Civil Servants

Akshay Agrawal left a career in Singapore to chase his IAS dream. With AIR 43 in his first attempt, he credits discipline and smart study techniques.

From reviving forgotten rivers to launching space science education in rural areas, rethinking waste management, and pioneering water conservation during severe droughts — meet five visionary civil servants transforming India with groundbreaking initiatives!

Parth Chavda overcame personal and academic challenges to clear the UPSC exam in 2023. Emphasising the importance of NCERT books in building a strong foundation, the IRS officer attributes his success to disciplined study, resilience, and the strategic use of these essential resources.

SP Shahi’s contributions to the protection of wolves, and his role in bringing them back from the brink of extinction, are largely forgotten today.

Taking the UPSC Mains exam for the first time can be daunting. Rani Nandedkar, a content creator who appeared for the exam, helps with useful tips.

Deceived by promises of a good job, 11 men became victims of bonded labour in Osmanabad, Maharashtra. Their ordeal ended when IPS Officer Atul Kulkarni led a rescue operation, freeing them.

Preparing for UPSC CSE? These 10 tips from Quora explain how to study Indian Polity by Laxmikanth for both Prelims and Mains.

Doctor-turned-IPS officer Ram Gopal Naik has many achievements in his name. He was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry after rescuing a five-year-old.

Samyak Jain's journey to securing an All India Rank 7 in the UPSC exam was fueled by resilience despite facing progressive vision loss.

With 48 subjects to choose from, which optional subject would be best if you're appearing for UPSC CSE mains? Civil servants share their learnings.