Bhubaneswar, June 14 -- India's Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination is widely regarded as one of the country's toughest competitive tests, demanding years of disciplined preparation, patience and resilience.

Every year, lakhs of aspirants dedicate themselves to the dream of becoming IAS, IPS or IFS officers, often making multiple attempts before tasting success. Many never make it to the final list. Before embarking on such an arduous journey, most candidates hope to build a strong academic foundation with impressive Class 10 and Class 12 results.

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But IPS officer Ishwar Gurjar prove...