Overview
- Officials say the December 16 written test at Jamadarpali airstrip went ahead under extensive supervision, with drones and a large police presence.
- Around 10,000 applied and roughly 8,000 sat for the exam, overwhelming regular centres and necessitating the open-air runway venue.
- Many candidates were graduates or postgraduates despite a minimum eligibility of Class V, underscoring widespread overqualification.
- The position offers a modest daily allowance reported at about Rs 612 to Rs 639 and is being filled on a contractual basis.
- Those who clear the 50-mark written paper will be called for a physical fitness test, according to Sambalpur police.