Tag: Upsc Success Story

A UPSC aspirant in Delhi sparked a social media debate after sharing he was asked for Rs 10,000 as rent for a tiny room in Rajendra Nagar. The room, described as 'premium', lacked basic amenities like a window or door. His post went viral, drawing numerous comments on the exorbitant rent and cramped conditions.

Amid controversy over IAS Puja Khedkar, another officer, Abhishek Singh, is accused of using a fake disability certificate to pass the UPSC exam. Despite resigning to become an actor, social media videos show him active despite his claimed locomotor disability. Singh defended himself, attributing the backlash to his support for reservations.

Radha Awasthi, a farmer's daughter from Uttar Pradesh, cracked the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2023 with an impressive AIR-7 in her first attempt. Her journey highlights the importance of hard work and family support.

IPS Anshika Jain, who lost her parents at the age of five and was raised by her grandmother, showcased immense determination and perseverance by cracking UPSC after multiple attempts. She is now a celebrated IPS officer in India.

IAS officer Pari Bishnoi and her sister, criminal lawyer Payal Bishnoi, have gone viral on social media after a photographer discovered their impressive accomplishments. Pari, who secured AIR-30 in the UPSC exam, serves as Additional District Magistrate in Sikkim.

Akash Chavda from Jamnagar, Gujarat, overcame personal tragedies including the loss of his parents to clear the prestigious UPSC exam without formal coaching. Growing up in a hostel as an orphan, Akash's determination and support from his cousin helped him achieve remarkable success.

IPS officer Mohita Sharma, known for her role in arresting terrorist mastermind Hakam Deen in Jammu & Kashmir, also won Rs 1 crore on Kaun Banega Crorepati. A native of Himachal Pradesh, Mohita's journey to becoming an IPS involved multiple UPSC attempts before achieving success.

Annapurna Singh from Bihar secured AIR-99 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam after transitioning from a tech job at Intel to preparing for civil services entirely through self-study during Covid-19. Despite initial setbacks in her first two attempts, she succeeded with strong support from her family.

Pooja Yadav's journey from tutoring and working as a receptionist to becoming an IPS officer with AIR-174 in UPSC 2018 exemplifies dedication. Despite financial challenges and initial family resistance, her persistence led her to serve in the Gujarat cadre.

Ankita is an IPS officer from the Chhattisgarh cadre. At present, she serves as the SP of Khairagarh district. She is known for taking risky anti-Naxalite operations in Bastar.

An aspirant's poignant reflection on failing the UPSC exam highlights the commonality of failure and critiques the societal focus solely on success. After quitting a job in 2021 to pursue meaningful work through UPSC, despite strenuous efforts, the individual faced repeated failures, sparking a broader discussion on handling failure and redefining personal success.

IAS Mamta Yadav from Haryana cleared the UPSC Civil Services Exam twice, improving her rank from AIR-556 to AIR-05. Coming from a modest background, she dedicated long hours to her studies to achieve her dream of bettering her family's financial situation.

Pragati Rani from Kurukshetra, despite initial setbacks in her UPSC attempts, secured the 355th rank at age 31 while balancing motherhood and a radiology career. Supported by her husband and family, she overcame multiple challenges to potentially become an IAS officer.

Saad Miya Khan, Vishal Mishra, and Gaurav Vijayram Kumar exemplify true friendship by overcoming numerous challenges to succeed in the UPSC exams together in 2017. Coming from diverse backgrounds, they united in their educational pursuits and administrative ambitions.

Annie George, a zoology graduate from Kerala, cracked the UPSC CSE on her first attempt with an AIR-93, relying heavily on NCERT textbooks. Despite not coming from typical tech institutes like IIT or IIM, her disciplined study routine and strong foundational knowledge played crucial roles in her success.