Doctor to Diplomat: Shreyak Garg Secures UPSC Rank 35, Chooses IFS Over IAS

• Dr. Shreyak Garg, an MBBS graduate from MGIMS Sevagram, achieved All India Rank 35 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024.
• Despite his high rank qualifying him for IAS, Garg opted for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), driven by a vision to represent India globally.
• His journey involved three attempts, with the first being unprepared and the second ending at the Mains stage in 2023.
• Garg's father is a professor at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal, and Shreyak hails from Sonepat, Haryana.
• He chose 'Medical Science' as his optional subject, demonstrating a strategic approach to his UPSC preparation.

Why It Matters: Dr. Shreyak Garg, an MBBS doctor, achieved UPSC Rank 35 and chose IFS, prioritizing global representation over IAS.