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UPSC Success Story: Although his decision faced opposition – Moin Ahmed’s father was angry, and some relatives considered it career suicide – his mother Tasleem supported him.
Moin Ahmed is an IAS officer of 2023 batch of West Bengal cadre. (file photo)
It is often believed that success comes through struggle. For 25-year-old Moeen Ahmed, the struggle was not just a phase but the foundation of his extraordinary dream. As the son of an Uttar Pradesh Roadways bus driver, Ahmed’s story is a powerful testament to courage, rewriting one’s destiny, and determination.
Ahmed, a 2023 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre, is a resident of Jatpura village in Dilari, Moradabad. His father, Wali Hasan, was a bus driver for UP Roadways in Moradabad, while his mother, Tasleem, is a housewife. He is the second among five siblings. During his childhood, Ahmed aspired to become a cricketer. However, his father was the sole breadwinner of the family, so it became challenging to afford cricket kits and training fees. Reluctantly, he abandoned his childhood passion, learned his first great lesson in the difficulties of life, and sowed the seeds for his future mission.
Ahmed excelled in his 12th class examination and gained admission into a college at Delhi University. Unfortunately, college fees were out of his reach, and banks refused to grant education loans. This setback shattered Ahmed’s dream of studying at Delhi University, but he persevered and decided to pursue his graduation in his hometown, Moradabad.
To support his family and save money for his future, Ahmed started working in a cyber café. His hard work paid off and soon he started earning Rs 40,000 per month. While working in a cyber café, he decided to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Although his decision faced opposition – his father was angry, and some relatives considered it career suicide – his mother, Tasleem, supported him. In 2019, he quit his job and went to Delhi for UPSC coaching, taking a loan of Rs 2.5 lakh for his preparation.
Ahmed’s journey to Delhi was full of challenges; He often ran out of money and felt extremely stressed. However, he found a support system when things seemed hopeless. Guided by his mentor, IRS officer Asif Yusuf, and financially aided by Sahil Khan of the Atiya Foundation, Ahmed’s belief in helping others was strengthened through these acts of kindness.
Despite failing in his first three attempts, Ahmed’s determination remained steadfast. Facing all odds, his persistent hard work ultimately led to success in his fourth attempt. Ahmed secured 296th rank in UPSC 2022 and became an IAS officer.
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November 25, 2025, 4:43 PM IST
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