Which of the following statements about National Recruitment Agency is

Which of the following statements about National Recruitment Agency is correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is a body to conduct Common Eligibility Test (CET) to shortlist the candidates for vacancies under ‘Group B’ and ‘Group C’ of the Government.” option2=”Employment in private sector is facilitated in all the districts, particularly 117 aspirational districts.” option3=”It was set up in 2014.” option4=”It has been accorded Constitutional status in 2021.” correct=”option1″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2024
The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) is established to conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET) for shortlisting candidates for vacancies under ‘Group B’ (non-gazetted) and ‘Group C’ (non-technical) posts in central government ministries/departments, public sector banks, and railways. Statement A accurately describes this primary function.
The NRA aims to streamline the recruitment process for millions of job aspirants by replacing multiple preliminary exams with a single test (CET).
The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of the NRA in August 2020. It is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, making it a statutory body, not a constitutional one. While NRA’s database might be useful for state governments and private sector recruiters, facilitating employment in the private sector is not its direct mandate or function.