Abhinav Siwach CSE 22 RANK 12 An Inspiring Journey to UPSC Success

Abhinav Siwach: An Inspiring Journey to UPSC Success

Abhinav Siwach, a distinguished resident of Hisar’s Sector 16-17, has achieved the remarkable feat of placing 12th in the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 2022 exam. A native of the humble village of Gaurakhapur in Fatehabad, Abhinav invested considerable time and effort into his Civil Services exam preparation, devoting seven to eight hours daily. This blog offers insights into Abhinav’s background, comprehensive study strategy, UPSC attempts, and the rationale behind his Sociology optional subject choice.

A Snapshot of Abhinav Siwach’s UPSC Journey

• Name: Abhinav Siwach
• Year of Civil Service Exam: 2022
• All India Rank: 12
• UPSC Score: 1041
• Number of Attempts: 2
• UPSC Roll Number: 6302509
• Age: 28
• Optional Subject: Sociology Optional
• Hometown: Gaurakhapur, Fatehabad

Abhinav Siwach, 28, is a remarkable achiever from the village of Gaurakhapur in Fatehabad, now residing in Hisar’s Sector 16-17. Previously, he earned a commendable 16th place in the DMIS exams. However, driven by his ambition to become an IAS officer, he attempted the UPSC exam again, climbing to the 12th rank.

Currently serving as a Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Delhi under the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu (Civil) Services (DANICS), Abhinav had previously donned the role of a deputy collector in Haryana. His father, Satbir Siwach, is a DETC in Gurugram, and several family members hold respected positions in government services. His younger sibling is also gearing up for the Civil Services exam.

Abhinav pursued his B Tech from Delhi Technological University in 2016 and his MBA from IIM Calcutta. He has accumulated diverse professional experiences as a management consultant, an investment banker, and even worked for a commercial firm post completing his MBBS in Kolkata in 2018, before joining the Danika Service in 2020. Abhinav chose Sociology Optional by Vikash Ranjan Sir as his optional at TRIUMPH IAS subject for the UPSC Mains 2022 examination.

Balancing his full-time job as SDM for South Delhi, Abhinav allocated seven to eight hours daily for his UPSC studies. He maintained a disciplined lifestyle, avoiding distractions such as social media. His commitment continues as he commences his journey as an IAS officer.

Sociology by Vikash Ranjan Sir was Abhinav’s chosen optional subject for the UPSC CSE 2022 exam, a choice also made by other top rankers, including Jagrati Awasthi (AIR 2, CSE 2020) and Anu Kumari (AIR 2, CSE 2017).

For Sociology Optional preparation, Haralambos and Holborn’s ‘Sociology: Themes and Perspectives’ is a valuable resource. It offers a solid understanding of critical sociology topics and includes case studies to bridge theory and practice. Like most humanities subjects, writing is a significant aspect of sociology, requiring comprehensive note-taking, flowcharts, tables, and figures for clarity and retention.

Abhinav’s success story of ranking 12th in the UPSC CSE 2022 exam brings immense pride to his home state, Haryana.