The Journey of IAS Topper: Suhail Qasim Mir

• Suhail is the offspring of Mohammad Qasim Mir, a Head Constable serving at Hazratbal, in the Jammu & Kashmir State police department.
• He is an inhabitant of the Bijbehara region in the tumultuous Anantnag district.
• He is the eldest among his two other siblings.
• Suhail was 26 years of age when he triumphed the civil services examination .

Academic Journey

• After completing his high school education from Bijbehara, Suhail pursued his undergraduate degree from the Government Degree College in Bemina, Srinagar.
• Subsequently, he earned his MBA degree from Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi.
• When the UPSC results were announced, he was in the midst of his doctoral studies at the same university.

What Inspired Him to Become an IAS?

Having grown up observing his father in government service, Suhail was always intrigued by the dignity and responsibility that comes with a government job. He attributes his remarkable success of becoming an IAS Officer to his father's inspiration.

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Choice of Optional Subject

Suhail chose Sociology as his optional subject. It is crucial to understand how to select the right optional for IAS mains as these two papers contribute to 500 marks in the final tally.

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Key Facts About Suhail Qasim Mir

Rank: 125

CSE: 2016

Attempt: First

Age at the time of success: 26

Optional: Sociology

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