He had ₹1 cr job but wanted ‘sustainable happiness’: How Kanishak Kataria topped UPSC CSE, secured AIR 1 in 1st attempt
Mint · Kanishka Singharia ·
On returning to India, Kanishak Kataria said he had always wanted to explore life outside the country. However, working in South Korea made him realise that earning money was not his only motive
Securing a lucrative package after graduating from one of India's top institutes, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), is a dream for many. However, Kanishak Kataria had different ambitions.
After completing his BTech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay and securing a job in South Korea with an annual package of ₹1 crore, he returned to India to crack the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination. His efforts paid off when he secured All India Rank 1 in the UPSC examination in 2018.
His story is drawing attention once again, not just because of his inspiring journey but for his speech, in which he mentioned his girlfriend, parents and sister.