Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Suraj Tiwari: Wheelchair to IAS Officer
Suraj Tiwari had a very bad train accident in 2017.
He lost both his legs and one of his arms.
But he did not give up.
He studied very hard at home and passed one of the toughest exams in India, the UPSC Civil Services Examination, in his first try.
He got a rank of 917.
Suraj is now working as a government officer and inspiring others with his story.
His family, especially his father, supported him a lot during this difficult time.
Suraj's brother sadly passed away in 2017, making things even harder for the family.
But Suraj's hard work and determination helped him achieve his dream.
Suraj Tiwari lost both legs and an arm in a train accident in 2017.
He passed the UPSC Civil Services Examination in his first attempt, securing 917th rank.
Suraj prepared for the exam at home, relying on self-study due to his physical limitations.
He is currently serving as an Indian Information Service officer.
Suraj's brother died by suicide in 2017, adding to the family's struggles.
- Who
- Suraj Tiwari, a UPSC Civil Services Examination topper and Indian Information Service officer.
- What
- Suraj Tiwari's journey from a wheelchair-bound life to becoming an IAS officer.
- When
- Suraj met with a train accident in 2017 and cracked the UPSC exam in 2023.
- Where
- Suraj is currently working as a government official in India.
- Why
- Suraj decided to take up the UPSC exam to prove that his life did not end with the accident and to inspire others.
- Name
- Suraj Tiwari
- Accident Year
- 2017
- UPSC Exam Year
- 2023
- UPSC Rank
- 917
- Current Position
- Indian Information Service Officer
- Education
- MA in Russian Language at JNU
- Brother's Death
- 2017 (by suicide)
- Father's Occupation
- Tailor