Meet man who passed Class 10 in third division, failed many times, but later became IAS officer; his name is…, AIR was…

Getting a reputed government job in India is a dream for every student and their parents. Because of this dream, millions of aspirants appear for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) every year, but very few succeed in cracking it. Those who clear the exam with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) become role models for other aspirants, and their success stories inspire several students. One such person is Awanish Sharan, whose journey stands as an inspiration for UPSC aspirants. Let’s know his success story.

Who is Awanish Sharan?

Awanish Sharan hails from Bihar and completed his preliminary education from a government school. He was not a bright student, and his academic performance was average. Awanish scored only 44.7 percent in class 10. In class 12th, Sharan was also to secure 65 percent. He also received a 60 percent graduation rate. Despite knowing that he was a mediocre student, Awanish wanted to become an IAS officer.

Failed Attempts

Awanish Sharan appeared for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) and Central Police Forces (CPF) exams but failed to pass them. He made 10 failed attempts in Bihar PCS prelims.

Notably, both Combined Defence Services (CDS) and Central Police Forces (CPF) exams are conducted by UPSC.

Success

Awanish Sharan’s initial attempt at the UPSC Civil Services Examination resulted in an interview invitation, but ultimately unsuccessful. He subsequently achieved a notable All India Rank of 77, joining the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 2009. He currently serves in the Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh.

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