Faced disappointments, but learnt from my failures: JPSC topper | Ranchi News – Times of India

Ranchi: Growing up as the son of a dedicated Jharkhand police officer, Ashish Akshat’s childhood was steeped in stories of valour and justice, tales that fuelled his ambition to one day don the badge himself. His father, Subodh Kumar Srivastava, a retired police inspector, was not just a figure of authority but a beacon of inspiration, guiding Ashish with tales of courage and integrity.Today, Ashish stands as a testament to perseverance and passion, having secured the top rank in the JPSC civil services examination on his second attempt. His journey from a dream-filled boy to a determined young man is a story of resilience, a narrative that echoes the values instilled in him by his father and the dreams he dared to chase.From a tender age, he was captivated by the idea of serving his community, of being the shield that protects the innocent and the sword that upholds the law. His journey, however, was not without its trials. Despite his relentless efforts, the path to becoming a police officer through the UPSC examinations proved elusive, with four attempts leaving him just shy of his goal. Yet, like the heroes in his father’s stories, Ashish was undeterred by setbacks. Determined to rise from the ashes of disappointment, Ashish shifted his focus to the JPSC civil services examination. With a heart full of hope and a mind sharpened by experience, he embraced the challenge anew. “I faced several disappointments in my endeavour to get into police service,” he said, “but I followed the mantra of learning from failures and trying hard continuously.” He said that self-study and self-motivation were also keys to his success adding that he had also joined the ‘DSP ka Pathshala’ run by police and administrative officers for mock interview.Ashish’s academic journey was marked by excellence, having passed Class 10 from De Nobili School Dhanbad and Class 12 from DAV Public School, Bokaro. His affinity for mathematics and science led him to the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, where he honed his analytical skills. After a brief stint in the corporate world, Ashish returned to his true calling, dedicating himself to civil service preparation with renewed vigour.His strategy was meticulous: time management, planning, and a reliance on foundational texts like NCERT books for subjects such as history, geography, and science. Self-study and self-motivation were his allies, and he sought guidance from ‘DSP ka Pathshala,’ a program run by police and administrative officers, to refine his interview skills. Today, Ashish Akshat stands as a testament to perseverance and passion, having secured the top rank in the JPSC civil services examination on his second attempt. His journey from a dream-filled boy to a determined young man is a story of resilience, a narrative that echoes the values instilled in him by his father and the dreams he dared to chase.