Home Guard Exam Draws Thousands Amidst Job Crisis in Koraput

Imagine there were only a few jobs available and lots of people needed them.

That's what happened in Koraput, India.

A test to become a Home Guard, which is like a volunteer helper for the police, had many people taking the test.

The test required only basic schooling, but even people with college and master's degrees, like MBAs, took the test.

The job pays a monthly salary.

This shows that many people are looking for work and that it's hard to find a job.

The government has also been criticized for not creating enough jobs.