Meet Pradeep Singh, UPSC Topper, AIR 26 UPSC CSE 2019

Pradeep Singh from Gopalganj, Bihar clinched the 18th rank in the civil services examination, 2019, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Pradeep had faced tough times but his fighter spirit and positive attitude helped him make it to the top-100 again in his second Attempt. Last Year Pradeep had got All India Rank 93 and missed IAS by just one Rank.

• Originally, from the Gopalganj district of Bihar, Pradeep Singh had a rather humble start.
• His father worked as petrol pump attendant in Indore and has faced financial problems for most of his life. But now he is a proud father and the happiest person.

“Where there is a will, there is a way”

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. Such strength provides indomitable spirit to achieve the MILESTONES.” 22-year-old Pradeep Singh, topper in UPSC 2018, achieved the MILESTONE when he cleared the UPSC examination. His efforts are praiseworthy because this was his first attempt, and he cleared the examination with just one year of preparation.

  EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 

• Pradeep Singh completed bachelors in commerce from IIPS, DAVV, in 2017 after passing out from a private school in Indore.
• Pradeep is intelligent student from the childhood. He won many debates, extempore and quiz competitions. He was also active in student politics but his social life never distracted him from his aim. The family members were sure of his success and now they are happy that he achieved it so soon.

SHIFT IN CAREER ORIENTATION 

• Pradeep wanted to get a private job like his elder brother after completing his graduation in Commerce, but his father and elder brother motivated him to concentrate only on his studies.
• They sent Pradeep to Delhi for the preparation of UPSC. Inspired by his father & brother, Pradeep decided to appear for the civil services examination.
• “All I wanted was to attempt the examination in the very first attempt & by grace of god, elders and guidance of Vikash Sir, the result was positive,” he said.

ADJUSTING TO THE NEW SITUATION IN DELHI 

• According to Pradeep, “the past two years were very tough for us but I am happy that I made my family proud”.
• “It was difficult for me to adjust to Delhi’s lifestyle and find time to study but my determination helped me to stay focused while avoiding all distractions,” Pradeep said. He gives credit of his success to his grandfather, mother, father and Teacher Vikash Ranjan Sir.

HUMBLE FAMILY BACKGROUND 

• Pradeep’s father Manoj Singh, a petrol pump attendant, had shifted to Indore from Bihar in a hope to give a new life to my family.
• He struggled a lot and but finally a happy man that his son has been selected as IAS. His father sold his house two years ago and started living in rented accommodation so that he could send him money for his classes in Delhi.

ROLE OF A MENTOR & GUIDE

• Without a mentor in Civil Services Preparation, one can easily succumb to Coaching Market which is now spend crores of rupees on advertisements, Pradeep said.  Crores of rupees spent within the radius of one kilometers on Advertisement and most of the fresher get in trap of such coaching. Without a mentor many students start experimenting with online blogs, books, unwarranted peer suggestion and loses their self during the preparation.
• I feel Myself Lucky to find some good teachers at VajiRam during GS Foundation Course. For Mains Examination, I totally relied on my Teacher & Mentor Vikash Ranjan Sir. I Prepared Sociology, Essay & Ethics at Triumph IAS.

Working as IAS-what to be done

• Pradeep insists, I will never forget my roots because that is my biggest strength. I have seen and experienced the struggle of my parents and elder brother.
• I am aware of developmental ingredients. I can truly say that I understand what needs to be done in administration.

Message for Future Aspirants

• Work hard for what you want because it won’t come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to.
• If somebody puts you down or criticises you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive.

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