Prayagraj excels in UPSC 2024 civil services results

Prayagraj: In UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 results announced on Tuesday, not only the all-India topper Shakti Dubey made the Sangam city proud, but several other candidates from Prayagraj and surrounding regions have brought pride to their families and the district with their remarkable performances. Among the standout achievers is Abhi Jain, who secured an impressive 34th All India Rank. Originally from Bhopal, Jain is currently serving as Senior Superintendent of Posts (SSP) in Prayagraj. A dedicated and persistent candidate, Abhi previously cleared UPSC exams in 2021 and 2022, though with lower ranks. In 2021, he ranked 324th and underwent two years of training in Ghaziabad. Later, he was appointed SSP at the Prayagraj Head Post Office in 2024. Despite qualifying for the Defence department in 2022, he chose not to join, focusing instead on aiming higher.

25-yr-old, Abhi comes from a modest family. His father, Mahendra Jain, is a farmer, and his mother, Sunita Jain is a homemaker. Abhi credits his success primarily to his brother Vipul Jain, who works in the IT sector in Australia, and sister-in-law Sanjoli. With their support, he completed a BA (Hons) in Political Science from Delhi University. Several other aspirants from the region have also made their mark in the 2024 UPSC results. Abhishek Kumar Singh, currently posted as SDM Sadar in Prayagraj, secured the 287th rank. Originally from Mau district, Abhishek still has another attempt left and plans to aim even higher next year. He encourages aspiring candidates to continuously evaluate their preparation and work with utmost dedication. Devansh Mohan Dwivedi, a resident of Naini, bagged the 228th rank in his third attempt. Previously ranked 333 in 2023, he was selected for the IRS. A bright student, Devansh scored over 95% in both high school and intermediate, and graduated with 88% in B.Tech from an AKTU-affiliated private college. Devansh's family, including his father (a language instructor), his homemaker mother, and retired army veteran grandfather, have been a great source of support.

Likewise, Prateek Mishra, son of a retired Chief Development Officer from Dalapur, Prayagraj, achieved the 234th rank in his second attempt. A B.Tech graduate from IIT-Delhi, he prepared for UPSC through self-study while living in Delhi. Saket Singh from Koripur village, Kaushambi, secured the 665th rank in his second attempt. Currently undergoing training as a Lekhpal, Saket reached the interview stage in 2023 but missed the final cut. He holds a BA from Allahabad University and comes from a humble background with parents involved in farming and homemaking.

Alok Singh, an alumnus of Rani Revati Devi Saraswati Vidya Niketan Inter College, Rajapur, Prayagraj, affiliated to Vidya Bharati, has secured All India Rank 207 in the Civil Services (IAS) exam. Music teacher Manoj Gupta shared that Alok completed Class 12 in 2011, graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT-Gandhinagar (2012–16), worked at BPCL (2016–2020), then began UPSC preparation. He cleared PCS in 2022 as SDM. Alok credits his teachers, parents, and family for his success.