Father auto driver, mother farm labourer, Ansar became IAS at 21
CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies, Bhopal:
If financial hardship and difficult circumstances cannot break someone’s resolve, a path to success can be made. The story of Ansar Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Shelgaon in Maharashtra’s Jalna district, is an example of this. His father drove an auto-rickshaw and his mother worked as a farm labourer to run the household. Because of limited income, it was often difficult for the family to arrange money even for food and education. Despite this, Ansar continued his studies and, at the age of just 21, cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination and became an IAS officer.
Studies continued on a teacher’s advice
Ansar’s family was financially weak. There was a time when his father considered stopping his education. But a schoolteacher recognised his talent and persuaded his father to allow him to continue studying. Ansar then studied hard and scored 91 percent in the Class 12 examination. For higher education, he took admission to the prestigious Fergusson College in Pune, where he studied political science.
Brother also made a major sacrifice
Ansar’s brother made an important contribution to his success. Seeing the family’s financial situation, his brother left his studies, started working in a garage and sent part of his earnings for Ansar’s education. Despite financial difficulties, Ansar completed his college education and began preparing for the civil services examination. During preparation, he also struggled to arrange coaching and study material.
Secured 361st rank in first attempt
Ansar secured the 361st all-India rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination result declared in 2016. It was his first attempt. At that time, he was only 21 years old. After this achievement, he became one of the country’s youngest officers to become an IAS officer. He was allotted the West Bengal cadre.
Ansar’s story shows that economic difficulties can certainly become obstacles on the way, but education, family support and continuous effort can open the path to any major goal.
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