Atul Prakash’s remarkable journey from a small village in Bihar to becoming a top UPSC rank holder is an inspiring tale of dedication and perseverance. His achievement highlights the power of consistent hard work and unwavering commitment to one’s goals.

Biography/Wiki

Atul Prakash, born in 1994, hails from Mangraon, a small village near Rajpur Prakhand in Buxar district, Bihar. He completed his secondary education at Abhinav Public School, Delhi, and higher secondary education at Delhi Public School, Patna. His academic excellence continued at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-Delhi), where he earned both B.Tech and M.Tech degrees in Mathematics and Computing. He consistently excelled academically, always among the top students in his classes.

Physical Appearance

Atul Prakash is approximately 5’7″ tall, maintains a fit physique weighing around 65 kg, and has brown eyes (he wears spectacles) and black hair.

Family & Caste

Atul Prakash is a Hindu. He comes from a humble background. His father, Ashok Kumar Rai, works as a Chief Engineer in the East Central Railway Zone’s construction wing in Hajipur, Bihar. His mother, Babita Rai, is a homemaker. He has younger siblings, including a sister, Shrishti, who works at ITC in Bengaluru.

Career

Following his postgraduate studies, Atul embarked on his UPSC journey. His first attempt in 2016 yielded a respectable 558th rank, leading to a position in the Railway Services (joined February 2018). Undeterred, he continued his preparation, resulting in a remarkable 4th rank in the 2017 UPSC exam.

His dedication to continuous improvement is truly inspiring. He shows us that even initial success doesn’t mean the end of the journey; rather it’s a stepping stone to even greater heights. This is a testament to his persistence and determination.

Facts

Atul’s academic achievements are impressive: he secured 94% in his 10th standard and 87% in his +2 examination. His success mantra is simple yet effective: consistency, hard work, and patience. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam serves as a source of inspiration for him.

His story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring civil servants across the nation.