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Meet Jasmeet Singh Sandhu IAS, AIR-3, 2015

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Delhi based Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, an Indian Revenue Service officer, has secured third position in the Civil Services Examintion, 2o15 by his consistent hardwork. Jasmeet was selected in 2014 Civil Services Exam and had got Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) and is working as working as assistant commissioner. He is undergoing training at National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics in Faridabad.

Jasmeet Singh Sandhu in interview said that “it feels incredible. I still can’t believe that I have get 3rd rank in UPSC exam. I am very excited and waiting for a new learning experience. My success mantra is hardwork is the key to success. IAS was always my first option.”

Tina Dabi of 22 years from New Delhi has topped the prestigious Civil Services Exams 2015, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and has shown the growing clout of woman in the Indian Civil Services.

Athar Aamir-ul-Shafi Khan, a 23 year old boy has earned second rank in the Civil Services Exam and has made the militancy-torn Jammu and Kashmir proud by earning the envious rank in the UPSC Exams.

Must Read: Tina Dabi tops UPSC Civil Services 2015-16 Results

Family Background

Jasmeet Singh Sandhu belongs to a resident of Rabinder Nagar, Delhi. Jasmeet Singh Sandhu is the son of Hon’able Member of Advisory Board of FASAL KRANTI Magazine Dr. J.S Sandhu, DDG,(Crop Science) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Govt of India. Jasmeet’s mother Surinder Sandhu is a housewife. His younger brother, Tejhbir Sandhu has also been preparing for Civil Services Examinations.

He thanked his parents and teachers for his success. “It is all because of my family, friends and Mukul Pathak sir (who runs a coaching class) that I could secure third rank in the exam,” Jasmeet Singh Sandhu said.

Educational Background

Jasmeet Singh Sandhu completed his schooling from Sacred Heart Convent School, Ludhiana. Jasmeet Singh Sandhu is a graduate from IIT-Roorkee. He started his preparations for Civil Services in 2010 but could not clear Civil Services in the first 2 attempts and got into IRS in his 3rd attempt.

Optional Paper

Jasmeet Singh Sandhu opted Psychology as his optional paper for the Mains Examination.  He took coaching only for a month and prepared for Civil Services Exams on his own. He attributes his success to consistent hardwork.

Read Also: IAS Topper Gaurav Agarwal UPSC Interview 2014

Attempts by Jasmeet Singh Sandhu

Bagging the third rank in the prestigious Civil Services Exam is another Delhite Jasmeet Singh Sandhu. This was Jasmeet’s fourth attempt as he was not able to clear it in his first two attempts, and got into the IRS on his third attempt and is working as an Assistant Commissioner in the Indian Revenue Services.

Preparation Strategy

Jasmeet Singh Sandhu started preparing for Civil Services in 2010 but could not clear Civil Services Exam in the first two attempts and got into IRS in his 3rd attempt. He didn’t have any fixed routine for study but when he studied he grasped all properly. Jasmeet Singh Sandhu only took coaching for a month. “He prepared for the UPSC Exam on his own,” said the proud mother.

Advice for Aspirants

  • Only study when your heart says and choose topic you know that you are good at. Just follow this.
  • There is no fixed thing as if you do this you will crack IAS, be patient and don’t quit.

Don’t Miss: Topper’s Story – Nitika Pawar IAS, 2011

Topper’s Story – Joyoshi Dasgupta IAS

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Joyoshi Dasgupta, the State topper has cracked the 2009 Civil Services Examinations and has come 42nd on the all-India merit list didn’t have to look for inspiration outside her family. She had never been serious about anything other than Civil Services and it helps to crack exam if you are focused.

Joyoshi Dasgupta says, “It feels nice to have reach my first goal in life. As an administrator, there will be several more in the years to come. My first priority as a civil servant would be to try and uproot corruption. Not just from the services, but from all segments of our social life. It may sound idealistic but its possible if we all join hands.”

Joyoshi Dasgupta is very happy and says this as an opportunity to do something for the country. An administrators job gives you the chance to work directly with the people and for them. Its an excellent opportunity to try and make a difference to the lives of so many people.

Must Read: Topper’s Story – Prabhjot Singh IAS, AIR – 16, 2010

Family Background of Joyoshi Dasgupta

Joyoshi Dasgupta belongs to a resident of Lake Town. Joyoshi Dasgupta didn’t have to look for inspiration outside her family. Her mother, Jaya Dasgupta is an IAS officer and is currently posted at state government’s Planning and Development secretary in Bengal, was a constant source of motivation as well as inspiration. Her grandmother Nila Dasgupta, a history graduate from Presidency College, also helped Joyoshi Dasgupta to choose optional paper.

