Son of illiterate parents cracks UPSC; becomes IAS officer at 26
Inspiring journey of Mohanlal Jakhar
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53rd rank in UPSC 2023
Young IAS officer Mohanlal Jakhar from Barmer has been allocated the Rajasthan cadre after securing the 53rd rank in the 2023 UPSC exam.
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Barmer, Rajasthan
IAS Mohanlal Jakhar is from Bhadkha village in Barmer. His parents, Chandram Jakhar and his mother, never attended school.
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UPSC
Despite their own illiteracy, Mohanlal's parents never stopped him from going to school. They worked hard to ensure he received the best education.
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Cleared RAS exam along with UPSC
Mohanlal Jakhar not only cleared the UPSC exam but also succeeded in the RAS exam prior to that. However, his ultimate dream was to become a Collector.
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IAS officer at 26
Mohanlal cleared the UPSC exam in his fourth attempt at the age of 26.
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IAS Mohanlal
Mohanlal desired the Rajasthan cadre and Barmer district, and with his rank, he secured both. This has created a celebratory atmosphere in his small village.