Chhattisgarh Man Overcomes Cancer to Secure UPSC Rank in Third Attempt

Sanjay Dahariya, a 38-year-old from Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district, secured the 946th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 on his third attempt. Despite a six-year battle with salivary gland cancer and minor vision impairment, he persevered through multiple job resignations and treatments. Dahariya credits his success to family support and mentors, expressing commitment to public service. Local officials have praised his achievement as a testament to courage and determination.