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Mohammad Muneeb Bhat, from Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, began his UPSC journey in 2017 after completing his B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
Mohammad Muneeb Bhat secured 131st Rank in UPSC after overcoming multiple challenges. (File/News18Hindi)
Success in life comes to those who work passionately, not under pressure. Following this principle, Mohammad Muneeb Bhat achieved the 131st rank in the UPSC exam. He faced many challenges on his journey but never gave up. Mohammad Muneeb Bhat, from Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, began his UPSC journey in 2017 after completing his B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
He did not clear the prelims in his first attempt. In 2018, he passed the prelims but failed the main exam. In 2021, he passed the main exam but missed the interview call, reported News18 Hindi.
After several unsuccessful attempts at the UPSC exam, Muneeb Bhat, a probationer in the Jammu and Kashmir Police, applied for state services in 2023. He was selected for the Jammu and Kashmir Police Service, where he worked as a probationary KPS Officer. After this selection, he made one final attempt at the UPSC exam and succeeded in 2024 with rank 131. Muneeb described his journey as challenging but said that success brought immense satisfaction.
Muneeb chose Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) as his optional subject based on his interests. According to a report in Rising Kashmir, he began reading newspapers in his final year of B.Tech and developed a special interest in PSIR. After reviewing the syllabus and analysing previous years’ questions, he found the subject easy and engaging.
Muneeb believes it is crucial to have a backup plan. He advises starting preparation in the second or third year of college. If you do not succeed after two or three attempts, consider state services or other jobs to gain mental and financial stability. Once you have found stability, you can prepare for the UPSC exam again, he stated.
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Meanwhile, the UPSC has announced the interview schedule for the 2025 Civil Services Examination. A total of 2,736 candidates qualifyed for the personality test. The interviews will commence on Monday, December 8, 2025. Candidates can now check the detailed interview schedule, which includes roll numbers, dates, and session times for the first batch of 649 shortlisted candidates. These interviews will end on December 19, 2025.
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