Meet IPS officer Akash Kulhari who was expelled from school due to…, later cracked UPSC exam in first attempt, secured AIR…

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam is one of the toughest competitive exams in the country. Some are born for such services and some make their way for the top job. While many success stories inspire future civil servants, some stories stand out because they come from unexpected journeys. One such story is that of Akash Kulhari who was so determined that even after so many failures, he made it to the cut.

Akash who was said to be not a brilliant student and was thrown out of school at one point. But with hard work and determination, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in his very first attempt.

Akash began his academic journey by completing a B.Com degree from Duggal College in Bikaner. He then moved to Delhi and pursued a master’s degree (MA) from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), one of the top universities in the country. After that, he enrolled for an M.Phil while also starting his preparation for the UPSC exam.

In 2005 Akash secured an All India Rank of 273 in the UPSC exam. He joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in the 2006 batch and is part of the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Today, Akash Kulhari serves as the Inspector General (IG) of Public Grievances and Director General of Police (DGP) Headquarters in Uttar Pradesh.

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