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Manoj failed in Class 12; here’s how he became an IPS officer

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UPSC is considered India’s toughest exam to crack.

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Manoj Kumar’s life was entangled with the struggles of poverty.

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Struggles of life

He worked as a driver when he was 18 and could not afford to have a roof over his head.
 

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Getting inspired

Manoj once had an interation with the SDM of his area. This interaction inspired him to set his goals higher. 
 

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Manoj Kumar even spent his nights on the footpaths.

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Manoj worked as a peon at a library.

He used this opportunity to his advantage and read biographies of many celebrated international figures.  
 

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Manoj gives the credit of his success to his friend Shradhha.

She was also his love interest back in school.

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Manoj failed in his first three attempts at UPSC.

With constant preparation, he became an IPS officer by clearing the exam in his fourth attempt.
 

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Manoj wrote and published a book named ‘A Failure of Class 12.'

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