Karnal: Two IAS officers, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Anand Kumar Sharma (IAS: 2019: HY) and Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rahul Raiya (IAS: 2022: HY), interacted with students at a career counselling programme organised by the Karnal district administration at Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in Sagga village on November 11, 2026.
The officers discussed career planning, academic discipline and preparation for competitive examinations. They encouraged students to set clear goals, remain consistent in their efforts and take part in co-curricular activities alongside their studies.
DC Emphasises Discipline and Consistency
Addressing the students, Dr. Sharma stressed the importance of maintaining a disciplined daily routine and allocating time to academics, sports and cultural activities.
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He advised students to spend at least 30 minutes each day pursuing hobbies such as reading, painting, music or dancing, noting their role in stress management and personality development.
He also encouraged students to focus on their efforts rather than become preoccupied with results, adding that hard work and consistency were essential to achieving their goals.
The DC directed the school’s career counselling in-charge, Mamta, to hold a dedicated guidance session for students for at least 30 minutes every week.
Officers Answer Questions on Career Options
During the interactive session, students sought guidance on careers in medicine, nursing, civil services and law, among other fields.
Dr. Sharma shared the following guidance:
- Medical profession: Students aspiring to become doctors should study Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Classes 11 and 12 and qualify the NEET examination. He also recommended practising previous years’ question papers.
- Nursing: He discussed eligibility for General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and BSc Nursing courses, including the relevant admission requirements.
- Chartered Accountancy: He explained the three stages of the CA course—Foundation, Intermediate and Final.
- Civil services: He advised aspirants to complete graduation, prepare thoroughly for the UPSC examination, study NCERT textbooks and develop a habit of reading newspapers.
ADC Dr. Rahul Raiya addressed a student’s query about pursuing law. He explained that students can enter the field after Class 12 or graduation, while admission to National Law Universities requires qualifying the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
About the Officers
Dr. Anand Kumar Sharma
A 2019-batch IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, he took charge as Karnal Deputy Commissioner in April 2026. He holds an MBBS degree from Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi.
He has previously served as Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, Rohtak, and held other administrative assignments, including ADC and SDM postings.
Dr. Rahul Raiya
A 2022-batch IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, he is serving as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Karnal. He holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, an M.Sc. degree, and a Ph.D. in Genetics from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi.
He was earlier posted as Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Assandh.
The programme is part of the district administration’s “Mera Bhavishya, Mera Nirnay” (My Future, My Decision) initiative, launched to provide students in government schools with guidance on career opportunities, competitive examinations and future academic choices.
