Jhajjar (Haryana) [India], March 25 (HBTV): Jatin Jakhar, the son of a retired Army man who now works as a security guard, secured All India Rank 191 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.
Speaking to ANI, Jatin underscored the importance of perseverance in achieving success, noting that he cleared the examination on his fifth attempt through consistent hard work.
'It takes time. Sometimes you are unsuccessful, but you process it, keep moving, and keep working. Ultimately, you succeed. This was my fifth attempt. In the first four attempts, I was not successful. I had the feeling that if you put feelings aside and work hard, you will succeed. Like with success and failure, you must analyse your situation, your capabilities, and what you can do. Keep working hard, and after some time, you will succeed,' he said.
Jatin's father, Deepak Kumar, expressed pride over his son's achievement and highlighted the dedication shown during nine years of preparation.
'My son has worked hard and achieved this result. I am retired from the Army and now work as a security guard. My son was away from us for nine years preparing, and his hard work has finally paid off. We are very happy,' he told ANI.
Celebrations were reported across several states after the Union Public Service Commission announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2025, with candidates sharing stories of determination.
In Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, the parents of Aastha Jain, who secured the ninth rank, expressed pride in her achievement. Her father said, 'She secured fourth rank across India in the Class 12 board examinations. She has also cleared the UPSC exam three times. Currently, she is in the Rajasthan IPS cadre and is undergoing training in Hyderabad.'
In Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Vaibhavi Agrawal, who secured the 35th rank, credited her success to guidance and support. 'I attribute my success to God, the support of my mentors, coaching and family. As an IAS aspirant, one should continue working hard; persistence is the key to success. Anyone can achieve their goals if they keep trying. As I prepare to join the system, my focus will be on women's empowerment and education,' she said.
In Dumka, Jharkhand, Sudipa Dutta, who secured the 41st rank, said she cleared the exam on her third attempt. 'On average, I studied for six to ten hours a day, relying mostly on self-study,' she added.
Similarly, in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, Rupal Jaiswal, who secured the 43rd rank, emphasised the role of perseverance. 'Perseverance and hard work can take you anywhere. Failure does not disappoint me. I cleared the exam on my second attempt, but I chose to give a third attempt to challenge myself further,' she said. (ANI)