CHENNAI: Sabareeswaran, the son of a power loom weaver from Kalipatti village in Namakkal district, has cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination in his eighth attempt, securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 700.
A BPharmacy graduate who began preparing for the civil services in 2017, Sabareeswaran told ANI that his journey was marked by repeated setbacks before his eventual success.
“My father is a power loom weaver and my mother is a homemaker. Their hard work, hope and perseverance, along with my own efforts, finally bore fruit,” he said.
Sabareeswaran said he initially struggled with knowledge gaps and other challenges while preparing for the exam, gradually improving his subject knowledge and personality over the years. Although he cleared the preliminary examination several times, he repeatedly fell short in the mains stage.
Last year, he reached the interview round but missed the final list by just two marks.
During that difficult phase, he said his parents encouraged him to remain confident and attempt the exam once more. “They told me not to lose confidence and said that next year we would celebrate our success,” he said.
Sabareeswaran credited his mother’s encouragement for keeping him motivated through the setbacks. “This time, my mother’s words came true. I’m very happy for my parents,” he said, thanking his father, mother and brother for their unwavering support throughout his journey.