UPSC success story: Born without a forearm, Kajal Raju's journey from AIR 910 to AIR 167 | TheBriefWire
UPSC success story: Born without a forearm, Kajal Raju's journey from AIR 910 to AIR 167
Published 9 June 2026 ยท india
Kajal Raju, an IIT Madras graduate born with phocomelia syndrome, achieved her dream of becoming an IAS officer on her fourth attempt, securing AIR 167
Kajal Raju, an IIT Madras graduate born with phocomelia syndrome, achieved her dream of becoming an IAS officer on her fourth attempt, securing AIR 167. Despite initial success with AIR 910 in IRMS, she persevered through setbacks and professional commitments, demonstrating remarkable resilience and dedication to reach her ultimate goal.
Published: June 9, 2026 โข 10:33 AM IST ยท Updated: June 9, 2026 โข 12:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
an IIT Madras graduate born with phocomelia syndrome
achieved her dream of becoming an IAS officer on her fourth attempt
securing AIR 167. Despite initial success with AIR 910 in IRMS
she persevered through setbacks and professional commitments
demonstrating remarkable resilience and dedication to reach her ultimate goal.
Quick context: Kajal Raju, an IIT Madras graduate born with phocomelia syndrome, achieved her dream of becoming an IAS officer on her fourth attempt, securing AIR 167.
Published June 9, 2026.
Quick Summary
Kajal Raju, an IIT Madras graduate born with phocomelia syndrome, achieved her dream of becoming an IAS officer on her fourth attempt, securing AIR 167
Key Takeaways
Kajal Raju, an IIT Madras graduate born with phocomelia syndrome, achieved her dream of becoming an IAS officer on her fourth attempt, securing AIR 167.
Despite initial success with AIR 910 in IRMS, she persevered through setbacks and professional commitments, demonstrating remarkable resilience and dedication to reach her ultimate goal.