By Muskan Khandelwal

Paramita Malakar, an unassuming woman from West Bengal, didn’t take a straight path to achieving her dream of cracking the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE). After graduating with a Physics honors degree in 2012, she immediately took up a job at a BPO as she needed to support her family. After working there for a few months, she began her corporate career, first with TCS and then with the State Bank of India. In 2020, she secured the coveted role of Sub Divisional Information and Cultural Officer (SDICO). Yet Paramita’s ambitions soared for a position on the national stage.

Speaking with Indian Masterminds, Paramita shares her inspiring journey to UPSC.

ROAD TO CSE

The UPSC CSE first ignited a spark in Paramita’s heart in 2018. She began her preparation while juggling a demanding job at TCS. Initial setbacks only fueled her determination. “I failed miserably in my prelims,” Paramita recounts. “Working 12 hours a day left me with limited study time. Discouraged, I doubted my ability to clear any government exam.”

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