'I’m grateful for my success today. But would you believe me if I told you that I’m equally thankful for my past four failures?', asks Anu Joshy, All India Rank 264, UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019. Not everyone can relate the struggles aspirants go through before they become overnight … [Read more...] about ‘Never Define Your Self-Worth by such a Narrow Parameter as an Exam’, says Anu Joshy, UPSC Rank Holder
UPSC Toppers
Rushikesh Reddy: From IIT into Civil Services (All India Rank 95, CSE 2019 – UPSC Success Story)
'UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) provides a great level playing field and doesn’t do any advantage to people coming from IITs/IIMs' says, Rushikesh Reddy, who secured All India Rank 95 in CSE 2019. Rushikesh Reddy is a B.Tech graduate in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi. He decided to … [Read more...] about Rushikesh Reddy: From IIT into Civil Services (All India Rank 95, CSE 2019 – UPSC Success Story)
Pradeep Singh, Haryana Farmer’s Son, Secures All-India Rank 1 in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the Civil Services Exam 2019 results. Pradeep Singh has topped the prestigious exam applied by near 10 lakh candidates. Pradeep Singh from Haryana's Sonepat topped the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2019. His father is a farmer and his mother is a … [Read more...] about Pradeep Singh, Haryana Farmer’s Son, Secures All-India Rank 1 in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019
How to clear UPSC CSE and IFS simultaneously – Strategy by Anshuman IFS
You can simultaneously prepare for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS) and be successful in both, says Anshuman who secured All-India Rank 11 in IFS Exam 2018 and All-India Rank 356 in CSE Exam 2018. While it is tough to clear one exam for many, … [Read more...] about How to clear UPSC CSE and IFS simultaneously – Strategy by Anshuman IFS
Saurabh Bhuwania – CA, Company Secretary, MBA, and RBI Manager who became an IAS Officer!
Read the highly motivating success story of Saurabh Bhuwania, an online student of ClearIAS.com who is now an IAS officer (Jharkhand cadre). An ambitious youth who successfully achieved many milestones in life, which many others can only dream off - the story of Saurabh Bhuwania is really … [Read more...] about Saurabh Bhuwania – CA, Company Secretary, MBA, and RBI Manager who became an IAS Officer!
Renjina Mary Varghese – All India Rank 49, Civil Service Exam (UPSC Success Story)
Some candidates are perfect-fit for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) requirements. They feel quite comfortable with the exam process. Renjina Mary Varghese was such a candidate. Renjina connected with ClearIAS at first in 2016, when she had some queries regarding an all-India UPSC Prelims … [Read more...] about Renjina Mary Varghese – All India Rank 49, Civil Service Exam (UPSC Success Story)
UPSC Success Story: Ganesh U R – All India Rank 39, Indian Forest Service Exam
Ganesh U R is a consistent high-scorer in UPSC prelims. What is the secret of this success? The story of Ganesh U R is the story of consistent self-improvement and hard work. His patience, persistence, and perspiration made an unbeatable combination for success. All India Rank 39, Indian … [Read more...] about UPSC Success Story: Ganesh U R – All India Rank 39, Indian Forest Service Exam
You May Clear IAS Exam (and be a Topper) with Just 55 Percent Marks! Will You Believe?
What is the percentage of marks you need, to clear the Civil service exam? Unlike the popular perception, you don’t need very high marks to clear the UPSC Civil Services Exam (popularly known as the IAS exam). The IAS exam is surprisingly low-scoring! Rank 1 just scored 55.36% marks! UPSC … [Read more...] about You May Clear IAS Exam (and be a Topper) with Just 55 Percent Marks! Will You Believe?
UPSC Topper 2018 Marks – Kanishak Kataria, Rank 1, Scores 55.36%
What is the percentage of marks scored by the UPSC CSE 2018 All-India Rank 1, Kanishak Kataria? UPSC Civil Services Exam is known for its low-scoring trends. No wonder, Kanishak Kataria, secured All India Rank 1 by scoring 55.36 per cent marks. He scored 1121 out of 2025. Kanishak's Marks … [Read more...] about UPSC Topper 2018 Marks – Kanishak Kataria, Rank 1, Scores 55.36%
UPSC Success Story: Jishnu J Raju, ClearIAS Team Member, Secures a Top Rank!
Jishnu J Raju, who was a long-time associate of ClearIAS cleared UPSC Civil Services Exam 2018 with All India Rank 132. Before getting into Civil Services, he had also cleared the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) exam to get selected as RBI Grade B Manager (probationer). We, all at ClearIAS, along … [Read more...] about UPSC Success Story: Jishnu J Raju, ClearIAS Team Member, Secures a Top Rank!
