Madhya Pradesh faces job crisis

Educated youth line up for Class 10 jobs — 52,000 postgraduates among MP constable applicants.

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00:00People applied for just 7,500 constable posts in MP.

00:03But it doesn't end here.

00:05The minimum qualification was Class 10.

00:07Here have the total applicants for 52,000 post graduates,

00:1033,000 graduates,

00:14and 12,000 engineers, 50 PhD holders, and even MBA graduates.

00:20The application for Madhya Pradesh Police Constable opened on September 15.

00:23And due to a heavy response, the deadline was extended from September 29 to October 6.

00:279.76 lakh applications were received for just 7,500 constable posts.

00:32Meaning around 13,000 candidates are competing for each job.

00:42While for some educated youth in Madhya Pradesh,

00:44the constable exam is about the job security the role offers.

00:47For many, it is merely a means to support their families.

00:50Nidhi and Vijay have also faced humiliation for applying for a job below their qualification.

01:01This situation isn't limited to Madhya Pradesh.

01:17In September 2025, over 2.5 million people appeared for Rajasthan's P on exam,

01:22with 90% holding degrees like MSc, B.Tech, or PhDs.

01:25The Economic Survey 2425 shows only 8.25% of graduates work in jobs matching their qualification.