https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Choose Your Optional Wisely: Manuj Jindal, AIR 53, CSE 2017

Manuj Jindal, who secured AIR 53 in CSE 2017, is currently posted as CEO, Zila Parishad, Thane, Maharashtra. In a video interview he shared tips on how to choose optional and prepare for Mains and Interview. Despite his busy work schedule, he mentors thousands of UPSC CSE aspirants.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Preparing for UPSC CSE is a tough ride filled with ups and downs. From understanding the syllabus to choosing an optional, everything is not as easy as it looks and requires a lot of deliberations and analysing.

To help you understand everything better and make the path smoother, we present a video interview of Mr. Manuj Jindal, who had secured AIR 53 in CSE 2017. He is currently posted as CEO, Zila Parishad, Thane, Maharashtra.

Serving the nation was always Mr. Jindal’s dream, which led him to try for Army. He even got selected to NDA, but couldn’t complete his training due to medical reason. He did his graduation and took up a job for few years but the desire to do something for the country kept on disturbing him. So, he quit is high-paying job and appeared for UPSC CSE in 2017 and cleared it with AIR 53.

Today, despite his busy work schedule, he takes time out to help thousands of aspirants by mentoring them for UPSC preparation.

In an exclusive video interview, Mr. Jindal shared his own UPSC experiences and also gave advices on how to prepare for Mains and Interview in a better way. He also offered suggestions on how to deal with failures.

Here is the video :


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
NBCC
NBCC (India) Limited Wins ₹176 Crore Government and Institutional Projects Across India
Rajeev Krishna
UP ATS to Get Global-Standard Training: DGP Emphasises Tech Upgrade and Rapid Response Capabilities
Delhi government
Delhi MCD Moves to Upgrade 48 Villages to Urban Status Under Master Plan 2041 for Planned Development 
rekha cm
Delhi Govt Boosts Summer Water Supply Plan with 1314 MGD Capacity, GPS Tracking and Rainwater Harvesting Drive
cm bhupendra
VGRC Surat: Push for Fertiliser Self-Reliance and Tribal Tourism Development Gains Momentum in Gujarat
cm patel
CM Bhupendra Patel Meets Singapore Envoy Simon Wong to Accelerate Gujarat’s Global Investment and GIFT City Growth 
PNB-resized
Punjab National Bank Reports ₹2,157 Crore Q4 Profit, FY26 PAT Jumps 144%; Announces ₹3 Dividend
dhami cm
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Pushes Accelerated Development in Uttarakhand, Sets June 15 Deadline to Fast-Track Pending Projects 
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Punjab’s Welfare Push Backed by Surging Revenues Harpal Singh Cheema
Punjab’s Welfare Push Backed by Surging Revenues
vandana
IRS Vandana Sagar: From Academic Excellence to International Tax Leadership and a Champion’s Mindset
Pawan Sareen
Truth Behind India’s LPG Supply Strain Amid Rising Demand and Global Uncertainty 
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
WhatsApp Image 2026-05-05 at 1.45
She Missed by 0.2 Marks… Twice. Now Srishti Goyal is AIR 160 in UPSC 2025
From missing exams by fractions to cracking UPSC CSE 2025 with AIR 160, Srishti Goyal’s journey is a...
ashish
After Losing His Mother at 10, He Fought On to Fulfil Her Dream
Ashish Sharma’s UPSC journey is a powerful story of loss, persistence, and purpose, culminating in AIR...
Animesh Pradhan UPSC CSE 2025
How Animesh Mishra Cracked UPSC CSE 2025 with AIR 428: Prelims, Mains & Interview Strategy 
Animesh Mishra secured AIR 428 in UPSC CSE 2025 with a strategic and disciplined approach. Read his preparation...
CSR NEWS
school edcil
EdCIL Boosts Rural Education with New Classrooms and Sanitation Facilities in Varanasi School
Classroom & Sanitation Upgrade: EdCIL Strengthens Education Infrastructure in Varanasi
ntpc
₹7.19 Crore Healthcare Upgrade: NTPC Sipat Strengthens Bilaspur’s Medical Infrastructure
Big Boost to Healthcare: The initiative was highlighted during an event attended by Tokhan Sahu, Union...
ews
DVK Foundation Launches Scholarship Programme for EWS Students at BGIS Vrindavan
BGIS Vrindavan Partners with DVK Foundation for EWS Student Scholarships
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
NBCC
NBCC (India) Limited Wins ₹176 Crore Government and Institutional Projects Across India
Rajeev Krishna
UP ATS to Get Global-Standard Training: DGP Emphasises Tech Upgrade and Rapid Response Capabilities
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Punjab’s Welfare Push Backed by Surging Revenues Harpal Singh Cheema
vandana
Pawan Sareen
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT