UPSC Topper Shadab's Fate Changed on Dec 9: Defines Success as Persistent Hard Work

• UPSC Topper Shadab Ali Khan secured 415th rank, preparing at Jamia Millia Islamia's RCA.
• December 9, 2024, marked his initial failure to make the UPSC final list, leading to discouragement.
• Exactly one year later, on December 9, 2025, he faced his UPSC interview, a significant turn of fate.
• He defined success as "continuing to work hard even after failing," impressing interviewers with his personal story.
• Chose civil services over corporate sector, inspired by the Gujjar-Bakkarwal community and a desire to serve society.