IAS

From a shepherd’s son to a new mother, these UPSC toppers overcame obstacles and achieved top ranks. Explore their journeys of grit and determination.

UPSC has released the Civil Services Exam 2026 notification — 933 posts, updated eligibility rules, exam dates, new verification measures and everything aspirants need before applying.

In Narnoor, IAS officer Rajarshi Shah introduced Aarogya Patashala — a weekly school programme teaching hygiene, nutrition, mental health, and life skills. The result: healthier children, lower absenteeism, and habits that last a lifetime.

A farm-labourer’s son, Rs 2000, and a dream — how Anil Kumar’s tiny book kiosk near Patna’s stadium quietly became a lifeline for India’s civil service aspirants.

Born to a tailor and farm labourer, IAS Vijay Amruta Kulange rose from poverty to become Odisha’s beloved ‘People’s Collector’, known for his pro-people reforms.

From leaving royal comforts to saving endangered species, MK Ranjitsinh’s legacy is a testament to India’s conservation triumphs.

Empowering rural communities with seed funding and mentorship, the ‘Future Tycoons Challenge’ is transforming Punjab’s villages into an innovation hub.

Madhopatti in Uttar Pradesh is famously called India’s ‘IAS Factory.’ With just 75 households, its legacy dates back to an educational movement.

Suhas Yathiraj, an IAS officer and engineer, found his true calling in badminton, rising to become the World No. 1 Para Shuttler. Here's his story.

The controversy surrounding IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's selection, due to alleged misuse of disability and OBC concessions, has reignited debates on reservations for disabled persons in India's UPSC civil services. Officers share their views.