Avinash Kuma is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Bihar who secured All India Rank 17 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022 His journey from a modest village background to the elite civil services is a testament to perseverance and dedication.
Early Life and Education
Hometown:Badhuwa village, Araria district, Bihar
– Family:Son of Ajay Kumar Singh, a farmer, and Pratima Devi, a homemaker
Schooling:
Class 10: Rani Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Forbesganj – achieved a 10 CGPA
Class 12: Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Bokaro – scored 93.2%
– **Higher Education:**Graduated with a B.Tech in Power Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, earning a 9.6 CGPA and a gold meda
Professional Background
Post-graduation, Avinash worked for 11 months on a power project in West Benga. In July 2020, driven by a longstanding aspiration and the cultural emphasis on civil services in Bihar, he resigned to prepare for the UPSC examinatio.
📚 UPSC Journey
Attempts:* Cleared the exam in his third attempt; did not pass the prelims in the first to.
Optional Subject:Philosophy – achieved an impressive 319 marks(165 in Paper 1 and 154 in Paper )
– Preparation Strategy:
– Emphasized self-study and conceptual clariy.
– Practiced extensively with test series and focused on time managemet.
– Utilized meditation and Vipassana for mental calmnes.
UPSC CSE 2022 Secured All India Rank 1
Current Posting IAS Officer, Odisha cadre (2023 bath).
Connect with Avinash Kumar
-Instagram: [@avinashkumar_ias](https://www.instagram.com/avinashkumar_ias/?hl=en)
– Telegram: [Avinash Kumar’s Channel](https://t.me/avinashkumar17)
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