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IAS Balaguru K: Preparing for UPSC exam while working as a security guard, failed 3 times to become an IAS officer again

IAS Balaguru K

IAS Balaguru K: If there is a desire to do something in the mind and a person tries to achieve it with full devotion, then even the difficulties that come in the way do not stop the way and the destination is reached automatically. There are many examples in the world which have proved this statement to be true.

Today we will tell you about such an IAS officer who, on the strength of his hard work and dedication, has done what is beyond the power of a common man. The name of this IAS officer is Balaguru K. Is. He achieved success by passing a difficult exam like UPSC in the midst of poverty and difficult circumstances. Poverty was so severe that he had to work as a security guard to support the family. With this job, he also fulfilled his dream of becoming an IAS. Let’s know about Balaguru K. Gave flight to his dreams while working as a private guard.

Who is IAS Balaguru K?

Balaguru K, He hails from Therapadi, a small village in Aravakurichi district of Tamil Nadu state . Balaguru was born in an economically weak family. Both his mother and father used to work as laborers to support the family. While facing financial difficulties since childhood, he made hard work and dedication his strength. Apart from parents, there is also a sister in the family. He did not leave his studies amid financial constraints. Balaguru did his early studies from the village school itself. Balaguru, who dreamed of becoming a District Magistrate since childhood, never lagged behind in studies. He secured good marks in high school and intermediate examination.

Realizing the economic condition of the house after intermediate studies, he started working as a security guard in a hospital. During this, he used to get a salary of only 4 thousand rupees per month. His dream was to become an IAS officer. He wanted to fulfill his dream but did not want to turn away from the responsibilities of the family. He wanted to get rid of the responsibility by marrying his sister and started preparing for the exam. While fulfilling the responsibilities of the family and working as a security guard, Balaguru also started preparing for the UPSC exam.

Failure in 3 attempts of UPSC exam

Balaguru has told in an interview that the poor economic condition of the family affected his studies as well. The lack of money was such that he had to go to the barber or tea shop to read the newspaper. Where they used to get to read newspapers for free. Joined the Public Library of Chennai to read books. In that library, he met many students preparing for the UPSC exam.

Where he started getting a lot of information about the syllabus and strategy of this exam. However, Balaguru had to face failure in the UPSC exam for the first time. But without giving up, he started preparing again. Even after this they have to face failure. Even after facing failure for three consecutive times, he did not stop working hard in the hope of fulfilling his dream.

Become an IAS officer by securing 265th rank

In the year 2014, Balaguru passed the UPSC exam by securing All India 265th rank. With his success, he got a chance to become an IAS officer. Balaguru gives the credit of his success to his parents. After becoming an IAS officer, he has always kept his parents close to him. So far, wherever Balaguru has been posted, his image has been seen as a flamboyant officer. Presently he is working as Chief Executive Officer in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh.

The success of IAS officer Balaguru is an example for those candidates who always consider their circumstances as the reason for their failure. IAS Balaguru has proved that circumstances never decide what you will do next in your life. It totally depends on you, whether you cry about the circumstances or succeed in changing your circumstances on the strength of your hard work and dedication.

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