
When an airstrip turned into an exam hall: Inside Odisha’s unusual govt exam | Watch
Over 8,000 candidates, including highly qualified graduates, sat on an Odisha airstrip for a written exam to fill just 187 Home Guard posts. The airstrip was used due to the large turnout, with police and drones deployed to maintain order during the test. The event sparked criticism and debate online about Odisha's job market and government recruitment logistics.