Tamil Nadu UPSC Toppers Credit Parents For Inspiration And Support

T Bhuvaneshram, a native of Tiruvallur, cleared the UPSC civil services examination (2023) with an all India rank of 41. According to sources, he is the top ranker from the state.

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While this is his sixth attempt, maintaining emotional balance and a well-rounded personality, and believing in the process helped him get through in his long journey.

Currently serving as an assistant manager at NABARD in Thiruvananthapuram, Bhuvaneshram started preparing for civil services following his undergraduate studies, at an institute in Bengaluru.

"My parents instilled in me a passion for public service as part of my upbringing. My father, who is working as an assistant executive engineer in Tangedco, also motivates me to help people. If you want to help people and also get paid for it, civil services is the best option," said Bhuvaneshram.

While his parents supported him for five years while he was preparing, he took up work as an assistant manager in NABARD last year. "My parents were gracious enough to support me this long. But I couldn't continue to depend on them and took up the job," he added.