Which of the following is NOT an internal source of recruitment?

Internal recruitment fills vacancies using existing employees. Promotion, transfer, demotion, and employee referrals are generally treated as internal or organization-linked sources. Campus recruitment brings in fresh candidates from educational institutions, making it an external source. Why the other options are incorrect: • A. Promotion – Internal source. • B. Transfer – Internal source. • C. Employee Referral – Often treated as an internal recruitment source because current employees recommend candidates. • E. Demotion – Internal movement within the organization. 💡 Previous Year Trend: IBPS frequently asks questions distinguishing internal vs. external recruitment.