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More than one in five Indian government posts remain vacant as vacancies double in a decade
Indian government vacancies have nearly doubled over the last decade, leaving more than one in five posts empty while departments increasingly rely on outsourced workers.
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01Rising vacancies in government departments
Over the past decade, vacancies within the government have nearly doubled, leaving approximately 8.24 lakh posts empty. This trend indicates that while more government posts have been created, fewer of them are being actively filled.
As a result of this gap, more than one in five official government positions currently has no one in it, raising questions about why these essential roles remain unfilled.
02Impact on employment and the railways
While young Indians continue to chase recruitment notices, various government departments have increasingly resorted to hiring outsourced workers instead of filling permanent positions.
This shift is highly evident in the Indian Railways. While the sector once had virtually no vacancies, it now has approximately 2.4 lakh empty posts.
Questions
How many government posts are currently vacant in India?
There are currently 8.24 lakh empty posts in the government, which means more than one in five positions remains unfilled.
How have government vacancy numbers changed over the last ten years?
Government vacancies have nearly doubled over the last decade, as the government has created more posts but filled fewer of them.
What is the vacancy status in the Indian Railways?
While the Indian Railways previously had virtually no vacancies, it now has approximately 2.4 lakh empty posts.