Pratyush Pandey Ias (2025)

Colleagues and subordinates often note his habit of rigorous field inspections. Whether it was checking the quality of concrete in a bridge pillar or reviewing polling stations, his style emphasized physical verification over office-bound file pushing.

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Cracking the UPSC CSE on the first attempt with a rank as high as 21 requires more than just hard work—it requires a flawless strategy. Pratyush documented his blueprint heavily across ForumIAS platform channels and personal blogs to guide future aspirants. 1. The Sociology Optional Strategy pratyush pandey ias

Pratyush Pandey. Special Secretary to Govt of UP Coordination Department Additional Project Coordinator UPDASP LUCKNOW. Appointment and Personnel Department, Uttar Pradesh

Like all IAS officers, his early career involved foundational district administration roles. He served in various sub-divisional magistrate and district magistrate capacities, gaining ground-level experience in law and order, revenue administration, and development implementation. Colleagues and subordinates often note his habit of

He completed his undergraduate studies, honing his analytical skills.

Currently serving as the and Additional Project Coordinator for UP DASP, Pandey represents a new generation of data-driven, analytical bureaucrats. His rational, highly strategic approach to clearing the UPSC exam has made his methodology a major blueprint for aspirants nationwide. Key Profile & Biography Full Name Pratyush Pandey Date of Birth January 25, 1996 UPSC Merit Record AIR 21, Civil Services Examination 2019 (First Attempt) Cadre & Batch Uttar Pradesh Cadre, 2020 Batch Home State Educational Background B.Tech (IIT Kanpur), MBA (IIM Ahmedabad) UPSC Optional Subject Current Posting Special Secretary, Coordination Department, Govt. of UP Academic Background and Early Life Special Secretary to Govt of UP Coordination Department

The silence stretched, heavy and thick. Slowly, the crowd parted. The men behind the syndicate had no counter to logic; they relied on fear, and Pratyush had just broken that chain.

His pursuit of knowledge then took him to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, where he earned a B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering, graduating in 2017 with a strong 8.9/10 CGPA. Never one to rest on his laurels, he followed this by pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the hallowed halls of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, graduating in March 2019.