New Delhi: It's really a big news for people who are seeking Central government jobs!

It seems 'Achhe din' are here as PM Narendra Modi is set to give jobs to 2.2 lakh people in Central government.

This recruitment of 2.2 lakh people in Central government jobs will take place in a period of 2 years from March 1, 2015, according to a report in TOI.

Noteworthy, employment was one of the core poll promises made by PM Narendra Modi when he was campaigning for Lok Sabha elections.

The Central government's actual staff on March 1, 2015 was 33.05 lakh, which increased to 34.93 lakh in 2016 and is estimated to grow to 35.23 lakh by March 1, 2017

The biggest increase of 70,000 is expected to take place in the revenue department which comprises income tax and customs and excise.