Maniram Sharma is a resident of Alwar, Rajasthan. His father used to work as a labourer and his mother his visually challenged. Maniram also had a hearing disability. After completing his schooling, his father tried to secure a job for him at the BDO’s office, but he faced rejection. In UPSC 2009 exam, he cleared the exams the third time, and accomplished his dream of becoming an IAS officer.