GENERAL22 Sept 2026
Govt job portal vacancies plunge 62% in June, fall to 30-month low
Vacancies on the government's National Career Service portal dropped to 196,773 in June, down from 517,431 in May. That is a 62% fall and a 30-month low. At the same time, the number of active employers more than doubled in the same period. If you are hiring or job hunting, list and apply early, and don't rely on this portal alone.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Current vacancies on the National Career Service portal fell to 196,773 in June from 517,431 in May.
- The drop works out to a 62% fall and takes listings to a 30-month low.
- The number of active employers on the portal more than doubled in the same period.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you hire or job hunt through the National Career Service portal, check listings regularly and keep other hiring or application channels open, since vacancy numbers can swing sharply from month to month.
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