In a powerful story of grit and determination, Sabareeswaran, the son of a power-loom weaver from Tamil Nadu's Chennai, has cleared the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination after eight attempts, proving that persistence can overcome even the toughest odds.
Coming from a modest background, Sabareeswaran grew up watching his father work long hours at a loom to support the family. Resources were limited, but the dream of becoming a civil servant never faded and despite facing repeated setbacks in the highly competitive exam, he refused to give up.
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"...This is my 8th attempt, and this year, I cleared the exam with an All India Rank of 700. My father is a power loom weaver, and my mother is a homemaker. With their hard work, hope, perseverance, and my own efforts, everything bore fruit in the end... I had a lot of knowledge gaps and faced many problems along the way," Sabareeswaran was quoted as saying by ANI.
Each failed attempt became a learning experience for Sabareeswaran. Friends and family say the journey tested his patience, finances and emotional strength. Yet Sabareeswaran kept preparing year after year, improving his strategy and staying focused on his goal of cracking UPSC. His success story has now become an inspiration for thousands of aspirants preparing for India’s toughest examination. The UPSC Civil Services Examination, conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission, is known for its extremely low success rate, making perseverance a key factor in cracking it.
For Sabareeswaran’s family, the result is more than just a career milestone — it is the culmination of years of sacrifice. The moment he cleared the exam, the achievement symbolised not only personal victory but also hope for many students from humble backgrounds who continue to chase their dreams.
His journey sends a clear message to aspirants across India: failure is not the end — persistence can eventually turn dreams into reality.
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Coming from a modest background, Bharathi’s journey to success reflects years of hard work, ambition and family support. His father works as a daily wage labourer at a brick manufacturing unit, yet the family continued to encourage his dream of entering the civil services.
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Sharing his experience after the results, Bharathi described his journey as nothing short of miraculous. “My journey has been rather miraculous. This was my first attempt. With the support of the Naan Mudhalvan scheme, I was able to succeed in my very first attempt. I owe a lot to the government’s Naan Mudhalvan scheme and to the service coaching centre. They were instrumental in my preparation,” he told ANI.
He added that his civil services dream began at a young age when he was just 18 years old and had very little guidance about the path ahead.
“I started this journey when I was just 18 years old, without any guidance. My mother and father were my first inspiration, and they motivated me to serve my nation in the best way possible,” Bharathi said.
For him, the civil services represent more than a prestigious career. He believes it is the best platform to bring meaningful change at the grassroots level, especially for communities that face the same struggles his family experienced.
“I chose civil services as the best platform to contribute to people at the grassroots level, like us,” he added.
Coming from a modest background, Sabareeswaran grew up watching his father work long hours at a loom to support the family. Resources were limited, but the dream of becoming a civil servant never faded and despite facing repeated setbacks in the highly competitive exam, he refused to give up.
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"...This is my 8th attempt, and this year, I cleared the exam with an All India Rank of 700. My father is a power loom weaver, and my mother is a homemaker. With their hard work, hope, perseverance, and my own efforts, everything bore fruit in the end... I had a lot of knowledge gaps and faced many problems along the way," Sabareeswaran was quoted as saying by ANI.
Each failed attempt became a learning experience for Sabareeswaran. Friends and family say the journey tested his patience, finances and emotional strength. Yet Sabareeswaran kept preparing year after year, improving his strategy and staying focused on his goal of cracking UPSC. His success story has now become an inspiration for thousands of aspirants preparing for India’s toughest examination. The UPSC Civil Services Examination, conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission, is known for its extremely low success rate, making perseverance a key factor in cracking it.
For Sabareeswaran’s family, the result is more than just a career milestone — it is the culmination of years of sacrifice. The moment he cleared the exam, the achievement symbolised not only personal victory but also hope for many students from humble backgrounds who continue to chase their dreams.
His journey sends a clear message to aspirants across India: failure is not the end — persistence can eventually turn dreams into reality.
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Daily wager’s son from Chennai cracks UPSC in first attempt
In an inspiring story of determination and opportunity, Subramania Bharathi, the son of a daily wager working in a brick manufacturing unit in Chennai, has cleared the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination in his very first attempt with the help of the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Naan Mudhalvan scheme, which provides guidance, skill training and career support to students across Tamil Nadu, played a crucial role in Bharathi’s preparation by offering structured mentoring and resources for competitive exams.Coming from a modest background, Bharathi’s journey to success reflects years of hard work, ambition and family support. His father works as a daily wage labourer at a brick manufacturing unit, yet the family continued to encourage his dream of entering the civil services.
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Sharing his experience after the results, Bharathi described his journey as nothing short of miraculous. “My journey has been rather miraculous. This was my first attempt. With the support of the Naan Mudhalvan scheme, I was able to succeed in my very first attempt. I owe a lot to the government’s Naan Mudhalvan scheme and to the service coaching centre. They were instrumental in my preparation,” he told ANI.
He added that his civil services dream began at a young age when he was just 18 years old and had very little guidance about the path ahead.
“I started this journey when I was just 18 years old, without any guidance. My mother and father were my first inspiration, and they motivated me to serve my nation in the best way possible,” Bharathi said.
For him, the civil services represent more than a prestigious career. He believes it is the best platform to bring meaningful change at the grassroots level, especially for communities that face the same struggles his family experienced.
“I chose civil services as the best platform to contribute to people at the grassroots level, like us,” he added.
