Chennai:
From a rural background in Madurai to securing All India Rank 2 within the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, Tamil Nadu’s Rajeswari Suve has scripted an inspiring journey of dedication and perseverance.
Currently serving as a trainee Deputy Collector in Dindigul district after clearing the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 1 examination, Rajeswari cracked the celebrated civil providers examination in her fifth try, proving that persistence can ultimately repay.
Speaking to NDTV, Rajeswari mentioned her motivation to turn into an IAS officer stems from the chance to rework lives via efficient governance. Having already skilled the executive system whereas coaching as a Deputy Collector, she believes civil servants play an important function in guaranteeing authorities welfare schemes attain individuals and convey actual change.
“I have seen how government programmes can transform communities. As an IAS officer, the scale of that impact can be much larger and can touch millions of lives,” she mentioned.
Rajeswari credit self-confidence, disciplined preparation, and targeted research strategies for her success. Instead of counting on quite a few research supplies, she advises aspirants to restrict themselves to a couple dependable sources and construct a robust suggestions mechanism to evaluate their preparation.
“Time management is very important. I followed micro weekly planning and macro monthly planning. Self-confidence is the key to cracking UPSC,” she mentioned, providing recommendation to civil providers aspirants.
Her preparation was supported by each personal teaching and the Tamil Nadu authorities’s Naan Mudhalvan scheme, which goals to financially help and information college students getting ready for aggressive examinations.
Israel Jebasingh, Director of Officers IAS Academy, mentioned, “We are proud of Rajeswari. This is not just a proud moment for the academy but also for the entire state, and she will be a real motivation for other aspirants.”
While Tamil Nadu as soon as produced a lot of profitable civil providers candidates yearly, the variety of aspirants clearing the examination has declined over time. Rajeswari, nonetheless, believes the eagerness for civil providers nonetheless exists amongst kids within the state. “The interest is still there. But better results will come when efforts are properly channelled,” she mentioned.
She additionally acknowledged the help of family and friends throughout her lengthy preparation journey, saying lots of them celebrated her success as their very own.
Asked about her most well-liked division sooner or later, Rajeswari mentioned she stays open to serving in any space the place she will be able to contribute successfully.
“I’m ready to join any department. Wherever I go, I will give my best,” she mentioned.
