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Chaos At Mumbai Airport As 15,000 Appear For 1,800 Repair Job Posts

On Tuesday, 15,000 people flocked to Air India Airport Services Ltd in Mumbai for 1,800 handyman and utility agent jobs. Chaos ensued as applicants climbed vehicles and trees, prompting authorities to prevent a stampede.

By Rashaad Ather
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15,000 people showed up for 1,800 job openings for the positions of handyman and utility agent, roles that involve performing a variety of repair and maintenance tasks. The walk-in interview took place at Air India Airport Services Ltd in Mumbai's Kalina on Tuesday, resulting in chaotic scenes.

Videos on social media are getting viral as applicants rush to the interview centre, some even climbing vehicles and trees. Authorities intervened to prevent a stampede. 

Air India Airport Services announced 2,216 vacancies for handyman and utility agent positions.

On June 28, the company announced that AI Airport Services Ltd is looking to fill vacancies and maintain a waitlist for future openings at Mumbai International Airport. Indian Nationals who meet the requirements may apply for various posts on a 3-year contract. The number of vacancies is approximate and may change based on operational needs.

The Aviation Industry Employees Guild's general secretary, George Abram, stated that the recruitment process was "mismanaged," as reported by India Today. 

The company has assured that all submitted CVs will be reviewed, and eligible candidates will be contacted for further processing.

This comes just a few days after a similar incident took place in Gujarat's Bharuch where hundreds of job seekers turned up for a job interview organised by chemical firm Thermax Company for just 10 vacant positions. A video of the large crowd struggling to enter the interview centre also went viral on social media.

Social Media Reaction:

Online users are trolling the Central government for failing to provide ample job opportunities to the country's struggling youth.

One user wrote, "This video is scary and shows the loopholes of our education system. Our education system prepares a candidate to be a good employee instead of preparing them for entrepreneurship. What do you think?"

Another user commented, "Unemployment in our country is going Viral. This is not good for the Image of the country. Something needs to be done immediately for all the unemployed people."

A third user replied, "INDIAN UNEMPLOYMENT IS AT PEAK !! If govt don't ease tax for middle class and young generation who trying to earn some money from internet, stocks or crypto will go against them. This #Budget2024 will be crucial for existing govt."

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