Why MSc, MA & BTech Graduates Are Applying for UP Police Constable Jobs Despite Higher Qualifications

Over 28.86 lakh candidates applied for 32,679 UP Police constable posts.

The recruitment drive has attracted highly educated candidates across Uttar Pradesh.

Many applicants hold MSc, MA, BTech and teacher training qualifications.

For most candidates, securing any government job has become the priority.

MSc graduate Chandra Shekhar Gupta says unemployment pushed him to apply.

BTech graduate Chandrakala Srivastava says engineering jobs are hard to find.

Teacher-trained candidate Vandana Chauhan waited years for relevant vacancies.

She chose the police exam because she urgently needs employment.

Many educated youth are competing for jobs below their qualifications.

Graduate unemployment stands at 11.2%, far above India's overall rate.

A study found 67% of unemployed Indians aged 20–29 are graduates.

Job security, stable income and long-term benefits make government jobs attractive.

The trend highlights the growing gap between education and employment opportunities.

For millions of young Indians, a secure job matters more than job title.

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