Madhya Pradesh candidates face high exam fees, unemployment

In Madhya Pradesh, young job seekers face rising exam fees amid persistent unemployment. Recruitment exams for government jobs are often delayed, forcing candidates to pay fees without assurance of timely results. Many struggle financially while waiting for opportunities. A promise made in 2023 by former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to eliminate multiple exam fees has not been fulfilled. Instead, the state collected Rs 530 crore in fees from 2016 to 2024, with funds diverted to other programs. The government plans to conduct recruitment exams for 1 lakh posts within a year and 2.5 lakh posts over five years. However, high entrance fees remain a barrier for many candidates, complicating their pursuit of stable employment.