Educational Mobility and Public Employment in Mizoram: Assessing the Role of Income and Institutional Background
K. Lalkroschhuanga* Prof. Benjamin L. Saitluanga**
Abstract
A systematic analysis of the socio-economic and educational backgrounds of successful candidates recruited through the Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has remained largely unexplored. In Mizoram, where government employment continues to be one of the most secure and preferred occupations due to limited alternative employment opportunities, recruitment through the MPSC carries significant socio-economic importance. The present study examines the relationship between family income, educational background, and public employment attainment among successful candidates recruited through the Commission. The study is based on both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from successful candidates through a simple random sampling method, while secondary data were obtained from official reports, statistical publications, government records, and relevant literature. The analysis focuses on educational dimensions such as places of study, ownership patterns of institutions, medium of instruction, and academic performance. The findings reveal considerable disparities in educational mobility and institutional access across income groups. Higher-income families possess greater access to institutions outside the state, English-medium education, and wider academic exposure. The study also highlights the dominant role of government institutions and the increasing importance of English-medium and bilingual education in shaping recruitment outcomes. The findings underscore the need for policies aimed at reducing educational inequalities and promoting equitable access to educational opportunities and public employment.
Keywords: income, public employment, educational mobility, educational inequality
DOI: https://doi.org/10.67067/MEJ.2026.XII206
