West Bengal Celebrates UPSC 2023 Success with 18 Candidates Clearing the Exam
In a remarkable achievement for West Bengal, at least 18 candidates from the state have successfully cracked the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations this year. This impressive tally underscores the region's growing prominence in producing top civil servants for the nation.
State-Run Study Centre Leads the Way with 11 Successful Candidates
Among the standout performers, 11 of these successful candidates are alumni of the government-run Satyendra Nath Tagore Civil Services Study Centre (SNTCSSC). This institution, inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in January 2014, has consistently demonstrated strong results, with its contribution to Bengal's UPSC success increasing annually. Last year, 50% of the state's successful candidates hailed from this Salt Lake-based centre.
Surajit Kar Purkayastha, chairman of SNTCSSC, highlighted the centre's performance, noting that out of 28 candidates from the centre who cracked the interview stage, 11 have cleared the final examinations. This reflects the centre's effective training and support system for aspirants.
Inspiring Success Stories from Diverse Backgrounds
The list of successful candidates includes inspiring individuals from various backgrounds. Diksha Rai, who secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 40, is the daughter of Dharmendra Rai, a head constable in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) posted in Howrah. A computer science graduate from Visva Bharati University, born in Purulia's Adra and schooled at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Andal, Diksha shared her journey: "This was my fifth attempt. It feels wonderful to have made it to such a decent rank (AIR-40)." She is currently training in Delhi for the Delhi Andaman and Nicobar Civil Services (DANCS).
Another notable achiever is Debojyoti Haldar (AIR-443), a 29-year-old doctor and 2021 graduate of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, who also cleared the exam on his fifth attempt. He explained his motivation: "Though medical science is considered the noblest of all professions, UPSC offers diversity like no other. Also, ours is a family of social workers — my grandmother donated land for a school that is still running in our ancestral village, Gopalnagar, in Bongaon. I think the background has drawn me to civil service." Debojyoti has also ranked third in the recently published 2023 West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) results.
Other Successful Candidates and Their Aspirations
The success list features several other candidates with diverse profiles:
- Vaishna Biswas (AIR-367), a Jadavpur resident, South Point School alumna, and Jadavpur University engineer, expressed uncertainty about taking up the service this time, stating she is focused on UPSC preparations to improve her rank next year.
- Akash Kumar Rai (AIR-279) and Debabrata Pramanik (AIR-461) from Malda have made their mark.
- Kolkata-based candidates include S Nived Kumar (AIR-486), Juhi Das (AIR-649), and Kirti Chowdhury (AIR-760).
- From Darjeeling, Goutam Thakuri (AIR-432) of Bagdogra, who is already serving in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), and Anniela Sherpa (AIR-893) have achieved success.
- Mohsina Bano (AIR-648), whose husband is an IPS officer from the Bengal cadre, received coaching from the state-run training school.
This diverse group of achievers highlights the widespread dedication and hard work across West Bengal, contributing to the state's growing reputation in civil services examinations.
