The Economic Times

A childhood insult sparked his IAS dream. Son of a rickshaw puller, he cleared UPSC at 22 in first attempt

Govind Jaiswal's journey from poverty in Varanasi to becoming an IAS officer is inspiring. Facing discrimination and hardship, he was determined to change his circumstances. His father's sacrifice enabled his preparation in Delhi. Jaiswal cracked the UPSC exam at 22 on his first try, proving language is not a barrier. He used his first salary for his father's medical treatment.