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IAS Sonal Goyal has shared her main exam marksheet on social media account 'X'. This success was achieved after a lot of struggle, which he has not forgotten even today. Sonal Goyal's tweet regarding UPSC journey is trending on social media. Actually, Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination (UPSC CSE) is one of the toughest and prestigious examinations in the country. Lakhs of candidates prepare for UPSC exam to get admission in civil services, but only a few of them are able to reach their goal. One of them is Sonal Goyal, whose journey to become an IAS is encouraging for young aspirants.
Who is Sonal Goyal?
The name of the IAS officer is Sonal Goyal. She joined the Indian Administrative Service in 2008 after securing 13th All India Rank in UPSC. His first posting was as Assistant Collector in Tripura. He is currently holding the post of Resident Commissioner in Tripura Bhawan, Delhi.
Marksheet shared on social media
IAS Sonal Goyal recently shared her UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2007 marksheet on her social media account 'X' (formerly Twitter). To motivate the aspirants preparing for UPSC, he shared his marksheet and talked about his successes and failures. Recalling her struggling days, she said that she failed in her first attempt in the year 2007, but passed the UPSC exam the next year in 2008.
Don't give up after failure in the first attempt
IAS Sonal wrote in her post, 'When I saw my UPSC Civil Services 2007 Mains marksheet, old memories came alive, reminding me of the trials and triumphs that led to the final selection in the May 2008 results. I just want to share with the candidates that in my first attempt I missed the interview due to low marks in General Studies paper in Mains exam. However, this setback boosted my resolve to leave no stone unturned to achieve my UPSC goal. He worked twice as hard.
Despite the job, he did not stop preparing for UPSC.
He further added, 'After this I dedicated myself completely to improving other aspects of Mains, focusing on mastering the General Studies papers, making notes, frequent revisions and writing answers. . While studying LLB from Delhi University and working as a CS (Company Secretary), I put my heart and soul into every aspect of the UPSC syllabus.
Passed UPSC exam in second attempt
Even after failing in the first attempt, Sonal did not give up. He continued his UPSC preparation along with his job and was successful in his second attempt. “In my second attempt, I not only passed the exam, but my marks in General Studies were the highest compared to my optional subjects – Commerce and Public Administration,” he said.
IAS Sonal Tips for UPSC Preparation
He says, 'Reflecting on this journey, I am reminded of this invaluable lesson for the aspirants. It is a reminder that no problem can stop you if your intentions are strong. Every success and failure is an opportunity to learn, improve, and ultimately win. Therefore, students should believe in their abilities, pursue their goals with passion and never forget their dreams. Greatness is achieved through perseverance.