From Brick Kiln to Bureaucracy: Laborer's Son Cracks UPSC in First Attempt

• Subramaniam Bharathi, son of a daily wage laborer, secured 778th rank in UPSC 2025 on his first attempt.
• He completed his schooling in Tamil medium and a BA in History, overcoming financial hardships and lack of expensive coaching.
• Bharathi's journey was supported by the Tamil Nadu government's 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme, providing study materials and guidance.
• He began preparing at 18, focusing on discipline, previous year's question papers (PYQ), and understanding exam patterns.
• Bharathi aims to serve at the grassroots level, addressing problems he witnessed growing up as an administrative officer.

Key Question Answered

How did Subramaniam Bharathi prepare without coaching?

Subramania Bharathi began his UPSC preparation at the age of 18 without specific guidance. He connected with UPSC books at this young age.