Kolkata’s Job Fair 2026: Desun Career Connect Open Doors for Freshers and IT Professionals

Kolkata’s IT job market just got a major boost. 

Desun Career Connect 2026 brought together thousands of job seekers and top IT companies in Bengal for one of the most impactful recruitment drives in the state.

A Look At Desun Career Connect 2026

Kolkata witnessed one of the most impactful job fairs on Friday, April 25, 2026 - Desun Career Connect 2026.

Organized by the Desun Group, the job fair connected Bengal's top tech companies and hundreds of job seekers. It created a powerful bridge between talent and opportunity.

This was more than a job fair. It showed how structured placement can bridge this gap and address the state's employment concerns.

Desun Career Connect: High Impact, Real Opportunities

The enthusiastic candidate participation is a testament to the event's success.

• Over 1,500 applications received within just 20 days of the campaign launch (starting April 5, 2026)

• More than 400 candidates participated in the job fair in Kolkata

• 60+ candidates shortlisted by leading IT companies in Bengal

• 32 candidates advanced to the Video Case Study evaluation round

• 17 candidates received spot job offers on the same day

Within just 20 days of the campaign launch, Desun Career Connect 2026 received over 1,500 applications – an indicator of how urgently freshers’ job opportunities in Kolkata are needed. 

The response highlighted that candidates are actively seeking structured IT hiring events in Kolkata.

This wasn't limited to freshers alone. Several experienced professionals also showed up. It points to the wider employment challenges in Bengal's job market.

Top IT Companies At Desun Career Connect 2026

Desun Career Connect 2026 brought together several rising and established IT companies from across West Bengal.

• CodexLane

• Pitchers Global

• FusionTech Lab

• Mervice Infotech

• Scribletopia

• Along with other notable IT companies

The hands-on hiring made the event an efficient platform for Kolkata’s IT recruitment.

Highlights: Desun Kolkata Job Fair

One of the most unique aspects of Desun Career Connect 2026 was the Video Case Study round. This round assessed 32 shortlisted candidates on practical, real-world problem-solving skills. The format gave recruiters deeper insight into candidates’ skills beyond the interview.

By the end of the day, 17 candidates secured spot offer letters – making this one of the truly impactful Kolkata job fairs of 2026.

The Organizing Committee shared: 

“Our primary goal is to create employment opportunities for the youth of Bengal.” 

This aim was reflected throughout the event, not just in connecting candidates with companies, but also in giving them a real chance at career growth.

Desun Career Connect Shaping Job Opportunities

The job fair received a strong response, with 1,500+ applications within 3 weeks. This points to a major trend: The demand for job opportunities for freshers in West Bengal is growing faster than the available opportunities.

Experienced professionals and freshers.

Both are actively seeking career opportunities.

Desun's initiative is now being considered a scalable model to address this gap.

Desun Academy: Building IT careers with Placement-Focused Training

The vision that backs Desun Career Connect is job-oriented IT education. Desun Academy aims for training leading to placement outcomes.

Desun Academy, the institution behind this initiative, offers professional IT courses aligned with current industry requirements. Many of these programs include internships and stipends with 100% placement guarantee.

Here’s what makes Desun Academy different:

• Industry-relevant IT courses

• Internships with stipends

• 700+ placement partners

• 100% placement guarantee

• Events like Desun Career Connect

Students trained at Desun Academy gain more than technical skills. They get access to a network. 

Ready to Start Your IT Career? Let’s Talk

Those 17 candidates who walked out of Desun Career Connect 2026 didn’t just get random opportunities. They got it because they were prepared.

If you're a student or a job-seeker in Kolkata looking to build an IT career, book a free career counselling call with our experts, where we will understand your goals and guide you towards your dream IT job.