Pawan Gupta’s journey to becoming an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer is a testament to perseverance and determination. Hailing from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and coming from a modest business family, Pawan’s story is one of overcoming numerous obstacles to achieve his dreams.
Early Life and Education:
- Background: Pawan Gupta grew up in Agra and pursued Mechanical Engineering from NIT Durgapur.
- Inspiration: During his college years, he was inspired to take on the challenge of the UPSC examination.
Challenges and Struggles:
- Financial Constraints: Due to financial constraints, Pawan worked for a car manufacturing company while preparing for the UPSC exams.
- Initial Failures: Despite his hard work, Pawan faced repeated failures. He attempted the UPSC exams in 2016 and 2017 but failed to clear the Preliminary exams in both attempts. In 2018, he managed to clear both the UPSC and IFS prelim exams but still fell short of his goal.
Career Diversion and Persistence:
- Alternative Career: After his third attempt in 2018, Pawan took a break and worked in various jobs. He ranked 17th in the Indian Engineering Services (IES) exams and joined Indian Railways as an Assistant Manager in Kapurthala, Punjab.
- Continued Efforts: In 2020, he appeared for the UPSC exam again and qualified for the interview but did not succeed. Opting out in 2021 due to his training commitments, Pawan did not give up on his dream.
Success:
- Breakthrough: In 2022, Pawan Gupta finally achieved his goal by securing an All India Rank of 90 in the UPSC examination and became an IFS officer.
Legacy: Pawan Gupta’s journey from repeated failures to ultimate success is an inspiring story for many aspiring UPSC candidates. His dedication and resilience serve as a powerful reminder that with determination and hard work, one can overcome any challenge and reach great heights.
