By Yashi Yuvraj

For Vishal Dubey, cracking the prestigious civil services examination on his first attempt with AIR 296  is an achievement that stemmed from his unwavering passion, discipline and a holistic approach towards life. Hailing from the small town of Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, Vishal’s family had no prior background in civil services. However, his schooling at a military institution instilled in him a desire to join the armed forces as an officer.

When a medical issue barred him from joining the army, Vishal turned his focus towards the civil services. He chose the challenging optional subject of Political Science and International Relations, drawn by his innate interest in philosophy and poetry. “I found that certain elements were common between what I was reading for my interest and what was needed for the optional,” he told Indian Masterminds.

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