This year was nothing special from the point of view of competitive examinations. This year, incidents like leaking of question papers of various exams came to light in different states across the country. Today was the 70th BPAC preliminary examination in Bihar. Regarding this examination, candidates made allegations of paper leak and took to the streets. However, the Commission has rejected all these allegations. But during the demonstration of the candidates, Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh went viral.
Actually, IAS officer Chandrashekhar Singh is in the news for slapping a BPSC candidate. Do you know when Patna DM and bright IAS officer Chandrashekhar Singh cracked the UPSC exam and how many attempts did it take him? Let us tell you today…
Did not know what IAS is
Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh is a 2010 batch officer of Bihar cadre of Indian Administrative Service (IAS). According to reports, Chandrashekhar Singh, originally from Azamgarh district of UP, was preparing to become an engineer. IAS Chandrashekhar tells that till Intermediate he did not know what IAS was. His focus was on the fact that if he is studying science, he wants to become an engineer. What exams are required to become an engineer? He remained engaged in this.
Twist in life in Allahabad
IAS Chandrashekhar says that he reached Allahabad for further studies. Where he came to know about civil services from his senior colleagues. During this time he came to know how to prepare for this exam. His first target was to become a teacher. He says that from the background he comes from, he did not think that he would ever become an IAS. Then he used to think that something special would happen for special people.
Preparations start after graduation
After completing graduation, looking at other students and colleagues, I decided to try my hand at civil services. After graduation, also did post graduation studies. Cracked the preliminary exam in the first attempt. Then prepared for the mains exam with full dedication. Cleared the mains exam but failed in the interview. The result was no better in the second attempt. But he cracked the exam in the third attempt and became an IRS. But Chandrashekhar, who did not even know what IAS meant, now had to become an IAS officer.
IAS in the fourth attempt
He tried his hand once again to become an IAS. He once again cracked the UPSC exam in the fourth attempt and this time became an IAS officer. He tells the candidates that if you prepare for this exam with full dedication then you can reach this position.
