Unemployment, Paper Leaks & Skills
45% of graduates are unemployable. Over 41 major competitive exam paper leak scams reported since 2019.
Responsible Departments
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana & Apprenticeship Training Oversight
₹3,500 Cr
Annual budget
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Labor Law Compliance, Employment Exchanges & Shram Suvidha Portal
₹13,800 Cr
Annual budget
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) & NTA
National Recruitment Examinations & Paper Leak Audit Division
₹820 Cr
Annual budget
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Formal Employment Pension & Social Security Administration
₹4,200 Cr
Annual budget
Current Statistics
15.0%+ (Ages 15-29)
Youth Unemployment Rate
Urban Female: 27.2%
45%–50% Unfit
Graduate Unemployability
India Skills Report 2026
41+ Major Leaks
Paper Leak Scams
Affecting 1.4 Cr+ Aspirants (2019-24)
89%–93% Workforce
Informal Sector Share
ILO / World Bank (No Social Security)