PATNA: Despite coming from an underprivileged background, several candidates have managed to achieve success in the BPSC’s 68th Combined Competitive Examination. One such success story is that of Akash Kumar from West Champaran district, who managed to clear the BPSC in his very first attempt and obtained 9th rank in the process.
Akash’s father, Brijesh Thakur is a farmer and migrant labourer residing at Dumdumwa village under the Sathi police station area in the district.Akash studied in a government school in his village up to class 10 before moving to Munshi Singh College, Motihari to complete his schooling. After finishing his graduation in geography from Banaras Hindu University in 2021, he started preparing for the civil services. “I had initially been preparing for the UPSC exams but switched to BPSC when I couldn’t clear the prelims. However, that preparation helped a great deal in BPSC, as the syllabus for both the exams is quite similar,” Akash said.
Since he could not afford to join any formal coaching classes, Akash had to rely on free study materials on various websites and videos on platforms such as YouTube and Telegram. Despite their humble means, Akash’s family provided full support to him. “It had always been my father’s dream to see me as a respected government officer. I have finally been able to fulfil that dream.” Wanting to be inducted into the Bihar Education Service, Akash wishes to work towards improving the condition of education in the state.
IIT grad wants to serve society
Anubhav from Arwal district is son of a farmer and has managed to secure the second rank in the 68th BPSC examination. A civil engineering graduate from IIT Delhi, Anubhav began preparing for civil services in 2021. “Despite being an IIT graduate, I decided to become a civil servant since my work can have a direct impact on society. I can work towards the development and betterment of society and see my work with my own eyes. At the same time, working in the private sector is mostly geared towards a profit motive and has an indirect impact on society,” said Anubhav.
He added, “Another thing that attracted me towards a career in the civil services is the diversity of work on offer. You don’t have to do the same thing every day and that makes life more interesting.” Anubhav has also cleared the UPSC mains exam, and is currently preparing for his interview.
Akash’s father, Brijesh Thakur is a farmer and migrant labourer residing at Dumdumwa village under the Sathi police station area in the district.Akash studied in a government school in his village up to class 10 before moving to Munshi Singh College, Motihari to complete his schooling. After finishing his graduation in geography from Banaras Hindu University in 2021, he started preparing for the civil services. “I had initially been preparing for the UPSC exams but switched to BPSC when I couldn’t clear the prelims. However, that preparation helped a great deal in BPSC, as the syllabus for both the exams is quite similar,” Akash said.
Since he could not afford to join any formal coaching classes, Akash had to rely on free study materials on various websites and videos on platforms such as YouTube and Telegram. Despite their humble means, Akash’s family provided full support to him. “It had always been my father’s dream to see me as a respected government officer. I have finally been able to fulfil that dream.” Wanting to be inducted into the Bihar Education Service, Akash wishes to work towards improving the condition of education in the state.
IIT grad wants to serve society
Anubhav from Arwal district is son of a farmer and has managed to secure the second rank in the 68th BPSC examination. A civil engineering graduate from IIT Delhi, Anubhav began preparing for civil services in 2021. “Despite being an IIT graduate, I decided to become a civil servant since my work can have a direct impact on society. I can work towards the development and betterment of society and see my work with my own eyes. At the same time, working in the private sector is mostly geared towards a profit motive and has an indirect impact on society,” said Anubhav.
He added, “Another thing that attracted me towards a career in the civil services is the diversity of work on offer. You don’t have to do the same thing every day and that makes life more interesting.” Anubhav has also cleared the UPSC mains exam, and is currently preparing for his interview.