Odisha Candidates Shines in UPSC Examinations 2023: Animesh Pradhan Secures AIR 2

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a beacon of excellence in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examinations 2023, with several candidates from the state achieving remarkable success in the prestigious nationwide test. Among the top performers is Animesh Pradhan from Angul district, who secured the second rank in the country, marking a momentous achievement for himself and the state.

Animesh Pradhan, hailing from Talcher in Angul district, showcased exceptional academic prowess and determination to clinch AIR 2 in the Civil Services Examinations. His journey to success began at Kalinga DAV School in Talcher, where he received his early education. Subsequently, he pursued engineering at the renowned National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, setting the stage for his remarkable achievement in the UPSC examinations.

Despite facing personal challenges, including the loss of both his parents, Animesh Pradhan exhibited resilience and perseverance, embodying the spirit of determination and resilience that defines many aspirants from Odisha. His stellar performance not only reflects his individual brilliance but also serves as an inspiration for countless aspiring civil servants across the state.

List of other candidates from Odisha who achieved success in UPSC CSE this year: 

Rank 2: Animesh Pradhan
Rank 24: Prajnanandan Giri
Rank 36: Ayushi Pradhan
Rank 52: Jayashree Pradhan
Rank 60: Abhimanyu Malik
Rank 110: Amritanshu Nayak
Rank 115: Jaswant Malik
Rank 176: Padmanav Mishra
Rank 204: Shubhra Panda
Rank 280: Ananya Rana
Rank 303: Tanisha Mishra
Rank 319: Rashmi Pradhan
Rank 343: Biswajit Panda
Rank 387: Priyanka Priyadarshini
Rank 409: Santosh Kumar Patra
Rank 466: Sourav Das
Rank 575: Raskesh Kumar Sahoo
Rank 581: Nayan Ranjan Das
Rank 722: Hemant Kumar Sahu
Rank 772: Bibhansu Kumar Ray
Rank 800: Siddhant Besra
Rank 881: Rasmi Paikray
Rank 982: Sourav Das
Rank 1001: Anup Nayak