“Mera beta IAS ki taiyari kar raha hai…”
“Abhi SSC ka result aayega, phir dekhenge…”
“Job milti toh theek hai, nahi toh ek aur attempt…”
These aren’t just sentences—they’re symptoms of a system where waiting has become a career.
In a country as young and energetic as India, why are millions of youth stuck preparing instead of progressing?
🧭 The Great Indian Dream: Sarkari Naukri
There is dignity in stability. A government job means respect, lifelong security, and fixed benefits.
That’s why, every year:
- 📚 More than 2 crore aspirants apply for SSC, Railway, Banking, and UPSC exams.
- But less than 1.5% of them actually get selected.
So what happens to the rest?
They keep preparing, some for 3 years, others for 10. They spend the best years of their lives waiting, reading, and worrying. Many do so without income, without purpose, and without direction.
⚠️ The Real Problem: One Goal, No Backup
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🧩 “Plan A, B, and C — all are government exams”
Youth are told: “Try SSC. If not, then Banking. Then UPSC. Then State PSC.”
This cycle goes on. There’s no alternate path taught or encouraged. -
💭 Social Pressure
In many homes, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, private jobs or freelancing are seen as “second class.”
“Sarkari naukri nahi toh kuch bhi nahi” becomes the mindset. -
📉 Lack of Awareness About Gig & Digital Economy
- India has over 7.7 million freelancers today (NITI Aayog).
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The gig economy is expected to contribute ~₹20 lakh crore to India’s economy by 2025.
But many students still don’t know they can earn from their smartphones, doing meaningful work even from small towns and villages.
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🧠 Skill Gaps
Most students preparing for exams lack key 21st-century skills — communication, digital literacy, problem-solving, and adaptability. -
❌ Fear of Starting Small
- Many feel ashamed of earning ₹5,000–₹10,000 from freelance or part-time work.
- But don’t realize that even small income builds experience, self-respect, and financial independence.
📊 The Data No One Talks About
- ✅ More than 80% of full-time government exam aspirants remain unemployed or underemployed.
- ✅ India’s youth unemployment rate (age 15–29) is above 15.8% — the highest among major economies.
- ✅ Yet, India is also the second-fastest-growing freelance economy in the world.
- ✅ In 2024, over 50 lakh gig jobs were available across sectors like education, content, sales, delivery, and design.
So the jobs are there — but our focus is in the wrong place.
💡 A Better Approach: Learn While You Wait
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✅ Learn a Digital Skill (Side-by-Side with Exam Prep)
Skills like graphic design, online teaching, video editing, coding, sales, or marketing can be learned easily, even with just a phone. -
✅ Explore Practical Work Opportunities Locally and Digitally
Platforms like Sahaj Shiksha are helping youth discover simple, practical earning options — from teaching, training, to creative work — rooted in their own skills and confidence. -
✅ Build a Digital Identity
Create a basic online presence to showcase your skills, even if you're still learning. Keep it simple, but consistent. -
✅ Earn While You Learn
Earning ₹3000–₹5000 a month may seem small, but it builds independence, responsibility, and courage to grow. -
✅ Change the Conversation
A job doesn’t define your worth — your effort, skill, and impact do.
🚀 Let the Youth Fly
“If we only prepare them to compete, we forget to prepare them to create.”
India needs creators, freelancers, educators, coders, designers, digital farmers — not just officers.
Let’s equip our youth to earn, not just aspire.
🎯 Final Thought:
Exams are fine. But experience is better.
Why waste your youth waiting for a future, when you can start shaping it today?
"Kaam chhota ho ya bada, apna ho toh garv deta hai."
Don't just prepare for the job — prepare for life.