Government jobs

October 19, 2018

What's affecting public sector performance?

Most of the ‘reforms’ that are being introduced to address poor delivery of social services are silent on the issue of inadequate human resources, among other shortfalls in capacity.

by Dipa Sinha, Kiran Bhatty | 4 min read

June 12, 2018

How India’s state borders inhibit migration

Indian men seeking education and jobs are reluctant to cross state borders. India’s system of ‘fragmented entitlements’ is to blame, given state-level benefits and residents getting preferred treatment for higher education and government jobs.

by VoxEU | 5 min read

July 12, 2017

Mujhe sarkari naukri hi chahiye!

With much sought-after government jobs getting scarcer by the day, it is time to offer the private sector as an attractive employment option for India’s youth.

by Christopher Turillo | 4 min read

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