to show if asked, passport-size photographs and your registration confirmation if you pre-registered.
How often are job fairs held in Visakhapatnam?
There is no fixed schedule. As a guide, BeInCareer covered job fairs at Andhra University on 12 August, 22 August, 9 September, 23 September and 7 October 2026 — about two a month during that period.
Does getting shortlisted at a job mela mean I have the job?
No. Shortlisting means you have cleared a first screening. The job is confirmed only when you receive a written offer that states the salary and joining details.
What is the difference between a job mela and a walk-in drive?
A job mela brings several companies together at one venue, organised by a government body, employment office or college. A walk-in drive is run by a single company on its own stated dates and criteria.
Whom do I contact if a job fair notice looks fake?
For anything claiming to be an NCS job fair, verify on ncs.gov.in or call the NCS toll-free helpline 1514. The portal says cyber fraud can be reported on 1930. Do not pay any fee to attend or register.
Sources: National Career Service, Ministry of Labour and Employment — ncs.gov.in (services, job fair section, no-fee statement, helpline 1514 and fraud notice, read 11 November 2026); apssdc.in, which redirected to the Andhra Pradesh Naipunyam portal when checked on 11 November 2026; BeInCareer's own published coverage of Andhra University job fairs, August–October 2026.
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