Prayagraj: The state government launched a four-day employment fair (Rozgar Mahotsav) in the city on Monday.Assistant Director (Employment) Rajiv Kumar Yadav said the fair aims to directly recruit over 3,000 youths. Eighteen private companies took part in the fair at Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Polytechnic, Manda Khas.Selected candidates will get salaries between Rs 10,000 and Rs 30,000. Eligibility includes B.Tech, BBA, Polytechnic, ITI, diploma, graduates, intermediate and high school pass candidates. Age limit is 18 to 40 years.The employement fair was organized under the U.P. Employment Mission, jointly by the Regional Employment Office, Prayagraj, and the Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Polytechnic, Manda Khas, Prayagraj.Officials claimed that a total of 10 job fairs were conducted in the district during the current financial year. A total of 89 companies participated, with 7,184 candidates taking part and of these, 2,903 candidates were selected for various positions.