Demand of Government Jobs is Booming

Government Jobs in India have not lost its sheen. According to a recent news article, there is rising demand of candidates for government jobs in India. The prestigious Staff Selection Commission examinations, which mark the entry to various government jobs, saw a huge number of applications. Comparing previous year’s exams, this year had about eight times increase in the number of candidates.
According to top officials, in the year 2008-2009 applicants in the SSC exams were about 1 million. This number rose to whooping 8.85 million in the year 2011-2012. The SSC Chairman is expecting around 13 million applications for the 2012-13. This year, the SSC has the responsibility of recruiting personnel for the Home Ministry. There are many vacancies available for internal security agencies falling under the Home Ministry.

To manage the huge applications received, the SSC examinations authorities are planning to introduce online application services. They are also trying to modernize the hiring system. The Chairman opined that taking the exams to the next level, they are trying to introduce online examinations. The lack of proper hardware infrastructure is causing a hindrance. For example, creating such large number of terminals for computer connection is a big challenge. With so many applications received, it is difficult to manage such a huge online examination.

Among other developments in the SSC Examinations, the authorities have restructured the examination patterns. The restructuring is done based on the recommendations of second administrative reforms commission. Another development is that SSC information is now available in 10 regional languages. The SSC will have regional language portals to draw more applicants.

Exploring Paths for Indian Youth - To Participate in Nation Building

India is developing tremendously especially from past five years not only economically but socially as well. Though there are some people who want to remain backward and do not want India to progress but the youth is much more aware than ever before. It is actively working towards building a better nation.

Recently, a conference ‘Exploring Spaces for Young Indians in Government’ was held in Delhi at India International Center on 3rd July. The objective of this meet was to explore different paths for young professionals in government and to discuss a structured way of attracting them to public service through Management and Leadership Fellowship Program. Indian youth is now taking interest in entering the government system and do what they can for their country by not opting for careers in private sectors.

The conference was organized by Global Young Indian Professionals and Students (GYIPS), a growing global network created to help young Indians grow professionally as well as contribute to the social, political and economic development of India. Formed almost a year ago in August 2009, it has over 750 members worldwide across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Washington DC, London, New York and Boston. The group received an overwhelming response for 75 seats with more than 250 applications coming in.

According to the current trends, it has been observed that youth is ready to explore careers in public or government sectors altering the regular path of choosing a private job. It indicates at the steady shift in youth participation in Indian government activities expected in the years to come. This is to help greatly in nation building as the youth decides to take the reins of the country’s governing fabric into their hands. Earlier, youngsters disillusioned by corruption, inefficiency and nepotism in government wished to stay away from public sectors but are now coming forward.