1. Introduction

A short motivational opener highlighting how many successful UPPCS officers once faced repeated failures—explaining how perseverance, learning, and strategic adaptation played key roles in their eventual success.

2. Shiv Pratap: Cracking Rank 4 in 6th Attempt

3. Nishant Upadhyay: From 5 Failures to 4th Rank

4. Akanksha Gupta: Relentless Rise to Rank 4

5. Pratiksha Pandey: Second Rank Against All Odds

6. Sunil Kumar: Rising from Financial Strain to Deputy SP

7. Real Voices: Aspirants Share Their Battles

“No aspirant should say their preparation years are wasted. You now have your notes and proper resources… one year prep brings learning and growth.”
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“In society’s eyes, I may be a failure… but failure is celebrated here [on Reddit] and motivates me to persist.”
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Aspirants across forums echo a common theme: failure offers foundational learning and mental growth—this is neither the end, nor the default narrative.

8. Key Takeaways & Lessons

9. Conclusion

The road to UPPCS success is rarely linear. These aspirants prove that repeated failures, tough circumstances, and self-doubt can be the grit that polishes steel. For every aspirant who’s struggling, these stories stand as proof: with focus, adaptability, and unwavering belief—you too can rise.

Community & Reflection
Online communities provide solace, mutual motivation, and a mirror-worthy reminder: you’re not alone.

Health & Mind Matter
Pratiksha’s story reminds us: dedication must be paired with resilience—even during critical upheavals.

Learn & Adjust
Each aspirant reshaped their strategy—from better studying, mocks, feedback loops, to self-care.

Tenacity Pays Off
Success often comes in later attempts; unwavering commitment pays dividends.

A story of resilience and creative recalibration when original plans don’t work.

After failing UPSC three times, he switched gears and cracked UPPCS—becoming Deputy SP in 2018 (Rank 75).
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Grew up poor in Kaushambi; his mother sold jewelry to fund his engineering education.

Despite hospitalisation and weak condition, her presence and performance shone through—she achieved Rank 2 in UPPCS‑2022.
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Battled serious health issues right before her final interview.

Her biggest learning: every setback can be a stepping stone.

Failed three consecutive years, then cleared prelims and mains in the fourth attempt, before eventually securing Rank 4 in her fifth.
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Based out of Uttarakhand, Akanksha took five years to crack UPPCS.

Attributes his success to unwavering dedication—8–10 hours of daily study and unwavering family support.
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Interviewed thrice before finally securing Rank 4 in 2022.
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From Jaunpur’s "IAS Village," Nishant attempted UPPCS six times.

His message: “Failures were many and stressful—but the eventual success made it all worthwhile.”
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Skipped 2020 due to COVID, but kept going—finally achieved Rank 4 in UPPCS‑2023 and is now on track to become SDM.
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Passed prelims in 2018 but failed in mains multiple times.

Started UPPCS preparation in 2016, failed prelims in first two tries.