Meet Man Who Cleared UPSC At Just Age Of 22 Breaking Every Barrier, His Father Carried Bricks But He Carried Dreams, Hails From…

Safin Hasan is an IPS officer who is from Gujarat. He made history by becoming the youngest person to join the IPS at just 22 years old in 2018. He achieved a milestone despite all the setbacks and he has inspired countless aspirants.

Safin Hasan was born in 1995 and completed his schooling from a small village named Kanodar in Gujarat. He grew up in a household facing financial challenges. Despite these hardships, his education was always a priority in his family. His mother personally taught him until Class 10, and his school waived his fees for Classes 11th and 12th because he was so good at academics. 

After completing his schooling, he enrolled himself into an engineering college. Here, his relatives played a crucial role by helping pay his tuition fees. However, the road to his dreams was not without difficulties. Balancing financial constraints and studies was a challenge, but he remained steadfast in his goal to join the civil services.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination is one of the most challenging competitive exams in India. Lakhs of aspirants appear each year, but only a few make it to the top. Vidushi's success in this demanding three-stage examination , Prelims, Mains, and Interview is a testimony to her clarity of thought, rigorous preparation, and emotional strength.

According to media reports, In 2017, while on his way to the UPSC exam centre, Safin suffered a severe road accident. Despite his critical injuries, he still went ahead and appeared for the exam. Following the test, he was hospitalized and underwent multiple surgeries and physiotherapy sessions.

All his hard work and struggles bore a fruit and his dream came true when he cleared one of the toughest exams in India with All India Rank (AIR) 570 and became the Indian Police Service (IPS) officer at just the age of 22 in 2019, marking the beginning of his service to the nation.

Safin’s success story is deeply rooted in the sacrifices of his parents. According to media reports, his father worked as a daily wage labourer, carrying bricks during the day and working night shifts to provide for the family. And his mother was a homemaker but she was also his first teacher. 

Safin Hasan stands as a symbol of determination and perseverance. From financial struggles and a serious accident to becoming the youngest IPS officer in the country, his story proves that with focus, resilience, and hard work, even the steepest challenges can be overcome. 

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