Archive · 23 Aug 2025
IIT Delhi Alumnus Chooses IPS Over High-Paying Job
Archit Chandok, who went to IIT Delhi, had a great job offer that would have paid him a lot of money.
However, he decided he wanted to work for the government and help people.
He studied hard and passed a difficult exam called the UPSC, which lets people become important officers in India.
He is now in the police and helps his community.
He started in Bhusaval and is now a Deputy Commissioner in Nagpur.
He's also a marathon runner and plays chess.
IIT Delhi alumnus Archit Chandok declined a Rs 35 lakh job offer to pursue a career in public service.
Chandok topped the JEE in Nagpur in 2012 before attending IIT Delhi for a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
He was offered a job by a Japanese company during an internship but chose to prepare for the UPSC exam.
Chandok passed the UPSC exam in 2018 on his first attempt, securing an All India Rank of 184 and joining the IPS.
He served as SHO in Bhusaval and is now a DCP in Nagpur, and is married to IAS Saumya Sharma.
- Who
- Archit Chandok, an IPS officer and IIT Delhi alumnus.
- What
- Archit Chandok, an IIT Delhi alumnus, chose a career in public service over a lucrative job offer, and passed the UPSC exam.
- When
- In 2018, Chandok passed the UPSC exam.
- Where
- Nagpur, Maharashtra, and Bhusaval.
- Why
- Chandok wanted to serve the country and work in public service rather than pursue a career in the corporate sector.
Corporate Sector
Public Service
Financial Stability vs. Serving the Country
Corporate Sector
High Salary and Benefits
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Public Service
- Name
- Archit Chandok
- Education
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi
- UPSC Rank
- 184 (2018)
- Current Role
- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Nagpur
- Previous Role
- SHO at Bazarpeth Police Station in Bhusaval
- Marital Status
- Married to IAS Saumya Sharma
- Salary Offer Rejected
- Rs 35 lakh per annum