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[ad_1] The upper age limit for general category candidates to take the UPSC exam is 32. Taruni Pandey wanted to appear for the UPSC prelims in 2020, but she could not do so due to COVID-19 infection just four days before the exam. Taruni Pandey, aged 32, was born and brought up in Chittaranjan, West Bengal, and completed her education in Jamtara, Jharkhand. She pursued Bachelor’s and Master’s in English Literature from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Since she was in the third grade, Taruni had nurtured a childhood dream of becoming a doctor. Her career ambition remained resolute throughout the years. Despite initially pursuing an MBBS degree, Taruni had to discontinue her studies in the second year due to health problems. However, she remained determined to explore other avenues and prepared for the UPSC civil services exam. Following the demise of her brother-in-law, Taruni had to accompany her sister to various government offices where she engaged with several