From IIT to IPS to UPSC Topper: The Remarkable Journey of Aditya Srivastava (AIR 1, USPC CSE 2023)
IIT Graduate, IPS and Now UPSC Topper: An Inspirational Journey of Aditya Srivastava
Aditya Srivastava clinched the top position in the Civil Services Examination 2023 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), marking a remarkable achievement. The UPSC officially announced the results for the Civil Services Exam 2023 on April 16, with Srivastava securing the coveted top rank.
Education and Background: Originating from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Aditya Srivastava received his early education at City Montessori School in Aliganj before pursuing further studies in the Mawaiya area of Lucknow. Srivastava successfully cleared the prestigious JEE exam and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from IIT Kanpur. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree (MTech). His optional subject in the UPSC examination was electrical engineering.
Transition from IT Job to UPSC: Following his graduation with a BTech degree, Srivastava embarked on a professional journey with a Bangalore-based company. While working in Bengaluru, he initially commenced his UPSC preparations. However, his lack of adequate preparation led to failure in the preliminary exam. Subsequently, he made the pivotal decision to resign from his job, dedicating himself entirely to UPSC preparation. Despite securing a rank of 136 in the UPSC 2022 exam, Srivastava opted for the Indian Police Service (IPS) and concurrently prepared for the UPSC CSE 2023 examination alongside his IPS training.
Preparation Strategy for UPSC: Aditya Srivastava emphasized the significance of consistent hard work and strategic planning in achieving one's goals. He emphasized, "Being consistent and combining hard work with smart strategies is crucial for success, a principle that holds true not just in this domain but across all endeavors."
Rank 1 Achievement: Reflecting on his achievement, Srivastava expressed his initial disbelief and subsequent elation. He confessed, "Securing Rank 1 was beyond my expectations. Initially, I prayed to attain a position within the top 70, aspiring to join the Indian Administrative Services. It was a challenging journey, marked by the need to consistently acknowledge and rectify mistakes despite uncertainties. However, with invaluable guidance from mentors and seniors, I managed to surmount obstacles and achieve this feat," as quoted by ANI.
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