Siddharth Palanichamy currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Zila Parishad in Barmer, Rajasthan.
Who hasn’t dreamed of becoming an Indian Administrative Officer? At some point in life, almost everyone has aspired to achieve the prestigious title of an IAS officer. But to become an IAS officer, you have to clear the Civil Services Examination, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). In this article, we will talk about the success story of a man, who studied B.Tech from NIT, cracked the UPSC exam at 23 with AIR 155, became the youngest IAS Officer of India, now is posted at.., he is…
Studied B.Tech from NIT, cracked UPSC exam at 23 with AIR 155, became youngest IAS Officer of India, now is posted at.., he is…
Siddharth Palanichamy balanced his one-year intense preparation for the civil service without giving up on his favorite activities. Whether it was watching a good movie, enjoying his favorite matches, playing tennis, or scrolling through social media, he made time for it all. His approach paid off as he cracked the UPSC exam on his first attempt in 2019, securing an impressive all-India rank of 155.
Siddharth Palanichamy, a 2020 batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre, hails from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He secured an impressive All-India Rank (AIR) of 155 in his first attempt at the UPSC exam. Speaking of his educational qualifications, Siddharth Palanichamy S studied at Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
According to the report (2020), The Hindu, Siddharth Palanichamy, an alumnus of the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, decided to pursue a career in the civil services during his final year of undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering. Reflecting on his journey, he shared, “I have regularly read the newspaper since I was in school and eventually began reading other materials, including by B.R. Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi and popular international leaders. These influenced me. As my social awareness grew, the [civil] services seemed like a good option. It also offered a stable career choice.”
Speaking of the UPSC marks, Siddharth Palanichamy S secured 796 marks in the written examination and 190 marks in the personality test. Overall, he scored 986 marks. After completing his graduation, Mr. Palanichamy dedicated a year to preparation in Delhi. During this time, he focused deeply on his studies, engaged with podcasts, and even credited platforms like Instagram and Twitter for contributing to his learning journey. Palanichamy opted for Political Science and International Relations as his optional subject. At the age of 23, he became one of the youngest IAS officers in India.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Siddharth Palanichamy currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Zila Parishad in Barmer, Rajasthan. Previously, he held the roles of Assistant Collector and Executive Magistrate in Bikaner, Rajasthan, and in 2022, he worked as Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, New Delhi.
