A Tehsildar-rank officer’s son scored 189th rank in the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examination, the results of which was announced on Tuesday. Ravirala Mahesh Kumar, son of Narasaiah, administrative officer at Mahabubnagar district Collectorate, is all set to get into the India Administrative Service, the most coveted post of All India Civil Services.

Dr. Mahesh Kumar (28), who completed his medicine from Siddhardha Medical College, Vijaywada in 2012, cleared the Civil Services Examination in his fourth attempt choosing medical sciences as an optional. Speaking to The Hindu over phone from New Delhi, Dr. Mahesh said he had started his preparation immediately after his medicine in 2011, but could not clear even the prelims in his first attempt. However, he said he took a break for a year and attended coaching in New Delhi before making another attempt in 2013. With well-planned preparation, he cleared the preliminary and mains examination in 2013 and 2014 as well.

He was born and brought up in Nalgonda town. His father Narasiah and mother wife Pushpalatha were elated upon hearing the news of their son’s success. Mr. Narasaiah said grit and determination paid off for his son.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Telangana / by T. Karnakar Reddy / Nalgonda – May 11th, 2016