Henuka Rai was recently selected in the prestigious Indian Civil Services after she passed UPSC-Civil Services examinations (2016), believed to be one of the toughest examinations of the country. Henuka came out successful in just her second attempt and plans to further improve her ranking in the next examination.
A diligent and hardworking student, Henuka is currently pursuing her PhD in Floriculture and Landscaping from reputed Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
TheDC spoke to Henuka on her preparations for the examination, her mantras of success, her strategies, and her plans for future. Needless to say, we are awed by Henuka's success but more so by her hardwork and her zeal to do better. We are sure Henuka's success story and her hardwork will inspire our youngsters and will guide them in their preparation. We, on behalf of all our readers, congratulate Henuka for her accomplishment and wish her many more success in all her endeavours.
1) Please tell us about your academic background - your schooling, college and present academic engagement.
Henuka: I did my schooling from Sichey Government secondary school,Gangtok upto class 8 and from class 9 to 12 from Deorali senior secondary school, Gangtok.
I did B.Sc. from college of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, Central Agricultural University,Imphal.
Then I joined Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi through ICAR all India entrance examination for masters degree programme.
I was a Gold medalist in both B. Sc. as well as M.Sc.
Presently I am doing Ph.D. from the same institute in Delhi.
2) When did you start preparing for ICS?
Henuka: I started the preparation for civil services from the year 2015 and was successful in clearing preliminary exam but could not clear mains exam. So in 2016 again I appeared for the exam for which the result came on 31st May and I have secured 931 rank.
3) Did you join any coaching institute? If yes, how much did it help?
Henuka: I did not join any coaching institute because of financial as well as time time constrain.
4) How did you prepare yourself for the ICS - prelims and mains examination?
Henuka: Firstly I asked some of my seniors who had qualified Indian Forest Service exam regarding the preparation.I also searched in internet and I use to read blogs and websites which are specially dedicated for UPSC preparation.
For mains I used to read newspaper (The HINDU) and YOJANA magazine.
5) How did you prepare for the interview?
Henuka: For the interview I use to read 2 newspapers THE HINDU and INDIAN EXPRESS. I use to watch debates in Rajya Sabha TV and listen to ALL INDIA RADIO talks after 9pm. I googled all the important issues and things that are related to me like and events that were in news at that time.
6) How did you motivate yourself to keep up the tempo since failure in ICS can be really discouraging?
Henuka: I use to watching many inspiring videos on youTube. I use to call my family, talk to my sister,friends and seniors and whenever feel low I use to play loud music.I always use to pray to God to give me strength to work hard.
7) What are you future plans?
Henuka: I want to give one more attempt this time to improve my rank and as a public servant I want to work for elderly people, women and socially and economically weaker sections.
8) Advice to the youngsters preparing for civil services and other exams.
Henuka: I want to tell all the future aspirants to work hard. Its is the hard work and determination that matters and your background and attending or not attending coaching does not matter .You should believe in your own capabilities.
9) Role of your family and friends.
Henuka: My father, mother and all my family members were very supportive, they had confidence in me that I can crack this exam and that motivated me to work hard. I feel very happy that my seniors specially Ms Tshering Lhamu Bhutia always encouraged me during my preparation as well as difficult days of my life. I am also very grateful to all my teachers who believed in me and always supported me.
Via : TheDC
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