Besides the fact that there has always been a persistent fascination among youngsters for competitive exams for government jobs, the country’s unemployment rate continues to rise with each passing day. Job security is one of the main reasons why aspirants prefer employment with benefits such as high income, great social esteem and recognition.
In Bihar, a great number of students sit for government examinations. However, the employability aspect of such exams appears to be hazy. Students who live in small dwellings with few utilities tend to remain concerned about the scheduling of their exams. Even after the results are declared, aspirants remain jobless for many years as they do not receive their joining letter from the officials.
Alok Kumar, a candidate for the post of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam said,
“A vacancy came in 2016, then again by campaigning, the vacancy was removed in 2017. After multiple protests and an excessive waiting period, the main result was released. However, four months have passed now but the joining letter has not been issued yet.”
Due to financial limitations, family problems and unemployment, the level of mental stress and depression on the aspirants is on the rise. Kaushal Kumar, a candidate preparing for the Bihar Police Exam said, “We do not tell our parents about the exams as we are not sure whether the result would be in our favour or not. Due to the delay in the results, many students are facing mental stress.” He added,
“We study hard for five years and keep running after cracking an exam. A lot of money goes into the exam preparation as well as accommodation. But even after that, we have to wait for the exam and its result. There is no certainty about whether the results would turn out in our favour, let alone the job security.”
The BPSC exam has been postponed by the government officials for the second time this academic year without giving any valid reason. Candidates continue to keep their hopes alive while the administration seems ignorant of the aspirants’ hardships. In a country where the youth accounts for 65% of the total population, it is essential to regulate the employment schemes.