To secure a position in the civil services or IAS-IPS, candidates must pass the UPSC Civil Services Examination, which is known as the toughest exam in the country. Each year, lakhs of candidates take this exam, but only a few succeed. Today, we introduce Aditya Vikram Agarwal, who left his secure corporate job to prepare for the civil services exam and achieved All India Rank 9. (Image: @iasadivikram/Instagram)
Agarwal scored 854 in the UPSC mains written exam, and 173 in the interview, taking the total to 1027. (Image: @iasadivikram/Instagram)
Aditya, a resident of Sector 2, Bahadurgarh, graduated from NIT Prayagraj. After graduation, he briefly worked at Tata Motors but his ambition was to become an IAS officer. He left his corporate job and started preparing for the UPSC exam, succeeding after five attempts. His journey exemplifies perseverance, discipline, and the unwavering support of his family. (Image: @iasadivikram/Instagram)
Reflecting on his journey, Aditya said, “I felt discouraged at times, but my parents, sister, and friends supported me through every difficulty. Their encouragement helped me move forward.” He added, “As an IAS officer, I want to focus on education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. My parents taught me honesty and commitment to solving people’s problems, principles I will uphold in my service.” (Image: @iasadivikram/Instagram)
Aditya’s father, Ram Avtar, expressed, “We always taught him that honesty and service to the nation matter most. We are proud to see him achieve this feat with complete honesty.” (Image: @iasadivikram/Instagram)
Aditya’s passion goes beyond academics. He loves cooking and believes that maintaining balance is the key to success. His elder sister, who has always inspired him, mentioned that Aditya’s calm nature and focus helped him overcome repeated disappointments. Today, Aditya’s story serves as a beacon of hope for every young aspirant who dares to leave their comfort zone and serve the nation with purpose. (Image: @iasadivikram/Instagram)
Aditya has consistently demonstrated his exceptional academic performance at every stage. In 2012, he scored a CGPA of 9.8 in class 10th at SR Century School, CBSE. In 2014, he achieved 96.8% in PCM in class 12th from the same school and became the Jhajjar district topper. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering with a CGPA of 8.7 from MNNIT Allahabad in 2018. Additionally, he earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from IGNOU with a score of 74.25% in 2024. (Image: @iasadivikram/Instagram)
