Himachal’s Sanjeev Kumar cracks UPSC, secures 844th rank
Babushai Bureau
Nurpur (Himachal Pradesh), March 9, 2026: Sanjeev Kumar, a resident of Bher-Khud village under Pundar Gram Panchayat in Noorpur, Himachal Pradesh, has brought pride to the region by clearing the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, securing the 844th rank.
Currently serving as an Inspector in the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Sanjeev achieved this milestone in his second attempt at the UPSC examination. His achievement has been widely celebrated by family members and residents of the area.
Expressing their joy, Sanjeev’s grandmother Beeno Devi, father Pyar Singh, and mother Veena Devi said the success has brought immense pride to the family. Pyar Singh, who works as a daily wage labourer, described his son’s accomplishment as a moment of great honour for the family and the village.
Sanjeev Kumar began his education at the Government High School in Jonta, where he completed his matriculation. He later finished his Plus Two education at Government Senior Secondary School, Kotla. After obtaining a BSc (Non-Medical) degree, he pursued a Master’s degree in Political Science from Government College, Dharamshala.
In 2020, Sanjeev was selected as a Sub-Inspector in the Himachal Pradesh Police. However, his journey towards civil services was far from easy. Before attempting UPSC, he had tried five times for the Himachal Administrative Service (HAS) and even reached the interview stage but could not secure selection.
Instead of giving up, he continued preparing for UPSC alongside his official duties. His perseverance and dedication ultimately paid off as he successfully secured a place in the country’s prestigious civil services.