UPSC Success Story: Train accident and 14 surgeries, husband also broke the marriage, then Haryanvi girl became IAS without coaching

The story of Preeti Beniwal becoming an IAS

After studying at a private school in Phafdaana village, Preeti completed her B.Tech and M.Tech degrees from Israna College with good marks. From 2013 to 2016, she worked as a clerk in a rural bank in Bahadurgarh.

Subsequently, from 2016 to January 2021, he/she worked as Assistant General II in FCI in Karnal. In January 2021, he/she got appointed as Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of External Affairs and served in Delhi.

Train accident in Ghaziabad changed lives

In December 2016, Preeti was about to take an exam in Ghaziabad for promotion in FCI. But destiny had something else in store for her. She met with a tragic accident when she was run over by a train at Ghaziabad railway station. She suffered severe injuries and had to undergo 14 operations. She was bedridden for over a year.

Husband and in-laws broke ties

After the accident, Preeti’s husband and in-laws abandoned her and her marriage broke down. But despite all this, Preeti did not give up. Preeti, who dreamed of becoming an IAS officer since childhood, started preparing for the UPSC exam.

After failing twice without any coaching, he/she finally cleared the UPSC exam in 2020 with a rank of 754. With this victory, he/she inspired all those people who give up in the face of life’s difficulties.

Preeti’s message to those who failed in UPSC IAS

Sharing her experience in an interview, Preeti Beniwal said, ‘Life is more important than any exam. Children often talk about committing suicide if they fail in the exam. I don’t understand how an exam can dominate someone’s life so much. I would just like to say that this is just an exam. No one is less than anyone and no one is more than anyone. Give your best, stay calm and don’t be afraid of anything.’

Even in difficult times the destination is not impossible

Preeti Beniwal’s story proves that if a person has the desire to achieve something, then no difficulty can deter him/her from his/her goal.