Heartbreak to IAS: Aditya Pandey's Inspiring Journey to UPSC Success

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News18•02-02-2026, 19:56
Heartbreak to IAS: Aditya Pandey's Inspiring Journey to UPSC Success
- •IAS Aditya Pandey's life mirrors the film 'Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana', where heartbreak fueled his ambition.
- •Originally from Bihar, Pandey struggled academically as a child but improved after moving to Jamnagar, Gujarat.
- •Two heartbreaks, one in 10th grade and another during B.Tech, deeply affected him, leading him to challenge his girlfriend that he would become an IAS officer.
- •Despite failing the UPSC exam three times, he secured an All India Rank of 48 in his fourth attempt in 2022.
- •Currently serving in the Jharkhand cadre, Pandey believes heartbreak can be a powerful motivator for self-improvement.
Why It Matters: Aditya Pandey transformed personal heartbreak into motivation, achieving his dream of becoming an IAS officer.
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