Stages of Recruitment & Selection Process (7 Marks)

Recruitment & Selection are two linked phases of procurement: Recruitment = positive (attracting), Selection = negative (screening).

Integrated Process Flow:

A. Recruitment Stages (3 Marks)

1. HR Planning & Requisition: Vacancy arises; department raises requisition with Job Description/Specification.
2. Identifying Sources: Decide Internal vs External source mix.
3. Attracting Candidates: Advertising, e-recruitment portals, campus, consultants, referrals, employment exchanges.
4. Receiving Applications: Collect application forms/CVs, build applicant pool.
5. Scrutiny of Applications: Initial screening for eligibility.

B. Selection Stages (4 Marks) - Standard 7-8 steps:

1. Preliminary Screening / Shortlisting: Eliminate unsuitable on age/qualification.

2. Application Blank / Bio-data Evaluation: Detailed scrutiny of education, experience.

3. Selection Tests: (Types)

• Aptitude, Intelligence, Personality, Interest, Achievement/Trade tests - to objectively assess ability.

4. Interview(s):

• Preliminary, Technical, HR/Panel, Stress interview - assesses knowledge, attitude, fit.

5. Reference Check & Background Verification: Contact former employer, police verification, educational credential.

6. Medical Examination: Physical fitness test.

7. Final Selection Decision & Job Offer: Selection committee recommends; HR issues Appointment Letter with terms (salary, joining date).

8. Placement & Induction/Orientation: Placing selected candidate on job; orienting to organization culture, rules, colleagues.

Flow Diagram: Requisition → Sourcing → Attract → Screen → Tests → Interviews → References → Medical → Offer → Placement/Induction.

Note: Selection ratio = No. selected / No. applied; steps may vary (some skip tests/medical per job). Process ends with evaluation - whether quality of hire meets standards.

Conclusion: Scientific recruitment-selection ensures right person for right job, reducing turnover and training cost.