The Economic Times

UPSC 2026 success stories: How sons of Chennai weaver and a daily wager cracked India's toughest exam. The inspiring journey of two candidates who beat the odds

UPSC 2026: Two Chennai youths, one a power-loom weaver's son after eight attempts and another a daily wager's son in his first try, have conquered the UPSC Civil Services Exam. Their journeys, marked by perseverance and support from initiatives like the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme, highlight that humble beginnings need not be barriers to achieving national service dreams.