17 Years as an IAS Officer in India: The Real Journey | IAS Govind Jaiswal | Officers on Duty E191

Govind Jaiswal, now an IAS officer who was once an ordinary man and just the son of a rickshaw puller. Govind cracked the competitive examination of India’s civil services in his first attempt. He applied for an exam in 2006, considered one of the toughest, and acquired 48th position among 474 participants. Govind Jaiswal’s current posting is in Goa as an Executive Director of Sports.

Lessons to learn from UPSC Topper Govind Jaiswal’s story:-

1. Never take insults and disrespect to heart. Use them as stepping stones to alter your own life.
2. Work hard with single-minded devotion. It pays.
3. Don’t use excuses like a distraction, family circumstances, etc. to not work towards your goal. If one man can do it, so can ten others.
4. A poor grasp of the English language is not a handicap. What is essential is for you to be conversant and articulate in any one language. You can always learn English.
5. He says, “The problem is not a language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express myself in Hindi made me an achiever. If you are confident enough to articulate your thoughts, no one can hinder your success. No language is superior or inferior. It’s an unwanted perception made by society.”

Watch the backstory of this inspirational officer and get to know his family and educational background, the challenges he has had to go through, his preparation schedule for the UPSC exam, and so much more.

We hope that her journey inspires you and motivates you to put your best foot forward in the examination. All the very best, and let’s crack it!

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