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A Farmer’s Son, A Nation’s Servant: Abhi Jain, AIR 34 in UPSC CSE 2024

Farmer’s son Abhi Jain cracked UPSC in his fifth attempt, securing AIR 34 without coaching—balancing a full-time job, family responsibilities, and unshakable determination.
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Born into a humble farmer’s family in Bhopal, Abhi Jain’s journey from the fields of Madhya Pradesh to the administrative corridors of India is a tale of unshakable determination, relentless effort, and quiet resilience. In his fifth attempt, Abhi secured All India Rank 34 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, marking his final transition from a Senior Superintendent of Posts (SSP) in Prayagraj to an IAS officer.

A LONG ROAD, PAVED WITH SETBACKS AND LESSONS

This wasn’t Abhi’s first tryst with the UPSC. His journey through the toughest exam in the country began in 2020 at the age of 20. Here’s how the journey unfolded:

  • 1st Attempt (2020-21): Selected in Indian Postal Service at age 20.
  • 2nd Attempt: Secured 282nd rank, yet unsatisfied, he aimed higher.
  • 3rd Attempt: Reached mains, but didn’t make it to the final list.
  • 4th Attempt: Couldn’t clear prelims, “a painful phase,” he recalls.
  • 5th Attempt (2024): Triumph, with AIR 34, fulfilling his IAS dream.

His emotional reaction after hearing the result from his brother, who’s currently working in the IT sector in Australia, showed how personal and hard-fought this battle was.

THE BACKBONE: FAMILY, FAITH, AND FOCUS

Abhi’s father, Mahendra Jain, toils as a farmer while his mother, Sunita Jain, is a homemaker. Abhi says he owes everything to his elder brother, Vipul Jain, and sister-in-law, Sanjoli, who not only provided financial support but were also his biggest emotional anchors. “They believed in me when I had stopped believing in myself,” says Abhi.

Interestingly, he didn’t join any coaching institute, relying instead on self-study, previous experience, and the vast ocean of online resources. “If your fundamentals are clear and you have a roadmap, the internet is your best teacher,” he asserts.

JUGGLING DUTY AND DREAMS

Since October 2024, Abhi had been posted as Senior Superintendent of Posts in Prayagraj, where he was also entrusted with the crucial responsibility of Mela Adhikari during the Maha Kumbh preparations. “The workload was intense. Crowd management was a challenge. I would read newspapers early in the morning, revise at night – sometimes two hours, sometimes ten,” he shares.

For him, every spare moment became an opportunity. “I didn’t count study hours. I only measured my focus,” he says.

NO CELEBRATION, ONLY CLARITY

Interestingly, this is the first time Abhi actually felt like celebrating a UPSC result. “Earlier ranks were steps, not the summit. This one was the goal.” He studied Political Science at Delhi University and chose it as his optional subject. His clarity and early decision to enter the civil services during college gave him a crucial head start.

He emphasizes, “Civil Services is not the end, it’s the beginning. Don’t treat it as your destiny. Treat it as your opportunity.”

ASPIRANT TO ADMINISTRATOR

Abhi is refreshingly pragmatic about preparation strategies. He advises aspirants to avoid overindulgence in topics they love. “We’re not here to become professors. Study what the exam demands, not what the heart desires.” His biggest tip? Study to qualify, not just to understand.

He strongly discourages endless attempts. “UPSC preparation shouldn’t consume your youth. If done right, your target age should be between 21 to 25. Life doesn’t begin or end with a government job.”

FAITH IN GANGA MAIYA AND A HEART FOR HOLLYWOOD

Abhi believes Maa Ganga blessed him during the Maha Kumbh as he served the pilgrims tirelessly. His spiritual gratitude complements his grounded realism. In lighter moments, Abhi escapes into the world of Hollywood films and channels his thoughts into blogs, his unique way of balancing motivation with mental health.

FROM SSP TO DM

With this stellar achievement, Abhi Jain is now on his way to becoming a District Magistrate, a leap that not only fulfils his personal dream but also carries the aspirations of countless youths from rural India. He stands as an inspiration that backgrounds don’t define futures, hard work does.

A MESSAGE TO ASPIRANTS

Don’t waste your 20s wandering without direction. If you start with clarity, you’ll finish with success. There’s no secret sauce, just discipline, strategy, and belief.

And with that, the farmer’s son who once walked to school through muddy fields now walks into India’s elite bureaucracy, with humility in his heart and duty on his shoulders.


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