Ved Prakash, son of a laborer, studied in government schools and secured a position in the UP PCS-2021 through free coaching. Now serving as a Block Development Officer in Aligarh, his success story is an inspiration.
Success Story: Higher education was not easy for Ved Prakash, hailing from Govindpur village in Mathura, UP. His father was a laborer. After completing his education from a government school, he started preparing for competitive exams. Speaking to MyNation, he says that he faced financial difficulties many times. Sometimes when results don't come, family support also dwindles. The family starts suggesting taking up another job, but I didn't give up. He succeeded in the UP PCS 2021 exam. Currently, he is working as a Block Development Officer in Aligarh.
Education from a village government school
Ved Prakash studied at the government school in his village. He was bright from the beginning. He scored well in high school and intermediate exams. That's when he decided to make civil service his career. But the family's financial condition was not good. In such a situation, getting higher education was no less than a dream for him. Struggling with these circumstances, he graduated and post-graduated from KRPG College, Mathura. He financed his education by tutoring. Many times, when he didn't have money, he worked as a laborer with his father.
Started preparing for civil services in 2017
He started preparing for civil services after 2017. He self-studied for a year. Then he joined coaching for two years. He also qualified NET 4 times. In 2020, he got the support of government coaching and started preparing without fees in Hapur. For a year, he didn't celebrate any festivals like Holi or Diwali. He didn't even go home. When he missed home, he ignored it. He continued to prepare for competitive exams.
Gave other exams along with civil services preparation
Ved Prakash says that one should go till the final result. When he didn't make it to the final list, he would get demotivated, but he had the self-motivation to succeed. Meanwhile, his elder brother got selected for the post of a teacher, so he also got his support. He would guide him when he felt discouraged. He got his full support. He appeared for the Mains exam for Lower PCS and Review Officer posts. He also got selected in UP PGT. Along with preparation, he continued to appear for exams for other posts.
Family support is essential during the struggle
Ved Prakash says that family support is very important during the struggle. If the family stops supporting at such a time, it becomes very difficult. One should talk to the family when demotivated. It motivates you. When you choose your goal, there is a reason behind it. That is your biggest motivation. He did not give up on difficulties. He continued to pursue his dream even in adverse circumstances and created history by succeeding in UP PCS 2021.
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