Civil Servants

Explore alternate career paths through Pratibha Setu, a UPSC portal for high-ranking aspirants who narrowly missed selection.

Discover five proven strategies from IAS officers to excel in the UPSC CSE 2025 Mains, including smart revision, short notes, and answer crafting.

Akshay Agrawal left a career in Singapore to chase his IAS dream. With AIR 43 in his first attempt, he credits discipline and smart study techniques.

On Civil Services Day, we look at 12 remarkable IAS, IPS, and IFS officers — from VP Menon to Anna Malhotra — who played a crucial role in building modern India.

Ex-IAS Kahan Singh Pannu developed the SRB technique that enables Punjab farmers to grow paddy using just 25 percent of water traditionally used, saving costs and conserving groundwater.

In Odisha’s Ganjam district, the Nirikhyana initiative, led by Dibyajyoti Parida, provides free ultrasound scans to pregnant women, bridging healthcare gaps and reducing maternal and neonatal deaths.

Led by Dr Nidhi Patel, this initiative, inspired by ISRO’s missions, aims to ignite curiosity, enhance STEM learning, and expand career possibilities for children in remote areas.

IAS officer Sushant Gaurav won the PM’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for transforming Jharkhand's Gumla district through ragi.

From anti-drug drives to helping farmers transition to modern tools, IPS Pritpal Kaur has launched innovative projects that are strengthening tribal communities in Nagaland.

Deceived by promises of a good job, 11 men became victims of bonded labour in Osmanabad, Maharashtra. Their ordeal ended when IPS Officer Atul Kulkarni led a rescue operation, freeing them.