Meet Ira Singhal: Cleared UPSC 4 Times, Secured AIR 1 In 2014, Lives With Permanent Spine Disorder — Know Her Life Challenges And Journey
Ira Singhal, the 2014 UPSC topper, is a remarkable example of determination and courage. Born with scoliosis, a spine disorder that limits her arm movement, she cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination not once but four times, finally securing the AIR 1 in her fourth attempt.
Despite facing discrimination and being denied posting earlier due to her disability, Ira fought back legally and won. Today, she serves as an inspiration to millions, proving that physical challenges cannot stop a determined aspirant. Her journey highlights the challenges faced by differently-abled candidates in the civil services examinations.
Nov 11, 2025, 15:11 PM IST
Meet Shreyans Gomes: Son Of Station Master Who Cracked UPSC Without Any Coaching With AIR...
At 26, Shreyans Gomes from Murudeshwar, Karnataka, proved that discipline and self-belief can turn challenges into success. His journey shows that with determination, even the toughest goals are within reach. Scroll down to read about his insipiring story.
Sep 18, 2025, 13:48 PM IST
Meet Nisa Unnirajan, Mother Of Two, Suffers From Hearing Impairment, Yet Cleared UPSC In Seventh Attempt- Her Rank Was…..
Nisa Unnirajan’s journey to cracking the UPSC exam is a story of resilience, determination, and quiet strength. Balancing personal challenges, motherhood, and a physical disability, she proved that persistence can overcome even the toughest odds. Her success, achieved later in life, stands as a powerful reminder that dreams don’t come with an expiry date and that with commitment, even the most difficult paths can lead to triumph.
Jul 18, 2025, 15:21 PM IST
Meet the Farmer’s Daughter Who Cracked UPSC in Her Second Attempt With AIR…. And Said No to ‘Kanyadaan’ at Wedding- Know All About Her Inspiring Story
Meet a farmer’s daughter from Madhya Pradesh, who cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam in her second attempt with an impressive AIR 23, without any coaching. She turned to self-study after failing her first attempt. Tapasya not only broke academic barriers but also societal ones when she rejected the 'Kanyadaan' ritual at her wedding. Scroll down to read about her inspiring story.
Jun 22, 2025, 11:31 AM IST
Meet 28- Year- Old Dr Anjali Garg, Who Studied Without Sleep And Worked In 12- Hour Hospital Duty- Who Secured Rank 79 In UPSC CSE 2022
Anjali Garg, born on September 14, 1996, in Chandigarh, always harbored the dream of becoming a doctor. Anjali Garg's story is a testament to perseverance, determination, and hard work. Her first attempt at the UPSC exam, undertaken during the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, ended in failure but she never doubted her efforts.
May 17, 2025, 20:16 PM IST
UPSC CSE 2024 Result: Topper Harshita Goyal Shares Success Tips; Says THIS About Using Social Media
UPSC Civil Services 2024 Exam Results: The top 10 candidates are Shakti Dubey, Harshita Goyal, Dongre Archit Parag, Shah Margi Chirag, Aakash Garg, Komal Punia, Aayushi Bansal, Raj Krishna Jha, Aditya Vikram Agarwal, and Mayank Tripathi.
Apr 22, 2025, 16:47 PM IST
Meet Shakti Dubey: UPSC Topper From UP Who Secured AIR 1 To Become IAS
Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper: The UPSC examination process included the written test conducted in September 2024, followed by personality tests held between January and April 2025
Apr 22, 2025, 15:11 PM IST
Tina Dabi: UPSC Success Story, Married Life And All About Popular IAS
Popular IAS officer Tina Dabi once again made it to the headlines after she welcomed her firstborn into her life.
Sep 17, 2023, 14:18 PM IST
Meet Sanjita Mohapatra, An IAS Officer Who Faced Four Failed Attempts Before Cracking The UPSC With An Impressive AIR 10
UPSC Topper: Sanjita Mohapatra excelled academically and completed Mechanical Engineering at CET Bhubaneswar. Sanjita always dreamed of becoming an IAS officer and a collector. After completing her degree, she worked as a Trainee (Technical) at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant, until 2018 when she resigned to focus on the civil services exam.
Jun 06, 2023, 19:01 PM IST
UPSC Topper 2023: Story of success, Know how ASPIRANTS became toppers?
UPSC conducted the interview of the final candidates in three phases. There is an atmosphere of celebration all around after the results came out yesterday. The success story in this report... in the words of the officers!
May 24, 2023, 14:48 PM IST
UPSC Topper: Mayur Hazarika, who secured 5th rank, gave Guru Mantra to the students!
Ishita Kishore has secured the first position in UPSC 2022 results, while Garima Lohia, Uma Harthi N and Smriti Mishra have secured the second, third and fourth positions respectively. Mayur Hazarika secured fifth position and gave Guru Mantra to the students
May 23, 2023, 19:50 PM IST
UPSC announced the results of Civil Services Examination 2021, Shruti Sharma becomes topper
UPSC has announced the final results of Civil Services Examination 2021 today. This year Shruti Sharma has secured the first position. Girls have won the first three places.
May 30, 2022, 15:10 PM IST
Meet IPS officer Pooja Yadav, who left her MNC job in Germany and cracked UPSC
Pooja had her share of financial difficulties and from giving tuition to students to occassionally working as a receptionist, she dabbled in several side jobs to meet her expenses. The IPS officer cracked the UPSC exam in her second attempt.
Oct 02, 2021, 14:52 PM IST
Meet IAS officer Swati Meena, who cleared UPSC exam at 22 and took on mining mafia
While her mother ran a petrol pump, her father helped her with her studies that finally helped her clear the UPSC exams. Swati was born in Rajasthan and got educated in Ajmer.
Sep 29, 2021, 17:18 PM IST
DNA: Haryana farmer's son tops UPSC exam
In this segment of DNA, we will analyse how farmer's son became UPSC topper
Aug 05, 2020, 00:34 AM IST
Shah Faesal, 2010 batch IAS topper, quits govt service; likely to join politics
He was likely to join the National Conference and will contest the Lok Sabha election from Baramulla constituency in the Kashmir Valley.
Jan 09, 2019, 15:47 PM IST
UPSC rank holder says he’s inspired by Ram Gopal Varma, filmmaker tweets ‘meet’ request
Yedavalli Akshay Kumar, who secured 624th rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) civil services examination, has said that his inspiration has been controversial filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, the man who helmed Bollywood blockbusters like Satya and Sarkar.
May 10, 2018, 14:28 PM IST
Grateful for the support, happy to be here: UPSC Civil Services exam 2017 topper Anudeep Durishetty
He further said his journey to where he is at this moment in time was not easy.
Apr 27, 2018, 23:56 PM IST
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2017 results: 990 candidates recommended for appointment. Here is the full list
These 990 candidates have been recommended for the 1058 vacancies.
Apr 27, 2018, 22:00 PM IST
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2017 results: List of the top 25 candidates
8 women and 17 men bagged the top 25 ranks.
Apr 27, 2018, 21:45 PM IST