From NDA setback to IAS Rank 53: Manuj Jindal's inspiring journey

• Manuj Jindal, from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, cleared NDA at 18 but was removed due to anxiety and depression.
• He pursued higher education abroad at the University of Virginia and secured a high-paying job at Barclays.
• Inspired by his brother, he decided to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
• After two previous attempts, he achieved All India Rank 53 in his third attempt in 2017, becoming an IAS officer.
• Today, he guides UPSC aspirants through his book "Acing the Art of Answer Writing" and his YouTube channel.