UPSC Exam: India’s Premier Civil Services Exam
The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam is India’s premier civil services examination, selecting candidates for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other top government posts. This exam is considered one of the toughest in the country. Let’s take a look at the story of the IAS 2009 batch, Awanish Sharan, from the Chhattisgarh cadre, whose journey reflects resilience, determination, and unwavering faith in oneself.
Early Education Background
Awanish Sharan, who belongs from Bihar, scored only 44.7% in his 10th grade. However, he improved significantly in his 12th grade, scoring 65%, and eventually secured 60% in his graduation. Despite these poor academic performances, Awanish secured the prestigious position with consistency and dedication.
His struggles continued as he attempted the State Public Service Commission exams, failing in the prelims over 10 times. But he never gave up and decided to continue his hard work. Later, Awanish decided to appear for the UPSC exam, but the journey was not that smooth. In his first attempt, he cleared the exam up to the interview stage, but he tried again and in his second attempt, he not only cleared the exam but also secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 77, earning a coveted place in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
