IFS

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"Sanjay Kumar Singh's dedication to serve the poorest of the poor was uncompromising. He wanted to do something for the deprived. And the people loved him for it," says his father Ghanshyam Singh.

“It all started as an informal ‘Rajni fan group’ on Whatsapp, amongst a bunch of us officers. The intent was to spend some time together outside the office setting in a relaxed manner. It was our very own stress buster. In the course of the conversations, we gathered that each one of us wanted to help aspirants realise their dreams."

Given that the exams span over the entire year, we have grouped them into every quarter and also linked the official notification for the ease of your understanding.

Every eligible candidate will be allowed to attempt the same for a maximum of six times.

“There were 328 BPL (Below Poverty Line) families in the village. They had neither house nor land. I could uplift them to APL (Above Poverty Line). I think as a Sarpanch that was my biggest achievement and my happiest memory.”

Renowned for his diplomatic finesse, extreme courtesy and sharp intellect, KPS Menon (Junior) remains an inspiration for all current and aspiring IFS officers.

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While most coaching institutes charge anywhere between Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakhs, the most expensive package of LSES is for Rs 7999 and includes access to all content that they create.

“Many forest guards were apprehensive because it would track their walking routes, and the time they spent in the forest. But I convinced them that the app was not to punish the non-performers but to reward the good workers.”