How a 24-Year-Old Overcame Tragic Loss to Crack UPSC with AIR 54

Here is a remarkable story of a person who turned his failures into stepping stones for achieving greater heights in life. 
 

IAS officer Arpit Gupta’s success story is inspiring in every sense. He achieved the incredible 54th rank in UPSC.
 

While many people lose hopes after a few setbacks, Arpit Gupta learned from his mistakes and took inspiration from Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s poetry. 
 

Arpit dreamed of becoming an IAS officer since childhood. His father originally from UP, worked in the Railways. Arpit earned his engineering degree from IIT Roorkee. 
 

Arpit had a secure job at a reputable company, however, his dream of becoming a civil servant never diminished. Eventually, in September 2019, he left his job to prepare for UPSC.
 

Just before the UPSC exam in 2020, he fell ill but managed to pass the prelims. Unfortunately, he contracted chicken pox right before the Mains exam. 
 

Arpit failed to clear the Mains just by one mark. He felt disappointed but refused to give up. 
 

During his journey, Arpit faced the tragic loss of his cousin. He set aside his grief and remained dedicated to his studies. 
 

At the young age of 24, Arpit Gupta achieved All India Rank of 54 in UPSC 2021 exam. He accomplished his dream of becoming an IAS officer.