7+ UPSC Success Stories to Keep You Motivated

Ever dreamt of becoming a civil servant and making a positive change in India? Then cracking the UPSC CSE exam is probably your first hurdle. This exam is quite tough, but that shouldn’t discourage you! Today, we’re bringing you some amazing UPSC Success Stories and achievers who beat the odds and secured their dream careers.

Get ready to be inspired by Beno Zephine, the first visually impaired person to become an IFS officer! We’ll also meet Vishal Kumar, who overcame poverty and a personal loss to become an IAS officer. And that’s not all! We’ve got stories of Suraj Tiwari, who aced the UPSC CSE while in a wheelchair, and Pranjal Patil, who won over blindness to become an IAS officer.

These are just a few examples of the perseverance and dedication it takes to crack the UPSC CSE. But it’s not just about hard work – we’ll also share some practical tips and strategies used by toppers like Anudeep Durishetty and Ram Bhajan Kumar. Anudeep even topped the exam without coaching!

So, whether you’re just starting your UPSC CSE journey or need a motivational boost, this blog is for you. Let’s get you started on your path to becoming a civil servant!

Beno Zephine: UPSC Success Stories

She made history in 2005! At 25, she became the first completely blind person to join the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) by clearing the UPSC exam. Balancing a PhD and a bank job, she wasn’t afraid to chase her dreams. With the help of special software for the visually impaired, Beno aced the exam and secured a rank of 343! Huge support from her family and mentors played a big role in her success.

Vishal Kumar: UPSC Success Stories

Did you hear about Vishal Kumar? He cracked the UPSC exam last year and guess what – he used to be a student at IIT Kanpur! His journey wasn’t easy though. He grew up in a small village in Bihar and his father passed away when he was young. This left his family struggling financially. Despite everything, Vishal was a super-determined student. He even topped his district exams!

With the help of some amazing teachers and a program called Super30, he got into IIT Kanpur. After graduating, he got a good job but decided to become a teacher instead. While teaching, he started studying for the UPSC exam. He failed the first time but his teacher encouraged him to keep trying. Finally, the second time was the charm and Vishal secured a rank of 484! Everyone is so proud of him, especially his teacher who helped him through thick and thin. This story is just inspiring, right?

Suraj Tiwari: UPSC Success Stories

Imagine this – someone is on their way back from college and WHAM! Huge accident. Suraj, this IAS officer, went through something awful in 2017. He lost his legs and an arm in a train accident. It was a super tough time for him, he even lost a brother around then too.

But guess what? Suraj is one determined guy! Even though he was in a wheelchair, he studied super hard (like 18-20 hours a day!) and cleared the UPSC exam, which is super hard to do! He didn’t even need any fancy coaching classes. The inspiring part? He never gave up. He tried once, didn’t make the interview cut, but then went back at it and aced the whole thing the second time around. Now he’s an IAS officer, inspiring everyone around him.So, if you’re ever feeling discouraged, just remember Suraj’s story. With hard work and perseverance, you can achieve anything!

Pranjal Patil: UPSC Success Stories

She is a recent achiever, clearing the UPSC exam this year at the age of 26! Losing her eyesight in a childhood accident didn’t stop her from excelling in academics. She secured an All-India rank of 773 and will be joining the IAS.  Pranjal, who has a Master’s degree, used special software to read and prepare for the exam without any coaching. Her story highlights the power of determination and the incredible support system she had from her family and friends.

Surabhi Gautam: UPSC Success Stories

Surabhi Gautam, an IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh, is an inspiration to all UPSC aspirants. Despite challenges like studying in Hindi medium and facing taunts for her English, she excelled in her studies.

Surabhi’s teacher noticed her potential early on, and this motivated her to keep achieving. She topped her exams in school and even got a perfect score in math! Although she struggled with English, Surabhi came up with a unique solution. She started talking to herself in English every day and learned new words. This helped her overcome this hurdle. Surabhi’s background is humble. Her father is a lawyer and her mother is a teacher. She battled illness during her 12th grade but never gave up on her dream.

Even though classmates mocked her English, Surabhi aced her 10th and 12th boards, scoring a perfect score in Math and Science! She even got into a prestigious engineering college and landed a high-paying job at TCS.But Surabhi’s passion was to become a civil servant. She quit her job and cracked multiple competitive exams like ISRO, BARC, and GATE.In 2013, she secured AIR 1 in the UPSC IES exam! This motivated her to crack the UPSC CSE, which she did in 2016 with AIR 50.

Surabhi’s story teaches us to:

• Believe in your potential and chase your dreams.
• Ignore negativity and stay focused on your goals.
• Hard work and perseverance are key to success.

Ram Bhajan Kumar:UPSC Success Stories

Ram Bhajan Kumar, a former police constable who used to earn very little money, cracked the UPSC CSE exam on his 8th attempt! He is an inspiration to all UPSC aspirants.

Despite facing many challenges, like balancing work and studies, Ram Bhajan never gave up. Even though he failed seven times, he learned from his mistakes and kept going.

Here are some of his success secrets:

• Focused on understanding the material, not just memorizing it.
• Studied for 8 hours daily and took practice tests.
• Limited his study materials and focused on mastering them.

Ram Bhajan credits his supportive family for his success. He says his wife and kids never complained that they didn’t see him much while he was studying. If you are a UPSC aspirant, remember Ram Bhajan’s story. Never give up on your dreams!

Anudeep Durishetty: UPSC Success Stories

Anudeep Durishetty, an IAS officer who topped the UPSC CSE in 2017, proves you can crack this tough exam without coaching. Anudeep even had a sweet software engineer job at Google, but his dream was to serve the country.

He failed his first attempt but didn’t give up. Even after another failed attempt, he landed a good job in the civil service. But Anudeep set his sights on IAS and kept trying. Finally, on his fifth attempt, he aced the exam!

Anudeep says his family’s support was crucial. They kept him motivated and helped him financially. Here are his tips for success:

• Believe in yourself – you can do it without coaching!
• Make a realistic study plan and stick to it.
• Start with the basics and build a strong foundation.
• Read newspapers to stay updated on current affairs.
• Practice writing answers to past UPSC exams.
• Manage your time effectively.
• Stay positive – never give up on your dream!

Govind Jaiswal:UPSC Success Stories

Govind Jaiswal, the son of a rickshaw puller, became an IAS officer in his first attempt. This is a story that shows that anyone can achieve their goals if they work hard.

Govind’s family wasn’t wealthy, and he was even insulted for being poor. But this made him determined to succeed. He studied hard and even skipped meals to save money. His family also supported him by letting him move to Delhi to study.

Govind’s hard work paid off. He got a great rank on the UPSC exam and was able to help his family. His story is an inspiration to us all. It shows that no matter our background, we can achieve our dreams if we set our minds to it.

Anirudh Pandey: UPSC Success Stories

Anirudh, from Kanpur, was ranked 146th in the 2017 UPSC exam. He took the test in Hindi with Sociology as his optional subject. This was his fourth attempt, and his wife (an IPS officer!) had already achieved her dream a year earlier.

Anirudh studied in Hindi medium schools throughout his education. He’s an engineer by training and even cleared the PCS exam (similar to UPSC but for some states) in Hindi. Anirudh says a good strategy is key to cracking the UPSC exam, and credits his wife for her support. So, don’t worry if English isn’t your best language. You can still ace the UPSC exam in Hindi!

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