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From Mechanical Engineering to IFS: Sidharth Babu's AIR 15 Journey
Sidharth Babu studied mechanical engineering and worked in the private sector.
He later became interested in international relations and decided to take the Civil Services Examination.
He did not pass on his first try.
On his next attempt, he earned All India Rank 15.
He chose the Indian Foreign Service, which involves representing India and supporting diplomatic work.
He worked in Beijing from 2018 to 2022 and learned Chinese.
He has also worked in California and studied language interpretation and translation.
A photograph from the BRICS Summit brought public attention to his role near several world leaders.
Sidharth Babu moved from mechanical engineering and private-sector work to India’s Civil Services Examination.
After failing to clear the examination on his first attempt, he secured All India Rank 15 on his next attempt.
He chose the Indian Foreign Service because of his interest in international affairs and diplomacy.
A member of the 2017 IFS batch, Babu served in Beijing from 2018 to 2022 and developed Chinese-language skills.
His appearance at the BRICS Summit alongside Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping renewed interest in his diplomatic work.
- Who
- Sidharth Babu, an Indian Foreign Service officer, appeared in a widely shared BRICS Summit photograph with Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
- What
- His journey from mechanical engineering to securing All India Rank 15 in the Civil Services Examination and joining the IFS has drawn attention.
- Where
- He has served in Beijing and California and appeared at the BRICS Summit.
- When
- He joined the 2017 IFS batch and worked in Beijing from 2018 to 2022; his recent BRICS Summit appearance renewed interest in him.
- Why
- He chose the Indian Foreign Service because of his interest in international affairs and diplomacy.
Key facts
- Civil Services rank
- All India Rank 15
- Service
- Indian Foreign Service
- Batch
- 2017 IFS batch
- Beijing posting
- 2018 to 2022
- Education
- Mechanical engineering; later pursued a master's degree in language interpretation and translation
- Relevant skills
- Chinese-language skills and experience helping bridge communication gaps during diplomatic meetings
- Name spelling
- The article uses both “Siddharth Babu” in the headline and “Sidharth Babu” in the body.
Sources
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