1. Introduction

2. Meet the Toppers

Siddharth Gupta – All India Rank 1

Prem Shankar Pandey – Rank 2

Manoj Kumar Bharti – Rank 5

3. Preparation Strategies Across the Board

Focused Self-study & Resource Selection

Learning from Setbacks

Consistency & Multiple Attempts

4. Motivation Behind the Ranks

5. Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts

Purpose Driven: Toppers weren’t just after ranks—they held broader goals, such as social empowerment.

Self‑Reliance Wins: Toppers succeeding without coaching reiterate that disciplined resource use and self-study can level the playing field.

Grit Over Glory: Success came after multiple attempts and despite earlier failure, showing how perseverance is non-negotiable.

Divya Sikarwar's Aspirations: Aiming to empower rural women through education and self‑help groups—she cleared UPPCS in her third attempt and topped the list. Upsc Pathshala

Siddharth’s Inspiration: Inspired since Seventh Grade by SDMs (Sub‑Divisional Magistrates), which fueled his ambition to join the administrative service. AajTak

Manoj's journey across four attempts exemplifies that persistence and a refined approach are as valuable as success on the first try. Navbharat TimesAajTak

Siddharth's turnaround after three UPSC failures highlights that failures can be redirections to more suitable paths. pixstory.com

Prem and Manoj's no-coaching approach shows the impact of disciplined, independent preparation. AajTak+1Navbharat Times

Siddharth displayed grit by shifting strategy after repeated failures and achieving success. pixstory.com

From Bahraich, he also cracked UPPCS without coaching—it was his fourth attempt. His perseverance showcases the importance of determination, even without external support or mentorship. Navbharat TimesAajTak

His story underscores the power of self-study and resourcefulness, especially for those without access to coaching.

From Prayagraj, the son of a retired bus conductor. He achieved his rank without any formal coaching, relying instead on freely accessible online resources. AajTak

Previously attempted the UPSC multiple times without success before pivoting to UPPCS and emerging on top—illustrating how resilience and strategic refocus can pay off. pixstory.com

Hailing from Deoband, his parents run a modest grocery store and he’s currently serving as a Naib Tehsildar in Bijnor. हरिभूमिpixstory.com

Highlight how these stories offer valuable insights and inspiration for aspirants.

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