UPSC results 2016: Here's what it takes to be a civil servant in India
As aspirants look up to UPSC 2016 toppers for guidance, they share their methods to ace the toughest examination of the country.
- Jun 1, 2017,
- Updated Jun 1, 2017 4:27 PM IST
The results of UPSC 2016 have been declared and the jubilations are on. A total of 1099 candidates cleared the examination whereas 220 others are in the waiting list. Nandini KR secured the first place, followed by Anmol Sher Singh Bedi and Gopalkrishna Ronanki on second and third places respectively.
Now, those who succeeded are planning the route map for their future, while the aspirants look up to them for guidance to crack what is considered to be one of the most difficult examinations in India. And the mantra seems to be hard work and consistency.
Here is what the toppers had to say about how they aced UPSC 2016:
Rank 1: Nandini KR
A few hours after the results were declared, Nandini took to Twitter to post, "#UPSC Nothing is impossible, Determination n hard labour will pay you one day."
Nandini was elated when she came to know of the results. "It is like a dream come true. I always wanted to be an IAS officer," she said to PTI.
"Education and Women Empowerment would be my priority areas of work" Nandini told AIR on her success.The Karnataka girl had already secured 849th rank in UPSC 2014 and was given Indian Revenue Services.
Rank 2: Anmol Sher Singh Bedi
"I didn't stick to any particular strategy. I just remained consistent," the Hindustan Times quoted Anmol Sher Singh Bedi as saying.
Keeping his spirits high was also crucial in the process of topping the examination. "Even low scores at times during school days didn't bog me down," Anmol said.
An engineering graduate from BITS-Pilani, Anmol always wanted to be a bureaucrat. He is planning to enter Indian Foreign Services. "India is growing by leaps and bounds. I want to play a pivotal role in it," he said.
Rank 3: Gopalkrishna Ronanki
Gopalkrishna Ronanki, a secondary grade school teacher, said on his success in an interview to AIR, "It a big achievement for me as I attained this position despite the fact that my parents are not literate."
"Gopalakrishna was a meritorious student from his childhood. He never compromised on anything," said his mother Rukminamma according to a Deccan Chronicle report.
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The results of UPSC 2016 have been declared and the jubilations are on. A total of 1099 candidates cleared the examination whereas 220 others are in the waiting list. Nandini KR secured the first place, followed by Anmol Sher Singh Bedi and Gopalkrishna Ronanki on second and third places respectively.
Now, those who succeeded are planning the route map for their future, while the aspirants look up to them for guidance to crack what is considered to be one of the most difficult examinations in India. And the mantra seems to be hard work and consistency.
Here is what the toppers had to say about how they aced UPSC 2016:
Rank 1: Nandini KR
A few hours after the results were declared, Nandini took to Twitter to post, "#UPSC Nothing is impossible, Determination n hard labour will pay you one day."
Nandini was elated when she came to know of the results. "It is like a dream come true. I always wanted to be an IAS officer," she said to PTI.
"Education and Women Empowerment would be my priority areas of work" Nandini told AIR on her success.The Karnataka girl had already secured 849th rank in UPSC 2014 and was given Indian Revenue Services.
Rank 2: Anmol Sher Singh Bedi
"I didn't stick to any particular strategy. I just remained consistent," the Hindustan Times quoted Anmol Sher Singh Bedi as saying.
Keeping his spirits high was also crucial in the process of topping the examination. "Even low scores at times during school days didn't bog me down," Anmol said.
An engineering graduate from BITS-Pilani, Anmol always wanted to be a bureaucrat. He is planning to enter Indian Foreign Services. "India is growing by leaps and bounds. I want to play a pivotal role in it," he said.
Rank 3: Gopalkrishna Ronanki
Gopalkrishna Ronanki, a secondary grade school teacher, said on his success in an interview to AIR, "It a big achievement for me as I attained this position despite the fact that my parents are not literate."
"Gopalakrishna was a meritorious student from his childhood. He never compromised on anything," said his mother Rukminamma according to a Deccan Chronicle report.
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