Many central and state government recruitment exams mandate or award bonus weightage for recognized computer and vocational certificates. For instance, NIELIT CCC is required for UPSSSC (VDO, Junior Assistant, Lekhpal), NIELIT 'O' Level for UP Police Computer Operator & UPPSC RO/ARO, IIT SWAYAM / NPTEL for UGC credits and PSU technical cadres, and ISRO IIRS GIS for Geospatial/Forest departments.