Author:Lulu Boy
What is the hardest thing to do in the 21st century, and what is the most people do?
Two words——"Examination of the public".
In the current job market, civil service positions are the top choice of many job seekers because of their stability. In the face of the economic downturn and the impact of previous masks, even large companies such as the Internet, which were originally considered hot industries, have begun to lay off employees. In this context, the "iron rice bowl" of civil servants has attracted a large number of job seekers to devote themselves to the fierce competition of public service.
In some areas, the competition has reached a white-hot level, and thousands of candidates are fighting for a positionEven candidates with a score of 140 may not be able to attend the interview.
This pursuit of civil service positions has aroused different voices in society, and even derived a sarcastic title for people who concentrate on preparing for the civil service exam - "small-town problem-solver", and has sparked heated discussions on the Internet.
This quest for job stability is not only in China, but also in India. No, an Indian film that has just come online vividly portrays this phenomenon,It shows the amazing scene of 200,000 people competing for a position, which reflects the desire for stable careers on a global scale.
It's "The Failure of the 12th Grade."Based on real eventsof the film.
"Failure in Grade 12".
12th fail
The gateway to the poor to the rich in India
The fierce competition in 2023 in India's national public sector has revealed the harsh reality of the job market. The number of 970,000 candidates is compared to more than 700 positions, forming an almost impossible competitive ratio.
In such an environment, civil servants not only represent a job with a stable income, but also become a symbol of social status, attracting many young people to join it.
Manokee, the protagonist of the film, is one of the 970,000 contenders. He comes from oneA small Indian town plagued by political corruption and crimeThe barrenness and chaos here cast a shadow over his growth. Whenever he mentioned his birthplace, he was always ridiculed and misunderstood by those around him.
Growing up in such a small town, Manoki's life seemed to be set with boundaries, and his teenage years were uneventful. In order to win the support of voters, local politicians have promised that all children will graduate without any problems, but behind this promise lies a compromise on the quality of education and political bargains.
Every time there is a final exam, the teacher writes the answers on the blackboard and asks the students to copy them to make sure everyone can pass the exam. As a result of this educational model, students do not have even the most basic academic knowledge, and even high school graduates are unable to solve basic math problems.
For such an educational environment, Manoki felt deeply bored and powerless. Together with his brother, he runs a rickshaw and makes a living for the family. Their low-price competitive strategy angered local public transport operators, triggering a series of retaliatory actions. The family's plight, combined with their elderly grandmother, made the Manokee family powerless in the face of corruption** and banditry.
However, a twist of fate appeared.
An upright new superintendent walks into Manokee's life and helps him out of his difficulties. When Manoki expressed his desire to repay the favor, the superintendent gave him a profound piece of advice"Stop cheating". This sentence illuminated Manokee's heart like a beam of light, awakening his will to change the status quo.
Manoki began to think deeply that if he could become a police officer, he would not only protect his family from reprisals, but also bring justice and truth to the children in the village. But as a person at the bottom of society, how can he break through the shackles of reality and realize his dreams and ambitions? This became the biggest challenge for Manokee.
It's too difficult to take the exam in India
In India, the civil service is widely seen as an important way to change one's life, especially for young people like Manokee who come from the bottom of society. India's public examination is divided into two levels, which is somewhat similar to China's national and provincial examinations, but the process of the examination is more complex and rigorous.
The first stage of the exam is:Qualifiers, mainly in the form of multiple-choice questionsIt covers a wide range of fields, including politics, history, geography, science and technology, aviation and other fieldsThe purpose is to test the candidate's basic knowledge level.
And then there's thatThe main selection competition, this part requires candidates to write**, which mainly examines their argumentation and writing ability. The large number of questions in the exam and the wide range of questions make it very difficult for candidates to complete a large number of questions in a limited time.
In this public system, the elimination rate is extremely high, and there is one in the initial test stageMore than 90% of candidates were eliminated. And,The exam is only held once a yearIf a candidate passes the first round but fails the second round, they must start from scratch the following year.
In addition to the basic academic and age requirements,Each candidate has only four chances to register before the age of 35. This restriction makes every attempt crucial, and candidates need to give their all at every opportunity.
In this way, Manoki came to Delhi with a sense of responsibility for his family and a desire to change his destiny to prepare for the examination, but he suffered misfortune on the first day of arrivalAll his luggage and savings were stolen by thieves.
To make a living, he worked as a cleaner in the libraryUse the library's resources to learn on your own while working。Despite his hard work, for the first timeThe qualifiers still ended in failure.
But Manokee didn't give up. He learned from his failures and threw himself even harder into his studies, devoting almost all of his time to preparing for exams. In the second exam, his hard work finally paid off and he successfully passed the qualifiers.