From an early age, she has been familiar with the job of an IAS and its pitfalls. She used to see her mother doing the job from close quarters. So, she knew it wont be a cakewalk. But the brighter side was there as well. For me,that outweighed the negatives by a long margin. So, she never hesitated. Joyoshi Dasgupta thanks her family for giving her confidence and nurturing in a way that she never felt that being a girl was a disadvantage. Her family background also helped her to achieve her goal.

Joyoshi Dasgupta is happy that many students from Bengal are now keen to join Civil Services and want to take it up as a career.

Read Also: Success Story of Neelabh Saxena IAS, AIR – 12

Educational Background

Joyoshi Dasgupta an alumnus of La Martiniere for Girls schoool and had graduated in Physics from Presidency College in 2003. Joyoshi Dasgupta did her MSc from Rajabazar Science College and stood first in Calcutta University’s MSc exam. Joyoshi has also qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) of UGC and she worked as a college teacher at Maharaja Manindra Chandra college in North Kolkata.

Joyoshi was a very determined student and exceptionally well in studies. Joyoshi had been bent upon a career in the Civil Services since her school days as it was her childhood dream to join the Civil Services.

Optional Paper

Joyoshi Dasgupta chose Physics as one of her optional subject as she was gold medalist in physics. But for the second paper she preferred History. The reason was her grandmother Nila Dasgupta, a history graduate from Presidency College, helped Joyoshi to choose history. 

Attempts

Joyoshi Dasgupta toiled hard for five years to qualify civil services exam and she cleared in her third attempt. And she was in the top 50s despite her two unsuccessful attempts.

Read Also: Topper’s Story – Nitika Pawar IAS, 2011

Preparation Strategy

Unlike most IAS aspirants, Joyoshi Dasgupta did not enroll herself with any of the Civil Service coaching centres outside Bengal. Before the 2009 Civil Service Exams, she had joined a Salt Lake institute.

Impartiality, patience and correct assessment of situations are needed to be a successful administrator in these troubled times, Joyoshi Dasgupta said. She appreciates that an IAS officers job has probably got much tougher times than when her mother joined the service. But there is no substitute for honesty and commitment.

Advice for Aspirants

  • Firmly focus on your priorities.
  • Be realistic and not just a dreamer.
  • You need to prepare intelligently. Just studying hard wont get you anywhere.
  • If you want prosperity, go for the private sector. Choose IAS only if you are bent on public service.
  • One has to keep trying hard and keep options open.
  • For IAS aspirants,she had a word of advice. “I want more and more student to join public service. In fact more young people should join politics rather that just working for politicians” Joyoshi Dasgupta said.

Don’t Miss: Topper’s Story – Harshika Singh IAS, AIR – 8, 2011

Amrutesh Aurangabadkar IAS – Topper in Maharashtra

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Amrutesh Aurangabadkar made history of sorts and became an inspiration for other aspirants, as he stood first in Maharashtra and was ranked 10th in the country after cracking the UPSC Examination in 2012.

He said, “he couldn’t believe as it was unexpected as he never aimed at topping the examination as he always wanted to crack the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) examination, but never thought he would top in the state”.

Very early in my life he realized the importance of Civil Services as his father was a government officer. He had opportunity to meet IAS officers which inspired him to think about Civil Services as career. His future goal was to implement government schemes effectively so that they reach the maximum number of people.

Marks Obtained by Amrutesh Aurangabadkar

 Total Marks  Marks Obtained
Total (Written)  2000 1074
 Interview 300  215
 Total  2300  1289 (56.04%)

Must Read: Topper’s Story – Neha Yadav IFS, 2013

Family Background

His father Kalidas was deputy director at Ground Water Survey and Development Agency. His mother Raksha is a gold medalist in BA (Economics) and his sister Chinmaya is an IRS (Indian Revenue Service) officer.

Educational Background

Amrutesh Aurangabadkar studied at Dr Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Ganeshnagar, Pune. He did his Bachelor in Arts (BA) course from Fergusson College, majoring in Economics. He also did a diploma in National Security and International Relations.

Optional Paper

He opted for Sociology and Philosophy as his optional paper. Being an economics graduate he did not have to work upon it much as he did diploma also. For Sociology social issues were covered there in but his focus was always on latest happenings. He said, “One should opt for subjects dear to one’s heart”.

