Union Public Service Commission

If the candidate clears the preliminary paper, then the general paper will be held on 18 September 2020.

“What kept me going with each attempt was the incremental success which I got with each exam I attempted. With that conviction I kept preparing,” he says.

Today, we bring you stories of five differently-abled Indians who beat all odds to crack one of the toughest examinations in the country, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams.

This is not the first time such a proposal has been made. The recommendation was initially put forth by UPSC three years ago and was cleared by the Cabinet.

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From relentlessly burning the midnight oil to navigating through a sea of advice, the pressure of preparation can leave many aspirants nervous and skeptical about the decision to pursue such a field.

This step is crucial as it will ease pressure on candidates who feel underprepared before appearing for these exams that are much-coveted and highly-competitive.

In 2015, a humble security guard's sweat and grit paid off, when after his third attempt, his son cleared the country’s most coveted UPSC exam. With an All India Rank of 242, Kuldeep Dwivedi is an officer with the Indian Revenue Services.

Possibly the youngest IPS officer to be appointed as DGP, Rupin Sharma is no less than a phenomenon — never in the history of Nagaland has a police officer so galvanized the entire state!

From sharing her notes and preparation methods to suggesting reference websites and textbooks, along with additional tips for the mains and he personal interviews, she is constantly updating the blog with a gold mine of crucial information for aspirants.