Facing the tougher main qualifiers ahead, Manoki knew he still had a lot to fall short. He used the money he had savedSign up for a tutorial classI hope to get more professional guidance.
However, when he tried to sign up for a civil service tutorial course, he was frustrated by financial constraints, which made him realize the cruel reality of the competition for public examinations. Lacking financial support, Manoki had to study on his own, and the challenges were far greater than expected.
In the second round of exams, he suffered a major setback due to his lack of English proficiency. He will be "tourist".(Tourists).Misunderstood as "terrorism".(Terrorism)., causing the answer to be seriously off-topic. This mistake caused him to fail again and was ridiculed by the other candidates.
At the same time, there is also bad news on the family side. Mano Gene missed his grandmother's deathbed in order to prepare for the exam, which filled his heart with remorse. The family's financial difficulties intensified, and Manoki had to face the dual pressure of earning money and studying in order to continue to pursue his dream of taking the public entrance examination.
Fortunately, in that embarrassing situation, Manoki did not choose to lie down, but went to work in the flour mill, with the machine during the day and the book at night. As a result, he slept for three hours a day, like a spinning top that never stopped. But just like that, he still couldn't get a foothold in the main event, and three falls meant he only had one last chance.
Success doesn't come easily
Ordinary people are probably going to cry when they encounter these things, but crying is no way for Manoki.
Compared with crying, he is more bitter in his heart, is he from a rural background, really has no chance to turn over? Think about it,200,000 people grab a job, that's a lot. But it's different if you get in, not only can you live a better life, but more importantly, you can jump directly into the core. Therefore, despite such fierce competition, there are still so many people who are desperately trying to squeeze in.
Of course, both in and out of the film, Manokee succeeded in the end.
It is worth mentioning that the title of this movie is "Failure in 12th Grade", and many people don't quite understand what it means. In fact, the name is quite ironic, and the reason is a sentence from an interviewerBecause Manokee didn't pass the line in grade 12The interviewers looked incredulous, probably thinking, "What's going on?" It's all the elite of the elite, how did you get mixed in and fail? ”
And this is also the climax of the movie. Manokee's answer was,"Because I didn't cheat that time. ”In this way, in this cramped interview room, Manoki's words were like a cool spring flowing in the dull air. Indeed,In the Indian society, sincerity and honesty are like rare treasures, which can be met but not sought.
Manokki's origins are not illustrious, but he came step by step from the so-called "bandit's den", which is a kind of drama in itself. Compared with those who were born in wealthy families, his experience is richer and richer. Like the story of climbing Mount Everest, people remember the first person to reach the summit, but often ignore the person who reached the summit with anaerobic support. The story of the pony is the epitome of the latter.
The examiners, perhaps not very satisfied with his straightforwardness, but deep down, they have to admit that a person with courage and honesty like Xiaoma is a rare asset for the image of the police they are pursuing. They asked themselvesIf even such a person can't pass the selection, then what's the point of this selection?
And in the face of what may be a desperate inquiry-"If you don't pass the interview, what should you do next?"Xiao Ma did not show panic, but said calmly: "If you can't pass the interview, you will become a teacher." Although these words are plain, they reveal a kind of indifferent determination to fame and fortune.
He knows that it is not a day to change a country, but at least he can start from his own small village, at least he can change the education there. This is the most moving scene in the moviePony has never had the idea of seeking personal gain through the public examination, and all he pursues is to contribute his modest contribution to this society, even if it is just to change a village.
When those counseling institutions heard the news and hurriedly came to him with silver taels, hoping that he would speak for them, he resolutely refused. This is not out of arrogance, nor is it a contempt for money, but the pony has a higher ambition in his heart. His success did not rely on the puppet of money worship, but with his own sweat and persistence, starting from scratch and coming to this day step by step.
An Indian dream
The Failure of the 12th Grade, it's not flashy, but it's very real. Here, there is no such pompous sensationalism, only a simple and pure portrayal of life. It is like a fairy tale in reality, telling how an ordinary person can rewrite his destiny through unremitting efforts.
There is no shying away from suffering in the film, and there is no over-exaggeration of success. It presents a simple and powerful dream:A person from a humble background, with his persistence and diligence, finally tore through the fog and saw the dawn of hope.
Here, it is not that kind of illusory fantasy, but down-to-earth struggle. The film faithfully depicts the struggle of people in adversity, and also shows the strength of people in perseverance.
It can be said that this film is not only an appreciation for Manokki's perseverance, but also a tribute to all those who struggle in the face of adversity, especially those "small-town problem-solvers" who still study hard in poverty.
They may have mediocre talents, but they have proved that even in difficult circumstances, they can still carve out a path to success through perseverance and struggle.
Manokee's story gives hope to many people in distress, and at the same time prompts society to pay more attention to the fairness and equality of education.
*Originated from the Internet.