\nCourses taken by Shivam Singh at Form IAS<\/strong>
\nInterview Guidance Program (IGP) UPSC CSE 2024
\nMGP+ 2021_Cohort 13 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nBiography<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Birth and Domicile: <\/b>Shivam Singh was born in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, a small town that became the foundation of his big dreams. His roots in this humble setting kept him grounded throughout his remarkable journey to becoming a civil servant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Family Background: <\/b>Hailing from a middle class family, Shivam\u2019s father, Shri RN Singh, is a businessman, while his mother, Smt. Babita Singh, is a homemaker. Their unwavering support and values played a pivotal role in shaping his disciplined and determined approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Educational Background: <\/b>Shivam;s academic journey reflects his gradual rise- 72.8% in 10th and 12th from St. Peter\u2019s School, Rae Bareili. He pursued B.Tech (82.9%) in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University and later M.Tech (8.59 CGPA) from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, proving that consistent effort trumps early setbacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Previous work Experience: <\/b>Before cracking UPSC, Shivam served as a Deputy Collector in Gorakhpur (U.P.) since 2021. This role not only provided administrative exposure but also honed his decision making skills, which proved invaluable in his UPSC journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- UPSC preparation journey: <\/b>Shivam\u2019s path was marked by six attempts, each failure fuelling his determination. He refined his strategy, strengthened answer writing, and stayed resilient. His story is a lesson in grit over glamour, success belongs to those who persist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Medium of Exam: <\/b>English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- No. of UPSC CSE attempts: <\/b>Shivam took six attempts to achieve his dream, proving that UPSCrewards perseverance, not perfection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Optional Subject: <\/b>His strategic choice of Anthropology as an optional subject gave him an edge, demonstrating the importance of smart subject selection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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