Meet man who left IIT, then cracked UPSC to become IAS officer but resigned after 12 years due to…

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Examination is one of the toughest exams globally. To pass this competitive exam, a person studies religiously for several hours. Thousands of candidates seek to take the exam to become IAS, IFS, IRS, and IPS every year. Only a few number of them succeed in the most competitive exam, which consists of three parts: preliminary exam, main exam, and interview. Today we will talk about Renu Raj, a former surgeon who transitioned into an esteemed IAS officer.

Renu Raj, hails from Kottayam, Kerala. She grew up in a family where her father held a government position. She attended St. Teresa's Higher Secondary School in Changanassery and earned her medical degree from the esteemed Government Medical College in Kottayam.

Renu decided to study for the UPSC test to fulfill her dream of becoming an IAS officer while she was working as a surgeon. With unwavering dedication, and focus by passed the exam and got an impressive All India Rank of 2 on her very first attempt.