https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Meet Krishna Pal Rajpoot from Newari in MP, One of the Youngest Candidates to Clear UPSC CSE 2021

Krishnapal Singh from Newari in Madhya Pradesh cleared the UPSC CSE 2021 exam at the age of just 23
Indian Masterminds Stories

Brought up in the Newari village of Madhya Pradesh, Krishna Pal Singh Rajpoot has emerged as the only civil servant in his whole family by securing a place in the final list of UPSC 2021 results. He originally comes from a farmer’s family as his grandfather was a farmer himself. However, his father did not follow the traditional work and choose to study and become a lawyer.

Krishna Pal somewhat followed his father’s footsteps as he chose studies over joining farming activities. This turned out to be a better option as he cleared the UPSC exam in the second attempt and brought laurels to the whole village.

LEFT HOME AT THE AGE OF 13

Krishna Pal is a resident of the Papavani Negua village of Prithvipur tehsil of Niwari district. His father, Ramkumar Rajput, is a lawyer in Orchha town and his mother Mamta Rajput is an Anganwadi helper. Whereas his grandfather Nathuram Rajput is a farmer.

Singh studied up to fifth grade in Papavani village and completed his 8th in Orchha. He was just 13 when he left Orchha to move to Niwari and complete his high school education. After this, he completed his 12th and graduated in English Literature from Maharani Laxmi Bai Government College of Excellence, Gwalior.

He planned to appear for the UPSC exam after graduation and hence shifted to New Delhi for preparation.

CLEARING UPSC

Krishna Pal decided very early in life that he wanted to serve the public and become a civil servant. Hence, during his second year of graduation, he started a three-year coaching programme in Delhi and was living in Karol Bagh. He got over with his graduation and immediately appeared for the first time for the civil service exam in 2020. He failed to clear the preliminary stage, but he knew it was very early for him as he had just graduated.

In the second attempt in 2021, Krishna Pal not only cleared the prelims but also got through the mains and interview stage. On the result day, his name appeared on the final list as he scored an All India Rank 329.

It was not only a proud moment for him but for his whole family and the people of his native village. Krishna Pal cleared the exam at the age of just 23 and become one of the youngest aspirants to clear the exam in 2021.

In an interview, he had a few suggestions for aspirants: “Maintain consistency and never become under-confident for being sustainable in the UPSC journey. It’s never about how many attempts you are giving but the preparation behind it.”


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Indian Oil IOCL
Indian Oil Officers’ Association & Trade Unions Raise Concerns Over IOCL Pipeline Restructuring & PNGRB’s Common Carrier Policy
Animesh Kujur
From Tribal Fields to Global Tracks: Chhattisgarh's Animesh Kujur Breaks India’s 100m Sprint Record in Greece
IPS Chanhal Shekhar
IPS Chanchal Shekhar Elected President of Madhya Pradesh IPS Association, Focus on Long-Pending Demands
IAS Officer IPS Officer
Key Bureaucratic Reshuffle: IAS Rohit Kumar Joins NITI Aayog, Tenure Extensions for Senior Officers
IAS Officers Indian Administrative Services IAS logo
IAS Chandrashekhar Nayaka Appointed Officer on Special Duty to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
IPS-Sonali-Mishra-BSF
IPS Sonali Mishra Becomes First Woman Director General of Railway Protection Force, Marks Historic Milestone
Chandigarh logo-resized
Chandigarh’s ‘Adopt a School’ Initiative Ropes in 12 IAS & 3 IPS Officers as Mentors, Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Leaders
Indian Police Services IPS Officer
Bihar: 12 IPS Officers Transferred in Major Reshuffle, Vaibhav Sharma Made SP, Research Control, CID, Patna
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Ravi Kapoor
Why Ex-IRS Officer Ravi Kapoor Walked Away from Power
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-07 at 3.15
The Martial Artist IRS Officer Who Conquered North East India on a Cycle
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-03 at 13.33
IRS Sanjay Bahadur: The Officer With a Pen That Bites | Video Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Sushmitha and Ishwarya Ramanathan
Their Home Was Washed Away — Sushmitha & Ishwarya Built a Legacy Instead
Sushmitha and Ishwarya lost their home to the 2004 tsunami. But with books, belief, and each other, they...
IAS SHWETA BHARTI Bihar
From Wipro to Civil Services: How Bihar's IAS Shweta Bharti Juggled a BPSC Job While Preparing for UPSC
IAS Shweta Bharti, from rural Bihar, balanced a full-time job and UPSC prep with discipline, cracked...
IPS Deepak Meghani
Deepak Meghani, IPS: A Journey of Focus, Failure, and Quiet Discipline
A passionate writer, he has authored several books in Gujarati, ranging from exam strategy guides to...
Social Media
G S Roshni
Kerala’s Fearless Forest Officer G.S. Roshni Rescues 16-Foot King Cobra with Bare Hands, Garners Praise & Critique
Beat Forest Officer G.S. Roshni’s first-ever king cobra rescue goes viral, earning her the title of ‘Green...
Kaziranga Baby Elephant
Chotu the Baby Elephant Reunited with Mother in Kaziranga: Retired IFS Officer’s Post Goes Viral
A baby elephant's emotional reunion with its mother in Kaziranga, shared by retired IFS officer Susanta...
PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu’s Visit to NADT Turns into a Wholesome Tribute to Legacy—and ‘Moolchandj
The Olympic champion shared nostalgic memories, met aspiring IRS officers, and sparked viral laughter...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Indian Oil IOCL
Indian Oil Officers’ Association & Trade Unions Raise Concerns Over IOCL Pipeline Restructuring & PNGRB’s Common Carrier Policy
Animesh Kujur
From Tribal Fields to Global Tracks: Chhattisgarh's Animesh Kujur Breaks India’s 100m Sprint Record in Greece
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Ravi Kapoor
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-07 at 3.15
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-03 at 13.33
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT