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The recruitment drive for Home Guard posts in Koraput has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,282 applications received for just 125 vacancies.
What makes the turnout more striking is that while the minimum eligibility criteria is only a Class 5 pass, many of the applicants include graduates and postgraduates, reflecting the intense competition for limited government-backed jobs.
On Sunday, the written examination was conducted at the Government DAV College field in Koraput. The 90-minute test saw participation from a wide range of aspirants, with a particularly strong turnout of middle-aged women.
Reports indicate tha...