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From School Failures to UPSC Success: Officer Stories
This article shares how five people became successful government officers even though they didn't do well in school at first.
Some failed classes or had low marks, but they studied hard and passed the tough UPSC exam.
These officers include Rukmini Riar, who failed a grade, and Anju Sharma, who struggled in exams.
They show that with effort, anyone can succeed.
One officer even had to work multiple jobs before passing the exam.
Their stories emphasize that persistence pays off.
Several officers overcame early academic struggles to pass the UPSC exam.
Rukmini Riar failed in class 6 but secured AIR 2 in UPSC 2011.
Anju Sharma failed exams but later excelled, becoming an IAS officer.
Awanish Sharan had average marks before succeeding in UPSC.
Manoj Kumar Sharma overcame failures and secured rank 121 in UPSC after working various jobs.
- Who
- Five IAS and IPS officers: Rukmini Riar, Anju Sharma, Awanish Sharan, Manoj Kumar Sharma, and Akash Kulhari.
- What
- Success stories of officers who overcame early academic struggles and passed the UPSC.
- Where
- India, focusing on the officers' backgrounds and postings.
- When
- Published on September 05, 2025.
- Why
- To inspire and highlight the success of individuals who persisted despite initial academic setbacks.
Key facts
- Featured Officers
- Rukmini Riar, Anju Sharma, Awanish Sharan, Manoj Kumar Sharma, Akash Kulhari
- Exam
- UPSC CSE (Civil Services Examination)
- Commonality
- Overcoming academic setbacks
- Officer Cadres
- IAS and IPS
- Published Date
- September 05, 2025
Quotes
Ashok Kumar
Former Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttarakhand
“But when the intent shifts towards self-promotion, image-building, or pushing personal narratives—even false ones—it undermines the core values of civil service: neutrality, integrity, and humility.”
indianexpress.com
“Real-life civil service is not about cinematic heroism—it’s about consistent, tireless effort, dealing with nuanced situations, and making difficult decisions with limited resources.”
indianexpress.com
