Pradeep Singh

Clearing India’s one of the toughest exams i.e., the UPSC exam is not easy as aspirants put hard efforts to achieve their goal of becoming an 1st Class officer. So, let’s start discussing an inspirational story of Pradeep Singh who crack UPSC with All India Rank 26. Pradeep Singh, an UPSC aspirant who became an IAS officer with limited resources as his financial condition was not good.

Pradeep Singh parents did immense sacrifice and compromise in their life to get their son dream into reality. Pradeep Singh born in 1996, in Bihar’s district Gopalganj and after that his family shifted to Indore (Madhya Pradesh). Pradeep Singh completed his schooling in Indore and after schooling he pursued a B.Com (Hons.) degree from International Institute of Professional Studies - [IIPS], Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore college. Pradeep Singh family background was modest and he belongs to middle-class family. His Father works at a petrol pump & his mother is a homemaker. His elder brother works for a private firm and Pradeep singh decided to clear Civil Service Examination soon after he got graduation degree. Pradeep Singh didn’t have financial support to send him Delhi to get IAS Coaching classes. So his father took major decision and sold their house and give this money soo that Pradeep Singh can preparation for UPSC Exam from Delhi. But this money was not sufficient as he need more money to keep up with other expenses for studying. So his father sold their land in their ancestral village. This sacrifice motivated Pradeep Singh all time and strengthen his resolve to clear UPSC exam. Pradeep give his best and studied very hard & appeared for the Civil Services exam 2018. Pradeep Singh cleared his Civil Services Exam 2018 in his 1st attempt & got IRS (Indian Revenue Service) Cadre as per the merit list. To clear UPSC and Revenue Service cadre not satisfied him as he has dream to become IAS Officer. So Pradeep again appeared for the Civil Services Exam 2019 and cleared IAS Exam with an All India Rank 26. When Pradeep Singh clear UPSC exam 2019 with AIR 26, his was only 23 years old.

The story of UPSC topper Pradeep Singh, who achieved AIR - 26, is certainly inspiring to all students. Pradeep Singh also wanted to get a private job like his brother after completing his degree. But Pradeep's family, especially his father and elder, encouraged him to continue his studies and crack UPSC. Pradeep's family sent him to Delhi for the preparation of UPSC even though his family condition was not favorable. In the words of Pradeep Singh, he will never forget his roots because this gives him strength and confidence. He recalled his struggle days from childhood to college and then UPSC preparation when his family staked their house and land for his dream. He wanted to work for the downtrodden and social justice so that people could be empowered, and he understood what needs to be done in administration. For Future UPSC aspirants, Pradeep's message is to work hard for what you want because clearing UPSC is no cakewalk. Success can't be achieved without struggle and fight. Students should show their character and attitude; you have to be patient and think the point should keep in mind that you can do anything. Everything is possible that human beings can imagine. So not too afraid just put your effort in the right direction with integrity. If anyone criticizes you, it means he/she is your well-wisher. Because he is trying to make you perfect. So take this criticism in a positive way.

Pradeep Singh's optional subject was Sociology. Pradeep Singh spoke that in Personality Development, you have to be accurate. No need to be manipulative; you should read your DAF. As he was doing a job in Indian Revenue Services, so the question was related to his job experience. Some questions related to the Coronavirus and some questions from Indore city were asked.

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