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[ad_1] Priyamvada became an IAS officer at the age of 31. Mhaddalkar said that she chose the online learning mode for preparation and opted for self-study. What you seek is seeking you. Those putting in hard work with patience and perseverance can never be stopped from climbing the ladder of success. The situations may make you opt for what you do not want but a little dedication takes you closer to your dream. This is the story of IAS officer Priyamvada Ashok Mhaddalkar who secured an all-India rank 13 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023. A resident of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, Priyamvada became an IAS officer at the age of 31. She cleared the examination on her second attempt. However, she did not plan to appear for the examination in the initial stage of her career. Rather, she pursued a B.Tech degree in Electronics Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai. Later, she got her MBA degree from IIM Bangalore after which she successfully landed a ...

[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 ...