Civil Service

After losing both parents as a teenager, Rupam Sonali vowed to fulfill her mother’s dream. At 22, she cleared the Jharkhand Public Service Commission exam on her very first attempt without any formal coaching support.

IAS officer Prem Krishan’s “Swap Your Screen for a Sport” challenge in Pathanamthitta is bringing children back to playgrounds, replacing screen time with football, cricket, teamwork, and the joy of play.

What happens when one district decides it won’t let its daughters become child brides? In Sepahijala, IAS officer Siddharth Jaiswal’s mission has already saved 100 children — and is rallying entire villages.

From a small town once caught in conflict to the IAS, Subhankar Bala’s journey to AIR 79 in UPSC shows how far self-study can go. Here, he shares the exact methods, digital tools, and mindset shifts that helped him succeed without coaching.

A routine morning assembly in Telangana’s Adilabad now sparks change. Through 'Aarogya Pathshala', IAS officer Rajarshi Shah introduced 20-minute health lessons that fight stress, substance use, and absenteeism. Today, over 250 schools are thriving, attendance has climbed to 70%, and children are carrying lessons of health and hope home.

Neha Byadwal’s motivational journey from a small town in Rajasthan to becoming an IAS officer shows how grit and perseverance can overcome any obstacle. Facing language barriers and setbacks, she turned challenges into lessons, proving that true success comes to those who never give up.

West Bengal is quietly scripting a revolution in public service. With 84 women IAS officers—more than any other state in India—it is setting an inspiring example of gender-balanced governance. These women are not just filling quotas; they are leading departments, influencing policies, and bringing real change to the grassroots.

Engineering graduate Adesh Sharma transitioned from a secure corporate job to a successful UPSC ranker. He shares strategic tips and insights on mastering sociology as an optional subject for aspirants.

Fuelled by his deep interests in current affairs and global politics, Ayush Jain chose Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) as his UPSC optional. His strategic shift in approach helped him secure an All India Rank of 344 on his fourth attempt. Sharing his mistakes and learnings, he offers a masterclass for PSIR aspirants.

A hub for education, most of the officers hailing from Madhopatti have high-flying careers across space, atomic research, judicial services and banking.