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35 Consecutive Failures and a Dream of Becoming an IAS Officer

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Vijay Wardhan is a resident of Sirsa district of Haryana

After completing his schooling, he moved to Hisar to pursue higher education.
 

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In 2013, Vijay Wardhan earned a degree in Electrical Engineering

To prepare for competitive examinations, he relocated to Delhi. 
 

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UPSC preparation

Vijay Wardhan prepared for the UPSC exams along with applying for B-grade level government jobs. 
 

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Vijay Wardhan applied for PCS, SSC, CGL and other similar exams.

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The determination

Vijay Wardhan appeared for 30 competitive exams but was not selected in a single one of them. 
 

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Vijay Wardhan’s sole focus remained on clearing the UPSC exams.

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Vijay Wardhan appeared for 2014 and 2015 UPSC exams

But he could not clear the Mains exams in both these attempts. 
 

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Failing in interview rounds

In 2017, Vijay Wardhan made it to the interview rounds but fell short of 6 marks. 

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Facing challenges

Vijay Wardhan was opposed when he expressed his willingness to give his 5th UPSC attempt.

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Securing 104th rank

Vijay Wardhan persevered and secured 104th rank in 2018. He was appointed as an IPS officer. 
 

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Achieving a dream

Vijay Wardhan did not stop there and appeared for the exams the sixth time in 2021. This time, he accomplished his dream of becoming an IAS officer.

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