Who is IPS Sandeep Choudhary? Know How He cleared 12 Government Exams Without Attending Any College

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) each year to recruit candidates for various Group A and Group B services. It is considered to be one of the toughest examinations in the country. There is an IPS officer who has cracked this exam without any coaching and without any formal learning. IPS Sandeep Choudhary has been through very rough times. At an early age, while being in Class 12th, he lost his father just six days before his board exams. This was his first lesson of being courageous in life.

IPS Sandeep Choudhary is a well known IPS officer who not only qualified the UPSC CSE, but also cleared 12 government examinations in his journey to UPSC. He achieved all this through self-study without ever attending a formal college. His story has inspired aspirants across India, showcasing resilience, grit, and the power of self-belief.

Early Life and Background: A Journey of Determination

Sandeep Choudhary hails from Punjab. He has faced too many challenges in his early life. When he was in 12th grade, his father passed away just six days before the board exams. This could have been a discouraging point in his life and he could have been easily disgraced from his career path, but instead, he chose to go and appear for the board exam and this incident has made him learn perseverance.

The sudden demise of his father has put immense pressure and responsibilities on his shoulders. With limited financial support and resources his ambitions of attending regular college have faded away. But he never gave up. He chose distance learning as mode of education and started self-studying.

Education: Learning Without College

Sandeep didn’t enroll in a regular college due to financial constraints and family responsibilities. He pursued higher education through Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) one of India’s most respected open universities that supports distance learning.

• He completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) via correspondence.

• He also obtained a Master’s degree (MA) through distance learning.

Sandeep Choudhary Government Exam Journey

Sandeep’s journey speaks of self-determination and self-discipline. He neither took any official coaching nor did he go to a regular college. Despite these odds, he managed his studies through self-study and discipline. After completing his education, he started preparing for government exams. Firstly, he tried to prepare for the UGC NET exam and surprisingly, he cleared the exam in the first attempt. His first government job was a Postal Clerk. He started his career with a humble beginning.

His journey includes clearing an astonishing 12 government examinations, including but not limited to:

• Postal Clerk Exam

• Bank Probationary Officer (PO)

• SSC Exams

• BSF Assistant Commandant Exam

• NABARD Exam

• UGC NET

• UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)

Clearing these many exams only comes through disciplined preparation, consistency, persistent effort, and lots of hard work.

UPSC Success: From Aspirant to IPS Officer

While working as a Bank Manager in Guwahati, Assam, he thought about preparing for the UPSC CSE because in that year his roommate cleared the UPSC exam. He then started preparing for one of the toughest competitive exams in India. He gave his first attempt at UPSC in 2014, where he not only qualified but achieved an All India Rank of 158.

He joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) and served with distinction in various capacities, including roles in cybercrime investigation and several operational duties in challenging environments.

Recently, he was promoted to the position of DIG in the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is remarkable in his career.