Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Man Impersonated IAS Officer for 7 Years
A man named Rajesh Kumar from Jharkhand wanted to become an IAS officer to make his father happy.
He took the UPSC exam four times but only passed the first round once.
He couldn't tell his family he failed, so he pretended to be an IAS officer for seven years.
He even had fake ID cards and a car with a government sign.
He used this fake identity to get people to listen to him and help with problems.
The police found out when he went to a police station for help with a land dispute and his story didn't make sense.
They checked and found out he wasn't really an IAS officer.
The police arrested him for lying and using fake documents.
Rajesh Kumar, 35, impersonated an IAS officer for 7 years to fulfill his father's wish and his own dream.
He appeared for the UPSC exams four times, clearing the preliminary exam once but not making it to the final list.
Kumar used fake ID cards, a government nameplate on his car, and carefully rehearsed answers to maintain his deception.
The police became suspicious when his story about his service history and postings didn't add up.
Kumar was arrested and charged with impersonation, use of forged identity documents, and misleading public servants.
- Who
- Rajesh Kumar, a 35-year-old man from Kukhi village, Jharkhand
- What
- Impersonated an IAS officer for 7 years
- When
- The deception lasted for 7 years, with the incident coming to light on January 2
- Where
- Hussainabad, Palamu district, Jharkhand
- Why
- To fulfill his father's wish and his own dream of becoming an IAS officer, despite failing the UPSC exams
Deceptive Intent
Desperation and Family Pressure
Motivation for Impersonation
Deceptive Intent
The man knowingly and deliberately impersonated an IAS officer to gain influence and assert authority.
Desperation and Family Pressure
The man was driven by the desire to fulfill his father's wish and his own dream of becoming an IAS officer, leading him to deceive his family and others.
- Impersonator's Name
- Rajesh Kumar
- Age
- 35
- Location of Incident
- Hussainabad, Palamu district, Jharkhand
- Duration of Impersonation
- 7 years
- Charges Filed
- Impersonation, use of forged identity documents, and misleading public servants
- UPSC Attempts
- 4 times
- Preliminary Exam Success
- Cleared once but not in the final list
