Orphanage to UPSC success: IAS Mohammed Ali Shihab's inspiring journey
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Helping father with work
At the age of just 7, Mohammed Ali Shihab began selling bamboo baskets alongside his father in the village of Evannappara in Malappuram, Kerala.
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Challenges
Shihab's father passed away unexpectedly in 1991, leaving his uneducated mother to face the challenge of finding suitable work to support the family.
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Facing challenges
Struggling to make ends meet, his mother decided to place Shihab in an orphanage, where he would have access to food and education.
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Orphanage
The orphanage became a turning point for Shihab, as he excelled in his studies during his time there.
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10 years in orphanage
Shihab spent a decade in the orphanage, where he completed his schooling. To support his higher education, he worked as a peon.
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21 Government Job Exams
His academic brilliance enabled him to pass 21 government job exams, securing positions such as jail warden, railway ticket checker, and roles in the forest department.
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Becoming an IAS officer
In 2011, he achieved an impressive 226th rank in the UPSC exam, ultimately becoming an IAS officer.