Mysuru :

The results of UPSC Civil Services (Main) exam was declared yesterday. H.S. Srikanth of Mysuru has secured 56th rank in the exam thus bringing glory to the city.

Darshan of Davangere topped the rankers from the State, securing 48th rank while H. S. Srikanth of the city came second.

The other successful candidates from the State include Srinivasgowda (105th rank), Nivya Shetty (274), Akash Gowda (959), Pavan Kumar (420) and T.N. Nagesh (782).

Srikanth, son of retired Assistant Director of Agriculture Shantharaju and Sowbhagya couple, is a resident of Ramakrishnanagar here.

After completing his primary education at Carmel Convent in Nanjangud, Srikanth studied PUC at Ramakrishna Vidyashala in Yadavagiri and got his Mechanical Engineering degree from NIE in 2011. He later did his M.Tech at UVCE, Bengaluru.

Speaking to SOM after the announcement of UPSC results, Srikanth said he was extremely happy about the results.

Giving a brief on his Post-degree career, Srikanth said he had passed SBI Officers competitive exam and had also worked for Indian Aerospace in New Delhi for three months. Besides, he was also selected by the WIPRO.

Pointing out that all his family members were extremely happy about his performance in the Civil Services exam, Srikanth said he dreamt of becoming an IAS officer and this has been realised now.

Stating that he had attempted the UPSC exams three times earlier he said that he just could not make it last year. However, he continued with his studies and performed better to secure the 56th rank this time, he said while recalling the encouragement given by his teachers, lecturers, parents and relatives.

Manivannan inspired him

Noting that senior IAS Officer P. Manivannan, who had served as Mysuru Deputy Commissioner a few years ago, was a big inspiration for him, Srikanth said he learnt about Manivannan’s success story from the media. Besides, Manivannan had given useful tips to him which was very helpful in the exam.

He further said that C. Basavaraj and A.B. Ibrahim, who had earlier served in Mysuru too inspired him and expressed his gratitude to all those who helped him in achieving this feat.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 11th, 2016