What Happened: Over 46,000 graduates and postgraduates in Haryana applied for temporary sanitation jobs, despite clear job requirements.
What you need to know: In India’s Haryana, over 46,000 graduates and postgraduates applied for temporary sanitation worker positions with a local civic authority in the past four months. From August 6 to September 2, approximately 40,000 graduates and more than 6,100 postgraduates applied for these roles, which offer a monthly salary of around Rs 15,000.
What more: Additionally, 117,144 candidates with up to a Class 12 education also sought these jobs. Officials have clarified that the job requirements were clearly outlined, making it unlikely that applicants misunderstood the nature of the work.