Also Read: Topper’s Story – Apurva Dubey IAS, 2012

Attempt

Amrutesh Aurangabadkar, 22 year old from Pune, cracked the UPSC Examination 2011 in his very first attempt. He stood 10th in the Civil Services Exam and was the topper in Maharashtra. He made up his mind in 12th standard but, actual preparations began with third year of graduation.

Preparation Strategy

The guidance from his elder sister, Chinmaya Aurangabadkar, who like him cleared the UPSC in her first attempt to enter the Indian Revenue Service in 2009. Actually, she was like lighthouse in the preparation. Having a great guide and role model at home was my biggest forte! He focused on doing qualitative study rather than counting the number of hours. He didn’t think much about the results. He believed that the right approach is necessary for cracking any examination. This helped him in controlling his nerves and kept himself relaxed.

Tips for Young Aspirants

  • Practice as many questions as possible in a specified time period. Increase your speed in solving such questions.
  • Checking and re­-checking the answers would be a part of your strategy.
  • Reading The Hindu regularly would be a sure way to success.
  • Prepare well, don’t fear the exam…if you do well, you shall perform well.
  • Nothing in the world is impossible. Believe in yourself!
  • Determined efforts and quality work always pays off.

Don’t Miss: Ruchika Katyal – CA Turned IAS with Rank 5

Stuti Charan, IAS Topper 2012-13 (3rd Position)

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Ms. Stuti Charan, a Bank Probationary Officer, has done her B.Sc. in Biotechnology and holds an MBA in Marketing and HR. She hails from Bhilwara, Rajasthan. She has secured 3rd Position in the overall list of successful candidates in the Civil Services Examination 2012-13. She succeeded in cracking the CSE in her third attempt with Botany and Agriculture as her Optional subjects. She gives credit for her scintillating success to her constant efforts and blessings of her family members. According to her, one should dedicate one’s time to the preparation with single-minded approach and put in as much effort as possible by remaining vigilant about the latest developments in all the areas of human activity.

Here, we are re-publishing an old interview which she gave after getting selected for services.

Q. Congratulations! Ms. Stuti Charan for your 3rd Position in the Civil Services Examination 2012-13. What is the secret of your success in this examination?
Stuti Charan: Constant efforts and blessings of my family.
Q. How much time do you think one requires for serious preparations for this examination?
A. As much you can give according to your capacity. Be vigilant about the latest developments.
Q. Which newspapers and journals have you been reading for the General Studies and other papers?
A. Apart from Year Book, I read The Hindu, The Times of India, Yojana, Kurukshetra etc.
Q. Do you remember any remarkable incident of your life that motivated or prompted you to go for a career in the Civil Services?
A. Everything inspired me that was important for nation-building, and motivated me.
Q. How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success ?
A. They were extremely supportive with their caring effort, helped recover from failures. They told me, “Success is sweet after hardships.”
Q. Had you not been selected in the Civil Services Examination, what would have been your reaction ? Which other service/career would you have gone in/opted for ?
A. I am a fighter and I would have prepared again. Right now, I am in Banking Sector, so I could have continued with it.
Q. How do you visualise your success ?
A. Very beautiful after years of darkness; it is refreshing and now my focus will be performing my duty.
Q. What are your strong points which enabled you to achieve spectacular success in the Civil Services Examination ?
A. Determination, focussed approach, vigilance over latest happenings.
Q. What were your Optionals at the Civil Services Examination ?
A. (1) Botany; (2) Agriculture.
Q. How many attempts had you made earlier before you got selected ?
A. I had made two attempts and cracked it in my 3rd attempt.

Q. What was your criterion for the selection of the Optional subjects ?
A. Natural interest in the subjects and development aspects of agriculture was a major reason.
Q. How did you prepare for your compulsory papers ?
A. Keep continuous update; for Language and Essay papers, general facts and knowledge accumulation was helpful. For G.K., magazines, newspapers and the Internet are a must.
Q. What is your impression about the Interview Board ?
A. Very good. They were extremely cordial.
Q. What do you think is a better way of preparation between selective intensive study and wide extensive study ?
A. It is an age of smart knowledge and hard work. Extensive study is by default in course of preparation.
Q. Is this pattern of the examination appropriate for selection ? Would you recommend any other improvement ?
A. Every pattern is appropriate and if new addition for overall personality check of an officer is asked, it is good.
Q. Do you feel that there should be no restriction on the number of attempts ?
A. Everyone deserves a chance. The tougher is competition, the real flavour of timed success is enjoyed.
Q. To what extent, you think, model test papers can be useful for the aspirants of the Civil Services ?
A. Practice is important.
Q. Do you think that the UPSC needs to be more transparent in its examination and evaluation ?
A. It is one of the finest examinations and has very transparent checking.
Q. What is your advice to the future aspirants ?
A. Be confident. Hard work pays at last.
Thank you. We wish you all the best in life.

