The system is built on efficiency, competition, and deliverables. In contrast, government jobs often come with lifelong security regardless of performance, leading to a culture where incompetence is not only tolerated but sometimes protected. When thousands die due to poor planning—be it in health crises, natural disasters, or infrastructure failures—rarely is a government official held personally accountable.
This environment of near-impunity is precisely why many individuals, often during the most productive years of their lives, dedicate themselves to cracking government exams. It’s not always driven by a desire to serve the public but by the lure of job security, minimal oversight, and, unfortunately, a system where lethargy often goes unpunished.
While there are exceptions—sincere and hardworking bureaucrats and officers who try to do their job diligently—they are usually bogged down by red tape, systemic inefficiencies, or simply outnumbered by those who do the bare minimum. The popular perception that most government servants are lazy isn’t born out of prejudice, but from repeated public experience.
India’s biggest tragedy lies in rewarding inertia while punishing initiative. Hardworking individuals—whether entrepreneurs, scientists, or honest professionals—often face harassment, over-regulation, and a system that fails to recognize merit. On the other hand, corruption, inefficiency, and apathy within the government often go unchecked. This imbalance not only discourages youth from pursuing excellence but also feeds the widespread belief that to live a stable life, one must stop dreaming and start compromising. Until accountability becomes a non-negotiable element in public service, and a culture of excellence is nurtured, india will continue to suffer from a system that fails those who genuinely want to build the nation.