The UPSC exam is regarded as one of the toughest exams not only in India but also globally. Successfully passing this exam can lead to prestigious government jobs such as IAS, IPS, IFS, or IRS. IAS officer
Dheeraj Kumar Singh is among the few candidates who cleared the UPSC exam on his first attempt.
After completing his MBBS and MD degrees, he began preparing for the Civil Services exam, even turning down a high-paying job with a monthly salary in lakhs for this opportunity.
Singh was a brilliant student who received his early education in Hindi medium. After excelling in his 12th grade board exams, he pursued an MBBS degree from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and later completed his MD degree from the same institution.
Singh hails from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. His mother lived in the village while his father worked in another city. Due to his mother’s ill health, he had to return to his village mid-course. Despite requesting officials to transfer his father to his hometown, no one listened. This led him to decide to join the civil service.
Singh’s family faced financial struggles. When he informed his family about his decision to take the UPSC exam, everyone opposed him. However, he remained resolute. He even turned down a job offer worth Rs 5 lakh per month to pursue a career in civil service.
Dheeraj Kumar Singh had promised himself that he would only give himself one chance at the UPSC exam. He was determined that if he failed on his first attempt, he would focus on his medical career. His hard work paid off, and he became an IAS officer by securing the 64th rank in the 2019 UPSC CSE exam.
He scored 853 marks in the mains exam and 154 in the interview round. Overall, he scored 1007 marks. Currently, Singh is serving as the Joint Secretary to Government, Department of Personnel (A-1), Rajasthan, Jaipur.