Jaipur, April 18 (IANS). Virendra Charan, a resident of Pokhran in Jaisalmer, has secured second position in the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) examination, and this achievement has become the talk of the town across Rajasthan. He did not step into any coaching institute.
The journey of Virendra, son of a head constable and currently serving as Tehsildar, is not limited to just achieving rank; It marks a change in the way we prepare for competitive exams in India. While most candidates rely on coaching centres, Virendra chose a different path: self-study backed by discipline and smart use of technology.
He said, “I understood the concepts in depth by using tools like ChatGPT. Whenever I had any doubts, I would ask questions and explore the answers in detail. This helped me go beyond superficial preparation.”
His approach reflects a growing shift among candidates, where access to information is no longer constrained by geography or economic status. From remote areas of Jaisalmer to the top merit list of the state, Virendra’s story is a testament to this change.
Interestingly, Virendra performed better than the topper in the interview round; He scored nine points more than Barmer’s Dinesh Bishnoi, who secured rank 1. The difference between the two was very small, just half a point overall.
Virendra said that when he was asked how he would promote tourism in Bundi as the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, he suggested night tourism, wildlife tourism and revival of historical stepwells. His idea was to combine heritage with sustainable development.
This year’s results show the strong performance of the border districts of Rajasthan. Candidates from Barmer, Balotra, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Anupgarh have left their mark, indicating a change in the educational scenario of the state. However, Jaipur and Jodhpur still have the highest number of selected students.
Virendra’s success story breaks the stereotype that cracking top civil services exams requires expensive coaching. On the contrary, it highlights the power of curiosity, persistence, and intelligent use of digital tools.
As new officer graduates arrive in Rajasthan, one message emerges clearly: the future of preparation may no longer lie in crowded classrooms, but in focused minds connected to technology.
–IANS
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