UPSC Topper: AIR 20 Ravi Raaz Shares His 'Success Formula' to Crack the Exam!

Ravi Raaz from Bihar secured AIR 20 in the UPSC Civil Services 2025 exam after years of perseverance. From a government job and IRS training to IAS success, his journey inspires aspirants across the country.

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Ravi Raaz turned UPSC failures into a ladder: The journey of an IAS officer!

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recently announced the Civil Services 2025 results. Ravi Raaz from Bihar made his state proud by securing All India Rank 20. His journey wasn't a one-shot success; he overcame many failures to reach this massive goal. Starting from a regular government job, his story of becoming an IAS officer is a huge inspiration for lakhs of aspirants.

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Continuous struggle and perseverance!

Ravi Raaz's journey was not easy at all. He first cleared the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam and joined a government job. But his ultimate dream was to become an IAS officer. He stubbornly prepared for the UPSC exams while working. In a previous attempt, he was selected for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and was even training at the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADCO) in Nagpur. But he didn't give up on his goal and appeared for the exam again. This perseverance is what landed him in the top 20.

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The secret to success: Ravi Raaz's advice!

Speaking about his success, Ravi Raaz said, "The UPSC exam isn't just about knowledge; it's a test of your patience and mental strength." He shared some key strategies he followed: 

1. Consistency: He dedicated specific hours to study every single day without a break. 

2. Old Question Papers: He analysed previous years' papers to understand the exam pattern. 

3. Learning from Mistakes: After every failure, he analysed what went wrong and corrected it.

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Family support and a dream for the future!

Ravi Raaz thanked his family for being his pillar of support. He emotionally shared that as an IAS officer, his main goal is to make sure government schemes reach people at the grassroots level. He particularly wants to bring big changes in the education and health sectors. Ravi Raaz's success story is another powerful example that 'true hard work never goes to waste'.