Ansar Shaikh: Success Story of India's Youngest IAS Officer
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Background
Ansar Shaikh was born in Jalna village, Maharashtra. His father was an auto-rickshaw driver, and the family faced extreme poverty.
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Overcoming struggles
Instead of giving up, Ansar’s challenging circumstances drove him to work even harder. His two sisters were married off at a very young age.
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Graduated in Political Science
Ansar graduated in Political Science from Fergusson College, Pune. He scored 73% during his graduation. He studied 12-13 hours daily for UPSC.
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UPSC Success in First Attempt
In 2015, Ansar cleared the UPSC exam in his first attempt, securing 361st rank. His hard work and dedication made him one of the youngest IAS officers.
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Popular on Social Media
Today, Ansar Shaikh serves as ADM in Cooch Behar, West Bengal. He is also quite popular on social media, with over 343k followers on Instagram.