New Delhi: It is truly said, ‘Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.” Risk-takers are often the true achievers of success. They embrace uncertainty and venture beyond their comfort zones, seizing opportunities that others might shy away from. Some individuals find that what they have is not enough; they are driven by a desire to chase their true passion.
Kanishak Kataria, indeed, was an all-rounder — a prestigious IIT degree, a high-paying job abroad, and a salary that many could only dream of. Yet, he sought something beyond wealth and comfort. What would compel a man to leave a Rs 1 crore package in South Korea and return to India? The answer is his deep passion for public service.
A native of Rajasthan’s Jaipur, Kanishak Kataria, graduated in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Bombay and quickly landed a high-paying job with Samsung in South Korea. Despite his huge paying salary, Kanishak’s real dream was to become an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
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Inspired by his father, Sanwar Mal Verma, an IAS officer and Director of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department in Rajasthan, Kanishak decided to follow his true calling.
A native of Rajasthan, Kataria graduated from IIT Bombay with a degree in Computer Science. His career took off immediately, landing him a lucrative job with Samsung in South Korea. Despite his enviable position, Kanishak’s true calling lay elsewhere—he dreamed of becoming an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
Kanishak Kataria Family Background
Earlier in 2017, Kanishak left his job and returned to Jaipur with a firm resolve to pass the challenging UPSC Civil Services Examination. What set his story apart was his decision to forgo coaching and rely entirely on self-study. With incredible dedication, Kanishak took the UPSC exam in 2019 and succeeded on his first attempt, achieving the All India Rank (AIR) 1.
Kanishak’s success was a moment of pride for his family, particularly for his father and his uncle, K.C. Verma, the Divisional Commissioner in Jaipur.
Kanishak Kataria UPSC Rank, Marks Scored
Kanishak Kataria belongs to the Scheduled Caste(SC) category. Speaking of his UPSC Civil Services Result, he successfully cleared the examination with mathematics as his optional subject. Kanishak Kataria scored 942 in written examination. Additionally, he scored 179 in personality test. Overall, he secured 1121 marks.