Success Story: Despite Failing In Graduation, IAS Kumar Anurag Secured AIR 48 In UPSC
After completing his graduation, IAS Kumar Anurag pursued post-graduation while simultaneously preparing for the UPSC exam. He went on to crack in 2018.
The story is about IAS officer Kumar Anurag from Bihar, who persevered despite failing in some subjects during his intermediate and graduation. Today, he serves as the commissioner of the municipal corporation in Gayaji district. Originally from Katihar district, Anurag studied in Hindi medium until class 8. Upon switching to English medium, he faced significant language challenges but still excelled academically.
Anurag scored 90 per cent in class 10th. During intermediate or class 12 exam, Anurag failed the Mathematics exam in the pre-board, leading to reprimands from his family. He dedicated himself to improving in Mathematics, scoring 94 marks in the board exams. Although he passed class 12 with first division, his performance in other subjects suffered, thwarting his dreams of becoming an IITian.
He then enrolled in Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. However, he had failed in the second year of his undergraduate course following which he started taking his studied seriously. After completing his graduation, he pursued post-graduation while simultaneously preparing for the UPSC exam.
In 2017, Anurag passed the UPSC exam on his first attempt, securing the 677th rank. Despite his success, his dream of becoming an IAS officer was yet to be fulfilled. Determined, he appeared for the UPSC exam again, achieving an All India rank of 48 in 2018 and realising his ambition. He strengthened his knowledge in Economics, and chose it as an optional subject for the UPSC exam. He worked in the joined the Indian Economics Service (IES) as an Assistant Director from March to August 2019.
'Leave your previous education background and start from scratch. You can reach heights even by starting from zero. One must not show haste at all in this examination. Each topic must be studied very deeply. Studying with hard work and better strategy is the key to success," the IAS officer had said.
As per his LinkedIn account, he has been serving as the Deputy Development Commissioner in Bhagalpur since October 2022.
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