Delhi Police Constable, Son Of Daily Wage Workers, Cracks UPSC Exam
NDTV
Despite the odds, Ram Bhajan displayed a tenacity that saw him sit for the exam seven times, clearing it on his eighth attempt with a rank of 667.
It's been an extraordinary journey for Ram Bhajan, a former constable with the Delhi Police's cyber cell, now set to become an officer after cracking the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams. The story of Mr Bhajan, a native of a small village in Rajasthan's Dausa, is a tale of resilience and hard work.
Mr Bhajan joined the police service in 2009. But even as he worked in the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO), a specialized unit that handles complex and sensitive cases of cybercrime, his aspirations never ended. His inspiration came in 2015 when he learned about another police official who had cleared the UPSC exams.
The Civil Services Examination conducted by the UPSC is one of the most challenging competitive examinations in India, with a rigorous process spanning around one year and requiring extensive preparation. The exam recruits candidates for higher Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service.
"I could never imagine that this was possible," Mr Bhajan said. "All I knew was that I had to think big, really big to change the circumstances into which I was born. In fact, I did not even know what UPSC was until I joined the Delhi Police Service."
