Inspiring Stories Of IAS Toppers Who Cleared UPSC In First Attempt


By Jasreet Kaur29, Feb 2024 04:30 PMjagranjosh.com

UPSC In First Attempt

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India is considered as one of the most difficult competitive exams in the country and thus has many candidates who take part in it, but only a few succeed. Tap to read about ias toppers who cleared UPSC in their first attempt!

Arunraj

Arunraj passed his first attempt at UPSC without any coaching, depending heavily on NCERT textbooks.

Alankrita Pandey

Alankrita Pandey got All India Rank 85 in UPSC 2015 during her first preference; she later had an inter-cadre transfer to Bihar post-marriage.

Sai Ashrith Shakhamuri

Despite starting preparation for UPSC only in May 2021, Sai Ashrith Shakhamuri managed to clear the exam within just a year and a half.

Tina Dabi

At age 22, Tina Dabi topped her first UPSC examination having chosen IAS with Haryana as her cadre preference.

Sidharth Singh

Sidharth Singh a head constable’s son achieved clearance of UPSC-2022 at his initial trial by getting a 432nd all-India rank aiming at becoming an IPS officer.

Abhimanyu Gahlaut

The unique story of Abhimanyu Gahlaut includes working full-time while preparing for six months thereby securing an impressive rank of 38 in 2015.

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