Last Updated:December 28, 2025, 21:09 IST In Odisha’s Jharsuguda district, 4 thousand candidates appeared for the exam for 102 Homeguard posts Over 4,000 Candidates Queue Up For 102 Home Guard Jobs The deepening employment crisis in Odisha was laid bare on Sunday as more than 4,000 candidates sat for a written exam for just 102 Home Guard positions in Jharsuguda district. The overwhelming turnout highlights a desperate search for stable work among the state’s youth. According to official sources, 4,040 aspirants took the test held at the Odisha Special Armed Police (OSAP) Battalion ground. With roughly 40 candidates competing for every single opening, the recruitment drive underscored the intense competition for even temporary, low-paying government-linked roles. Despite the minimum educational requirement being only Class 5, the crowd was filled with graduates, postgraduates, and technically qualified applicants. Many candidates said they felt forced to apply due to a lack of private-sector jobs, delayed government recruitment, and few other alternatives. The Trinamool Congress on Friday slammed the ruling BJP of Odisha, asserting that over 8,000 candidates, some …