Indian Airport Runway Converted into Exam Hall for 8,000 Job Seekers
Odisha authorities in Sambhulpur used an airport runway as an exam venue for over 8,000 candidates competing for 187 government jobs due to.
Key Points
- Over 8,000 candidates competed for 187 public administration jobs on Sambhulpur Airport runway.
- Exams held on Dec 29 due to high applicant volume overwhelming standard facilities.
- Rows of desks set up on the airstrip; event videos went viral.
- No flight disruptions reported during the testing.
An airport runway in India's Odisha region has been transformed into an examination hall to accommodate thousands of candidates vying for limited government jobs.
Authorities in Sambhulpur organised the entrance tests for public administration positions directly on the runway at Sambhulpur Airport, prompted by unexpectedly high demand. More than 8,000 people turned up to compete for just 187 available spots.
The Odisha government took the unusual step due to the sheer volume of applicants, which overwhelmed standard testing facilities. Videos of the event have since gone viral, showing rows of desks and examinees set up amid the vast, open airstrip.
No flights appear to have been disrupted during the exams, held on 29 December. The initiative highlights ongoing challenges in managing large-scale recruitment drives in the densely populated state.
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