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It is the dream of millions of youth to pass the Civil Services Examination (UPSC CSE), one of the most prestigious and difficult examinations in the country. When a candidate clears this exam by working day and night and immersing himself in the sea of books, he feels that he has conquered the world. In the society, respect, car, bungalow and status, everything is in the steps. But have you ever wondered what is the reality behind this shine? The story of IAS officer Neha, who came out from the administrative corridors, proves that it is more difficult to fulfill one’s responsibilities as an officer than it is to pass UPSC. This story of Neha is making everyone’s eyes moist today from social media to administrative circles. When the glory of red light turned into tears and heavy decisions. Often people see the VIP treatment and power that they get after becoming an IAS, but even imagining the circumstances that an officer has to go through during field posting is soul-stirring. When Neha completed her training and was posted in a sensitive district for the first time, a mountain of challenges stood before her. On one hand there was pressure to maintain law and order, and on the other hand there were expectations of the general public. Neha tells that once the news of a major accident came at midnight, where she had to reach the spot and handle the situation. At that time there was neither hunger nor sleep. The sight of dead bodies scattered in front and the screams of people who had lost their loved ones could break any sensitive person, but being an administrative officer, he had to control his tears and take immediate relief work and tough decisions. Sacrificing family life and emotions at the altar of duty: Being a female officer, this journey was even more emotional for Neha. She told that there were many times when someone at home was ill or the family was in dire need of her, but as the responsibility of an entire tehsil or district was on her shoulders, she was forced to keep her personal feelings aside. Neha’s story teaches us that the life of a civil servant is dedicated to the public 24×7. When you hold a big position, even a small decision taken by you can affect thousands of lives. This is the mental stress and burden of responsibility, which is much bigger and more tiring than the stress faced during UPSC preparation. Why every UPSC aspirant should know this bitter truth? Today’s youth are getting attracted towards this service after seeing the entry of IAS-IPS officers and their aura on reels and social media. But this story of Neha is a reality check for all those aspirants. This story tells that if you want to come to this service only for power and status, then you will probably be disappointed when you come to ground zero. The real purpose of joining this service should be to serve the country and help the person standing at the lowest rung of the society. Neha says that when you see a smile on the face of a poor person because of your right decision, that peace is a thousand times bigger than the happiness of passing UPSC, no matter how huge a personal cost you have to pay for it.
