UPSC Result 2025: Raj Krishna Jha from Bihar Secures AIR 8 – Schooled in Nepal, B.Tech from MNNIT
UPSC Result 2025: The final result of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 has been released, and Raj Krishna Jha from Bihar has proudly secured a spot in the Top 10. Balancing a full-time job at HPCL, Raj prepared rigorously and achieved success in his fifth attempt.
Highlights of Raj Krishna Jha’s UPSC Journey
- Secured All India Rank 8 in UPSC CSE 2024
- Prepared while working full-time at HPCL
- Completed schooling in Nepal
From a Small Village in Bihar to the Top 10 of UPSC
Raj Krishna Jha’s journey is one of inspiration. Hailing from Sitamarhi district in Bihar, he has proved that determination, hard work, and confidence can break all barriers. Coming from a modest background, Raj has become a role model for students from rural and middle-class families.
Schooling in Nepal and 12th from Bihar Board
Raj completed his schooling in Jhapa district of Nepal. He then passed his 12th-grade exams from the Bihar School Examination Board.
B.Tech from MNNIT Allahabad and Job at HPCL
After completing 12th, Raj pursued Mechanical Engineering at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad. Post-graduation, he joined Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and was posted in Kolhapur while preparing for UPSC.
Missed by 2 Marks in 4th Attempt, Cracked it in 5th
In his fourth attempt, Raj missed qualifying by just 2 marks despite scoring 739 in the Mains exam. Determined to succeed, he aimed for a Top 10 rank in 2024 and succeeded. He mentioned that his performance in mock tests gave him confidence this time. His optional subject was Hindi, and his main subject was Geography.
Supportive Family and Educational Roots
Raj credits his father, Sunil Kumar Jha, a private school teacher in Nepal, as his biggest inspiration. His grandfather was a headmaster, and his sister is an MBBS doctor — all of whom contributed to shaping his academic path and values.
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