At the age of twenty-nine, I have decided to begin preparing for one of the toughest examinations in India — the Civil Services Examination.
People often say that there is a right age, a right time, and a perfect moment to begin something important. Perhaps they are right. But sometimes life does not wait for perfect timings. Responsibilities arrive early, careers begin unexpectedly, and dreams quietly move to the background.
I am a working professional. My day starts at 8:00 in the morning and usually ends around 8:30 at night. I work six days a week. There are meetings, responsibilities, deadlines, emergencies, and countless tasks that demand my attention every day.
And yet, somewhere inside me, there has always been a dream.
A dream of appearing for the Civil Services Examination.
A dream of testing my limits.
A dream of proving to myself that it is never too late to start.
On 1st July 2026, I am taking the first step.
This website is not a platform to teach UPSC. There are countless experts, educators, and mentors who can do that far better than I can. This space is simply a record of an ordinary man trying to achieve an extraordinary dream while balancing a full-time job.
Here, I will share:
- My daily study hours.
- Subjects completed.
- Books I am reading.
- Notes and learnings.
- Weekly progress reports.
- Successes and failures.
- Moments of motivation and moments of self-doubt.
- The reality of preparing while working full-time.
There will be days when I study for five hours.
There will be days when I manage only thirty minutes.
There will be days when exhaustion wins.
And there will be days when determination wins.
But this journey is not about perfection.
It is about consistency.
At twenty-nine, I understand that time is limited. I understand that responsibilities do not disappear simply because we have dreams. I understand that there will be sacrifices — fewer outings, less entertainment, early mornings, late nights, and countless cups of tea.
But I also understand something equally important:
Dreams do not expire because of age.
Many people begin their UPSC journey in college. Mine begins after office hours. Many aspirants study in libraries. I may study at my desk after a long working day. Many have the luxury of time. I have only determination.
This website will become my accountability partner.
Every day, I will update my preparation status honestly. If I study, I will write it here. If I fail to meet my targets, I will write that too. Because this journey is not about appearing successful; it is about becoming disciplined.
If you are someone who is preparing alongside a job, carrying responsibilities, supporting a family, or simply wondering whether it is too late to start — perhaps our journeys are similar.
You do not need perfect circumstances.
You only need a reason strong enough to continue.
Today, I begin as a working professional.
Perhaps one day, I may become a civil servant.
And even if I fail, I want to know that I had the courage to try.
So, this is Day Zero.
The books are waiting.
The alarm is set.
The journey begins on 1st July 2026.
Welcome to my UPSC journey.