https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

More than Just a Special Category Student

Suraj Tiwari lost most of his limbs in a major accident in 2017. He joined JNU in 2018 and made up his mind to become a civil servant. Watch Indian Masterminds' exclusive video interview here
Indian Masterminds Stories

Watch Indian Masterminds’ exclusive video interview with Suraj Tiwari, an inspiring candidate from the small town of Mainpuri, UP, who secured AIR-917 in UPSC CSE 2022 and will soon become an IAS officer!

Suraj’s success story is extraordinarily special. After losing both his legs, his right arm and two fingers from his left arm, in a horrible accident, Suraj had almost lost hope in life. However, he didn’t give up and after a failed attempt, joined JNU Campus in New Delhi. Here he was introduced to the world of civil services by his friends who were preparing for the same.

He made up his mind to become an IAS officer and bring pride to his town and family. After struggling to learn how to write and do basic chores, he finally held the reins of his life and prepared diligently for the UPSC CSE examination. His efforts bore fruits and he cracked the exam with AIR-917 and secured the second position in the PH category of IAS. Watch his full interview to know more about him and his life by clicking on the link given above.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Gujarat global sports hub 2026
Gujarat Aims to Become India’s Premier Global Sports Hub by 2026 with Commonwealth Games and Olympic Vision
Hemant Soren Hands Over Appointment Letters
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Hands Over Appointment Letters to 1,900 CGL Qualified Candidates
dhami
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Approves ₹51 Crore Development Projects for AYUSH, Urban Development, and Public Welfare
dhami
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Hands Over Appointment Letters to 215 New Sub-Inspectors
nalco
NALCO Signs MoU with Balmer Lawrie for Online Air Ticket Booking and Operational Efficiency
THDC-resized
THDC India Invites Bids for 1200 MW Kalai II Hydroelectric Project in Andhra Pradesh
grse
GRSE Strengthens Global Shipbuilding Drive with Keel Laying of Second Multi-Purpose Vessel for Germany
Bihar-Police
Bihar Police Holds Awareness Program to Prevent Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplaces
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Venu Rajamony
A President, a Teacher, a Father Figure: Venu Rajamony on Working with Pranab Mukherjee
Venu Rajamony
From Newsroom to The Hague: The Many Lives of Diplomat Venu Rajamony
Shakeel Maqbool
When Numbers Guide Governance: The Story of ICAS Officer Shakeel Maqbool
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
UPSC Toppers (2021 to 2024)
From Hostels to Headlines: How Persistence Turned Aspirants into India’s Future Leaders (2021-2024)
Not perfection, but persistence—four UPSC Rank 1 toppers reveal how setbacks, silence, and self-belief...
UPSC Toppers 2016 to 2020
Failures, Fear, and Triumph: The Untold Journeys of India’s Youngest UPSC Rank 1 IAS Toppers (2016–2020)
Discover the journeys of UPSC Rank 1 toppers—Durishetty Anudeep, Nandini KR, Kanishka Kataria, Pradeep...
UPSC Rank 1 Toppers 2011 to 2015
Five UPSC Rank 1 Toppers, Five Different Paths: How IAS Officers from 2011–2015 Found Their Way
Discover the journeys of UPSC Rank 1 toppers from 2011 to 2015—Shena Aggarwal, Haritha V Kumar, Gaurav...
Social Media
venomous banded krait
Rare Night Encounter: IFS Officer Spots Highly Venomous Banded Krait During Forest Patrol, Internet Amazed
An IFS officer’s night patrol video of a highly venomous banded krait has gone viral, highlighting India’s...
elephant rescue Karnataka
Heroic Karnataka Elephant Rescue: How a 28-Hour “Impossible Mission” Became a Triumph of Wildlife Care, IFS Parveen Kaswan Shares Video
A trapped elephant was rescued after 28 hours in Karnataka through a massive, expertly coordinated Forest...
IFS leaf-whistling viral video
IFS Officer Shares Video of Tiger Reserve Guide’s Leaf-Whistling Talent, Internet Tries to Guess the Tune
Jaldapara National Park Guide Shows Extraordinary Leaf-Whistling Skills, Goes Viral
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Gujarat global sports hub 2026
Gujarat Aims to Become India’s Premier Global Sports Hub by 2026 with Commonwealth Games and Olympic Vision
Hemant Soren Hands Over Appointment Letters
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Hands Over Appointment Letters to 1,900 CGL Qualified Candidates
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Venu Rajamony
Venu Rajamony
Shakeel Maqbool
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT