Meet the man, who lost his father at 5, lived in an orphanage, worked as a domestic help, became IAS without taking the UPSC exam due to…
The story tells about a man who lost his father at the age of 5, lived in an orphanage, worked as a domestic help and became an IAS without clearing the UPSC exam…
Civil Services Exam is one of the toughest competitive exams in India. Lakhs of students prepare for years and appear for competitive exams. Many aspirants join coaching institutes to clear the exam. For candidates from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, getting into coaching can be difficult. Well, this story talks about a man who lost his father at the age of 5, lives in an orphanage, works as a domestic help and becomes an IAS because of not clearing the UPSC exam… Well, is it possible? To know more, read the detailed story below.
Meet the man who lost his father at 5, lived in an orphanage, worked as a domestic help, became an IAS without clearing the UPSC exam…
IAS officer B Abdul Nasar hails from Thalassery in Kannur district of Kerala. He lost his father when he was only five years old. As a result, he and his siblings lived in an orphanage while his mother worked as a domestic helper to support the family. Despite these challenges, Nasser spent 13 years in an orphanage and completed his schooling. At the age of ten, he contributed to his family's livelihood by working as a cleaner and hotel supplier.
Later B. Abdul Nasr graduated from Government College, Thalasari. He began supporting his family through various jobs, including delivering newspapers, giving tutoring classes, and working as a phone operator.
Later in 1994, Nasar started his career as a government employee in the Kerala Health Department after completing his Masters. Through dedication and hard work in public service, he earned several promotions, eventually reaching the position of Deputy Collector in the state civil service by 2006.
In 2015, Nassar was recognized as the highest deputy collector of Kerala, which led to his promotion as an IAS officer in 2017. Before becoming the Collector of Kollam in 2019, he served as the Housing Commissioner of the Government of Kerala.
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