From Waiter In A Hotel, Billing Clerk In A Movie Theater, To IAS Officer: IAS Jayaganesh’s Inspiring Journey

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The bright brain’s parents couldn’t afford for him to get ready for the UPSC, so he once worked as a server in a hotel. In addition, he also employed as a movie theater billing clerk.

Candidates from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds are honoring India by holding prestigious positions as IAS, IPS, and IFS officers. Among them, grads from esteemed universities such as IITs and IIMs are making impressive careers out of the government service.


On the other hand, there are candidates from low-income backgrounds who, although they had difficulty affording basic necessities in the past, have become IAS and IPS officials just by pure willpower. These stories of overcoming hardship are what provide us with a great deal of motivation and inspiration.

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These stories highlight the universal reality that no matter how difficult a task may seem, persistence may overcome it. Even though many of them now enjoy the perks of success, their paths were frequently difficult ones. The incredible life story of IAS officer K Jayaganesh embodies this.

Jayaganesh, who had a sharp mind, used to work as a server and then as a billing clerk because his family couldn’t afford to pay for him to prepare for the UPSC. His dream was to become an IAS officer, even though he was trained as a mechanical engineer. He struggled to study at night and struggled to balance work during the day. As a result, he failed the exam six times.

Even after his family had some respite once he was hired by the Intelligence Bureau, Jayaganesh persisted in chasing his dream despite not feeling fulfilled. He took the Civil Services Examination for the sixth time, determined to try again. His persistent hard work finally paid off in 2008 when he achieved an outstanding All India Rank of 156.

Jayaganesh’s tale serves as an example of the strength of determination and focus, motivating millions of others with his unflinching dedication to his objectives.