Ludhiana doctor cracks UPSC Civil Services Exam, ranked 495

Ludhiana, September 25

A medical officer posted at the Civil Hospital, Koom Kalan, Dr Rajdeep Singh Khaira, has bagged 495 rank in the UPSC Civil Services Exam, 2020. Dr Rajdeep (28) is a resident of Jamalpur, Ludhiana.

His father, Late Manjit Singh Khaira was PNB Chief Manager in Ludhiana while mother Balwinder Kaur is a homemaker. Commenting on his achievement, Dr Rajdeep said, “I owe my success to my elder brother Amandeep Singh and my mentor Sarabjit Singh, teacher of Punjabi Literature.”

Dr Rajdeep passed matriculation from Sacred Heart Convent School, Chandigarh Road, Ludhiana, and Class XII from Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana. He did his MBBS from the Government Medical College and Rajendra Hospital, Patiala. He has been working as medical officer at the Civil Hospital, Koom Kalan Ludhiana, since 2017.

This was Dr Rajdeep’s fifth attempt and third interview for the UPSC Civil Services Exam. Sharing his study strategy, Dr Rajdeep said, “Receptivity of mind is critical for a comprehensive assessment of the subject. Clarity of concept with clear expression and writing practice ensures success in mains.” Regarding his success mantra, Dr Rajdeep said, “Never give up. Believe in yourself when nobody believes in you.”

Meanwhile, another city candidate Satinder Kaur has bagged 563 rank in the UPSC Civil Services Exam. She belongs to Urban Estate, Phase I, Dugri, and is presently settled with her husband in Delhi. She did her BTech in Electronics and Communication from Ludhiana College of Engineering and Technology, Katani Kalan. After completing her MBA from Delhi, she did a job in Delhi for seven years.

Satinder (36) said her husband Dhruv Sharma always supported and encouraged her at every step to clear exam. She left her job in 2017 and started preparing for the Civil Services Exam.Her father Harmail Singh is a retired ETO and mother Dalbir Kaur is a housewife. They reside in Ludhiana. She cleared the Civil Services Exam in her fourth attempt.

Satinder said, “I have to work for the welfare of the people. I will help the needy and support aspirants, who want to clear the Civil Services Exam.”