About her:
□ Name: Stuti Charan
□ Educational Qualification: B. Sc. Biotechnology, MBA (HR, Marketing)
□ School: Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (Hurda), Bhilwara
□ College: Lachoo Memorial College of Science and Technology, Jodhpur
□ Any Award, Gold Medals and Scholarship Won: Silver Medal in Athletics, Merit Award in MBA
□ Earlier Selection: IBPS Selection 2011
□ Experience: Worked as PO in UCO Bank

Preparation Plan

A big goal is full of struggle. If you have decided to achieve, then stay strong even in your failures. I followed my inner will and kept motivating myself. I knew that I have it in me and finally got through after so many failures.
Confidence and persistence are important. People remember what you achieve and not what you promised to achieve.
Read inspirational matter; listen to the successful as well as to the unsuccessful people so thatyou can differentiate between them and decide what to do further.
For General Knowledge, go for the Internet, educational websites,
newspapers—The Hindu, The Times of India, Journals for Optionals. Don’t read too many books, if it is difficult to manage content. *
Be smart in study contents; choose as per your capacitv; don’t go for other people’s choice. It is you who know better what is right. CSS

Personality Test

I was happy to hear and started preparing to brush up latest affairs. I kept reading newspapers and editorials. The day of my interview, which was in afternoon session, was the day when Rajasthan got its refinery for petroleum products.
I was dressed in yellow salwar-suit. The environment was very good. Had interaction with many officers. The Board was cordial.
I was asked questions regarding Rajasthan industries, Sati issue and gwar gum’s recent role in petro products besides international issues such as China, Palestine and Tunisia revolution. The first question was why Kota is famous. I wished them before and after the Interview, leaving with folded hands and wished them a good evening.

Toppers Story – Ranchi Girl Nancy Sahay, IAS

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Nancy Sahay a 25 year old girl from Ranchi secured All India Rank 36 in the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination in the year 2013.  Becoming an IAS is just a beginning into a more diverse world. She would bring positive changes in every area. Now Nancy Sahay is a 2014 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Nancy says, “Challenges are there in every step of life but with confidence, commitment and dedication all the difficulties can be conquered easily. So, doing right thing at right time and in right way holds the key of success”.

Marks Obtained

Total Marks Marks Obtained
Total (Written) 1750 675
Interview 275 187
Total 2025 862 (42.57%)

Must Read: Meet IAS Topper Vandana Rao, Rank 4 of 2015

Family Background

Nancy’s father Mr. Prakash Sahay is a Professor at Yogada College and he teaches political science. Nancy got married to Varun Ranjan IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh 2014 batch.

Educational Background

Nancy Sahay completed her primary schooling from Loreto Convent School in 2005. She then did her secondary schooling from DAV Shyamali in 2007. And she got Graduated in Electronics and Communication from BIT-Mesra in 2011.

Though she got a job in Gurgaon in 2011, she left her job after few months to start preparing for Civil Services Exam in New Delhi.

Attempt by Nancy Sahay

Nancy Sahay cleared UPSC Civil Services Examination in her very first attempt and was very happy to have cracked it.

Also Read: UPSC Topper Haritha V Kumar IAS – Inspiring story for Aspirants

Optional Paper

Nancy Sahay opted for Public Administration as her optional paper. She developed an ample interest in this paper especially which covers Indian Administration. She thought this subject would give her a good insight of the entire system, the basics on which administration functions. Nancy says,”its your preparation and hardwork that makes you do well in the examination”.

Tips for the Aspirants

  • The UPSC exam is not a course and everything depends on interest, determination and preparation.
  • Try to play upon the strengths and work upon the weaknesses as much as possible in the subjects required.
  • Should work on areas which are burning issues of today- for example the environment and culture.
  • Solve model papers and thereby prepare yourself for that exam by referring to NCERT books.

A piece of advice for the aspirants, Nancy shares

“the zeal to get into services and the passion of serving your nation is the single biggest motivating factor one should have to crack this examination”.

Don’t Miss: UPSC Board Interview of IAS Topper Shubhra Saxena

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