Over 3,500 candidates benefited from free coaching for competitive exams in four years, says Collector
The Salem District Collector announced that over 3,500 students have benefited from free competitive exam coaching over the last four years. The district is launching new training sessions for TNPSC exams and hosting a private job fair to support local employment.
Why it matters
This highlights government-led initiatives to improve employability and career prospects for youth in regional India.
Salem District Collector, K. Elambahavath, on Thursday (August 20, 2026), stated that in the last four years, 3,523 students in Salem district have benefited from the free coaching provided for various competitive exams by the District Employment and Career Guidance Centre.
In a release, the Collector said that a free coaching class for the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group II and IIA preliminary examination, announced by the TNPSC, will commence on Friday (August 28) at 10 a.m. at the District Employment and Career Guidance Centre located at Gorimedu on Yercaud Main Road.
The training will be conducted by experienced faculty members in competitive exams. Free mock exams will be conducted and scores will be shared instantly. All books required for preparing for the exam have been kept in the library, functioning at the centre, for the use of the students.
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