IAS Success Story: Here is the success story of IAS officer Yashni Nagarajan, who cleared the competitive examination while working full-time.
The Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE), one of the toughest examinations to recruit candidates for various posts including IAS, IFS, IRS, and others. The Civil Services Examination (CSE) requires thorough preparation, and many candidates balance their full-time jobs while preparing for it. Balancing work and exam preparation can be challenging, requiring effective time management, discipline, and a well-structured study plan to ensure success. Here is a success story of IAS officer Yashni Nagarajan, who cleared the competitive examination while working full-time.
Meet woman, who got AIR 57 in the UPSC exam along with a full-time job
IAS Yashni Nagarajan cleared the examination in 2019 by securing All India Rank(AIR)57. Speaking of her educational qualification, IAS Yashni Nagarajan completed her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Naharlagun. Later in 2014, she finished her B.Tech in EEE from the National Institute of Engineering, Yupia. It is reported that she cleared the UPSC examination on her fourth attempt.
She has started her blog to motivate candidates and share with them tricks and tips to clear the competitive examination. “I have appeared in CS Examination four times. Gave mains thrice, reached the interview stage all three times and made it to the coveted list twice, this time with a double-digit rank,” reads her blog post. After graduating, Yashni secured a job at the Reserve Bank of India. Despite working full-time at RBI, she continued her preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
IAS Yashni Nagarajan Family Background
Her father, Thangavel Nagarajan, is a retired state PWD engineer, while her mother is a retired superintendent from the Itanagar branch of the Gauhati High Court Registry.
IAS Yashni Nagarajan Posting
In 2021, IAS Yashni joined as Assistant Deputy Commissioner (Under Training) East Kameng District.
Sharing a post on X(previously Twitter), she wrote, “Joined as Assistant Deputy Commissioner (Under Training) East Kameng District.”
Joined as Assistant Deputy Commissioner (Under Training) East Kameng District#ArunachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/8wub1vIAcp
— Yashni Nagarajan (@NagarajanYashni) June 21, 2021
IAS Yashni Nagarajan UPSC Preparation Mantra…
Yashni consistently dedicated 4 to 5 hours each day to her studies, and on weekends, she would spend the entire day studying. She emphasizes that if you’re preparing for the UPSC while working full-time, it’s essential to make the most of your weekends for study. This approach will significantly boost your preparation. With proper time management, it’s possible to set aside 4 to 5 hours each day for focused study.