Tag: UPSC

K Jayaganesh
Meet IAS officer K Jayaganesh who worked as a waiter before cracking UPSC in his seventh attempt

Despite facing failure six times in the civil service examination, Jayaganesh remained resilient, undeterred by familial pressure and financial challenges. 

  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Anupama Anjali
IAS Anupama Anjali's inspiring UPSC journey after setback in first attempt

Anupama Anjali began preparing for the UPSC exam after earning her engineering degree.

  • Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Meet IAS Aashima Goyal who impressed Amitabh Bachchan with her smartness & intelligence
Meet IAS Aashima Goyal who impressed Amitabh Bachchan with her smartness & intelligence

She was initially posted in the Kerala cadre on her appointment. She later took the inter-cadre transfer after her marriage with IFS officer Rahul Mishra in 2022 and then shifted to Uttarakhand cadre.

  • Monday, 19 February 2024
Meet IAS Laghima Tiwari who cracked UPSC in first attempt without coaching
Meet IAS Laghima Tiwari who cracked UPSC in first attempt without coaching

Laghima made history in the UPSC CSE 2022 by achieving an impressive AIR-19 in her first attempt. She is the perfect example for those who believe that nothing can be done without coaching.

  • Saturday, 17 February 2024
IAS Vinayak Mahamuni left well-paying job in US, secured AIR-95 after failing 4 times
IAS Vinayak Mahamuni left well-paying job in US, secured AIR-95 after failing 4 times

The repeated setbacks almost made him give up on his dream, but his family and friends stood by him. With constant support from his family, he appeared for the fourth time and successfully cleared both the Prelims and Mains.

  • Thursday, 15 February 2024
UPSC Recruitment
UPSC Recruitment 2024: Registration begins for Civil Services and Indian Forest Service exams

Individuals interested in applying for examination can submit their applications through the UPSC's official website at upsc.gov.in.

  • Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Vandana Singh Chauhan
Meet Haldwani DM Vandana Singh Chauhan, who cracked UPSC with self-study to become IAS despite family opposition

After intermediate education, Vandana started preparing for UPSC exams while studying law at B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra.

  • Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Meet IAS officer who secured the highest marks in interview round
Meet IAS officer who secured the highest marks in interview round; it is not Tina Dabi or Srushti Deshmukh

Her hard work paid off and she eventually clinched success on her third attempt. She cleared both her Prelims and Mains and went on to top the interview round as well.

  • Sunday, 11 February 2024
UPSC Recruitment 2024: Apply for Assistant Director and other posts before Feb 29
UPSC Recruitment 2024: Apply for Assistant Director and other posts before Feb 29

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. 

  • Saturday, 10 February 2024
Komal Ganatra
From dowry victim to UPSC success: Know the inspiring tale of IRS Komal Ganatra

Abandoned weeks after her marriage, she unsuccessfully sought justice and returned to her parents’ home in Savarkundala, Gujarat, where harsh criticism and taunts from relatives and neighbours added to her difficulties.

  • Friday, 09 February 2024
Muskan Jindal
Meet IFS officer Muskan Jindal who cracked UPSC in first attempt with self study

Reflecting on her preparation strategy, Muskan revealed a blend of online and offline guidance from institutes but predominantly relied on self-study. 

  • Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Paper leaks, organised malpractices in recruitment exams to attract punishment 
Paper leaks, organised malpractices in recruitment exams to attract punishment 

The Central government on Monday introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha titled "The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024” to check leaks, malpractices as well as organized malpractices in recruitment examinations like UPSC, SSC etc, and entrance tests such as NEET, JEE, and CUET.

  • Monday, 05 February 2024
IAS Pallavi Mishra, a law graduate cracked UPSC without coaching with AIR-73
IAS Pallavi Mishra, a law graduate cracked UPSC without coaching with AIR-73

Pallavi credits her mother Prof. Dr. Renu Mishra, a senior scientist, father Ajay Mishra, a senior advocate and her brother Aditya Mishra, an IPS officer and a DCP in Indore for her success.

  • Thursday, 01 February 2024
IAS Srivatsa Krishna
Meet 1994 UPSC topper who rejected offer to sing in superhit Bollywood film Prem Rog

Srivatsa's academic journey is illustrious, including his stints at Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Oxford University, and earning a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

  • Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Priyamvada Ashok Mhaddalkar
Meet IAS Priyamvada Ashok Mhaddalkar who left her career as investment banker to crack UPSC exam

In July 2020, Priyamvada decided to shift gears and left her job to focus on UPSC studies

  • Sunday, 28 January 2024
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