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‘I Missed My Kids’ Childhood for This Rank’ – A Father’s Journey to Success in BPSC

Manoj Kumar Gupta, once a poor boy from Buxar, cracked the 64th BPSC exam while raising two kids and working as a teacher, becoming a Revenue Officer through sheer determination and resilience.
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“When dreams are bigger than circumstances, even the toughest roads can lead to success.”

This inspiring truth echoes through the journey of Manoj Kumar Gupta – once barefoot boy from Buxar, Bihar – who rose through poverty and adversity to become a Revenue Officer-cum-Kanungo in Patna by cracking the prestigious 64th BPSC examination. And he achieved all this while being a father of two, balancing responsibilities, dreams, and hope.

FROM A TIN SHED TO A GOVERNMENT OFFICE: THE JOURNEY OF MANOJ KUMAR GUPTA

Manoj’s journey showcases his incredible rise from rural obscurity to becoming a respected public servant. His story is not merely one of academic achievement, but of grit, humility, and unwavering determination-

Roots in Poverty, Wings in Hope

Born and raised in a small village in Buxar district, Manoj belonged to a family where survival was a daily challenge. His grandparents were labourers, and his father earned merely ₹3500/month working as a helper in a cloth shop. A tin shed was their home, and new clothes were a luxury that came only after the old ones were worn to threads.

“We couldn’t afford competition books, so we used to rent them for one rupee a day,” Manoj recalls. “We would finish reading a month’s material in two days and return it. But there wasn’t a single quiz in Buxar in which we didn’t come first.”

Despite such conditions, Manoj was known as the most talented boy in his village, and that brilliance was not going to go to waste.

A Family of Fighters and Learners

Manoj grew up in a joint family – four uncles, three siblings, all of whom eventually secured government jobs. But the early years were filled with hardship and sacrifices.

“We had collectivism in the house. We didn’t focus on scarcity. We focused on cooperation,” he says with emotion.

He remembers a tin shed at the front of his home where 20-22 local children would sit and study from 9 AM to 10 PM. With no phones or distractions, they built a disciplined ecosystem of learning. Today, all of those friends are also in government services.

EARLY SIGNS OF CIVIL SERVICE ASPIRATIONS

From an early age, Manoj showed a knack for competitive aptitude. His uncle made him solve basic maths problems commonly found in entrance exams. His brilliance shone early, as he secured 6th rank in the BHU entrance test, but financial constraints made it impossible to pursue.

“The monthly fee itself was equal to my father’s income. So my uncle bore all my expenses,” he says.

Eventually, he became a government teacher in 2016, not by preference but by necessity. Marriage and children soon followed, and the pressure of responsibility mounted – but so did his determination.

CRACKING BPSC WITH KIDS IN HIS ARMS

While juggling full-time teaching, a growing family, and constant responsibilities, Manoj made several attempts at the BPSC exam. Each time, he reached the interview round, and each attempt made him more confident.

“Yes, I have two kids under the age of seven,” he shares. “But the level of understanding between us is strong – that’s why there is calm in the house today. My wife has supported me completely. I couldn’t help much in raising the children, but she managed everything.”

This sense of mutual understanding and sacrifice became the foundation of his success.

556TH RANK AND A REVENUE OFFICER BADGE

In the 64th BPSC, Manoj made strategic changes in his answer-writing style that helped him secure the 556th rank and earn the prestigious post of Revenue Officer cum Kanungo.

“I started giving subjective answers, used diagrams, included data and figures wherever I could,” he says. “I also wrote point-wise answers – it makes it easier for the examiner.”

He insists on avoiding vague writing in Mains answers: “Whatever you write, you must justify it. If you say India is lagging economically, show the data.”

WISDOM FROM A WARRIOR: MANOJ’S ADVICE TO ASPIRANTS

Drawing from years of experience and attempts, Manoj offers golden advice to aspirants:

  • Make your own notes. Relying on coaching material alone is not enough.
  • Focus on hand-written notes – they help retain more and can be updated with current affairs.
  • Revise regularly, especially from newspapers and updated sources.
  • Group discussion methods help a lot.

“During COVID, we used to conduct mock interviews over Zoom with my three friends. We all are officers today.”

He also emphasizes mastering basic maths to score full marks in aptitude papers.

FINAL WORD: MORE THAN A JOB, IT’S A MISSION

Today, sitting in his office in Patna, Revenue Officer Manoj Kumar Gupta represents more than just a successful candidate – he embodies hope for rural India, proof that circumstances don’t define futures, and a living testament to the power of resilience.

“Our childhood was never like this,” he says, smiling. “But perhaps that’s why today, we value everything we’ve earned – and we know we’ve truly earned it.”

BPSC Success Story by Bhaskar: Manoj Kumar Gupta – From a tin shed to a government badge
A story that proves: dreams may struggle, but they don’t die.


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